We had the possibility to meet shara and Marc Both were really nice and welcoming! The cottage was cute and nice furnished. We had everything that we needed and felt really comfortable. You can also use the Garden, which is really Nice. We booked the cottage for our Sightseeing in San Francisco, which was a 25 minutes drive away with the Car away (you have To Pay 4-6 $ toll for the Bridge To go from Oakland to SF). The neighboorhood seems not so welcoming but we had no problems and felt safe. We Would definitly recommend this Place for your stay in Oakland