Our stay at Marie's place was perfect for us. When we first got into the room she had left us a little plate of yummy treats...some banana bread, strawberries, and cara cara oranges. Marie, thank you sooo much for introducing us to the cara cara oranges. Those are the best. We bought some down at the farmer's market across from Grand Lake theater the next day. The room, well actually a little cottage, was great! Clean, comfortable and well stocked. The entry and exit was easy and convenient and the convenience extended to the location as well. That is a great part of Oakland. The neighborhood around there is perfect for walking and Lake Merritt is right down the street. Marie was very sweet and her consideration for her guest were evident in how she keeps her cottage. We would, most definitely, go back if we needed a place to stay in Oakland.