Jennifer and Jon were supremely lovely hosts, gracious when we inadvertently arrived a bit early and very welcoming. The apartment is airy, calm and beautiful. It's been our favorite aspect of Oakland.
My husband and I had a threatening encounter with a crazy, violent person in the neighborhood. Not sure how to get around mentioning that. Luckily no one was injured. It's not the fault of the hosts, but it's something I wish I had taken more seriously when booking. We live in Bushwick and I, perhaps naively, thought this area would be comparable, but we found Oakland to be significantly more dicey.