This hidden gem really shines! I was looking for a place to spend a weekend on retreat from screens, traffic jams, Bay Area hassles, and this place looked to fit the bill. It's about an hour's drive from the East Bay. Got great communications from Laurel along the way, like "don't miss this turn or you'll have to circle back a few miles". The cottage was perfectly equipped and furnished, especially the kitchen and huge living room complete with picture window and unique hand-crafted walnut tables, made by the hosts! Guestbook was super helpful. The only thing I wanted and didn't find was a fireplace, which I knew in advance. There was an issue with losing internet access in some very stormy weather. Laurel communicated about this right away during my stay, and wrote to me about it later, saying they fixed it (should I visit again). I feel certain I will!