Niki's place is in a great location in a quiet area in the hills above Oakland. We were primarily there to visit Berkeley, which is only 15 minutes away on the 13, but Oakland and the rest of the Bay area is very accessible, too. It is open and spacious with two good sized bedrooms and is well-equipped for travelers to feel at home. Niki communicated promptly and proactively, met us when we arrived, and was generally very helpful We would return without hesitation.