Bashir and Heather's guest house was an excellent retreat from the City. The house is set back off the street and has a lovely yard under a big shade tree. We spent most of outside in the yard. The inside of the house is immaculate, well stocked, open, airy, and spacious. The 2nd. bathroom in the basement was a great bonus for the mornings when everyone was getting showered and ready for the day's events. The internet worked perfectly. The house is centrally located between the 880 and the 580, making it easy to get around. Even though there isn't much to do in the immediate area, Lake Merritt, downtown Oakland, and Berkeley are all quickly accessible, and the BART Station is only a mile away, which drops you off in the core of San Francisco. (probably quicker and easier to get in the City than staying there!). Bashar and Heather would very kind, accommodating, and personable. This was one of my best AIRBNB stays, and I would definitely stay there again.