Heidi is a most gracious and thoughtful hostess, with fresh fruit, flowers, and healthy breakfast supplies set out along with a tasty bag of popcorn to munch. We enjoyed Heidi's whimsical and colorful decorative touches. The neighborhood is near everything - Lake Merritt, Trader Joe's, and great restaurants. There's a wonderful cafe for morning coffee & scones just a block away. The Oakland Museum of California is a lakeside walk & worth seeing. Apt is clean, airy, and comfortable with a little private terrace outside. It was a perfect vacation spot.