Where do I start! I stayed in Laurie's cottage for nearly 4 months while in the Bay Area for work, and I couldn't have asked for a better living situation. The location of the cottage was super convenient to work in Livermore (via car--you're on highway 580 in like 1 minute), going out in Oakland (a super quick Uber), and exploring SF (via car or parking at a nearby BART station). The cottage had everything I needed in terms of toiletries, kitchen supplies, bedding, etc, and was super cute! The garden outside is beautiful and supplied endless entertainment with fat squirrels, adorable fluffy cats, and hummingbirds that pay daily visits. The space was just perfect for me for four months--it's like a studio, but I never felt cramped or pent up. We even managed to fit three people in the cottage when my parents came to visit over Thanksgiving! Finally, I couldn't say enough positive things about Laurie. She was communicative and kind, took care of anything that needed attention super quickly, and I really felt like I became part of her family while I was there! Thanks again, Laurie, for everything!! I miss being over there already.