The unit was just as described, so very nice and also very clean. The unit entrance is in the backyard, which was nicely landscaped and relaxing. Location: The unit is on a busy street, but David thoughtfully provided a white-noise machine, so I really didn't notice street sounds. Area: I took a good number of pleasant walks on sidestreets in the surrounding neighborhoods, and saw that many of the homes were renovated or in the process of renovation. It is about a 15-minute walk to stores in Temescal. Public transportation: A bus to Oakland City Center is available just a half-block away on Martin Luther King Blvd, and from there, it's an easy BART trip to San Francisco. Parking: David allowed me to park in his driveway for the two days when I had a rental car, which was again very thoughtful. David checked in with me several times to make sure everything was as I expected. Overall, it was a great stay!