My girlfriend and I stayed at Joel's place for a vacation to the bay area. It fit our travel needs perfectly. It has a private entrance and a beautiful balcony with a nice view. A king size memory foam mattress with a decked out bathroom....It was incredible. There is even a spot to park your car if you get a rental car. Joel was also very friendly and we had a chance to meet him when we arrived. His house is about 20 - 30 mins from San Francisco and 15 mins from Downtown Oakland close to many amenities in the area. I highly recommend staying here and we could not be more satisfied with our experience.