This is a unique space to stay in Oakland and a good value for the area but there are a couple key caveats that aren't really mentioned in the main listing:
- The second floor, where the bedrooms are, gets incredibly hot in the late afternoon due to the nature of the home and the large skylights. The windows in one of the bedrooms are broken and unable to be opened so even on cooler days when the sun is shining it is still uncomfortably warm.
- Many other aspects of the house are in need of adjustment or repair. Some, like the trick to get hot water outlined in the house manual, can be chalked up to a rustic carriage house but others, like broken window panes and scrap lumber and waste in the yard, could easily be remedied with some simple maintenance.
Overall it is a neat space but it needs some work. Once the repairs and maintenance have been addressed it will be fantastic.