I stayed at Lakeshore Cottage for almost two weeks and highly recommend it. Marie made a special effort on several occasions to make sure I was comfortable . She is friendly and manages the cottage and the property with great care. The cottage has been recently redecorated. There are a lot of nice touches, like high quality shampoo, hair dryer, coffee and tea, as well as fresh fruit from the yard. I was welcomed with homemade banana bread, figs and apples. The cottage is located in one of Oakland's nicest neighborhoods and near cafes and shopping. Very quiet. Parking in the driveway. A local bus stops just around the corner. I hope to stay there again!