This place is just absolutely fantastic. If you are looking for a quiet place to rest after sun filled days of traversing lovely Oakland and San Francisco, the cottage delivers. Located on a scenic hillside over looking the city, there are 4 or 5 massive tall Palm trees that stand across the street setting that California mise en scene. The cottage itself is a modest dwelling but it adequately spacious inside and gets plenty of light. It has a sofa and a small table and chairs. The envirotoilet comes in handy when you don't want to make the hop and skip to the full private bathroom in the main house. If you are like me and are used to the hum of an AC unit or the background roar of the city, then the minor hum it makes should comfort you. The full bathroom is great and the shower is spacious. The bathroom was well stoked with travel toiletries which really can be a life saver if you don't bring anything on your flight to avoid any hassle. There is even more space available to stretch out in just outside the door in the private sunny garden with multiple seating areas. With weather like Oakland's, who wants to be inside during the day anyway? If you don't mind a 10-20 min walk, there is some great food hidden here and there nearby - everything from Mexican, burgers, to Filipino. I can't say enough good things about this place, comfortable bed, easy check in and check out, super friendly hosts, a lovely garden and private entrance, everything a solo traveler or couple needs.