My stay at the "Tongan House" was...roughly 6 months. That in of itself should let you know about it's quality!
Location wise it's great. Right around the corner from Fruitvale street. Freeway entrance, bus stops, and convenience store are a hop/skip away.
The house is cleaned regularly. And throughout my stay there were no petty incidents with other guest. Like others food being eaten, excessive dishes, stolen packages,etc. Which would make coming home after a loooong day/night better. Trust me, I have a great frame of reference. The Airbnb I stayed before the "T.H." was infamously bad.
Ellen has been fantastic/honest throughout the stay. And we were in communication on and off. My stay was initially shorter but she accepted my extensions. As well as let me cut it short, when a opportunity to leave the country presented itself.
Out of respect I wrote a short essay of a review. As a Oakland local I can say for sure, this is a spot that all around checks the boxes. So hopefully if someone is looking for an affordable option (with amenities included). They will book a stay here.