Great location in the Oakland hills, with nice views through the trees and canyon. besides the outside deck there is not really a common area as the mixing board takes up most of what would be a living room. We only needed the place for a night and were able to walk to our friends house from here, up some steep steps and past a pair of goats, yes goats! very cool. we did not cook, but had a glass of wine on the deck and took in the view. Hillside living in Oakland. Thanks Joe! cheers David