My stay at Edward's house in Oakland was wonderful. It was so nice to have off-street parking, laundry services, and a full kitchen. The public transportation was so easy and convenient. It does not take long at all to commute to downtown San Francisco. Waking up to breakfast that Edward left (bagels, fruit, coffee, juice) was an added bonus! He was very friendly and communicative. I think Oakland can have a bad rap, but I undoubtedly felt much safer here than in some parts of San Francisco. Rockridge neighborhood is very quiet and a nice place to be. Staying here definitely helped me make the most of my trip to San Francisco! Definitely recommend!