This apartment is spacious and super clean. It is on the lower level of Karen's house, down a flight of wooden steps, so be cautious if you have lots of luggage. The view of the trees in the valley below is serene and the area is wonderful if you prefer a natural setting and want to explore the hills above Oakland and Berkeley. We hiked up above the house twice in the Sibley Volcanic Preserve.
The bed is very comfortable and there is a large sectional in the living room, with a big TV and good internet access and wifi, so plenty of relaxation.
The shower is huge and the bathroom well equipped. The kitchen is fine, but we only used it for breakfast. She gave us some excellent coffee and left cream in the fridge.
Karen is a meticulous housekeeper, which we truly appreciated. She is also a lovely and very hospitable person, who gave us good advice about where to go and restaurants in the neighborhood.
You will need to be comfortable driving steep and winding roads and parking in tight spaces. This location was fantastic for us (we've lived in Colorado and now in Washington State), but could be challenging for folks not used to steep hills.