Oakland, California
THE SPACE
This is a completely private and fully furnished suite on a quiet tree lined street in a fantastic walkable neighborhood. The apartment has recently been renovated from the ground up. The space has an open floor plan that is stylish, functional and comfortable. A modern feel with designer touches yet uncluttered. This is a smoke free, pet free, child friendly home. Short and long term stays are welcome!
Polished concrete floors throughout are sleek and the hard flooring allows us to clean and disinfect the surface. Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, gas range, microwave, and ample cabinet space. The dining area seats six comfortably. There are two private bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed with bedding, large closet, bedside tables and chest of drawers. The living room has a flat screen TV with Hulu and Netflix, ample seating and a sleeper sofa that pulls out into a queen sized bed with bedding. We can accommodate another person on a twin size rollaway bed (upon request) For your wee little one, we can also set up a portable crib with bedding, highchair, diaper changer and toys (all upon request). There is also a private full bathroom with shower, tub and a washer dryer unit. You will find a private small patio with potted succulent garden and table with chairs.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The desirable Rockridge neighborhood is one of the friendliest, safest and most beautiful residential areas in Oakland and is located on the border with Berkeley. The apartment is centrally located, just a couple blocks in either direction to the hip and highly walkable neighborhoods found on College, Claremont and Telegraph Avenues. You will be delighted to find an abundance of local shops, markets, eateries, cafes, pubs, boutiques, parks, playgrounds and more.
The Rockridge neighborhood is one of the commercial meccas of Oakland, attracting visitors with its quaint charm, vibrant restaurant scene, and abundant local shops. Spend a day strolling down College Avenue or exploring the nearby residential neighborhoods to soak in the vibes of one of Oakland’s most desirable districts.
Located on the Berkeley border and just ~ 1 mile to the UC Berkeley campus. Eight blocks to Trader Joe's and nine blocks to the Whole Foods! Also very close to other great Oakland neighborhoods such as Temescal, Piedmont, Lake Merritt and Montclair. It is a convenient drive or BART ride into the city of San Francisco.
In addition to the urban experience offered by this location, we are a 10 minute drive to the Bay and the Redwood Forest in the hills near our home. Our location also serves as a convenient launching point to explore some of the world renowned sites found across Northern and Central California including places like Wine Country in Napa/Sonoma, Lake Tahoe (Snow sports or Summer Fun), Muir Woods Redwood Forest, Yosemite National Park, Giant Sequoia National Park, Russian River, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California Coastline & Beaches (Mendocino, Point Reyes, Bodega Bay, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur) and more...
GETTING AROUND
Just a couple blocks to access major bus lines and 8 blocks to the Rockridge BART station. A ~20 minute drive or BART ride finds you in San Francisco. Pop into the city for an outing. Once in the city, there are ample ways to get around including ride share, BART, bus, train and ferry. You can even ride the world famous SF cable car! Or you may chose to forgo transportation and walk to your hearts desire, accessing pretty much anything you need.
GUEST ACCESS
The apartment is on the ground floor and is completely private with a separate entrance. There is plenty of street parking on the block and normally the space in front of our house is open. We will provide access instructions to the apartment as the time approaches by giving you a key code that you will type into the key pad. This will allow you to come and go as you please without needing to meet with us to get a key.
INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
We are the owners of this house, this is not a sublet. We live upstairs if you need anything. Otherwise we give our guests total privacy. We are a family of three and have a school aged boy. We can share toys with you if you'd like.
HOUSE RULES
1. This is a smoke free environment. Please don't rent from us if anyone in your group plans to smoke or vape. Even if a guest has not smoked/vaped inside, they still leave an odor behind on the fabrics. No smokers allowed or smoking of any kind in the house or anywhere on the property. Please do not smoke in front of our house or on the street. An additional cleaning fee of $50/hr (plus the cost of cleaning equipment) may be charged to mitigate any smoke odor left behind in the apartment.
2. No street shoes indoors, slippers or house shoes only please. Concrete floors are cold so please pack accordingly.
3. No pets. This is a pet free home.
4. Quiet times: This is not a party house. Please keep the noise levels down outside at 8pm and inside the apartment at 10pm. This is not a curfew, you can come and go as you please, just please be mindful of the quiet hours.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
-- Check in time is after 3pm, Check out time is before 10am
-- 2-3 night minimum stay over weekends may apply during peak seasons.
-- One week minimum stays may apply during major holidays or events.
-- Short and long term stays are welcome.
-- For security purposes, before you book with us, please briefly describe all the members in your travel party and the purpose of your visit. If a description is not provided by the guest(s), we have the right to refuse or cancel your reservation.
We stayed here to support our daughter who lives nearby and just had surgery. It is a great location in that it is only about a 10 minute walk away from College Avenue, restaurants, shops and large supermarket nearby. It is a safe neighborhood, people are out always walking their pets or pushing strollers. Lolo is lovely and attentive to anything I needed and was generous in providing the basics for us, always a relief after traveling a long distance to get here. I will gladly stay here again!
We felt welcomed and reassured to have the lovely Lolo and her family upstairs from us, particularly as two women travelling alone together in unfamiliar environs. Lolo is warm, caring, and receptive to suggestions. Lolo cares a lot about making people feel comfortable, safe, and welcome. This said, if you have any suggestions to offer, please be as respectful and kind as is she! Check out the gorgeous bodhi tree in front!
Easy check-in/check out. This single, private entry apartment is on the ground floor with a separate living space upstairs. Super Rockridge location with plenty of street parking. Nice natural daylight interior lighting, with spacious, open kitchen and living area. Bedrooms and bathroom are roomy. Beds were very comfortable. Everything was spotlessly clean. Once we arrived, we walked everywhere we wanted to go, e.g., College Ave shopping and restaurants, UCB, and Berkeley Repertory Theater. This place is a good find!
Great location. Clean and tidy apt. All the comforts of home.
This was a great place that we stayed at for a quick getaway. The location was perfect, close to lots of great places to eat and walking distance too. Lolo is great . She communicated with us really well and was very responsive. She she even left us a box of toys for our toddler which was very thoughtful. Would definitely stay here again.
The property is just as described and as pictured in the listing. The neighborhood is quiet and a pleasure to walk around in. There are many thoughtful touches in the equipment provided.
Had a great time. Very clean and easy communication with the owner
It was great, easy, all we needed.
Fine 2BR option in good neighborhood, conveniently located. Owner very responsive when questions arose and alerted us before arrival to municipal activities in the area that might have been of concern (but were not).
We stayed for 2 nights as our son was getting married in Alameda. There was plenty of room for my wife and me; as well as my oldest son, his wife, and our 2 year old grand daughter. The place was very clean, and the neighborhood was safe and quiet. I enjoyed walking to the coffee shop, and the people we met were extremely friendly. Since my son now lives in San Lorenzo, we hope to stay there again soon.
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