We had a wonderful stay at Janet and Fred's condo in Oakland. It was spacious and had everything we needed, even a washer/dryer! We brought our nephews (6 and 7) who slept comfortably on the futon and enjoyed the huge roof top deck. The location is very diverse, great to walk around during the day and feels safe at night in the secure building. We were able to use the parking space in the building garage which we loved :) Fred was a great host during our stay. I would definitely recommend their condo as a hotel alternative and will be staying here every time we visit the Bay area!