Sick of the slick Victorian dollhouses that usually pass themselves off as "bed and breakfast inns"? The Brown Shingle is somebody's real house, stuffed to the rafters with 45 years of living there. Homey and comfortable like your real grandma's house, not that prissy theme park imitation. Our room was clean, if cluttered, and had a stunning view of the... more

What a great place to stay! It was as if I were in the home of a relative from my parents' genertion and I was treated as such with kind, friendly and courteous attention from the proprietor. The vistas were INCREDIBLE, natural and architectural. I was given a spacious and well-equiped room, a comfortable bed, a clean bathroom with lots... more

I called to make a reservation at this place where I was rudely refused because I did not want to book for a week. The website clearly states that there is a 2 night minimum required, not a week minimum. Then the owner complained about how it's a lot of work to greet people, make beds, and how it's not... more

I truly enjoyed every minute of my stay in this house because of the gorgeous panoramic view of the entire SF Bay. It's a homey, rambling, historic house with a little dust and an eclectic mix of furnishings. The room I stayed in had a clean bed and bath and clean windows, which allowed full enjoyment of the view. The... more

We showed up with reservations at this dumpy old brown shingle that had trash and clutter all over the yard and front porch. Honestly, we thought we had the wrong address.....knocked on the front door and nobody responded. The inside looked very cluttered and untidy. Telephoned with our cell phone and no answer. Left messages to call back....no response. Went... more