We had a great stay at Mark and Shara's studio apartment. It was perfect for our weekend stay: quiet, perfect size for two people, and was within walking distance of the event we were attending. We were within blocks of several great coffee shops and restaurants, which worked out perfectly since we didn't have a car. Mark and Shara's clear communication was helpful - we were able to easily locate the house and find out way in without issue. They even accommodated us with an early check-in which was so helpful.
Our only disappointment was that we were only in town for 2 days and didn't have time to check out more that Oakland has to offer! We hope to come back and will definitely consider staying again at Mark and Shara's place.