I can't more highly recommend Deanna's cottage—it is, for me, Airbnb at it's best. Great location for visiting Oakland and surrounding Bay Area, in a neighborhood that is very walkable—including many food options (cafes, restaurants, markets, etc.). The cottage is quiet, private, very clean, with a very well equipped kitchen. The daily baked treat and fresh fruit were an extra gesture of care and hospitality. It took me a day to figure out the alternate side parking (8am to 6pm on weekdays), but I never had to park more than a half block away. My only hesitation in recommending Deanna's cottage so highly is that it might not be available for my next trip to Oakland. Many thanks!