This property is great!

I can honestly say that this home is one of the most comfortable and well appointed homes that we have had the pleasure of staying in. I was hoping it would be comfortable so that I could stay more often when visiting our son in the area. It exceeded all expectations and I look forward to staying there again.

We love staying at this home. It is peaceful and quiet and the outdoor sitting area is a wonderful spot to enjoy the birds, the lovely garden and the views down to the bay.

Nice and quiet!

Professional accurate correspondence, suggestion book, television instructions; extra in every attribute from sheets, towels, soaps, to doors and windows opening easily and being flush. Wonderful garden and clean outdoor patio chairs, etc. Loved the basketball court for an impromptu family game. We will be back! Thanks!

Communication was good. Check in was easy and accommodations were perfect for our needs. This bungalow was very well appointed, charming and cozy. We had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. The property is gorgeous, and has beautiful views. Very close to restaurants and shops, but also quiet and peaceful. Highly recommended!

This rental was fantastic! It’s a studio, but a really roomy one. Plenty of room for us to move around and the bonus office space was great. The outside garden area was beautiful, the neighborhood was fantastic and quiet, and the owners thought of every detail to make us comfortable. Bed was comfortable as well.

We loved staying in this peaceful setting where the sunsets were gorgeous! The cottage was roomy and really well equipped with more snacks than we could use! The owners were so friendly and thoughtful. The kind of place that makes you want to come back to!

This is one of our favorite getaway places. It is just minutes from Monclair Village in one direction, and majestic redwoods in the other. The cottage has any amenity you will need, and even more that you won't! Always our number one when we visit our family in Oakland.

Great setting. Hosts provide all you need and give you privacy. It’s a wonderful place.

We enjoyed our 3 day stay. The host communicated well. The cottage was quiet, clean, comfortable, nice location in the hills, convenient location. Thank you.

Enjoyed the stay, great value.

We had a wonderful time here over three clear but chilly autumn nights-everything went smoothly and was exactly as described in the listing and by other travelers (clean, safe, secure, comfortable, convenient, private.) What made this an exceptional stay for us was the warm hospitality and thoughtful and loving care put into every detail of the entire experience on the grounds and indoors. The garden was a visual delight-I felt renewed taking in the sun, birds, and view of the Bay while on the deck during my personal retreat day. Glad to have been there when the maples were a brilliant red and loved the charming twinkle lights in the evenings. Having recently moved out of the Bay Area, we truly felt like we were back at home, except with a much better view! A walk around the neighborhood was invigorating with spectacular sights of the Bay. In the evenings, we appreciated all the cozy blankets and healthy snacks to enjoy while binge watching our favorite Netflix show in the evenings. Thank you, Catherine, for sharing your place with us-we felt well cared for and rejuvenated and hope to return one day soon. Happy Thanksgiving!

This wasn't our first stay at their property and definitely not the last one, we hope! Thank you very much, dear Catherine and Scott for everything! Igor & Marina

I was looking for a quiet place to spend a little self time. I was able to thoroughly relax and unwind here. It was wonderful watching the various birds that happened by amongst the lush flora that is all around. The morning fog was tranquil, and the evening sunsets added a nice touch. The cottage studio itself was warm and inviting, comfortable, functional, and well maintained. The hosts were respectful of my privacy, and attentive to my needs. I am glad that I had the opportunity to stay here.

The hosts are wonderful with easy access to the cottage, great directions and so many added nice touches! The cottage was equipped with fresh muffins, snacks, and all the toiletries you would expect and more. There is even a heated towel rack. The bed is comfy and cozy and the cottage is so peaceful. I highly recommend it.

What an absolutely perfect rental experience. I can’t say enough good things about Catherine and the property. Her communication was excellent. The property was lovely, extremely well equipped and exceptionally clean. If I could give this more than 5 stars I would.

We enjoyed this little stop on our vacation. We were close to everything we needed.

Perfect location for my trip. The owners have covered every detail to make one’s stay relaxing and easy. It’s stocked so well, I thought I was living at home! The property is just minutes away from some fabulous neighborhoods and great restaurants. I will stay here again!

The minute we walked in the door, the cottage felt comfortable and familiar. The cottage is thoughtfully stocked for all guests. The location is great, just a short drive from Montclair Village. We used UBER a few times and never had to wait for than 10 minutes for our ride. The view from the deck at sunset is truly beautiful. The area is very quiet and we often had to remind ourselves that there was a big ,busy city just down the road. Catherine is an amazing hostess with a great attention to detail. We very much appreciated the detailed information left for us about the cottage as well as things to do and see in the area. We would highly recommend Piedmont Pines.

Letter sent to host upon arrival: "Checked in about an hour ago and just settling in. Such a warm welcoming feeling checking things out and familiarizing ourselves with the space. The cottage and grounds are beautiful. The space is spotless, and the many amenities and welcome snacks all contributed to us feeling quite at home. We're looking forward to the week ahead." Piedmont Pines is perfect. Catherine is the perfect hostess. It will be our destination of choice when visiting our daughters in Oakland.

Letter sent to host upon arrival: "Checked in about an hour ago and just settling in. Such a warm welcoming feeling checking things out and familiarizing ourselves with the space. The cottage and grounds are beautiful. The space is spotless, and the many amenities and welcome snacks all contributed to us feeling quite at home. We're looking forward to the week ahead." Piedmont Pines is perfect. Catherine is the perfect hostess. It will be our destination of choice when visiting our daughters in Oakland.

Great location, easy access, always parking and the facility was world class inside and out. Everything imaginable provided including snacks and water and the attention to detail was immediately noticeable. Beautiful garden and views with a perfect setting outside for morning coffee. Highest recommendation we could ever give!

Great location, easy access, always parking and the facility was world class inside and out. Everything imaginable provided including snacks and water and the attention to detail was immediately noticeable. Beautiful garden and views with a perfect setting outside for morning coffee. Highest recommendation we could ever give!

We usually stay with our daughter's family in Oakland, but decided to try this cottage for a few days. It was like a vacation within a vacation! They have thought of everything, and we were so impressed with the cleanliness, the quiet, the furnishings, and just the overall peace and beauty. Added bonus: the village of Monclair is charming, too. Truly a great stay.

I stayed a week in this cosy oasis. The gardens are lovely, the cottage amazing. I appreciated the elegance and comfort of the cottage. And the views! I saw the GG bridge.

I stayed a week in this cosy oasis. The gardens are lovely, the cottage amazing. I appreciated the elegance and comfort of the cottage. And the views! I saw the GG bridge.

I can't say enough good things about this property and the hosts. The property is located on the hosts' property, but it felt completely private. The place was immaculate and had many extra touches that made it feel more like a home. It's not a big place, just big enough for two people, but perfect for a single person or a couple. The hosts were extremely helpful when I accidentally left my Google Assistant there. The home is in the Oakland Hills near the Redwood Regional Park, so if you're a hiker or biker, you're near one of the most fabulous parks in the Bay area. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a place to stay in the Bay area.

I can't say enough good things about this property and the hosts. The property is located on the hosts' property, but it felt completely private. The place was immaculate and had many extra touches that made it feel more like a home. It's not a big place, just big enough for two people, but perfect for a single person or a couple. The hosts were extremely helpful when I accidentally left my Google Assistant there. The home is in the Oakland Hills near the Redwood Regional Park, so if you're a hiker or biker, you're near one of the most fabulous parks in the Bay area. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a place to stay in the Bay area.

This hidden cottage is a gem. It’s set back on the property and is very private and quiet. The owners have set it up with marvelous attention to detail. We appreciated the extra room, a small office suitable for zooming. Great proximity to parks and trails up in the hills. We will be back!

This hidden cottage is a gem. It’s set back on the property and is very private and quiet. The owners have set it up with marvelous attention to detail. We appreciated the extra room, a small office suitable for zooming. Great proximity to parks and trails up in the hills. We will be back!

The guesthouse was very comfortable and had everything we could have wanted. Lots of extras in case something was forgotten. The landscaping & views were beautiful. We were visiting our son & did day trips the whole time, but wished we’d had time to poke around this area. Very easy access to highways & a dedicated on-street parking spot made evening returns a breeze.