This is my second stay with Joan, my husband accompanied me on this trip. Once again Joan amazed me with her ability to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. The large bedroom is right next to the private bath. Everything is neat and tidy and so well organized.

We had our choice of breakfast items (toast, eggs, fresh fruit, cereal etc.) and always a freshly brewed cup of coffee. One evening we brought food back to the B&B and ate dinner on the balcony. Joan had extra space in the refrigerator for the goodies that we wanted on hand.

The location (on the Oakland/Piedmont border) is excellent---super convenient to grocery stores, coffee shops, and great restaurants. Several evenings we walked to the local movie theater and walked back after dusk----this is a safe neighborhood.

Joan has lived in the San Francisco Bay all of her life and is a great resource for what to do/where to go. She knows how to do things in the Bay with the least hassle and is familiar with the public transit system.

For now on when I visit family in Oakland my first choice will be to stay at the Oakland/Piedmont B&B.