Marie and her family were great and accommodating hosts! From the breads and fruits she left for us on the table upon check-in to the very timely replies and communication, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place was clean, spacey, and homely. We felt very safe in her quiet and family-friendly neighborhood. Drive time to downtown Oakland was about 10min, and about 20-50min to San Francisco depending on the time of day. We highly recommend Marie's place for anyone visiting Oakland or the Bay Area!