LaurieAnn and her cats were great hosts! She was very responsive and always made sure I was comfortable. The room I stayed in was quite comfortable, clean and the personal bathroom was a bonus! Her place is located in a very nice part of town with a short walk to Grand Ave. and Lake Shore Ave. where you'll find plenty of dining places, coffee shops and things to do. There is also Lake Merritt nearby for anyone who is looking for a nice walk, run or jog into the city of Oakland. Some parts of Oakland can get rough but LaurieAnn is very knowledgable in keeping you away from those areas and keeping you safe. I'd highly recommend staying here! Thanks again LaurieAnn!