Joe was very responsive and considerate. He promptly responded to all my requests and questions. We needed a place to host a small dinner and Joe made sure we had the kitchen and dining space to fit our needs by letting us utilize the space on the upper level where he resides. He even had ice and stocked the fridge with lots of beer for us for a generous discount. He lives on the top floor but gave us lots of privacy. Even while we slept there and when we woke up in the morning, we felt like we had our own space. The lower level where we slept was spacious and had its own balcony view of the beautiful Oakland hills . We had our own kitchenette with mini fridge and sink and a good size full bathroom. The functioning studio space was fun to explore and our friends loved talking with Joe about his work and the studio. We even had access to the ping pong table in the garage . The area and home accommodated parking for about five of our friend's cars. This place is a gem and we highly recommend it to couples and families. There are lots of stairs to think about if you have mobility issues. The bed was a comfy pull out sofa bed and there was also a mattress available. Memorable experience.