Lauren was an incredibly gracious host (Dolores was out of town for the weekend when we visited) and helpful throughout the course of our stay at the cottage. She was more than helpful and friendly and the cottage itself was a lovely place to stay for a couple of days.
If anyone is looking for a place to stay in Oakland, this is a great choice! It's close enough to the public transport system (buses) to be convenient but also far enough to feel like a getaway; we definitely would love to return some day.