Everything is 5 star!! I have stayed here almost 4 months and will definitely coming back.
Ahmad is a great host. He is so easy going. We had a great communication. He answered my questions fast.
About the room: The room is larger than pictures. It is huge. I had lots of space. The carpet is clean. Bathroom is also large and shiny.
Neighborhood: The neighborhood is quite and calm. I felt safe. I have a car and never experienced car break in. It was also easy to find a parking in the street.
Location: Location is close to West Oakland Bart Station. Max 10 minutes of walking. It is also close to bus station (max 5-7 minutes of walking). Since I had a car I never used public transportation. I walked downtown a few times in a week for jogging. I could reach downtown in 20-25 minutes of jogging.
The dog: Layla is a cute and quite dog. She usually hangs out downstairs. I never heard it barking. She was not at the home half of my stay. (I wish she stayed at home though :))
So if you are coming to Oakland, you should definitely stay here for a great experience.