If you’re looking to stay in the Bay Area and are drawn to the idea of temporarily dropping into life in the stunning 1920s era historic Lakeshore/Trestle Glen Oakland neighborhood, this is the place for you. The house is charming with many windows that let in the beautiful light from the terraced backyard. This is also very clearly someone’s beautiful home, which not only lends it a comfortable and welcoming feel, but allows you to immediately feel connected to the area. The upstairs bedrooms were quiet and allowed the late-morning risers to sleep in while we enjoyed early morning coffee and fresh baked goods from the nearby Arizmendi bakery. The street is quiet and the unique architecture of the homes nearby demand a short (hilly) walking tour. The nearby highway apparent on the map is invisible behind the hills. It’s a short walk to Lakeshore Ave where there are bars, food (including the bakery), shopping (e.g., Trader Joes) and of course Lake Merritt. Checkin and checkout was a breeze and there was plenty of on-street parking. We loved the stay and will definitely use it as a base for our next Oakland/Bay Area adventure.