I had a wonderful stay in Berkeley: I have only good memories and no complaints about Lisa and her place.

Lisa's place is located in what is probably the quietest area surrounding the UC Berkeley campus.

Great for a quiet stay if you are coming for a conference or just want to be in Berkeley without the noise of Frat row revelry (ie you want to actually sleep at night).

Lisa was a wonderful host and has a great place to stay if you are in Berkeley. Her place is comfortable and the guest room she provides was everything I needed. The mattress is comfortable, there is a desk to do work, and the room is well lit. I enjoyed chatting with Lisa about art and about activities in Berkeley; she knows the area well. She has a kitchen that guests can use. Her cat is sweet as well. When there was an issue with her mattress my first night there, she immediately bought a new mattress and refunded the cost of the night to me.

Her place is 5 minute walk to the UC Berkeley campus as well as around 5 minutes walk from restaurants and shops on Euclid Ave. While close to campus this is a peaceful neighborhood with lots of trees and feels like vacationing at a cabin in the woods.

Downtown is 15 minutes walk west, where you can catch the Bart to San Francisco. There is some very decent food and bars in downtown if that is your thing. Telegraph and the shops and restaurants on Southside are 15 minutes walk south. Buses are easily accessible - you can catch the F to San Francisco 3 blocks away on Hearst (thought it is a very long bus ride and I'd recommend Bart instead), or you can catch a few other buses at the same stop.

Lisa was great, her place was perfect for me, and I'd recommend her flat to anyone who needs to be in Berkeley short term.