I’m a travel nurse and travel with my best friend, who is also a travel nurse, and my dog. Tamara was very kind and made an exception to allow my dog Molly to live in her place. I had reached out to Tamara prior to moving to Oakland (while I was still at my prior travel assignment in Phoenix) and asked if she would be comfortable with blocking off the entire 3 months of our assignment so that we didn’t have to move. She stated yes and was comfortable blocking off the dates. After moving in, she had discussed with her business partner/husband they weren’t comfortable with blocking off the dates. After a long conversation via telephone, they said they’d think about the best option as my roommate and I didn’t want to sign a short term lease due to concerns of being cancelled at our Hosptial. They had communicated via text message they would keep the dates open on AirB&B, but they would let us know if someone else wanted to book the home. In doing so, this would allow us to have a chance to book and pay for the next month’s rent first. However, I went to book and pay for the next month’s rent to find it was already blocked off and paid for. Tamara and her husband did not keep their word as promised, which was very frustrating and hurtful. I sprained my ankle taking out the trash due to the very uneven and poorly paved sidewalk, and we had to hire movers to help us move since I was and still am walking in a boot and the house is located on a hill. To any future long term renters, she will not let you use her mailbox, which I’ve never had an issue with any other AirB&B host. Her communication was fair. Also, the morning we moved out, there were men to replace a fenced door who began drilling around 6-7 a.m. I walked around the home to find him myself, and we didn’t receive any warning from Tamara he would be coming to work on the home. Also, the house manager/Gardner stopped by that morning unannounced for some unknown reason that wasn’t communicated.
There is a washer and dryer located on the property in the back apartment (that was vacant when we rented but not pictured). You must leave the house and walk around to the back in order to do any laundry.
Also, there are 3 large dogs that constantly bark next door-a German Shepard, husky, and Rottweiler. Tamara explained the dogs would become used to us after a couple of days, but that isn’t true. If you’re looking for a quiet place to stay, this wouldn’t be my recommendation.

To my fellow health workers, please be aware. I don’t want you to end up with the same experience my roommate and I have had.