Karin has a lovely and clean home in the heart of east Oakland. The neighborhood was peaceful. Wifi worked. Overall, was hospitable, offered the use of kitchen. Was responsive via text on the way in. Drawbacks are these:
1) the google link didn't work properly (I have a google phone), and it initially directed me to the wrong house in east Oakland, which is just not a good idea considering it was dark when I checked in (around 7pm).
2) while there is street parking - it should be noted that this is a narrow street. If you have a larger car/truck/suv, this street is not ideal as your car can easily be sideswiped. You also must know how to parallel park on a somewhat busy street and potentially do a 3 pt turn. Also, you may not be able to park right in front of the home, considering check is after 6 pm and you may be competing for a spot.
3) The pavement in front of the sidewalk is uneven. I stumbled on it a couple of times - even when I left in the morning.
4) There were also a bunch of sandbags in front of the sidewalk leading to the house, several which were ripped open. They were pretty much unavoidable, so I stepped in them.
5) This is an older house, so there is no heat/ac. We are approaching winter, thus it got cold in the room.
6) I had a thieves diffuser and was asked not to use anything that would be fragrant.