This place is definitely not for everyone but worked well for me as I needed a short inexpensive stay in Oakland. Be sure to read the house rules in the listing.
Pros:
Cheap
Neighborhood is very safe but still close to downtown.
Cons:
Unlike other hostel setups there aren't any common areas outside of the bedroom and there is no secure storage area you could lock up your stuff in.
There isn't any common use toiletpaper in the bathroom, so find a way to keep your toilet paper hidden or guarded.