Spacious and sophisticated flat with spectacular SF Bay and bridge views.

If you find yourself lucky enough to have the opportunity to rent this great flat, do not hesitate. The home was perfect for my family of 4 (my wife,two adult children and myself) with everything we needed and more. Comfortable large space, with awesome views of the bay, a wonderful owner who will be certain that you have what you need and answer any questions about the area. You will feel close to everything, but are staying in a very peaceful, private space. From this base, we enjoyed the whole bay area with easy trips down the pacific coast, into the city and north into the forests and wine country. The Berkeley and Oakland areas are minutes away for supplies and many dining and entertainment options. I can't say enough about how nice this place is, and it's a great value considering your other lodging options in the area. Thank you Gillian for sharing your beautiful home with us! If we return to the area, we will certainly rent the Hillside Retreat again.

Since we were vacationing with our two adult sons, we were concerned there wouldn't be sufficient space at the Hillside Retreat, although we were drawn to it for its beauty and location. We worried needlessly, as the flat is even more spacious than it appears on the photos. We spent the last two weeks of July (2011) in the flat and it really couldn't have been more comfortable.

As other visitors have noted, the kitchen is equipped with everything you could wish for, an important aspect for me as I prefer not to dine out every day, even on vacation. The beds are incredibly comfortable, there is plenty of storage space, the laundry equipment is first rate, and the library is stocked with every kind of reading material you can imagine. We also made good use of the wi-fi connection with two laptops and an iPad.

My entire family would highly recommend the Hillside Retreat for its comfort, convenience, and hospitable host, who goes above and beyond to make your stay pleasurable.

Since we were vacationing with our two adult sons, we were concerned there wouldn't be sufficient space at the Hillside Retreat, although we were drawn to it for its beauty and location. We worried needlessly, as the flat is even more spacious than it appears on the photos. We spent the last two weeks of July (2011) in the flat and it really couldn't have been more comfortable.

As other visitors have noted, the kitchen is equipped with everything you could wish for, an important aspect for me as I prefer not to dine out every day, even on vacation. The beds are incredibly comfortable, there is plenty of storage space, the laundry equipment is first rate, and the library is stocked with every kind of reading material you can imagine. We also made good use of the wi-fi connection with two laptops and an iPad.

My entire family would highly recommend the Hillside Retreat for its comfort, convenience, and hospitable host, who goes above and beyond to make your stay pleasurable.