My husband and I were looking for a cozy weekend getaway and this airy bright studio in the Oakland Hills was it! The attached in-law suite is situated at the back of the home overlooking a mature greenbelt filled with eucalyptus trees, which is the view from the studio. The stairs and walk way that lead to the private entrance are planted with fruiting citrus trees and blooming fragrant jasmine (in Feb). Parking and check-in were a breeze! Jill was very friendly and welcoming (and so were her two adorable dogs!). She left us a welcome note with information about the space and stocked the frig with eggs, milk, juice and yogurts (plus a bottle of sparking apple juice for our anniversary).
The space is very clean, modern and space efficient. I love that the lights are on dimmers, which makes for a relaxing and romantic setting. Jill invited us to take in the view from the front porch so my husband and I sat at a bistro table under a blanket and watched the sun set over the bay, the stars rise and the lights of the city twinkle while we sipped champagne (a must do!). The view is amazing!
The bed was extremely comfortable albeit a bit short for my 6”3’ husband. The bathroom is spacious and I enjoyed a nice relaxing soak in the bathtub. The kitchenette has a cooktop, hotplate, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, sink and even a dishwasher, so you are set to make simple meals. The frig is full sized but is a bit noisy when it runs.
The space is attached to the house and sound travels through the wall, which is something to be cognizant of. This was not an issue for us (all we could hear were clinking dishes) but we tried to keep our noise level down to be respectful. The window curtains create an airy and light atmosphere but because they are sheer do not do much to block morning light (bring an eye mask if light bothers you) or provide lots of privacy. All that said, we thought the space was very accommodating and we would totally recommend it!