As someone who doesn't normally feel comfortable staying in shared spaces, I felt surprisingly comfortable at Saffron's. She is very easy to get along with and accommodating. She is a long-time Bay area resident who knows the area well and is always happy to offer suggestions on things to see/do. The main area of the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland is a short walk away.
The room itself is large with good closet space and a comfortable bed. The desk was great for working from home as well. Saffron is sure to leave space in the kitchen/fridge for your things (she may even offer you some of her cooking occasionally!). The bathroom stayed very clean and having your own sink/storage space for toiletries is a bonus. Her two young cats are very sweet even though I am not a "cat person".
I had to commute to Emeryville for work, and the location is ideal for someone wanting to access BART or the free Emery-Go-Round shuttle from Macarthur BART (4-5 min walk).