As long as you have a car, the studio/1BR is located in a great part of Oakland in a quiet area with beautiful homes up in the hills. The space itself is comfortable with a small kitchen (to prepare simple meals). It is a little ways to get down to the unit from the street with stairs and a path -- not a big deal, but if you have heavy luggage, this is a consideration. I would DEFINITELY recommend the French restaurant Perle, had an amazing meal there!