I really enjoyed my stay in Oakland and feel grateful to have found this Airbnb! The location really makes this place a gem. College Ave is a fun place to explore in either direction and the tree-lined residential off streets are adorable. As an Asian-American woman, I felt very safe and comfortable walking around the area. During my stay, I often needed to pick up GIG cars and they were always easily available around the apartment. The apartment itself is nicely furnished and has essentially all you need. As I saw in other reviews, it's true that the apartment is a bit dark since the windows aren't street-facing, so it sometimes had a basement feel. However, since it's conveniently on the 1st floor, it's easy enough to walk out to the backyard garden and see what the weather's like before you head out. I used the back garden frequently and felt grateful to have access to it -- as well as to the free laundry! (be sure to bring your own detergent) I had no problem with the hot water or the shower pressure. The bed was also extremely comfortable. For the majority of my trip I heard almost no neighbors or outside noises, which was great. On my last night, for some reason, I could hear the people directly above me though (maybe they had been gone and just returned on my last night). That unfortunately was really loud. Suzanne was responsive and a great host. Thank you!