We had a wonderful experience at this tucked away spacious house high in the South Oakland hillside (right next to San Leandro). Danielle was a superb host, with excellent communication and accessibility before, during, and after our (too brief!) two-night stay. The house was so unique and beautiful, with wide panoramic views that were simply jaw-dropping. Other amenities included welcome wine/crackers/apples/hummus, fresh eggs, OJ, milk, coffee for the mornings, and customizable color mood lighting. Comfortable accommodations (more than enough room for 5 of us) and a very relaxed, quiet setting with great sun exposure and breezes. My only regret is that we didn't get to spend much time in the house since we were there for a wedding weekend, but it was a calming and beautiful home base for us nonetheless.

Related to transportation/location, we had access to a shared rental car most of the time, and it was very easy to get an Uber to/from the house when needed.... most fares (to/from Oakland airport, up to North Oakland/Emeryville) were ~$20. Our friends did go into SF proper one night, and it was a bit of a haul (over an hour in traffic) from the house; but I imagine travelers interested in this house are aware of its location and are mindful when determining their own specific transportation needs relative to their itinerary.

Thank you to Danielle for the amazing hospitality and flexibility (we added a 5th guest late in the game with no problem)! Bonus points for her beer knowledge and heritage (her great grandfather invented one of the first hop picking machines in the U.S.), she had great recommendations for local breweries and restaurants..... her parakeet was very friendly and welcoming as well!

We would highly recommend to others and would definitely book again when traveling to this area!