Marie's cute, comfortable and clean cottage is the ideal place to stay in Oakland. It's walking distance to restaurants and shops on Lakeshore Ave, and an easy drive to Grand Ave, Uptown, Lake Merritt and anywhere else you'd want to go in Oakland. The cottage itself is in a beautiful and safe neighborhood, and is situated behind Marie's home. There is a beautiful outdoor space with all kinds of plants and fruit trees including pomegranate, lemon, apple and fig. The interior has everything you need for a short or long stay - comfortable bed, kitchenette, big bathroom and closet space. Marie is a wonderful host who welcomed us with a plate of delicious bagels, cream cheese and grapes, as well as supplies to make coffee. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.