This spot was perfect for me. It is about a 10-12 minute walk from the BART. 3 miles from UC Berkeley. About a mile from Collage Ave, a street that has wonderful restaurants, boutiques, bakeries, coffee shops, Grocery stores, bars. If you’re willing to walk, or ride, you’re so close to many places to explore!
Given Oaklands history, I was told to be careful because it would be unsafe. As any and every location, one should always take care. I never felt that here. The community is mostly affluent families.
As for the AirBnB, Faith was a wonderful host. She’s engaging, receptive, and knowledgeable about the community and the surrounding Bay area. The house had everything I needed: iron, cereal, tea, towels, laundry and soap, shampoo, a vacuum, cleaning supplies, etc. If there wasn’t something or your more particular about what you want and need you’d have to go out and buy it. With the help of her son, Jack, I felt accommodated to for the month I was there.
Please note the family dog, Pig. She’s wonderful.