Shiraz's place is truly a gem!
She's a wonderfully conscientious and responsive host. Her home is near MacArthur BART and several bus lines. There are many neighborhood options for dining or hanging out. Her residence is charming. If it's available and you're traveling alone, I absolutely recommend it!

Was in the Bay Area for business and stayed with Shiraz. She was a great host and very accommodating. My computer didn't connect to the wifi, but Shiraz spent considerable time trying to fix the issue with the internet provider. Everything was fine and the location was great to get on and off the freeway as well as for local restaurants. The only downside is that the bathroom is located in the guest room and the only access is through the guestroom for both the guest and host. This was a bit awkward especially when I was already asleep and the host needed to walk in through the room to use the bathroom. Would probably suggest this room for non-business travel.

Shiraz, her place, and her neighborhood are all lovely and warm. Check-in could not have been easier and the place felt quiet enough to be comfortable while being in the middle of it all. Just FYI, the bathroom for the whole apartment is attached the to airbnb room which is totally not a problem but good to note if you want complete privacy. Everything was clean and walkable to key cafes, restaurants, shops etc. I took lyfts but Im sure the Bart would have been easy. One of my easiest AirBNB experiences.

Shiraz's home was lovely! Quiet and a great location, I would definitely recommend to others.