We had a wonderful time at the Rockridge Cottage. Jim greeted us on our arrival and familiarized us with everything we needed to know about the cottage. During our stay he was always available by phone but we needed nothing. He then talked with us right as we left, wondering if we had needed anything in the cottage, which we had not. The cottage was architecturally interesting, tastefully decorated, very clean and appointed with everything we might need during our 3-day stay. Jim had thoughtfully provided some snacks, coffee, fresh fruit, and yogurt, so we were able to have a small breakfast our first morning there before venturing out. We also appreciated that the food was organic, the soaps, etc. were unscented and "green", and that there was the opportunity for recycling and even saving food scraps for compost. The Rockridge neighborhood is a very quiet, pleasant area of north Oakland, and nearby College Avenue (which runs into Berkeley to the University) has many shops and restaurants. While several visits and dinners with friends occupied most of our time, Jim had provided in the cottage a number of books describing various walking tours and sites of interest in Rockridge, greater Oakland, and Berkeley. The cottage is perfect for a couple - we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area