We love the Garden Cottage. We have stayed here 3 times, each time for 3-5 days. It is an oasis of calm in the midst of an active, urban setting. The cottage is well behind the main house surrounded by beautiful gardens and sculptures created by Mort, one of the owners. Mort and his wife Yuko are delightful people who care very much about providing a home away from home. Yuko is quite the cook, and we were the lucky recipients of her homemade breads as a welcoming treat. Mort and Yuko are a good source of information about Berkeley and the surrounding area.
The cottage is extremely clean, and comfortable, decorated in a Japanese style. There is a gas fireplace which heats it well on cooler days, and a refrigerator, as well as a table and chairs to dine indoors, and another set on the patio in the garden. It is very quiet for sleeping; we live in the country and don't have problems with adjusting here at night.
Mort's studio is next to the cottage, and he is happy to give tours. Each time we have stayed, we have seen new pieces, and even bought several for our home.
We consider the Garden Cottage a hidden gem and look forward to returning whenever we are in Berkeley.
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