My wife and I stayed for 8 nights. The room was GREAT! While at times the surrounding area might appear a bit sketchy, not once did we have any issues with noise or anything else and everyone we encountered in the are were extremely nice. The location was just as Julia describes in the posting with very convenient access to most things. And, the special little touches that Julia adds to the room to welcome her guests were very nice. Julia was an amazing host! She was always quick to respond as well as contacting us on her own to ask if we needed fresh linens/towels/etc. She even made a point to come by and meet us which I thought was a great touch as she is such a nice person. If we ever go back to Oakland/SF to visit, this will be first on our list of places to stay and I'd highly recommend it to anyone else reading these reviews.