A stay at this cottage will be a wonderful experience. I was in the Bay area for a wedding and traveled with my 14 year old granddaughter. The cottage is well located to access the area including the ferry system to San Francisco, the Oakland Zoo, Chabot Space and Science Center, and an In-N-Out burger for the teenager..
The cottage is roomy, quiet, and comfortable. Make sure to ask Sarah and Porter for a tour of the garden and also about restaurants and other things to do. The cottage is located in the hills of Oakland, so be prepared for some hill climbing if you decide to walk anywhere.