This place has equal pros and cons I've listed them below.
Pros
*Serene and calm especially on the deck where you could hear the neighbors roosters and goats
*Cherry plum trees in the summer- yum
*Somewhat separate bedroom quarters if you are staying with family
*Host is willing to work with you if you have issues with the home and they make major repairs pretty quickly if needed
*The location is prime if you need easy access to San Francisco and the East Bay
*Plenty of parking
*Great hikes up the hill in the area
*Close proximity to Montclair Village grocery stores, coffee shops etc.
Cons
* Spiders and other insects - it is a forest of trees, not surprising. However, my son was bit by a spider and we had to take him to the pediatrician because they were really big infected bites. So if spiders and bugs bother you, this is not the place for you.
* Cleanliness is an issue. Home is not well maintained. Consider spider webs, dog hair, a lot of dust and generally not well cleaned property. Host offered to pay for a cleaning person which was nice, but the home needs a serious deep clean and that shouldn't be on the guest to manage.
General advice: make sure you have a car , that's just a Oakland Hills thing nothing to do with the house.