Kirk's place is great. I'm a regular visitor to Oakland and this is an especially good location, as you are steps away from the lake and blocks away from Grand Ave, the downtown dining scene, and Chinatown. The bed was comfy, there are blackout blinds, a kitchen with coffee machine and filters, a decent shower and heated bathroom, and laundry. The windows look onto the apartment courtyard, and there's a little patio looking into the courtyard too, so not much of a view. But you can't beat Kirk's for comfort and convenience.