Karin's home in the Oakland hills is lovely, with an elegant layout that makes it easy to have four adults in the home, as were there last night, and still have it be peaceful and quiet. I stayed in a charming room with old-fashioned windows that opened to a view of San Francisco. It was a modest view of the expanse with some tall trees nearby. The only improvement would be to have a proper desk or chair at the window to be able to stare outside all evening. The bathroom is formal; the shower tiled with an arched ceiling. The kitchen not huge but easily shared by a number of adults. I'm from the Bay Area and had never spent a night in the Oakland Hills before, but they seem to have as much to offer as the Berkeley Hills with which I am much more familiar. There are a fair number of rules at the house, but Karin is straightforward, friendly, and an experienced host. It would be nice, especially for a one-night stay, if the check-ins and check-outs were earlier and later. Karin did let me check out an hour later, however, when I mentioned it, so this can apparently be negotiated.