We enjoyed staying at E.J.’s cottage. The location is as wonderful as described - within walking distance to the bustling areas of Lakeshore and Grand Lake near Lake Merritt in Oakland while also quiet and peaceful. E.J. was friendly and welcoming, really responsive and an all around great host. We had WiFi connectivity issues during our stay and E.J. spent a lot of time on the phone and in person trying to get it fixed. He also provided a collection of DVDs for us that made for some fun retro movie nights. :)