Abhay and Namz are wonderful people and fantastic hosts and did everything in their power to make my stay comfortable. Namz gave me some delicious Jambalaya the night I arrived and Abhay monitored the construction for several days even after I made the booking to ensure it wouldn't be too noisy. Their house is well located and very beautifully decorated. Abhay has a wonderful artistic eye and the home is light and colorful.
I will say that the room itself was a little small and lacked a little privacy for me, given that it was work trip. It was more expensive for smaller space than you can get in Berkeley because of the hotel tax the city imposes. It is divided from the kitchen with a sliding door and has a full wall of windows, which is great for sun, but the curtains are sheer so you can't really change in your room. And there isn't a closet or counter space to lay out clothes or work. That said, they're happy for you to work in the common space. Just note that they have a sweet dog who likes to jump up on you and interact when you're outside your room.
Thank you so much Abhay and Namz!