I was offered a position in downtown Oakland and needed a place to stay for a month as I got myself settled in and found permanent housing. I couldn’t have asked for a better location. Easy walking distance to Lake Merritt and the shops/restaurants on Grand & Lakeshore, and very easy access to the 29 bus that takes you straight to the downtown Oakland BART station in under 20 minutes.
Pamela was a very courteous host who was quick to respond to texts and immediately available by phone the one time I needed to reach her more immediately.
The apartment was perfectly suited for my living needs for the month and had everything I needed (ready access to a washer/dryer was particularly nice!). I’m not sure I would bring a large family here but the cozy and quaintly eclectic space would certainly suit a couple people for long stays or several people for shorter stays. Ample towels, bedding, kitchenware, and whatnot were readily available.
As others have pointed out, the street is narrow but parking was never a problem. The kitchen is on the smaller side and I wouldn’t dare attempt to prepare a large holiday meal in it, but it had everything for easy meals. It is an older hillside house and, like any older hillside house, it has its expected character quirks like floors that slope a little and doors that tend to swing shut if left open. I know some guests have complained about those things and it was helpful to know that beforehand but, truth be told, they didn’t bother me at all. The extra quiet location and proximity to everything more than made up for any of that stuff.
I’d happily recommend Pamela’s place to anyone. 😊