El Nido definitely is a great place for retreat and is everything that is described in the listing. It's located in a hidden woodsy neighborhood, so be careful when driving at night as there are not too many lampposts and the roads tend to get narrow, so be mindful of other cars (or deer) that may be coming around the corner. Ann & Lalo were very responsive, and Ann even took the time to have a chat with me and gave me suggestions for local cafes to visit (I was able to visit 3/8). I arrived on a rainy night, and realized my shoes had mudded the floor at the entrance, so I made comment about it and Ann quickly placed her personal rubber mat inside for me! I recommend booking El Nido if you need a place to relax or just a spot to sleep for the night in the area, it has everything you need, if you don't mind the lack of a full kitchen! I will keep El Nido in my list of places to stay when visiting Oakland/SF Bay Area.