Francisco's place was very comfortable, clean, and well-decorated. I'd stay here again during my visits to Oakland. It's clear that Francisco takes his role as a host very seriously, as he was always friendly, prompt, proactive, and professional in communication. He also provided all the small amenities that make short stays so much more comfortable, e.g. multiple types of bed pillows, a pillow-top setup on a firm mattress, a plethora of fluffy, white, clean towels, and even white noise machines, even though the neighborhood was generally very quiet.
For me, the three most important things for lodging are: cleanliness, quietness, and bed comfort.
Francisco's place was very clean, and everything in his unit, including the beds, were very comfortable.
The unit was very silent throughout our 4-night stay, with the exception of the first night, when noise from the neighbor's TV made it hard to sleep. The neighbor was very prompt and gracious when I asked him to turn it down. Francisco was also very prompt and understanding when he helped mediate. He went above and beyond in purchasing very nice white noise machines for our unit in case noise became a recurring problem. The white noise machines were not needed for the remainder of the stay, as it stayed very silent. The neighborhood was also very quiet, and barely had any through traffic.
Oakland has a fair bit of variability in socioeconomic conditions, so just be aware. The unit is equipped with an alarm system, and all windows except at the front of the unit, are covered in frosted privacy film. This made it feel safe, secure, and private. But the film also obscures some light, so the unit can be a little dim. The bedroom windows and the front window had blackout curtains. The wifi was fast and easy to use.