How refreshing to find a place that is exactly as advertised. Located on a quiet street in the lovely, peaceful Rockridge neighborhood, you're only a short walk to the charming shops and restaurants of College Avenue, where you also hop on BART or grab groceries at Market Hall or Trader Joes. Or you can walk in the other direction to the slightly hipper Temescal neighborhood, which has a cluster of excellent restaurants, Bakesale Betty, and cozy Temescal Alley, to name a few. The cottage itself is cozy, warm, and super quiet (this from someone who is a light sleeper). Nanci is a flexible and gracious host, and Cinder only barks when you greet her in the garden (I didn't hear her the rest of my stay!). I didn't have a problem with the bathroom and kitchen being located in the main house---it helps that it's a welcoming, cozy old Craftsman home and feels like you're visiting a friend. Though if you're someone that needs to get up multiple times during the night, be aware you'll need to put on shoes and briefly walk outside. Overall: a wonderful home base while exploring the East Bay.