Everything about my summer stay with Paula was lovely. From my first day at Oakvale 'til my last, Paula was welcoming and accommodating. The warmness she exuded resonated throughout the entire house--I quickly felt comfortable and at home. The room is beautiful, quiet and very clean. The desk provided a nice, well-lit work area with an unbeatable view of the courtyard. It was certainly a plus having a clean, private bathroom attached to the bedroom. Wi-Fi all around the house--I often used the internet in both the bedroom and the courtyard and was very pleased with the connection.
The house itself is located in an exceptional area. I often spent my days hiking the trails about 1 mile from the house (Claremont Canyon primarily, which leads to the well-known Berkeley attraction, Tilden Regional Park) and admiring the panoramic, picturesque views of the Bay, and Golden Gate Bridge from the top of the hills. Less than 1 mile from the house is College Avenue, where I found myself spending entire days browsing unique boutiques, enjoying delicious food and espresso the numerous coffee shops, and catching a foreign or indie film at the retro style, small neighborhood theatre. I could go on, but suffice it to say that there is a plethora of things to do, places to explore, food to eat, and great local wine/beer to drink in the Elmwood/Rockridge area. And I cannot imagine a better place to stay than at the Sunny Garden Bedroom with Paula (and Winston).