We loved this apartment. It is cheerful, clean, spacious and well equipped. Seriously feels like home. It is conveniently located to the freeway but you don't hear freeway noise. Lake Merritt is close by for a pleasant walk or run. Traffic noise from the busy street really was not an issue and we had the windows open most of the time. Shimmy is a very pleasant and responsive host. We will definitely try to get this place again for our next visit to the Bay Area.