My wife and I recently stayed at Rob and Diane’s Vintage Hilltop Garden Cottage and everything about it was absolutely perfect.
The cottage is nestled in the Oakland hills at the end of a private road and surrounded by a wonderful garden. So, it’s close to everything that the bay area has to offer but with the feeling of being in a remote country setting.
When we arrived, Rob greeted us with a warm welcome and made us feel instantly at home. I believe Rob said the cottage was built in the 1930’s but it’s very well maintained with excellent wifi and an incredibly comfortable bed in the main bedroom.
While we were there it got cold at night, but there is a gas fireplace that quickly warms away the chill and further adds to the charm of the place.
There are some great hiking trails close by so we enjoyed nature during the days, and fantastic restaurants and bars in the nearby Montclair Village at night.
But of all the things we liked about the cottage, the views of the San Francisco Bay and city skyline topped it off for us - at night especially. The views from inside the cottage, or out in the garden are absolutely stunning.
We visit the San Francisco Bay area frequently and we can’t wait for a chance to stay at the cottage again!