What a great introduction to Airbnb! Pamela was a warm and gracious hostess, and made us feel right at home in the apartment. She had everything ready for arrival, including a nice basket of fruit and a binder of interesting "to-dos" around Oakland. And the Lakeshore neighborhood should not be missed: having never been to Oakland, we were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful, Mediterranean-inspired enclave at the base of the Oakland Hills. We would definitely recommend Pamela's place to others.