If I could give 10 stars, I would. This place was such an unlikely surprise. Truthfully, with an Oakland address I was a bit skeptical that it could be as beautiful as the pictures. This gorgeous HUGE in-law suite nestled in a beautiful wooded area exceeded every expectation.
It's in an area of SE Oakland called Sequoyah Hills that is really a best kept secret. It's super easy to get anywhere in the bay area from this location, including both SFO and Oakland airports.
The suite itself is really a separate, full service apartment with loads of windows, all which have blinds on them, so you have a choice between natural and artificial light. It's very large – around 1000 ft.²
There is a well-equipped mini kitchen and George and Colleen left plenty of snacks, coffee, tea, & hot cocoa (I totally over indulged on the cocoa!) there is a large dual hot plate which is the size of half of the cooktop. Also… There are plenty of pots and pans and dishes.
The bedroom is very large with a beautiful working desk and a flatscreen TV with about 200 cable channels. If you're staying for a while, but there's plenty of space to put away everything.
The bed was beyond comfortable! They put flannel sheets on the bed, given the cold temperatures when I visited. They were so thoughtful and accommodating, though; that Colleen told me that if I preferred cotton sheets, they could easily be changed. Over the very comfy soft flannel sheets were two extremely clean quilts and a big down comforter with soft feather pillows.
The living area is super comfy with a fireplace 🔥as a great added bonus. It's super easy to feel like you're in the middle of the woods up in the mountains; and yet, downtown Oakland is less than 15 minutes away.
I have to admit that I'm a stickler for cleanliness. This was easily one of the cleanest places that I've ever stayed. Spotless, really. Five star hotel quality clean...
It rained the entire time that I was in Oakland 🌨 so I didn't really get to go out and enjoy the extraordinarily beautiful outdoor sitting area right outside the entry door. It looks upon a thick wooded area. 🌲🌲🌳🌳Glorious and serene... I will definitely be staying here again next time I visit the Bay Area and I can't wait!