The room at Scott's place is simple and efficient: a clean bed and a place for your stuff. The bathroom was also clean and comfortable to use. Scott and I did not overlap much in the house, but he was a friendly host during those times that we did. Be aware that Scott's place is also home to two cats.
The location in West Oakland has both good and less desirable elements. To the good, it's an easy 10-15 minute walk to the BART, which can take you in any direction around the Bay Area. On the downside, you're likely to encounter a few heaps of trash on your way there. I knew what I signed up for with the location and so had no issues in this regard.