My family gathered for a wedding and rented this home for a long weekend, which was perfect for our needs! The gourmet kitchen was stocked with all of the cooking utensils and pans needed to cook anything from a simple breakfast to a multi-course dinner! The weather was great and we used the outside patio the entire weekend! The house was actually larger and more spacious than expected from the pictures. We had six adults and did not trip over each other at all.

The owner was very caring and responsive prior to our arrival so there were no surprises. Upon our arrival there was a very detailed information booklet that we referred to throughout our stay. There were plenty of linens (towels, sheets and blankets) available as well as basic amenities the owner encouraged us to use. The owner graciously left post-it notes around the house, which helped with things like locating light switches, working the blinds, and common consumable food (like tea/coffee). With the owner's permission, we hosted a small dinner for the family of the bride one night and everyone loved the house, which was perfect for our family members arriving at different times and worked out much better than trying to meet at a restaurant.

The house was beautifully decorated and had a very nicely landscaped yard and patio. There was a fireplace in the living room but we did not use it. My favorite was the view of the Bay from the master bedroom, especially sunrises and sunsets! We'll definitely look for this home again the next time we're in Oakland! We were sad to have to leave but glad we had the opportunity to enjoy this home for the weekend. Thank you, Kathleen, for sharing your home with us!