Marilyn’s retreat is beautiful!! Up in the hills of Oakland, a truly beautiful piece of property and Marilyn was kind enough to greet us upon arrival. The entire place is decorated wonderfully and makes you feel immediately comforted and relaxed, the outdoor area is also very beautiful and calming. The unit guest house is incredibly clean and has great amenities to use! not far from San Francisco an the perfect location to explore Oakland. Unfortunately our dog had caused some damage to the guest house while we were away but Marilyn has been so kind and understanding trying to find the best solution. I highly recommend anyone coming to visit Oakland or SF to stay a night or more at Merriewood!!