I happened to be the first person to stay in El Refugio, the guest studio in Oakland. I was fantastic. Very comfortable and stylish. It is the perfect place to crash for a couple of nights and is centrally located in Oakland... easy to get to downtown or to SF. Francisco has a wonderful sense of design. This guest studio is immaculately decorated, from the matching kitchenette appliances to the beautiful bathroom. The shower is fantastic. I wish I had one like this at home. It's also easy to use the TV to stream favorite shows on Netflix. The check-in instructions were perfect, and it was very easy to access the studio. Francisco worked with me via email before I booked to answer any and all questions and he is very quick to respond. He is a gracious and conscientious host. I would recommend El Refugio to anyone staying in the Bay Area!