We enjoyed our stay in Janes's cottage, especially because of it's proximity to Lake Merritt. There's room for a compact car in the driveway, and I'd suggest renting one If you're not a big walkers. The cottage is located in a residential neighborhood with few stores right on the street. Tower of Pizza, though, which is right there, is very good, and the cafe across the street has delicious pastries, especially the scones. We stayed for three weeks, and were quite comfortable. Jane was very pleasant and responsive.