Thank you for staying with us ! We so briefly saw you , except for the time you reclined by the pond , sipping your coffee in the morning sun . You looked so pleased being cocooned by the garden , I didn't want to interrupt your spell . Till next time , when we hope to see more of you , Keep Well ! John & Arthur

Thank you Kathy ! It was so nice to see you again , now . With a new grandchild in the offering . I wished I took a picture of you cuddling Charlie in you arms laying in the bed , which reminds me I do have a new mattress on order . Next time you come , Charlie can feed the fish ! Till then Keep Well !!! John & Arthur

When we first caught sight of you , your response was " How do you leave this place ?" and it's true , we do spend most of our days in the garden , and if we had warm nights , that too would be a part of out living condition . You remarked how well the poem was written that one of our past guests left behind , describing our oasis . So , we thank you also for doing the same . We will cherish it, and add it to our guest books that are filled with such kind words and observations , As for you brief review ; Well !, only a poet can say so much with so few words . Thank you so much !!! Yours , John & Arthur , waiting for your promised return !!!!!!!

Dear Liz ! I know we made a new friend in you !!! You were like, in a dream, as you wondered about under the wisteria , in full bloom , and the koi were so happy to be fed by you ; as you were feed be the environment you glided through . Can't wait to see you again ! With our Pleasure ! John & Arthur

Dear Dennis , Always a delight to see you ! The way you enter our little oasis like you won the lotto to a spa . Where so happy that you have made this your getaway . Seeing you lay out in the sun by the pond is a treat to us , that this place made you feel unplugged from the outer world . We hope that you unplug here whenever you find the need ! And thank you for being so gentle on the small cottage , though you cooked your meals with gusto , you cleaned up so well , that it showed us how much the place means to you ! Thank you !!!! Arthur & John

Thank you John , You were a fantastic guest ! We so enjoyed your young nieces and the amazed expressions on their faces as they discovered so many intriguing things we have laying about the garden to delight the visitors . Knowing your expertise on architecture and spaces , it's a great complement to us of the things you spotted in the cottage and how comfortable and cozy it was . You mentioned your wife would love this place , so we expect to greet her on your next family visit to our small Island home ! Best to you all !! John & Arthur

Hi Tim & Denise , We're so glad that you liked the cottage , unfortunately we saw so little of you . You were out so early and returned so late and realized that it was family that took you away from lounging in the garden among the birds and the koi . I hope your next visit , you will find time for these sweet pleasures . Since your family is so near , bring them to see the garden and have lunch with them here !! Thank you !

Dear New Friends ! We were so thrilled with your excitement with our place . You hit all the buttons of joy that we created here in our little piece of Earth ! We so hope that you return in March to see the wisteria in all its glory . And thank you for all the photos you took and sent us. Seeing the garden through the eyes of others truly delights us . Till the next time , Keep Well ! Yours , Arthur and John

Dear Scott ! Please forgive me if you felt a bit perturbed by my polite and measured request, to turn off some of the lights in the cottage that were not needed , while you worked on your laptop , it was the first time that I did such a thing , and I'm sorry it gave you a rub ! The Environment is our Primary concern . We All need to be aware of what we can do to save what we have left of this [ only place that we can live in ] , and as you said ;" an amazing retreat ; wonderful and cozy " . We feel , we created this oasis with love , love for a nurturing envelope, of a small piece of restored Nature and a cabin warm and cozy within it ! For that [noted enjoyment ], we do hope that when next in our area for work , you will remember the pleasures of it all and come again ! and I promise Not to Bite !!! Yours , Arthur and John .

Dear Richard , What a Zen Master you are ! Eliminate the superfluous and stick to the core of the Now ! I knew you were happy with the cottage and garden , when you brought your friends over and they stayed so long . From one Zen retreat to an other . Thank you for finding us , and hope in your journeys you will seek us again ! Peace awaits ! John & Arthur

Thank you Ladies ! It was a pleasure having you two here ! Yes! more down time in the garden ! you forgot to feed the fish !!! Next time we hope ! Keep Well ! J&A

Well ! I'm jealous !!! You had so much of a good time with all that we suggested that I wanted to go with you ! The weather was so perfect to be on the ferry leaving Alameda and sailing under the bridge and San Francisco just coming into view , it was thrilling for me just to think about it . Till the next time , Keep well and Thank you for your joy with our little cottage . J&A

We're forever grateful that you came into our lives ! We will remember how giddy you were when you arrived at the cottage . Everything just hit all the right buttons . Oh! Please come back !!! We miss you wonderful laugh ! Our Best !!! John & Arthur

Thank you Stacey & Waldo , it was a delight for us also . Glad you enjoyed the Victorian neighborhood we are fortunate to live in . Alameda has many historic styles of architecture that could wear the soles off your shoes . Than there is the views of SF from many areas . But the cottage is what were happy about , that you got out of it the care of what we put into it , not to mention the garden and pond . Hope next time you take time to feed the fish . Our Best to you Both and hope you return . John & Arthur

How unique to have you stay with us , a World Traveler who has seen so much and yet so taken with our little spot of the earth . We are so honored and hope you and your Nature photographer friend spend more time with us and all the birds that visit our sanctuary . Waiting for your return . John & Arthur

You two are a most remarkable guest , how so much excited you and couldn't pull yourselves away . Even the cottage enchanted you ! So happy that you felt so comfortable with it and us ! Hope to see again !!! John & Arthur

Dear Kim and Michael , What dears you are ! We are so pleased that the short time here in our cottage made such a lasting impression on us ! The joy you felt when you saw the space and then the Garden was such a pleasure to us ; and that you went through the trouble to bring your 95year old uncle Lloyd to see our place , because as an architect , you knew he would enjoy the visit , especially when he pointed out so many features to you . Too bad that we didn't get a chance to meet him . And Your promise to return ; we will hold you to it !!! Till then , Yours , J&A

Dear New Friends !!!!! I say that sincerely ! How did the spheres collaborate to have us collide in such a delightful way ! You two, went on and on , over the many little things that we created that makes an enviroment a pleasure space . Your comfort of the cottage and it's amenities , the views out each window beckoned you into the garden where it all came together , and we met you swirled in the bliss . I will never forget your parting words at our gate , " TO BE CONTINUED " May that be sooner than later !!! Our Best Wishes ! John & Arthur

Dear Dennis , So nice having you here again . I know just how much you like this place by your reactions to all you see around you ; the view out the kitchen window watching the rain water gushing from the copper spout into the fish pond, and how the koi just love it . Let's hope that the weather next time will find you lounging by the pond , listening to the canaries , and enjoying the sun . Till then , Keep well !!! John & Arthur

Dear Kelsey , You were so delightful to have here in our cottage . Wish we had better weather so you could have sat by the pond and feed the fish . There was no problem for us searching for your passport , we made our space simple so it was easy to see if it was here , but I did check the outside trash , just to make sure it didn't slip out of your hands and into the bin . We were all relived that you found it ! Hope the Spring will entice you to return . The fish and wisteria are waiting ! Till then , Keep Well ! John & Arthur

So Sorry !!!! I hadn't to moment to talk to you , to help with these issues . Our driveway was left open for you, hoping you would use it ; and the wifi issue I could have helped with that . We've rarely have problems with it ! All that was needed was to call me . Our phone number is clearly displayed in the cottage . One call or even a knock on our door , all these things could have been solved for you . Sorry for your inconvience !! I hope if you decide on staying with us in future ; we can make it a more enjoyable time . And the bathroom is something that we know is a problem for some . We have done everything we can think of to make it better ! If you have some suggestions [ which we ask most of our guests for ] , we would gladly consider them . Again So Sorry for the less than perfect stay ; one , that others have not had with us . We have always aim to please . Thank you , John & Arthur

It was Great seeing you again , and thank you for the delicious morning treat from your hometown , can't wait for a return visit !! This time I hope more time in the garden with us !!! Till then , Keep Well !! Best ! John & Arthur