David is a very friendly person with lots of knowledge to share about the Bay Area. The other people staying there also seemed extremely nice but I didn’t talk to them much. There’s a co-op feel with communal rooms, shared fridge, and items labeled in each room to assist with using the spaces. I really enjoyed the bedroom suite: it’s large with a great bed and bathroom and a general sense of privacy. The room was warm in the heat of the day but cooled off nicely by nighttime. David offered snacks and drinks and allowed me to do my laundry. He was very accommodating of my last minute reservation. His house is in a great neighborhood right at the border of Oakland and Berkeley. Lots of cafes, bars, bakeries, and restaurants. Also hardware stores, home stores, salons, grocery, etc. These things are literally less than a 5 minute walk from the house.