As described. It’s definitely “quirky”! Kris’ place is an acquired taste, in my opinion. Rather this is the place for you depends on your priorities and style of travel. We did not have a bad experience by any means but the space was not exactly my ‘cup of tea’ either. I usually prioritize location for safety/ease of exploring & comfort!! After a long day of travel, I want to get comfortable in a “homey” space and a soft bed. The bed wasn’t comfy and did not have a flat sheet or any extra pillows. There was a HUGE tv. We typically don’t watch much tv on vacay. So, the space wasn’t the best fit for our travel needs/desires. That being said; It was about 15-20 min from Oakland airport, which is fairly convenient. (Oakland was just a layover on the way back) Neighborhood wasn’t bad and surprisingly quiet at night, even on a busy street. The patio area is nice and provides for a private, safer entrance. Price is reasonable for the area. It’s a small room, maybe 250 sq ft. Once cleaning fees and surcharges are added the room costs increases by almost double. Also, read the instructions, there are possible added fees such as, if you fail to wash the tea cups in the room OR City of Oakland writes a citation for parking on the street side they are cleaning. I checked that my husband cleaned out his mug after use but I observed that the bathroom trash hadn’t been emptied between us and the previous guests. It seems to be difficult to find a ‘tourist-friendly’ area in Oakland and within a reasonable price range. Kris’ place does meet those criteria’s.