I can't imagine a better place to stay in the Bay Area if you want to do a wide range of activities.
The commute for sightseeing in every direction was convenient and a breeze - always going the opposite way of traffic! We were able to drive from the chateau to San Francisco, Point Reyes, San Jose, and Monterey with ease.
After our long active days, we returned to the chateau with its incredible setting. The grounds were lush and full of flowers and trees - a California paradise. In the chateau, we had full availability of the kitchen, so we stocked our favorite snacks and breakfast items.
The bedrooms were comfortable and quiet - able to sleep with the windows open, and the bathroom had a few spa like upgrades.
Although Sonia provided us with adequate privacy, she sat down with us the first night and helped us plan our day trips, even drawing maps to help us get around. We didn't stop the whole week we were there, and her tips made us get so much more out of our days of activity.