Linda was a wonderful host. She and Christian were friendly, helpful and welcoming. I was in Oakland to help a friend thru the Hospice process and her lovely home and gracious manner were a welcome respite after some long days/nights. Communication was fast, easy and honest. She was having some tile work done down stairs and informed me ahead of time of the work schedule to ensure it would not impact my stay (it did not impact my stay and the finished product looks quite nice, adding to the beauty of the home). The location is very good for visiting the East Bay and there is ample free street parking if you have a car. The bus and BART to San Francisco are a short walk and made for a convenient one day excursion. Christian even dropped me off at a friend's home in the Oakland hills after I'd turned in my rental car. Piedmont is just over the hill with some nice restaurants and shops while Lake Merrit was a 5 minute bus ride away. Daily breakfast was basic but plentiful, particularly the fresh fruits and I had full use of the kitchen. The room was bright, airy and had a very comfortable bed, cable TV and fast internet access. Laundry was a welcome amenity and very convenient. Overall I would say this was a great room with wonderful hosts who truly made a difficult situation better with warm, friendly hospitality. I would definitely stay here again if my travels bring me back thru Oakland.