The home was an oasis in the area. I was really impressed by the unit and the building it is in both in cleanliness and build quality. Even the carpet in the halls leading to the unit had nice supportive padding.

As for the unit itself, its very comfortable a clean for a stay. Kitchen utensils, washer/dryer, bed, WiFi, tv, etc all made for a very comfortable stay. The decor made it a very homey place to stay which is nice for longer stays. The off-street parking in the garage was great for peace of mind as the neighborhood can feel a little sketchy after dark. You need a small car to use the garage spot (I have a Mazda3 which fit perfectly). Its a very short drive to Whole Foods and restaurants. I walked each day to the local BART station for work. I never felt unsafe, but it isn't a really nice street and I can see how non-city types might feel less safe.

On the downside, I stayed here during a cold period in Oakland. There was no temperature control in the unit. The two digital thermostat controls were dark so there was no way to turn on the furnace, this made it especially cold in the mornings. There really wasn't hot water either in the morning for showers (and it was only me there to use it). Stepping out from a warm (not even close to hot) shower to a cold apartment made for shock in the mornings. Really temperature control would be my only real complaints for the place.