Diana's place was a great place from which to explore the Bay Area--or indeed, just to stay put, relax, and renew, as the apartment was comfortable and abutting Redwood Regional Park, which is great for walks and hikes. The neighborhood in the Oakland Hills is quiet, and where the house is situated especially so, as it's on a dead end.

Being California, a car is necessary. There is a shopping area with supermarkets and restaurants at the bottom of the hill, but the way is long and steep--not what you'd want to walk.

Diana was out-of-town during our visit so we didn't get meet her. But she was good at being in contact via email prior to our visit and had plenty of local information waiting for us when we arrived.

Upon returning to the Bay Area, we would certainly stay again.