The blue room was very clean and offered plenty of storage space, as well as the advantage of a private bathroom. Unfortunately in my two week stay I never actually met Sarah, but I had a good time chatting up some friendly guests in the common rooms and I really loved the fully equipped kitchen. The location is a 15 minutes tops walk from the nearest BART-station with plenty of small stores on the way there. It's a bit noisy and the kitchen and living room don't get too much sunlight across the day, but none of it is major and I had a good time during my stay in Oakland and San Francisco.

A clean and quiet place to stay.

A pleasant host in a beautiful house. Ryan make Sur you're comfortable, he's very helpful, the bed is really good, good vibes and feelings in his home !

Ryan ist ein sehr hilfsbereiter und zuvorkommender Gastgeber. Das Zimmer ist wie beschrieben. Großes Plus: das private Badezimmer. Zudem steht die Küche voll und ganz zur Verfügung. Auch die Terrasse hinterm Haus ist ein Pluspunkt. Nach San Francisco ist es mit BART nicht weit. Wir hatten einen Mietwagen, was natürlich noch etwas besser ist. Bei dem herrschenden Preisniveau in der Bay-Region ist die Unterkunft eine echte Alternative zu einer in San Francisco selbst.

I was impressed with Ryan's communication with us before and after our stay. He was gracious, and our room, though small, was extremely comfortable and attractive. Guests may want to be aware that the house is located in a somewhat rough-looking neighborhood, but Ryan seems to have taken adequate precautions for himself (he lives there) and for his guests.

Ryan is a great host. Communicating was very easy, as he is totally responsive by email, etc. He was there when I arrived and gave me a full tour, answering all my questions about the house, the neighborhood and Oakland. We had a great conversation and I learned a lot and found him both full of information and very pleasant. The neighborhood is an older part of Oakland and off the beaten path. Some areas nearby could use a face-lift. But that did not take away from my experience. It seems a very safe area with settled households and 'antique houses'. It was very quiet and away from busy streets. Downtown and the more touristy areas (including Jack London Square) are less than 10 minutes away. The house itself is very clean and well kept. The room is nice and backs onto a very pretty backyard and garden. There is a bathroom right across the hallway. Ryan gave me lots of space - he lives upstairs - but was available if needed. the kitchen is shared and is well stocked with dishes, utensils, et al. Amp the cat is polite and beautiful. Great stay; and I hope to stay there again whenever I go to Oakland.

Ryan's home was an amazing stay. The house and room were both very clean and organized. Going to someone else's home, you want to feel safe and comfortable even if it's only for the night. At Ryan's home that is exactly what I felt.

Really nice and thoughtful guy. A bit on the quite side so everything was really smooth.

Ryan's place is really nice. It is very clean and it is easily accesible. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Everything was great! Ryan was super nice and sweet. The area was also really interesting. Being nearby a couple really good restaurants and the BART was really nice. This was my first Airbnb stay and it all was perfect.

If you want space, privacy, utility, and affordability, can't really go wrong here.

Sarah was very welcoming and helpful. Place was clean, comfortable and quiet, definitely value for money. Neighborhood is fascinating, but wouldn't walk alone after sunset. Would recommend staying here!

The check-in was nice and easy. Sarah was very nice to communicate and easy to get in touch with by text. Clean and nice house.

Super clean place, with a super equipped kitchen. Good wifi, flat screen tv, dvd, laundry... Sara's place was great. Although walking from Bart to the place doesn't really feel safe, I've done it without issues. An option is to take an uber for $4. I loved staying there and Sara allowed me to both check in early and check out late. Super host!!! I would gladly book Sara's place again.

Ahmad's place was a good stay! Close walk to the subway and we cld get to town easily :) His dog was really sweet too :)

This place is amazing. I would come back to this place if it's available again. He's very helpful in every way. Hope to see you again soon!

Ahmad is a great host. The room is nice and spacious. We really liked having a bathroom in our room. Very close to SF. Adorable dog.

Basic but very comfortable room and bathroom. Loved how close it was to the train station. Ahmad gave us lots of privacy and we enjoyed our stay.

If you're staying in Oakland, you will feel good here. House feels secure and clean and the room with its own bathroom is so accommodating.

The accommodation was clean and comfortable, in which we had a great stay throughout the 4 days. It was near to the train system (Bart), approximately 10-15 minutes walk from the location. The neighborhood is alright in my opinion. The dog was very sweet and friendly. Having a car was very convenient as we traveled around San Francisco conveniently.

For me, it made Airbnb great again. So great it makes an immigrant feel right at home. The room really is bigly, almost too much space. You definitely get bang for your buck. The host is exceptional, efficient and friendly. Not to mention his beautiful and friendly dog. Will certainly recommend to others.

Ahmad's place is really cosy and comfortable, I really enjoyed my stay there a lot! Ahmad is a very friendly, helpful and accommodating host as well, definitely recommended to stay with him. He has a really lovable dog too which I will miss a lot!

Good place if you need a proper hostel.

I had a wonderful stay at this affordable hostel. The home felt secure and Meredith and Shad were quick to respond to any messages I sent. Nearby public transportation was the icing on the cake. Thanks!

Great place to stay. The listing for this home is 100% accurate. Good location close to Bart. Easy access to the freeway. Friendly guest. Host are very easy to communicate with and reply to all messages in a timely manner. They make check in a breeze. I'll definitely book again when in the Bay Area.

Great place for anyone looking for something affordable near SF. Quick train rain into the city. They also have bikes one can take, which was a big plus for me. Good and quick communication. Thanks!

Great place, excellent value. I'd definitely stay here again!

Hosts were really communicative and made it easy to know what was going on.

Good place if you just want to sleep and visiting San Francisco. Very close to downtown with the BART. The neighborhood is a little bit sketchy so I recommend using Uber at night. I didn't saw the hosts but I met some great people there!

Just what I expected. Friendly people. Good location! Less than a mile from the BART station

Great place! Lots of space! Close to hip bars and nice restaurants. Very clean!

Had a very easy check in process. The room was actually quite cozy, but no actual windows to see the outdoors. It was my first time in Oakland and the location wasn't what I had expected, but overall I had a great stay.

Alex was very accommodating. We wanted to go biking around San Francisco so Alex let us check in a little late. He was very flexible and provided us with everything we needed. The place was as described. It was just on the other side of the bridge to San Francisco and near Oakland's Chinatown. Definitely enjoyed our stay.

Clean building and clean apartment, comfortable bed and bathroom, kitchenette with sink, microeave, and minifridge. Location is fantastic, 3 blocks easy walk to the 12th st BART station. Parking was never a problem in mu 3 day stay. Metered parking in the street was doable during the day, and there are two public parking lots, one on each side of the building. Overnight parking until 6AM is free in one of the lots if you stay here, and then it's $7 a day for all day parking. I would definitely stay here again. However be aware that during my 3 nights here (in July) there was nighttime noise between 12ishAM and 2ish AM. It seemed to be the door opening and closing of other tenants plus tinkering of househikd and kitchen chorea. Because the time was consistent I am guessing it was due to their work schedule. I was able to roll with the noise and keep sleeping, but it was noticeable enough to rouse me from sleep all three nights. It was consistently quiet after 2ish am every night. Everyone I ran into from the building during the daytime was very nice and friendly, and the owner, Alex, was a pleasure to deal with. Always reachable by email before my stay, welcoming and helpful upon arrival and departure. He even helped me with my bags. I definitely recommend this stay as a good price value for the great location.

Nice little co-op. Very close and convenient location in downtown Oakland close to the BART.

Alex made my first AirBnB experience prefect. The space was even better than described. I loved it. Communication between the two of us was easy, he respondes quickly and anwered all of my questions. Check-in was easy and I was greeted at the door. The location was great. A short walk to the BART and a quick drive to the airport. Honestly, I'd like to be able to stay here every time I visit Oakland.

Very convenient location. Modern and comfortable apartment, everything clean except the floors which were sticky and not clean. I know Americans are used to wearing shoes indoors so this is probably why the floor was less clean, but most of us Europeans take off our shoes at home environment (which Airbnb also is) and prefer clean floors where one's socks won't get dirty out of walking on the floor. So, otherwise a very nice experience and Alex was very hospitable and flexible, but the sticky floor was a minor minus.

Alex was very responsive and showed us in when we arrived.

Alex is very responsive and accommodating. The space is clean, comfortable, and appears to have been recently renovated. Very hotel-like with several private rooms in the building. Area is a little sketchy but the building feels safe. Ear plugs were provided (bonus points for the thoughtful touch) because it can be fairly noisy at all hours due to road traffic, parking lot, nearby bar. Be aware that there is no air conditioning either. This isn't usually a problem, since the weather is so mild. Overall, a very nice place to stay.

Alex's place is in a great location to walk around downtown Oakland and pretty much anything you would need on vacation. Great food in China town, very inexpensive lyft rides to nearby parks and and short Bart trip to sf. The neighborhood is only a little noisy at night since it's right off the freeway. My bf and I had no issues checking in (he even let us check in early) since our plane landed at 8am. Made it to my appointment seamlessly and the rest of our stay was so relaxing. We will try and stay here again!

Todo de diez ! Muy limpio y comodo !

Clean, remodeled and great location if you're staying in Oakland! Check in was easy and the bed was comfortable.

Nice clean and cozy place downtown in Oakland. Will definitely stay again

What you see is what you get very nice clean one of the fastest and easiest checking inhad in my life they won't bother you at all and privacy well respected customer service skills on point great job Totally worth it!

Alex was very responsive and flexible. The rooms are exactly as advertised and location is close to buses and BART.

This place is just as advertised-- small but very clean and in a good location. The actual street it is on is a little dodgy but as soon as you turn the corner there are shops and stores and good bars. Also great, easy overnight parking right next-door-- if it's full when you get there just wait until after business hours and it empties out. Alex was superduper easy to communicate with and accommodating.

Donald was a great host giving us perfect instructions on how to access our suite and even stocked the fridge with breakfast foods and beer! The suite was well renovated, clean and had a very homey feel The home is in great shape although not too far from a seedier area so I wouldn't recommend walking around alone at night. The proximity to the highway and getting around Oakland was amazing!

An perfectly sized apartment for one to two persons. Very well outfitted practically as well as tastefully. The garden is fantastic, a big surprise! Donald and Sandra were very welcoming hosts. The apartment is very conveniently located within walking distance from West Oakland Bart station. Parking is easy to find. Highly recommended.

Donald was a top notch and friendly host with a great Airbnb. The apartment was very clean, comfortable, well designed, and well stocked with everything you need for a short or long stay. There is a super garden right at your back doorstep that is a cool Oakland oasis. Donald even picked me up from the BART station when I arrived late in the evening. I would highly recommend staying at this spot.

Donald and Sandra were just wonderful. They were so accommodating and flexible, and their home is great. We were trying to work out how to go back and forth from Houston due to the hurricane, and Donald not only worked with us to extend our stay but even gave us the night for free. Such a sweet gesture. We really appreciate it Donald, and hope to see you again!

Fantastic hosts, amazing little place with the best spa-like waterfall shower you'll ever see. Garden is peaceful with a fireplace. Donald and Sandra really went above and beyond what I have experienced in any Airbnb. It was like being a platinum SPG member again :D

My husband and I enjoyed a 10-day trip to San Francisco, travelling from Oakland by train everyday. Donald's place was a short 10-minute walk from the closest train station. Our experience with Donald and Sandra was amazing! The apartment was just as pictured, beautiful and peaceful. And they thought about everything - they had beers in the fridge, fruits on the table, filtered water. Donald and Sandra were very accommodating, willing to help and advise whenever they were able. But the BEST part was the shower - no lie - that rainwater shower head is no joke.

Communication was on point, space was clean and accurate. Host was accommodating.

Donald and Sandra were wonderful hosts. The place was well decorated and secluded from the rest of the home. There was a garden outside the patio where I sat by a fire one night. Sandra was even kind enough to offer me a dinner plate and some company one night when I got home.

It's a clean, comfortable, spacious place. Noni gave us a good reception and was a good host. I recommend staying at her place .

This is a wonderful spot. Very affordable, clean, and a 15 minute walk to Oakland City Center. The host and her family was fun, kind, and welcoming. We are grateful to have found this spot for our long weekend in Oakland.

Great place to stay for young couples. If I could give 6 stars for value I would. We were in town for the warriors finals and some touring of San Fran. Location was perfect for driving into the city and to napa valley. The only minimally bad thing was that the bed isn't really comfortable but it didn't bother us. Really nice people! Highly recommend

Had lots of privacy and the bed was very comfy. Liked the private bath. Hosts were quite friendly and gave us lots of space.

The apartment and the room were very clean and comfortable. Damali was really helpful with us even when we arrived very late the first night. We really enjoyed our stay there, thank you!

Cosy appartment, flexible host, would do it again!

Damali was a great host! Very easy going and made me feel at home

It was our first time in the West Coast and really enjoyed our stay in Damali's place. It was around 15-20 min walk from the BART station. In the morning we really enjoyed our walk from the Damali's place to the station. The room was clean, bright and spacious. Having a private bathroom is the best facility to have and it made our stay really comfortable. W generally traveled and roam around San Fransisco all day and getting back in the house at night was no problem at all. If you are looking for a place which is plain and simple and within budget, for a few days, Damali's place is a great option.

I had a great stay in Oakland as a graduate student doing an intense residency. It's an interesting and beautiful place with privacy. Thank you so much!

I had a wonderful stay at Ariel's house. It is unique, quiet, big, beautiful and comfy. My room was just awesome with the bamboo in front of the window and I liked the bed a lot. The BART station to San Francisco Downtown is just around the corner and also a nice supermarket. The neighborhood might look a little sketchy at first but I had no trouble at all and the people on the street were friendly. I came home alone in the dark several times and everything was peaceful. Communication and Check-in were very easy. Moreover, Christie - one of the hosts - is super kind and we even went out for one day to the Botanical Garden. It was a pleasure to stay here and I can highly recommend that place to everyone!

Ariel and her mom Christie were really pleasant and accommodating. The place--though in Oakland--is easily accessible from SF (just 15 minutes via Bart from Embarcadero). Room was very clean and cozy. Will definitely stay here again!

Très bon sejour à Oakland juste à côté de San Francisco. Christie m'a bien renseigné pour l'arrivée. La maison est juste à côté du Bart. On va à San Francisco très facilement. Le quartier est calme et la maison très bien. Christie est très accueillante on a bien discuté et m'a accueilli comme un ami. Je recommande cet hôtel

This place was beautiful - there's so much lovely art inside and it's incredibly close to the Bart station so super convenient for going to downtown San Fransisco. The area didn't seem as safe as what I was expecting but I didn't have any problems.

Ariel is very helpful and responsive to my questions. Christie receive me with warm smile and she is very kind and helpful on everything. The house is located very close to Bart station by 3mins walk. Just 1 stop from San Francisco city center and trains go direct to and from SFO airport and NBA stadium. I can park right in front of the house which is very convenient as well.

I felt welcome and enjoyed staying in Ariel's place. It's big comfortable and clean.

Ariel and her mother Christie are very generous, caring and kind; it made for a very beautiful and comfortable stay. The common space is beautifully furnished and the kitchen well equipped. I had a car rental, so it felt quite central (downtown Oakland in two minutes and San Francisco just across the bridge). I would definitely come back in the future and also recommend it to anyone who likes a cosy place.

Our stay was everything we expected. With such a new building the vibe was amazing. Clean room, nice shower clean towels. The garage was available for us to use, without having to ask. Would stay again !!

Sherwain's place was a good option for us. It is a new house so there was dust! But he is a good host!

Great stay! Great location!

This was my first experience booking an airbnb and Alex's place was a pleasant surprise. He was very attentive and non-intrusive. The room was super clean, and love the modern bathroom and aroma within the room and in the halls. Thank you for those seemingly minute details but leaves a lasting and positive impression.

good budget find in old oakland, near water front ferry and walkable to many places

Now that I know that the building is not a Bail Bonds office and where to put my car safely, I would definitely return to this clean, relatively quiet room across from the Courthouse and only a couple blocks from the Convention Center in downtown Oakland. Alex is a delightful host.

Place was nice. Located in Chinatown. I didn't have any problems with the neighborhood. Although, I wouldn't venture out at night on my own. I did a lot of door to door uber and lyft. Only problem, my sheets appeared previously slept in so I had to buy and place on my own sheets. Otherwise the place is really clean. Very easy to get what you need and easy communication with the host.

The studio is exactly as described. It was 4 short blocks from BART, which was important because I flew into SFO and took the BART. The studio was very clean, had a nice bed, hardwood flooring, TV with Netflix, Cinemax, and all sorts of streaming programs. The wifi was fast. Alex met me at the front door of the building, showed me the studio, gave me the keys and wifi password, and told me about some great pubs and restaurants all within a short 5 minute walk. I will definitely book this place again the next time I make a trip to Oakland!

A great room in a fantastic location - just a couple blocks from wonderful cafe's, bars, & restaurants. Alex was easy to communicate with. Excellent value.

Great little updated room, diamond in the rough so to speak. Love this neighborhood in downtown Oakland, just walk around the corner to great coffee and food. Gritty urban street scenes balanced with up and coming nature of the area. Alex was quick and detailed in communication, very easy process checking in and out. Would certainly stay again!

Clean, comfortable bed and conveniently located.

La casa è grande e spaziosa, dotata di tutti i servizi necessari. Non ci è piaciuta molto la zona, tempestata di senzatetto e gente poco raccomandabile. Abbiamo provato un senso di forte insicurezza e per questo non la consiglieremmo.

Cool place for my last minute reservation! The instructions for getting access and getting all settled were so simple! That's always a relief- great communication! Cool home

Very nice guy!! Great accommodation for us!

Good location and great support

Great communications and prompt responses. Thanks.

Great little place in a nice neighbourhood :)

I thought the place was clean and comfortable, exactly like the pictures and description.

This place was better than I expected - lots of thoughtful details - like the fans in the room, which is helpful white noise with shared accommodations, and the storage lockers. Very close to the West Oakland BART and most of the walk is along 7th which is a fairly busy/well-traveled street. Easy access to both downtown San Francisco and Oakland. Really great communication from the hosts, super prompt and accommodating.

Very clean and friendly. I felt very comfortable here and would stay again in the future. Thanks!!

Meredith and Shad were great hosts with excellent communication. I had a conflict with another guest during my 2nd night, they both responded immediately and handled it with compassion and reason. The house is in a location that can't be beat as you can get downtown within 20 minutes. The rest of the guests were amazing, kind, and helpful. It was an eclectic bunch which I always appreciate during an Airbnb stay because you aren't there just for the stay but for the experience. West Oakland does have some dangerous spots but this pocket is very safe and I felt perfectly OK with walking home in the morning and evening. There is a large fridge, both nice bathrooms (with great water pressure!) and a huge washer/dryer. Both hosts came daily for cleaning and went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable. They even installed a new mattress despite the old one being very great was a nice, solid night of sleep. I can't recommend this house enough, and the price cannot be beat! Thanks Meredith and Shad, you two are the best!

This was a great place to spend a couple of nights while waiting for my work trip to begin. Meeting the other people in the house was super interesting and I enjoyed being close to the bridge to make the trips to the city manageable. Would definitely stay again.

I stayed here for a couple of nights. Great place!

I had a change in plans, which meant shortening my planned for reservation. Meredith and Shad were gracious and flexible, even during Christmas. I really appreciate that and thank them. I was also pleasant surprised to see how nice theirB & B was, especially because it was so affordable.

Helpful hosts and a great crash pad. Cozy beds!

This is all you need to know: complementary coffee and laundry, and 5 minute walk to BART station. Hope they continue to have affordable prices because I plan on coming back. Best Airbnb I've stayed at in the Bay Area.

It is the best place you can find in West Oakland for amazing price! Really good spot for exploring San Francisco, the bart station is about 5 minutes by walk and it is just one station to get to San Fran (about $3 one way). Christopher is amazing host, very helpful, nice and easy going. Everything was perfect! :)

Christopher was an awesome host ! was very helpful and welcoming. The place was cozy, clean, and homey. Def would recommend to anyone visiting Oakland.

Sarah and her husband are very friendly ! Their dogs too ! The house is big and the private space is more than enough. The house is located 10min away from the BART to go to SF. The wifi connection is efficient and good. It's a good value for money !!!

Owners of the house are very friendly, they're very accommodating, provides information regarding the place, in fact they were very helpful in every request we had. During our stay it was peaceful the whole time, the house itself is very clean, they provided spices, water and other stuff for cooking as well as towels and such.

Great place, great people.

- Sarah and her husband are really kind - nice, clean house with huge, well equipt kitchen. - only one station by bart to embarcadero, but there is a chance to meet some weird people when getting from West Oakland station to the house - good wifi Connection

Sarah and Brian were so nice! You will hardly see them which was okay because it's not like they are nosey or micromanage while you are in their home which was really cool! I honestly forgot they were even there most of the time! Their home is so decorated and everything you could need day to day (towels, seasons for cooking, dishes, etc) are already provided and even cleaning supplies are as well! My stay in Oakland was so peaceful staying here and I felt safe the entire time! Def try to stay with them if you can! And they are so centrally located to BART, and to Downtown Oakland and the highway that connects to San Fran! I'm very picky about where I stay when I travel and if you're staying in Oakland or San Francisco I recommend them hands down!

We enjoyed our stay in Charlotte's house. We only met her partner, but he was very nice. The room is clean and quiet. They live in safe neighbourhood, so we could leave the car on the street, however during weekdays (between 10am and 6pm) you only can park for 2 hours there.

Good for the price.

Overall nice place. Right on the edge of downtown Oakland and West Oakland. Big place shared with other guests, nice having 2 bathrooms upstairs. Very nice hosts.

The room was very basic, exactly what I expected for the cost. The room had two beds as described. The carpet was new and prevented the door from closing easily. The bathroom was a decent size, but there was hair all over the tub when we arrived. Probably from another guest, there are several rooms on this listing. Overall, if you are looking for a room, in a quiet area, and with very little interference from hosts this is perfect. Plus I appreciated the late check in. But it is not fancy, it is literally the perfect space for someone who will be in the city all day, and just needs a place to sleep at night.

All around excellent, I will book again :-)

Overall good value for money and friendly service

In allem für den Preis absolut Ok. Das Preisleistungsverhältnis stimmt. Die Kommunikation lief immer super. Wir hatte zwar nie direkten Kontakt zur Gastgeberin, aber sie war immer erreichbar. Super war, dass wir sogar ein anderes Zimmer bekommen haben als gebucht, da in unserem kein Ventilator war und es sehr warm war als wir San Francisco besuchten. Wer sich entscheidet in Oakland zu wohnen, sollte wissen, dass es zu den 5 kriminellsten Städten gehört. Die Unterkunft liegt an der Grenze zu einer relativ guten Gegend. Man sollte sich trotzdem Nachts nicht unbedingt draußen lange aufhalten. Die Unterkunft würde ich persönlich nicht wählen wenn ich allein oder mit einer Freundin unterwegs bin. Zur Lage selbst. Man ist in 700m an der BartStation und in ca. 15 min in der Stadt. Eine Fahrt kostet ca. 3,5$. Absolut OK. Also alles in allem- das was man auch erwarten kann für den Preis.

Charlotte is a kind host, her husband stayed up till midnight for waiting me, and she permitted me to stay on the sofa when I didn't find the room for the third night. Very appreciated to this couple. Room is clean and sweet. Good place to stay in Oakland.

The place is close by to the BART and you can get into San Fran in about 10mins . The showers are good beds are comfy and Meredith and shad are absolute legends!

The place was very chill! They accomodate me fast and they made sure that i had the best experience. The house is clean, I liked the vibe there with some burner pictures. Nice and professional hosts. I would come again for a short stay!

Oaklanding is a great hostel type environment pretty close to the West Oakland Bart station. The neighborhood can seem slightly sketchy at times, but I've lived nearby and it's not nearly as sketchy as it seems. It varies block by block. I rode a bike to / from Bart which made it a 3 min trip instead of a 10min walk. Many people chose to grab an Uber, even though it's a fairly short trip. Meredith keeps a very clean house which is very much appreciated. There's a kitchen with shared pots and pans for cooking (which is what I did to keep costs down). Overall, it's a nice spot to meet people from all over if you don't mind sleeping in a room with other people. I had a good experience with mindful and courteous roommates.

It was a great value for the price, as it is close to BART and there is an awesome food co-op nearby. (Mandela Food Co-op). There are shared rooms so if you are a female traveling alone, you may be in a room with men.

Very confortable staying.

Convenient and cozy place nearby to public transportation. Hosts were very responsive and helpful.

The location is perfect- right next to BART. I had a great time getting to know the other people in the house. Definitely recommend

Quite Accommodating.