Kay and Gerald's place is as advertised. The pics and description are spot on. It is more than sufficiently equipped with anything you'd need during your stay. The location is within walking distance of two great avenues, Lakeshore and Grand, where you can get all you need during your stay (great food, drug store, cleaners, multiple cell phone provider stores, banks, etc.). The 19th street Bart station is a short Uber/Lyft ride away. This gives you access to the rest of the Bay Area. So, it's a perfect place for your visit to the Oakland and SF area. But, the one attribute that mattered the most to us was the great hospitality of Kay and Gerald. They provided quick responses to all of our communication and queries. If The Urban Retreat is available during the dates you're going to visit the area, do not hesitate in booking it for your stay. You definitely won't regret it.