Deanna's was a wonderful place to stay! I was there both for a work related training/conference in downtown Oakland's City Center and a visit with my sisters during the evening times. It was the perfect location for both - an easy drive to the city center and public transportation was also available. Many places were walkable and the cottage lovely for hanging out in, including a wonderful covered front porch with comfy chairs and a view of the hills to the west and the sunset. Parking in the neighborhood was a little limited but it always worked out. The neighborhood was lovely and very walkable - just one block from Grand Avenue and within walking distance of restaurants, bakeries, a wonderful bookstore and a lovely old movie theatre (the Grand Lake), and another short walk to more restaurants across from Lake Merritt. Even though it was central in so many ways, it also very felt very quiet, private and secluded - really the best of both worlds! We stayed there 5 days & nights and would have been happy to be there longer! The bed is so comfortable and almost every amenity provided, including a fully stocked kitchen & (including computer and printer and fully set up TV with what looked like everything (firestick, etc for one's viewing pleasures - but we didn't use that). I joked that I should have brought my laundry as there was a washer and dryer available too! Deanna and her husband were wonderful hosts, and I happened to be coming from a long distance away and had unexpected delays and she was very flexible and kind about my very late arrival time and gave me a little extra time to check out the day I left too, both of which were very appreciated. I would happily stay here again sometime and I know my sisters were very impressed as well. It is important to know (as I saw on another review) that the cottage is way up in back of their house, and sits on a hill, and there is sharp incline to the walking paths, so not necessarily good for someone with physical disabilities, but my legs appreciated the workout and the paths were well-lit and safe to maneuver, just a bit strenuous. Oh, and Deanne provides amazing homemade baked goods and fruit - so wonderful and a very sweet touch! I highly recommend this wonderful cottage!