This was my first AirBnB experience and here's a quick rundown:
First, the size of the place -- it's huge. It has 3 levels, with the living room in the first floor, the dining room/kitchen in the second,
and bedroom in the top floor. And the bedroom is HEAVENLY. High ceiling, great natural light, and a general artistic vibe to it.
It looks exactly like in the photos. Well actually no, it looks even better in real life.
Second, don't let the address fool you. Sudha's home is in the Ford Street Studios building, a community that was designed for artists. It is situated near the Alameda border, a minute away from Park street where downtown Alameda is with lots of restaurants and the historic Alameda theater. We never felt unsafe during our stay.
The other units in the building are occupied by other artists and there is a feeling of tranquility within the property.
Finally, Sudha was very responsive, caring and quick to send us the information we needed when we arrived. She was easy to reach both via phone and email.
This is a hidden gem in Oakland and I won't hesitate to come back and stay at Sudha's place again.