We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again. Our host was friendly without being overly friendly or intrusive, quite knowledgeable about the area, interesting to talk with, and accommodating of our personal needs. He invited us to join him in the evenings and we would have if our schedules had not been so busy. I’m sure the discussions would have been very interesting.

As you drive up to the house, you can’t help but notice that the landscape is no longer lush and green and the house is no longer white, like in the picture. I guess it’s because of the drought that the front yard is now brown and dead or near-dying.

Inside, however, the house is quite nice and comfortable. There is beautiful wood flooring throughout the house. We had our own bedroom with a comfortable bed, nice pillows and sufficient blankets to keep us warm. Sharing the one bathroom was not a problem. Our host made the kitchen available to us but with so many good and interesting restaurants nearby, why would one stay in and cook?

We appreciated the house being near public transportation, both BART and bus lines. There is a fair amount of deferred maintenance in the neighborhood but we always felt safe walking around, even at night.

If you’re looking to stay in Ritz Carlton-like accommodations, this is not your place. If you’re looking for a comfortable place to stay for a reasonable price, this place works.