Great stay, great neighborhood, great experience. My wife and I stayed over the three-day Memorial Day weekend, while visiting family in Oakland. We've done a lot of Airbnb, and visit the Bay Area frequently. It's very difficult to find Airbnb in the East Bay that has everything: easy BART access; walkability to restaurants, shops, grocery; fun, safe neighborhood vibe; places to stay. We like Oakland's Rockridge and Temescal neighborhoods. Both of those neighborhoods don't have any hotels. And because the City of Oakland is hostile to short-term rentals, there isn't that much Airbnb inventory. Laura's place is in Temescal, a wonderfully active, yet quiet, neighborhood. Hers is a two-story attached back house, with a private, inviting backyard. You could hang out here, dive into the curated selection of Oakland and other books, and decompress all day long. The place is uncluttered, but Laura pays great attention to details, with 50s-modern furnishings and fixtures and little touches, like the assortment of English muffins, citrus, Nespresso coffees, and bottle of liqueur that greeted us when we arrived. Laura has everything you need to prepare, cook, and serve basic meals. You can eat inside, or outside at any of the four cool backyard vignettes Laura has set up. (We came away with tons of inspiration for our own backyard.) The main floor has a wide-open floor plan with galley kitchen and a living area with sofa, chairs and Roku TV. The upstairs bedroom is well-appointed, with a queen-size bed, desk, small sitting area, and very clean, airy bath with standup shower. Because it's at the top of a staicase, if you have knee problems, this place might not be for you. Finally, if you want to venture out into the neighborhood, there are lots of shops and restaurants within easy, safe walking distance. Macarthur BART is three or four blocks walking. Rockridge is 1.7 miles walking through the neighborhood.