Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area

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Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds
Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Oakland, CA
  • Telegraph Avenue
    10 min walk
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
    16 min walk
  • University of California, Berkeley
    3 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    17 min drive

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About the area

Oakland

With a stay at this guesthouse in Oakland, you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of California, Berkeley and 6 minutes from Jack London Square. .This guesthouse is 10.6 mi (17 km) from San Francisco Bay and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Moscone Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fox Theater - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Jack London Square - 6 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station - 6 min walk
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 9 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zachary's Chicago Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Gourmet Hamburger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Highwire Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Market Hall Foods - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area

Newly renovated standalone cottage guesthouse in trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge. Close to restaurants, coffee houses, Trader Joe & Safeway, UC Berkeley, and BART. New bathroom and bedroom. New furniture and appliances (microwave and refrigerator, washer and dryer) in the common room. Keurig coffee machine provided. A camping stove is available for cooking. Free, time-limited street parking or on-site parking for a small fee. Pets are welcome ($15/stay).

Perfect accommodation for a single traveler or a couple, though a large sofa/futon is available for a third person.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Chris Huang

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage in an interesting area of Oakland
This is a cottage behind an apartment building that was very quiet, but close to shopping and trendy stores. It was comfortable and clean and just right for a visit to my son who lives in the same area. Thank you, Chris!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Vibrant neighborhood
Chris is a very responsive host, such a pleasure to communicate with. I arrived during a rare heat wave so things were toasty and humid all over Oakland. No AC but a great floor fan. It’s a busy street but I heard no traffic noise. The Rockridge neighborhood has plenty of trendy shops and eateries it’s a very charming neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane O N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to Rockridge area
Comfortable bed, quiet, easy walk to coffee, restaurants. One parking space. Thanks for your always speedy responses, Chris!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milcah O., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay and accommodating host
My one-night stay at this cottage was perfect. The space was super clean, the bed was comfy, and Chris was very accommodating to me and my service animal. Location is amazing. I felt safe arriving later in the evening. Walking distance to great coffee shops and BART and pretty central to hip neighborhoods and restaurants in Oakland. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
Within walking distance of downtown Berkeley and Rockridge BART (if you're used to walking). Roomy for one person and a 45lb dog. Bedroom gets lots of sun, so portable fan didn't quite manage to keep it cool when the temperature rose above 75F/25C. Parking was challenging - used the driveway for $10/day and struggled to back out into traffic. That's on me, though, as I don't have good spatial sense. All in all, a quite positive experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem!
Chris was very responsive to my many questions as a first time guest. Description is very accurate. Location is conveniently within walking distance of St. Albert’s Priory, restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. It was very nice to have the option to park on the property for a small fee. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Oakland.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
I couldn't have been happier with my experience. The property was spotless, well-equipped, and thoughtfully organized. The host was excellent, always prompt and helpful with communication. The neighborhood was fun to explore, with the convenience of having a grocery store and great cafes just a short stroll away. I highly recommend this cottage to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana D., Upstate NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
The property was exactly as described. Chris was great about communicating. Clean, quiet and awesome location to grocery store, restaurants, etc. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Rockridge
Happy to stay, excellent location, clean place and very good communication with host. Had a couple of minor suggestions for improvement for future guests which were received well. Would easily to choose to stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
We enjoyed the accommodations. Close to where we wanted to be in the East Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location and All You Need in Rockridge
The odd layout and back-garden access aside, this unit has all you need except a cooktop, including a large closet and a sitting area. Good heater in main area. We stayed 7 nights. Thoughtful host has provided a lot of small extras. Unit is very quiet despite its busy location. Walk to excellent grocery stores, Trader Joe, specialty markets (meat, produce, wine, bakeries). Walk 3 blocks to BART station for a magic carpet to San Francisco and the airports. You could easily stay here a while without a car. Host is responsive to issues. Parking at $10 a day extra is well worth it, but be advised you access it down a long, narrow driveway, so backing out takes a bit of skill. TV service (for me) with no cable was technically unusable. Best to plan on streaming TV to your iPad or laptop.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat
Right off a busy street but you wouldn’t know it. The cottage is small and quiet-perfect for two. The bed was comfortable. The little courtyard right outside the house was perfect for our dog. The property is well lit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rockridge Gem
The perfect place for a couple. Just around the corner from 4 coffee houses, groceries, restaurants, boutiques. Lots of room to stretch out, super comfy bed, good shower, well supplied with everything we needed. Hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, clean, relaxing place
The cottage was cozy and quiet, tucked behind the main house. Everything needed was there. It is in walking distance to restaurants and shops, surrounded by a quaint neighborhood. It is close to a BART station. And Chris was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhea Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice accomodation
Only problem - and serious - was the lack of cable TV service. Very limited TV availability.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Safe, Efficient
This was a clean, quiet, and safe space for us to cocoon in after fast visits with friends and family. The space is small, but entirely adequate and well-appointed. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Rockridge, Oakland, Calif.
Very adequate; clean, quiet, safe, great location to stores in lovely neighborhood. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria N., The Dalles, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay
We were in the area to see a concert in Berkeley. This location was perfect for our needs. It was less than two miles walking distance to the show, very close within walking distance to all restaurants & cafes (and Trader Joes) and most importantly is was safe and very quiet. There is lots of hustle and bustle going on around the neighborhood, but this place. is tucked away behind all the noise and is incredibly quiet. We also were provided with onsite parking for a little extra fee which was totally worth it. Thank you for this great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just fine
Just fine
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient, safe & quiet
Chris' cottage is a quiet little spot in a busy, interesting walkable area. The cottage has everything you need and Chris is very responsive. A nice little gem in the heart of Rockridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

krishanti u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Safe place
I stayed there to visit my daughter at UC Berkeley. It was safe and clean. Chris’s was very helpful, I wil definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luisa A., Nuevo Cuscatlan, El Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage!
This is a wonderful cottage for a couple. Half a block from a very lively area with groceries, restaurants, bakery etc and yet very quiet. The host is great, responds promptly to concerns and check in was easy. This is our second stay here and will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022