I rented Barbara's room for my mom to stay in when she visited from the Midwest. On the reservation side of things, Barbara was accessible (despite her so-called "Luddite" tendencies!), warm, accommodating, and helpful. I loved her clean, inviting home, especially her garden and her environmental values! I would definitely recommend her place to anyone staying in the area. Only slight challenge was that my mom felt nervous to walk through the neighborhood to get to the Temescal shops area, but that was a minor concern and partly related to her unfamiliarity with the area.

Regarding her stay, my mom says, "Barbara’s lovely, eclectic home was surpassed only by her great sense of humor and hospitality. My bedroom was spacious and extremely accommodating. Her cats were entertaining and well behaved. I had a wonderful stay in Oakland and Barbara and her home were a welcoming place to return to each evening. I especially appreciated her willingness to accommodate my personal quirks. I will definitely book my next visit to the Oakland area with Barbara!”