First of all, there was sparkling wine chilled on the table when we walked in the door (with o.j. in the fridge for mimosas) and fresh eggs from the happiest chickens in the world in the refrigerator. Having coffee together is one of my family’s favorite morning rituals, so imagine our happiness when we found organic coffee, cream, and local honey waiting for us!

Danielle was SO great about communicating with me during the stay, and was very easily reached when and if we needed her. Danielle was attentive, but not intrusive, and really went out of her way to make us feel not only welcome, but like family.

The pictures on the website go far in capturing the essence of Danielle’s place, but I don’t think one can truly appreciate how spectacular the place and its views are until one sees the place in person. The whole house can be opened up to allow bay breezes to blow through, so no need for an air conditioner (for those travelers who are from hot and humid climates). And there is so much space and light! The view from the deck cannot really be described with words or pictures, but suffice it to say, you can see for miles and miles and can even see the outline of the San Francisco skyline.

The house is in a vibrant neighborhood, nestled near the top of a hill. We saw lots of families out walking their dogs, and had easy access to a lot of great hiking trails with wonderful views. The hills in the neighborhood provided a great challenge when we went for walks.

My two sisters, my mother and I initially chose Danielle’s place because there were plenty of places where we could sit and be together. After about four days together, we were all very happy that there were also little private nooks in the house, and spaces in the garden where we could sit and have time alone if we wanted. For my family and I, her house was a perfect place to come together

My sisters and I have joked that we are going to try to see if Danielle will let us kick her out of her space downstairs and rent the entire house for our family of 15! All kidding aside though, I would definitely stay at Danielle’s place again. She and her house are both wonderful.