The location is excellent - easy access to Downtown Oakland, SF, Berkeley - can even take Hwy 13 to get to campus quicker. Tons of space for sleeping, with 6 legitimate bedrooms. Was super-convenient for our track team. The place isn't new, although the kitchen and back side of the home appear to be new additions or renovations. Thoughtful, consistent decor through the house, but the home could be brightened a bit with perhaps new paint and blinds, front yard landscaping, some modern furniture, upgrade to cookare, to make a huge difference. Alice was immediately responsive to any requests, which were minimal.