I was in town for business and was looking for a place to stay that was strategically located between SF and Pleasanton. Further, my work schedule had me keeping awkward hours.
What I got was not just a place to sleep when I was not working, but a pleasant stay, a well decorated home and some great views.
Karin was not only accommodating of my early departures and late arrivals, but cheerful and pleasant and took extra effort to keep open good lines of communication.
Karin also knows the area and serves as an excellent concierge with local insider info on transportation routes, traffic patterns as well as the local history.
The house has a charm all its own and Karin has done a great job to provide kitchen, dining and relaxation facilities that I barely had a chance to take advantage of.
It is a bit of a climb up the hill, but that pays off with a very quiet neighborhood full of homes with diverse architectural styles and the sweeping views. The location also provides easy access to such diverse neighborhoods as the trendier parts of Oakland, Piedmont or Montclair, but also easy access to great Chinese food, taquerias and burrito shops along International Avenue in Oakland.
I highly recommend making this your home base when in this part of the Bay Area.