Joan was an exceptionally welcoming host, and her home is warm and charming. The BART is about a ten minute walk away. During daylight hours I felt I could walk from Joan's house to the BART and all surrounding areas without any safety concerns. She's in a lovely area near the lake. The room is comfortable and has plenty of space for your bags. My stay with Joan was fantastic, and I'll be hoping her place is open next time I'm in town!