This was definitely our favorite airbnb stay so far! Dave accepted our reservation on less than 24 hours notice, was very responsive, and very accommodating.
The place was centrally located to everywhere we needed to be. The neighborhood was beautiful, as was the airbnb. Everything was up-to-date and we had no trouble staying warm in December with the heater that's located in the room. The neighborhood and Dave and his family were pretty quiet, so that was a plus too. Everything worked fine, so no complaints there.
Usually when shopping for an airbnb, I go with the best value that has basic amenities (clean kitchen, shower, bed) and I don't expect much more. Dave's place is a great value for the price and far exceeded my expectations.
Just a few FYI's for people who do stay here. Parking is pretty tight so try to be considerate and take up as least space as possible. But, do not block people's driveways. We had odd encounter with a neighbor who tried to pressure us to do that. That being said, the neighbors here are generally very friendly. When our car battery died, before we could even call our host for a jump, another neighbor saw us and helped us out! So, that awesome. Be sure to pack toothpaste and soap bars if you need them, you should have everything else in the room that you'll need.
We will definitely be staying here again if we come back to Oakland in the future. 100% recommend!