Others have said it, but it bears repeating: this cabin is a gem! It truly is in the heart of it all, but you wouldn’t be able to tell from how cozy and full of nature Amy and Dennis have crafted this lovely retreat. Getting there was easy for an out-of-towner like myself, not to mention easy check in and the convenient parking in the driveway. The cabin itself is extremely cute and cozy: the kitchenette had everything I needed (including tasty pour-over coffee), bathroom had an abundance of towels, and the outdoor shower? There’s something special about being under steaming water with bamboo shoots around you and the open sky overhead — magic. I personally didn’t mind walking outside to shower, even when it was chilly out at night. Someone else suggested sleeping on the loft if it’s colder during your stay: I agree. The loft was very warm and the bed plush and comfortable. My sister slept in the bed downstairs and had no complaints either! During the day, we alternated between working on the kitchen table or outside on the patio — both were very nice and sunny at different times of the day. Though it was tempting to spend our whole stay in the little retreat, we did venture outside eventually. Within walking distance were many restaurants, cafes, a lovely co-op bakery, and grocery stores. It was so nice being less than a block away from Lake Merritt. At sunrise, you would catch early morning joggers; at night the food trucks would be out. I really can’t sing the praises of this place — and our very kind and generous hosts — enough. I can’t wait to visit Oakland again — this will definitely be a repeat Airbnb! Many thanks and best wishes Amy and Dennis!!!