From the moment when I first emailed Patricia inquiring about staying in her condo until I was long gone from there, she has been so gracious and helpful. I live in Oakland but needed a place to stay for a couple weeks while my house was up for sale, and working out those details wasn't super easy because I wanted to bring my little dog Buddy with me. Well, the process became much easier once I started communicating with Patricia, who was responsive, fair, and clear.

Patricia's Canyon Condo is very nice: clean, serene, and full of personality! Patricia is an art collector, and so am I. So I felt at home in her condo filled with so much tasteful and impressive art, furnishings, etc.

I would highly recommend staying at the Canyon Condo in Oakland. It's in a secluded location (which says something, given that you're surrounded by hundreds of other condos in the same well-maintained complex--but that's how it feels!) but close to nice shopping districts and restaurants. Don't forget to try Rick and Ann's--a restaurant down the hill, with brunches that will leave you hooked. We ate there several mornings!

Thanks to Patricia, and best wishes on a happy trip for readers of this review.