The cottage is a truly exceptional place to stay during your visit to Oakland! The gardens are peaceful and beautifully kept, and the cottage itself feels like you have all the charms of a country getaway with the convenience of Oakland right nearby. The rental was equipped with helpful amenities like shampoo/conditioner, a hairdryer, visiting materials about the Bay Area, books, etc. The location is great-easy to get to good restaurants in the nearby neighborhoods, but residential and quiet for those wanting a relaxing stay. I would definitely stay again on a future trip to Oakland!