Laura and Ralph are certainly experienced hosts. Here in the East we would call the space an "in-law apartment" and a very nicely appointed one at that. Full kitchen, spices (!), appliances, its own entrance. It is furnished with very helpful information about Oakland as well as their growing profile book of local establishments. They are wonderful and interesting people to meet and are very helpful.
From other posts I've gathered that the banana bread was not new with us and I have to say it's a wonderful greeting. On the one hand it smells and tastes wonderful, but it also helps fill in those hungry spots the airlines seem to leave these days.
So the space is totally as advertised and very comfortable. While our busy schedule kept us out and around the area, we would have liked to have taken advantage of the wonderful garden. It goes on for days. It was a treat to start the day there with a cup of coffee.
We will be coming back to Oakland in the not to distant future and staying here will be at the top of our list.