Steve's place was an oasis for me. While I indulged in privacy and seclusion, the space is inviting and seems perfect for a couple. Steve and Joanne made me feel quite at home, though we didn't see each other much. Nice sparkling water, coffee, and tea options. I was able to walk to all of my downtown Oakland events with a relative sense of safety from being next to a major road like Broadway - it only took 20 minutes to walk to a concert at the Fox Theater, and so many great food options along the way.
Next time, I might look for another parking spot, though. While there's ample parking adjacent to the Grocery Outlet a few minutes away, the birds left a big mess all over my car. Otherwise, parking in the neighborhood can be competitive and hard to come by.
Great value for a beautiful space.