The cottage is easy to get to location-wise but feels secluded and relaxing, just as described! Lara and Ike are so welcoming and friendly and made us feel right at home. Easy to communicate with/quick to respond if we had questions, but the cottage was absolutely perfect for our stay and so cozy, and we didn't need anything additional. Beautiful, minimally but artfully decorated indoors and out, surrounded by lush gardens - a great space to clear the mind and relax. The private-feeling cottage and its bath are very clean and the use of space is very well planned. Secret fridge, coffee and tea supplies, silverware, napkins, etc. Very comfortable, cozy beds, lovely bedding and just the right amount of amenities including EO bath products and luxurious cotton towels. Large stone tile shower with good water pressure, and bathroom has a window looking into the trees. Sweet little porch to sit and read under the trees overlooking the canyon, with thoughtfully artful touches of container plants here and there. Very quiet peaceful hillside street nestled above a steep forested canyon, great for sleeping! A pleasant ten minute walk into Montclair Village, and buses to downtown Oakland and SF, and a short drive to the freeway to go anywhere. Very central and so close to everything but feels a world away. Thanks Lara and Ike!