Hasn't been to Oakland before, and knew I'd be walking around with a laptop, so was concerned about neighborhood. Turned out to be very nice, walkable and safe feeling. Paula's spare room was good sized, with comfy bed, a variety of pillows, a tea maker in the room, and a small shared bathroom. Perfect for trip when I wanted to explore as much as possible, and not spend time at home. Easy to find, quick to transit, and Paula always responded to texts immediately. We only were home at the same time twice, but she's delightful.
This is also the closest airbnb to downtown Oakland I could find. So easy to walk, choose from a million restaurants (holy cow this city is vegan friendly), and go out at night. I recommend using free bus up and down Broadway, the bus to Redwoods Regional park, the BART to the beach (Daly City).