The cottage was lovely and cozy and just as it was pictured. It was very clean and well-stocked. It was so quiet that, when we woke up in the morning, all we could hear were birds chirping. From the bedroom we could see the tops of the neighbor’s citrus trees. The bathroom was well-ventilated so even with two people taking turns in the shower it didn’t get fogged up. It’s only two short blocks to Lake Merritt so could join in with all the walkers and joggers going around the lake. It’s close to where our daughter lives in Oakland so we’ll be staying there again. Jane, the owner, was very easy to get in touch with and responded quickly to any questions.