This place has a really fantastic view of Berkeley, the Bay, and San Francisco, as viewed from the Oakland Hills. The kitchen is very nice, and came with tea and various other items. A little office space with a view was greatly appreciated, as was the lovely balcony. I did not meet Elsie, but her communication and instructions were fantastic. She was also very flexible, allowing me to check in several hours early. The AirBnB is towards the top of a very tall hill (or short mountain, depending on where you are from), so be prepared to drive up a very twisty road with sharp corners and very tight parking. I was OK driving it in a Camry, but someone in a larger vehicle might find it challenging. Another thing to note is that the unit directly above the AirBnB has a loud and territorial, but very friendly, dog. You do hear a little bit of noise from above, but it didn't bother me. One of the humans who lives with the dog was also very friendly. He helped me carry my heavy suitcase up the three flights of stairs to the road from the AirBnB when I was checking out! You definitely need access to a car if you are staying at this place, as it is not within walking distance of other modes of transport. However, by car, you can get to some of the best restaurants in Berkeley in about 7-10 minutes.