This is what I would consider a small 1-BR apartment in a 60's (or 70's) building. As others have said, the off-street parking space is great. Maria was kind enough to leave a bottle of wine, and she said we could cook eggs from the fridge for breakfast if we liked. The apartment is within a short walk (perhaps 10 minutes) to Piedmont Ave. as well as Grand Ave. where there are restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc. It's a bit farther, perhaps 20 min., to Lake Merritt. It is not really within walking distance of BART. You'd have to take a bus to MacArthur Station or drive to Rockridge Station.

Maria is a peripatetic woman who has photos and knick knacks from her travels all over the apartment. There are a lot of books to peruse. Her furniture -- I'm guessing also acquired from various travels-- is eclectic and bohemian. There's perhaps a little too much stuff in every room and you definitely feel like it's HER space, but not in a bad way: it's like crashing at a friend's place. Comfortable for a short stay.