As a former resident of Oakland, I can highly recommend this location. It's an easy walk to Piedmont Ave. and on a somewhat busy street, but it quiets down in the evenings and the building itself is quiet, secure and a bit removed and in the trees. Joan was welcoming and fun to talk to, and I appreciated that she was able to kindly accept my same-day request to book -- something I generally avoid doing. I'd stay here again.