I went to a conference in Oakland, and staying with Steve made it very luxurious. The little house is very comfortable and quiet. It is tucked in a lovely garden behind the main house. This location is very close to lake merit, and the museum, I walked there for the conference everyday. Steve is very a gracious host offering lots of suggestions for places to eat and hang out. He is in general a very cool dude. There is also an orange juice squeezer and pile of oranges waiting!