The Place: Very unique space near Lake Merritt. The building is very modern and secure. The walls are a bit thin, so we heard our upstairs neighbor a lot, but other than that, the place is pretty quiet. The Neighborhood: The apartment is near some great spots around the lake, and about a 20 min walk to Lake Merritt BART, but there's also bus stops nearby that will get you nearly anywhere in Oakland. If you're doing a long term stay, there's a Lucky's nearby, only a 4 min walk away. If you're driving, parking spots are limited and the roads are pretty rough, so be careful. The Host: Brittany was great and checked in with us during our stay. We didn't have any real issues, so we didn't need to contact her very much. Overall, great place to stay in Oakland. I would recommend!