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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Oakland

In Oakland .You'll find Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and University of California, Berkeley within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Children's Hospital Oakland and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Fox Theater - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Jack London Square - 6 min drive - 7.9 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.

Property manager

Chris Huang

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • 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 are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brief Visit

Pleasant, comfortable, good street parking, quiet, nice neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and a wonderful host

Chris was communicative and answered every question I had throughout our stay quickly and kindly. The location is perfect and we were able to walk to College Ave in just a few minutes. My biggest complaint is something the owners of the property are clearly already working on which is the ant problem. They have ant traps at every window and door but still we found ants everywhere -- both dead and alive. We brought our dog with us and I'm grateful we brought our air tight container for his food too because everything in that cottage had ants. The coffee supplies all had dead ants in it and any crumb we missed had a small colony of ants on it by the next day... My only other item was that the comforter on the bed had some small stains on it and was fully synthetic so it made both me and my husband hot each night even with the windows open. All that said, I would stay here again as soon as I had confirmation that the place had been treated by an exterminator for ants and thoroughly cleaned. Chris is a wonderful host and it's a shame that the ants are so persistent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

It is quiet with good location near really cute shopping/dining district and lots of street parking near the rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

It is not a one bedroom. It is a studio with a kitchen that has no stove and the bare essentials. Coffee, no tea, 4 forks, 3 knives, 3 plates, bowls. But the location is great and it was quiet. The owner was good at communicating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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