Carlos’ place was roomy, stylish and very comfortable. He was a great host and offered lots breakfast options. We were thankful to have a garage to park in. I would happily stay here again if I just needed a place to stay, however, I would not choose it if we wanted to explore the area by foot. I have not stayed in other areas of Oakland, I think it is possibly a rough city everywhere. A block away was very sketchy. Arriving at night made us uneasy, but once we were inside I had no concerns.