Lolo was very communicative and answered all of our questions leading up to the stay and while we were there. The power went out in Oakland while we were there and Lolo was on top of it - sending us updates from the power company to keep us in the loop.

Easily walkable to a variety of shops and restaurants. GREAT food nearby with many superb recommendations from Lolo in the binder in the apartment. The thai place around the corner and the french bakery on college were highlights from Lolo's list.

Very convenient that Lolo provided a pack n play, high chair and toys for our two kids under two. And the washer/dryer was so helpful as our kids got themselves filthy several times on the trip. (note: you need your own laundry detergent)

I recommend this apartment, but with some reservations if your are staying with young kids/babies (especially in winter).

1. Lolo told us that we need not worry about our kids making noise or crying as the floors were very insulated and she couldn't hear us. We, on the other hand, heard Lolo and her family through the floor throughout the day/evening - not loud, but certainly audible. Normally this would be fine, but our kids were still on east coast time and going to bed at 4pm, so it was a little noisy for the kids. Not an issue for most, but feel its worth mentioning.

2. While the concrete floors look incredible, they are chilly. Lolo's welcome email suggested bringing slippers, but we just couldn't fit another thing in our suitcase and figured it couldn't be so bad. Granted it was 40 degrees and raining for our trip, but despite the heater being on and the thermometer reading 72 degrees we could not warm up, especially in the bedrooms - the floors and walls just felt too cold. We are Northeasterners who love winter, but we couldn't shake the chill. I'm sure that much of the year its very pleasant, but if travelling to Lolo's in winter, you should heed her advice and bring slippers (and maybe an extra blanket for the kids).