The Positives: This Airbnb was in a good location in the Oakland/Piedmont area. It is very close (one minute walk) to a bus stop that can take you to the BART, if you want to go into SF for the day. There are some really good restaurants and bakeries nearby and there is a Trader Joe’s that is walking distance. While small, it had all of the necessary amenities: stove, oven, two small refrigerators, bathroom, bed, etc. If you are okay with the size, then it is good for a short stay where you need to cook.
Some concerns: The place does get quite hot during the day if you do not have the windows open (I was here during the summer, with temperatures around the mid 80s). There is a small patio area to sit if you do not mind being outside. When I first got there, the place had a strong pet smell. There were two large rugs in the main room of cottage, and they were covered with dog hair. This was surprising given that a pet cleaning fee was specified on the listing for the cottage. I did ask if the rugs could be removed. E.J. was very responsive and removed them quickly. This did improve the smell quite considerably. Finally, while there is internet, it is not 100% reliable if you need it to depend on it throughout your stay. There was never a day where it was out, however, it was spotty at the beginning of my stay.