Great value for the money! I read the reviews raving about David's hospitality, and it's all true. David is kind, gracious, warm, and friendly. His brother's a nice guy, too, and his dog Junior is sweet, cute, and friendly--Junior is a definite plus, although if you're not a dog person, I'm sure David could easily accommodate your preferences. I felt right at home. David and the other residents kept the bathroom clean--I never felt squeamish when using it. As some reviews note, the house and room are rather full of knick knacks. And the home shows some age. But these things didn't bother me. I didn't find it messy or dirty, just a bit full. The room, sheets, towels, and bathroom were CLEAN. The location is fantastic: within walking distance of the lively, funky, and bustling cafes, bars, and restaurants of College Avenue. It's centrally located between Oakland and Berkeley in the East Bay. Also near the freeway for quick access across the Bay Bridge to San Francisco and near the BART station for public transportation around the Bay Area. I read one review that said it's quiet--yes and no. The house and residents were definitely quiet. The residential neighborhood around it is quiet, too. However, the freeway and BART train are nearby--hence, some noise. But they didn't bother me as much as I thought they would. Occasionally I noticed the noise, but my attention didn't dwell on it. The freeway and BART train didn't wake me up at night or in the morning (BART doesn't run in the middle of the night). I found the price to be very reasonable given what other Airbnb rooms and hotels were going for over the weekend I stayed--and during the height of summer tourist season. I would feel very comfortable staying here again--and may do so on my next trip to the Bay Area!