Laurie is the BEST HOST!! The cottage is phenomenal. It is cozy and Laurie is so thoughtful to secure parking for cottage guests. The location is so simple and easy from the 580 freeway in a friendly quiet neighborhood of the Oakland Hills, about 5 minutes from Montclair area. Laurie extended above and beyond hospitality to me. The night that I arrived it was storming raining and Laurie greeted me outside and did not hesitate to assist me with my luggage in order to enter the cottage. The cottage is very very nice, clean and comfortable. Laurie thought of everything to provide for guests including toiletries (i.e. shampoo and conditioner). The bed is so very comfortable and when you lay in bed you can look up to ceiling window with a beautiful view of the sky day or night. The kitchen is very nice to cook with space to move around. Laurie's garden, which is directly outside of the cottage, is very serene and she welcomes guests to sit in the garden for a peaceful experience. If you are planning a trip to Oakland (near the Montclair area, Highway 13) this is the cottage for you. You will NOT be disappointed. I had a wonderful time in this cottage. I hated to leave. I give 500 stars (instead of just 5).