Very quiet and peaceful, and was a very safe and secluded neighborhood. I didn't even feel like I was in a big city at all. I was able to get around pretty easily with a quick drive or Uber ride (most things I wanted to do were less than 10 minutes away). The deck was very cute and fun to sit out on with my dog, and you really do feel like you're in a tree house peeking out through the trees. Only downsides were there isn't that much storage or places to put things but I travel with a lot of stuff and was able to make it work. Full kitchen complete with pretty much anything you'd need and the washer / dryer was really handy. Really stylishly decorated. Small minor note: the fence on the deck is more of a "put in place" situation rather than a latch situation so keep a close eye on dogs and kiddos that might be on the deck with you. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling with their dog (or not) who wants somewhere in Oakland that is safe, secluded, and feels like you're surrounded by nature. And the price is really great.