Donald and Sandra were wonderful hosts. Sandra met us on arrival and showed us around the property. She provided tips for what to do, how to get there, and where to eat around the Oakland/SF area. The place is truly yours, very private and quiet. The occasional neighboring dog barking did not bother us at all. The backyard garden was beautiful, we wish we could have spent more time enjoying it.
The apartment was kept very clean, and is artfully furnished. They had toiletries for the traveler and anything you may need, for example an iron and ironing board, hair dryer, etc. We absolutely loved the shower in this apartment-- it is an amazing rainfall shower that makes you feel like you've literally rinsed off the day and come out feel so refreshed.
Overall, communication with the hosts was very easy and they were always accessible when needed. It was truly a pleasure to stay at Donald and Sandra's apartment. We can't thank them enough for hosting us and being such great hosts themselves!