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Art-Filled ORINDA ZEN Retreat. BREATHTAKING VIEWS! Minutes to BART, SAN FRANCISC

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A view from a window with wicker furniture and a garden.
A garden with a stone pathway leading to a building with a green roof and windows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, an oven, and a gas stove.
A swimming pool surrounded by a stone deck, with a metal fence and lush greenery in the background.
A living room with a white sofa, a chessboard, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Orinda, CA
  • Place, Orinda Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lafayette Reservoir
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Mary's College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Art-Filled ORINDA ZEN Retreat. BREATHTAKING VIEWS! Minutes to BART, SAN FRANCISC

PLEASE NOTE:

In the city of Orinda, we have a beautiful, peaceful, comfortable hilltop "ZEN Retreat” WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS on a 3+ acre compound adjacent to 200+ acres of forest with Oaks, Pines, and Madrones.

The Orinda Residence is a short driving distance to HWY 24 and Orinda BART, our Metro/Subway System. Minutes from Downtown San Francisco, U.C. Berkeley Campus, Berkeley Lawrence National Laboratory (World-class research center for Nuclear Science and High Energy Physics).

The Orinda Residence offers 1 private bedroom with 1 attached private bathroom. access to the living room, sunny family room, kitchen, laundry, and parking. Perfect for anyone who is visiting San Francisco Bay Area, especially for business, research work, on a job assignment or just visiting family and friends.

The rental offers safe Parking for only one (1) car, a Laundry facility, High-Speed WiFi Internet, and Cable TV. The bedroom has queen size bed, fine bed linens, and bath towels. Kitchen overlooking a beautiful garden.

The homeowners live on the property. The property has no pets and absolutely smoke-free with no loud music.

This beautiful, refreshing stay in a private residence, is an ideal solution for anyone who is not interested in just a hotel room. If you are looking for some peace and quiet, a restorative break from your life. This is an excellent choice!

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Property maintenance will be done by Ground-Keeper, Gardener, Pool-Cleaner will have scheduled visits to maintain the property during your visit. Pl
Only two (2) guests can be accommodated and must share one (1) bed. There is a separate TV room offered to our guests.
Please NO smoking, No Pets, No loud music. Not suitable for parties or having personal visitors.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1249033
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Orinda

Lost Valley, a neighborhood in Orinda, is home to this vacation home. Orinda Theater and Lesher Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Temescal Farmers' Market and Telegraph Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena.
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Orinda, CA

What's nearby

  • Orinda Theater - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lafayette Reservoir - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Saint Mary's College - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Tilden Regional Park - 11 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Orinda Station - 6 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fourth Bore - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Si Si Caffe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Art-Filled ORINDA ZEN Retreat. BREATHTAKING VIEWS! Minutes to BART, SAN FRANCISC have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Art-Filled ORINDA ZEN Retreat. BREATHTAKING VIEWS! Minutes to BART, SAN FRANCISC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Art-Filled ORINDA ZEN Retreat. BREATHTAKING VIEWS! Minutes to BART, SAN FRANCISC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Art-Filled ORINDA ZEN Retreat. BREATHTAKING VIEWS! Minutes to BART, SAN FRANCISC?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Art-Filled ORINDA ZEN Retreat. BREATHTAKING VIEWS! Minutes to BART, SAN FRANCISC located?

Located in Lost Valley, this vacation home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Orinda Theater and within 6 mi (10 km) of Saint Mary's College and Lafayette Reservoir. University of California, Berkeley and Redwood Regional Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sara Mizrahi, Property Manager

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I am the property manager and enjoy hosting people from all corners of our world!

Why they chose this property

Property overlooking beautiful garden is located at the end of a private road in beautiful Orinda. The City of Orinda is located between San Francisco and Walnut Creek (near Berkeley, Oakland, Rockridge, Piedmont, Lafayette, Moraga). Gorgeous mountaintop hideaway with million $ views, on 3 private acre ground, adjacent to 200+ open acres of forest facing Sibley Volcanic Preserve.

If you are looking for some peace and quiet, a restorative break from your life, this is an excellent choice!

What makes this property unique

Minutes from San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland and other major East Bay cities. Very special location, with breathtaking views from every corner, a tranquil retreat in a very busy, populous metropolis we call San Francisco Bay Area!

Orinda is an excellent choice for anyone taking a break, visiting family, internships, or in for work.

Money Magazine calls Orinda, "Truly distinguished community of the San Francisco Bay area"

Wall Street Journal - "Orinda is one the most affluent communities in East Bay"

Forbes magazine - "Orinda was ranked the second most friendly town in America by Forbes!"

San Francisco Chronicle - "Orinda is one of the safest communities with well educated population".

The New Yorker Magazine says "Orinda is the greatest small town in America".

Come and see for yourself. It is all that and more!!

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