I stayed at E.J.'s for a month, which is probably quite unusual. I moved from the East Coast for a job and needed temporary housing until I could find a permanent apartment in the area. E.J. was a very accommodating host. He let me be on my own, which is what I like, but was only a text away if I had a question.

Parking isn't a problem at the studio, and the bus that drops you off at BART in downtown Oakland is on the same street. The bus itself runs right on time in the morning, but was pretty terrible in the afternoon in terms of schedule. I was commuting, so it wasn't great, but if you're here for a weekend or a few days, I doubt it will affect you. You can always grab a cab from downtown.

The grounds and the studio are beautiful and I was very lucky that E.J. allowed me to bring my cat. The space itself is very comfortable, as is the bed. And the shower is really great. There's a closet, cabinet, and chest of drawers to store clothes, which I found necessary since I brought so much with me.

The option to utilize public transportation, that I could have my cat here, and that parking is easy were all top factors for me in choosing to stay here. Plus, there's a ton of amenities down the street -- groceries, coffee shops, restaurants...It's very dense though in terms of traffic and parking is rough, but you can walk there in 10 minutes.

I would recommend it as an option for friends if they ever needed a place to stay in the area.