The Faces house and cottage were just what I needed as I came back to Oakland for apartment hunting. Cassandra runs a tight ship but she also has time for people.
The properties are well kept, clean, neat, and comfortable. The owner, Bruce, frequently stops by the properties to check on things. The neighborhoods around the properties are showing the results of a lot of development work. This is probably one of the most convenient places as far as convenient public travel. You can get to just about any place in the East Bay and San Francisco quickly.
If you're staying in an Airbnb in the East Bay, this is one of the best places to hang your hat for a few days or a few weeks.