This little spot is a gem!! Louise and the other compound residents are welcoming and friendly, and you also feel like you have all the privacy you need/want. The garden and outdoor shower are charming. This was perfect for me and I am grateful to have found it. A perfect home base for exploring Oakland and SF, or if you're an academic wanting to be close to Berkeley... If you're unfamiliar with the area, a car is a nice bonus, with relay rides as a good option... But quite doable without a car as well!