Super convenient location, and Tawnya was friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgable about the neighborhood, and Oakland as a whole. The Lavender Palace lives up to its name, and the pictures. It was also surprisingly quiet, given how close it is to the freeway.
If you're looking for a secluded, calm, yet wildly styled cottage in easy striking distance of BART, freeway access, and (most importantly) Temescal + Downtown Oakland, this is your spot!