Jon, was a great host: communicative and helpful. The neighborhood is very peaceful and within walking distance to the Ashby Bart stop, 30 minutes to downtown. He is directly in between downtown Oakland and Berkley. Easy direct transportation to each, but with none of the hustle and bustle of either. Both are a little more than a mile away, so while walkable you will be tired if you walk there and around the cities. The house is lovely and Jon lives his eco-friendly values. I had a great stay.