Leah and Gyorgy's Mod Studio was perfect for my partner and my needs in the bay area since she needed to be in San Francisco for a conference on several days and we both wanted to take advantage of the hiking in nearby Marin. 19th street BART is about a 12-15 minute walk depending on your speed and Leah was nice enough to pick us up when we arrived so we didn't have to lug our bags. I'm sure they would have dropped us off there on our way out of town if we hadn't rented a car.

Stay in Oakland to enjoy:
Lake Merritt
Donut Savant (honestly, donuts will never be the same)
Leah and Gyorgy's garden complete with tables, chairs, and lights
Oakland Museum of California