Delightful Charming Cottage nestled in the heart of Rockridge/Claremont

Oakland, California
$132 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Charming bright detached cottage that fits two, with a private leveled entrance suitable for people with limited mobility, will be your cozy serene oasis as you enjoy our interesting neighborhood. We are in the heart of the beloved Rockridge/Claremont area, known for its great shops, restaurants and boutiques.

Location:
Ideal location in the Rockridge/Claremont area: leafy residential street steps away from amazing shopping and restaurants on College Ave, 10 min walk to SF Bay arearail system (Rockridge BART station), 2 min from Bus No 51 to UC Berkeley, across the street from Casual Carpool and the E Bus, which gets you to San Francisco in 20 min. No car needed! Short bike ride to downtown Berkeley and UC campus.
Centrally located to access Napa/Sonoma wineries, Redwoods, Marin County and many more tourist attractions.

House:
Charming and bright in-law detached cottage, situated in a year round green backyard behind a main house, has two gorgeous French doors and private flat entrance suitable for people with limited mobility. Though our home sits in among busy streets, you come to a quiet oasis. Ideal for one and a cozy fit for two guests.
Enjoy our big flat screen TV from a Murphy full size bed with integrated storage or from a double drop-leaf table that maximize the living space. High speed Internet is available.
Our efficiency kitchenette with electric cook top, under counter fridge, microwave, coffee maker, utensils, plates and silverware is comfortable for simple cooking. We make sure you have an array of spices, oils, vinegar, coffees, teas, sugar and creamers and a beautiful welcome basket to satisfy your salty or sweet tooth. Enjoy your meals at our sunny private patio table right next to the cottage.
Newly remodeled full bathroom (shower only), plenty of storage. This place provides delightful leisure for any traveler.

Street parking is available and free on weekends, limited Mon-Fri to two hours parking from 8am till 6pm (car has to be moved between 10am and 4pm). Unrestricted parking is available a few blocks away on Brookside Ave (east of Claremont Ave), Hillcrest Road and Uplands.
Public laundry facilities are available in the neighborhood. More information available in the Guest-guide.

The owner and staff will interact with you as much as you need. We are very responsive team. The owner would love to meet you if it's convenient, and she will be happy to give you any information you request.
We may have full privacy if that is your preference.
Our goal is to make your stay at our cottage as pleasant as it can be, so that you will come back and will recommend us to your loved ones.
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Here is one of our previous guest's review:
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I had a wonderful experience during the couple of months I spent in Ellen's cottage. Let me tell you why:
First, the cottage is nicely arranged and composed; fully equipped and with a very comfortable bed!
Then, the neighborhood is peaceful and the proximity to campus without being in the crowd, plus public transports and stores is enjoyable.
Finally, not only Ellen has a great experience of life and sense of humor to share but she can also speak many languages and will be delighted to help you.
Guillaume G.
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 170 Sq Ft (16 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking Of ANY Kind Is Allowed On The Property Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • laura d.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    Read the prior reviews and you will have a great stay. Leave the water running in the bathroom sink in order to get it to heat up and then you will have a nice hot shower. Great neighborhood and close to BART

  • Karl F.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    As an ADU price quality was fine. Many nice details provided, Tasteful and economic choice for those that appreciate not overspending. Very convenient loo

  • KATHRYN H.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 12, 2025

    The location was clearly the best thing about this vrbo. The downsides: new pillows definitely needed; a warm lighted lamp would be a plus; the side-ways situated bed took getting used to; had to have the vrbo agent come and make the TV work; in total, very small room; bathroom was pretty unacceptable with the shower curtain making it a hassle to take a shower and use the toilet. We ended up not showering at all due to the bathroom setup. The last thing was that we heard mice in the kitchen at night. Won’t be coming back to this place. It was way too expensive for what we got.

  • Claire K.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    My adult offspring (27) stayed here for a few days and reported that it took work to open the gate to get into the space, which was small but cute, basically the size of a hotel room. She did not like the bathroom at all. The flooring in the shower is rocks, and water also got everywhere, she said. She said she would not stay here again, although she loves the neighborhood very much, and felt safe walking around the area. As for me, I booked the listing, and the property manager was very friendly and responsive, which I appreciated. Sounds like a nice space, just not right for everybody.

  • Michael B.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 20, 2024

    The cottage is near College Ave with shops and restaurants. The neighborhood is walkable. Also, easy access to BART. We would not recommend the cottage for more than one person. The bed is very short and tight for two. The space is tight for two to spend any time in the space.

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 30, 2024

    This is such a great location!

  • lori k.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed May 10, 2024

    Lovely, comfortable stay. Beautiful and convenient neighborhood

  • Rick W.

    Submitted May 10, 2023

    Stayed May 6, 2023

    Good apartment in a good neighborhood, expensive of course, but neat, well-maintained houses. Studio is very clean and cheerful. The bed takes a little getting used to, since it's a Murphy bed, so you're oriented sideways. The only real complaint would be the lukewarm shower. Otherwise, very nice.

  • Elissa B.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2023

    Stayed Feb 17, 2023

    Overall, this rental is in a pretty neighborhood at a wonderful location near BART, a Safeway and lots of coffee shops and restaurants. However, hot water, heat, nice pillows, a functioning toilet and doors that lock are pretty essential items. None of those things were present during my stay. In fact, one night it was so cold that I checked into a hotel so I could take a shower and get a good night's sleep. I hope that the owner is able to do some repairs and upgrades. Otherwise, I would not stay there again and would recommend that others pass on this place.

  • Benita M.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2022

    Stayed Apr 18, 2022

    We loved the property. Beautiful and peaceful. Great place for short stay like a weekend or couple of days. However we were there in two weeks! The bed is not what I expected. My husband and I are tall and the Murphy bed is short. Overall our stay was good.

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