Here's why Karen's place is one of the best I've ever stayed at!
-Super comfortable bed: Firm mattress with luxurious down bedding and buttery-soft sheets.
-Peace and quiet: Yes, you will hear some dog-scurrying sounds, the occasional footsteps, and the occasional barking because Karen lives above the unit. But these are just normal living sounds. The neighborhood is so quiet and peaceful, with virtually no traffic noise. Great for relaxing, working, and an amazing night's sleep!
-The view!!! Both the bedroom and living room have an incredible view of the Oakland hills and eucalyptus trees. You will definitely want to plan on spending time relaxing at this place to soak it all in. If you're going to be gone all day and night, you'll miss some of the best parts of the experience!
-The fresh air!!! Being able to open the sliding glass doors in both rooms and hang out on the deck were amazing. The air in the spring was cool and crisp and had that clean ,tree-filtered feel and scent.
-The amenities! The kitchen has everything you could want unless you need a stove and full-sized oven. I appreciated the details, like ice cubes in the freezer, scissors in the kitchen drawer, Pete's coffee, and French vanilla creamer. The full-sized fridge, microwave, and toaster oven helped me save money by purchasing groceries and being able to reheat leftovers. Doordash had no trouble delivering to Karen's place.
-The bathroom: Plush, soft towels, a bath mat to prevent slipping in the shower, a bath rug to keep the floor dry and your feet warm, ample counter space, plenty of drawers, and plenty of types of shampoo, conditioner, and soap, plus a hairdryer and good toilet paper.
-The location! Despite being up in the hills, it's an easy drive up and down via Colton, with super-convenient freeway access. You're also literally just a five-minute drive to Sibley and Huckleberry hiking trails. A little further up Skyline Drive, you'll get amazing views of the bay and great sunsets!
-The neighborhood: Super-charming. Every home is unique. I saw deer and wild turkeys up close multiple times.
-Safety: Karen is a totally normal person and her neighborhood is very safe.
-Privacy: If you want to be totally left alone, you will be. Karen was super-responsive any time I had a question, but I never actually saw her until I was checking out.
-Comfort: Comfortable sofa, comfortable chaise lounge on the deck, extra bedding, plenty of pillows, comfortable desk chair, simple desk that is so light you can move it over a few feet and enjoy the view if you need to work while you're here.
One of the best places I've ever stayed. Don't hesitate to book with Karen!