I was recently in Oakland for a rowing regatta at Lake Merritt and thoroughly enjoyed my 5 nights at Kent’s home. The location was perfect for me. I could walk to the lake when my schedule allowed and there were several bus options from stops very near the house. Kent and his full time renter Kim couldn’t have been more helpful in accommodating my busy schedule and helping in any way to make my trip a success. Any questions I had before my arrival were quickly answered by Kent. Long days at the regatta kept me from availing myself of the kitchen but I was made more than welcome to use it at any time. I enjoyed spending some early evenings on the back deck overlooking a backyard with various fruit trees and plenty of songbirds which Kim identified for me. My bedroom was spacious and comfortable with a great view of both Oakland and San Francisco skylines. There are some barking dogs in the neighborhood but they never kept me from sleeping soundly.
All in all a stay that worked perfectly for me. The national regatta returns to Oakland in two years and I would be more than happy to stay here again. Thank you Kent and Kim!