Catherine's place was roomy (separate office/entry with desk, full bath, large bedroom and seating area with huge sofa and dining table), minimally and tastefully finished and furnished plus clean. It was especially delightful on the amazingly landscaped deck and grounds. They've done so much in a standard sized city lot you feel the garden is huge. Its hill top and sunset vistas were wonderful. They had all the basic amenities plus many thoughtful extras like refrigerator, tea kettle, coffee maker (and coffee), microwave, toaster oven, fully stocked kitchen with utensils, glasses, cutlery and dishes, even a blender, snacks, filtered water, wonderful towel warming bars, huge flat screen TV and movies (which we actually never used as we were being decadent on the deck). Note that we were actually visiting San Francisco and easily drove down the hill to the ferry and took the best "tour" of the bay with all the working commuters. We went all the way to Pier 41 then returned the short route from downtown. It was easy, quick, cheap, comfortable and clean. Parking was free for 12 hours in Jack London Square if you got your ticket validated as you got on the ferry. They thoughtfully had many reference books on local fauna and flora, recommendations and literature on local attractions and such, an eclectic assortment of reading material and coffee table books. We could have spent many a foggy, rainy day without complaint, but we lucked into sunny and warm weather. We slept with the windows open without any of the traffic and city noise you would expect. Treat yourself to some relaxing down time, even if touring San Francisco, by staying at Catherine's Place. Check out a few of Oakland's attractions and restaurants (Uber-type service was readily available) plus the incredible hill top vistas while you are there. You will be more than pleasantly surprised.