We have stayed in quite a few airbnb places, and while the pictures are always "accurate" they tend to make things look better than reality. This is not the case here. It is every bit as cool as it looks. The place was sparkly clean. Gerald greeted us warmly and gave us a quick intro to the place. Some very nice touches like good quality (Pete's) coffee available for brewing and a britta pitcher. While we ended up eating out exclusively on this visit the pantry was stocked nicely with spices, oil, and general cooking ingredients.

It is very quiet as it is just far enough away from the hubbub of the Lakeshore business area, but also close enough to walk to.

This just popped into my head...we never struggled for a very good parking place near the apartment. Next visit to Oakland, we will check this option first.