I stayed for almost two months with Tori. When I first arrived she picked me up from Bart. During my stay we get to know one another more and more. We went out a couple of times also she is an amazing vegetarian cook.
Friendly ad helpful. The place is close to 12, F , 18 bus station that is because her house is located between Shattuk and Adaline and also 10 min walk from Bart station. Don't Worry about the address being Oakland she is literately 2 buildings away from Berkeley there is a tree that divides Oakland and Berkeley 2 building after her house. Respect the rules and everything will be fine. The neighbors are friendly. When you get there she will give you recommendations and places to visit as well. Cats were lovely although I am a dog person I loved both her cats. If you are used having to cook with a microwave that is not something available there so if you want you should get one for your own use. The room is amazing good light and has its own door by the terrace if you ever want to sit out study and enjoy the weather. The weather is usually amazing but always have a jacket because the weather tends to change at night. If you are planning to get a bike make sure that you have a good lock many bikes get stolen.
There are many places that are touristic and others that are none touristic Tori will be helping you towards the none touristic places.

PS . Use Yelp to get around
Recommended places to visit besides the one's Tori recommends

+Golden Gate Bridge ( Bike Rent from Pier 39 )
+Bike Rental ( Shattuk Street close to Down town Bart ) use in Berkeley and around
+6 Flags trust you amazing experience
+ Zachary’s Chicago Pizza Try out the Big Dish ( Close to Rock Ridge Bart)

Tori will always answer her emails. Easy to contact and reach her and If I were to choose to go back to Berkeley again and study I would go back to the same house.