The house is a beautiful 1880s structure with high ceilings. I loved the spaciousness of it and all the places available to spend time, though the huge, well-equipped kitchen was my favorite. I had a large, quiet, comfortable room, so any time I wanted privacy, I could work there at the desk and enjoy the light from the two impressively tall windows.
E.J. is a warm, friendly host who readily chatted with me on various topics and who is responsive to requests and needs via email and in person. And bonus: he's not an absentee host!
The grounds are lovely with beautiful plantings, typical of Oakland, with multiple seating areas for hanging out.
I would definitely stay there again.