Sara is a generous host. When I arrived I mentioned cooking and she immediately offered to take me to the nearest grocery and when we returned offered any of the food in her store to me. We engaged in lively conversation with her other guest and the atmosphere was friendly. I had no car and explored the whole bay area on the bike that she lent me. Sara also sported me several rides to and from the nearest BART stations. The room was very clean, in a house that is furnished very comfortably. Bathroom clean, towels and soap provided. The neighborhood in the hills of Oakland is very safe and fresh. One morning I woke up and there was a deer in her backyard! You can indeed see the bay area from the living room which makes reading a book there very attractive. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.