LaurieAnn's house is situated in a pleasant neighborhood near public transportation and within walking distance to Lake Merritt and the Grand-Lake shopping district. The bedroom and small bath are well-appointed and I found it pleasant to be there for my two-night stay. LaurieAnn and I had several extended conversations which I found informative and enjoyable. If you need an accommodation in Oakland and you are a non-smoker and enjoy the presence of a cat, I can recommend staying with LaurieAnn.