Laurie's Garden Cottage was just as it was described. We planned on arriving earlier than the posted check-in time, and Laurie was very accommodating with our request to arrive early. The cottage's full kitchen was a great money saver as we prepared plenty of meals during our stay there. Eating breakfast on the outdoor patio was a great way to start the day before heading to San Francisco for sightseeing, etc. We didn't meet Laurie during our stay, but she was only a message away, and was really quick about responding to any questions or requests. It was a short drive to SF, and I would recommend it for anybody wanting a nice relaxing place to start/end the day.