Erika is a very kind, warm and welcoming host and did everything possible to make me feel immediately at home. She even picked me up with her car at BART station, so I didn't have to carry my luggage and was so kind as to offer me a lift to Berkeley to buy a SIM and when I had to go to UCB.
She has the very rare quality of being always there when you need her, without ever being intrusive. I also enjoyed our long and interesting conversations on the most diverse topics.
The house is a spotlessly clean and tidy and the neighborhood is quiet and safe. It is conveniently located by the Berkeley/Oakland border, close to Ashby BART station and within walking distance to a very good supermarket and nice restaurants.
The room is nice and bright and the bed and bedsheets are extremely comfortable.
Erika let me use her kitchen for lunch and dinner and even provided the breakfast of my choice.
This was my first experience with airbnb but I do not think it will ever be surpassed. I had a wonderful time at Erika's and I definitely highly recommend her place.