Great spot to stay for a good price, right next to lots of shops, restaurants, cafes and the BART. The hosts are communicative and let you have your space while you stay in their home. They provide a ton of information and pamphlets on things to do, see and eat in Oakland, SF and the Bay Area. The room was nicely sized, and it was great having my own half bath and mini fridge to keep leftovers and some snacks - the shared shower experience was easy and clean. As a solo female traveler, I felt safe, comfortable and centrally located for my meets ups in Berkeley and Oakland throughout my stay.