Delightful Charming Cottage nestled in the heart of Rockridge/Claremont
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 area rail 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. *** Here is one of our previous guest's review: *** 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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Please be mindful to keep quiet hours between 9am and 10pm. No parties are allowed in this property.
No smoking of any kind is allowed inside or outside on this property. Please respect this rule or we will have to collect money from your sec deposit.
Important information
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Property # 1466149
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Oakland
Located in Rockridge, a neighborhood in Oakland, this apartment is near theme parks. Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
University of California, Berkeley - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
California College of the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Berkeley Station - 10 min drive
Rockridge Station - 11 min walk
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Highwire Coffee Roasters - 11 min walk
Market Hall Foods - 11 min walk
Ain’t Normal Cafe - 9 min walk
Philz Coffee - 4 min walk
Zachary's Chicago Pizza - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Delightful Charming Cottage nestled in the heart of Rockridge/Claremont pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Delightful Charming Cottage nestled in the heart of Rockridge/Claremont ?
As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Delightful Charming Cottage nestled in the heart of Rockridge/Claremont on Jun 9, 2026 start from $120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Delightful Charming Cottage nestled in the heart of Rockridge/Claremont ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Delightful Charming Cottage nestled in the heart of Rockridge/Claremont ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Delightful Charming Cottage nestled in the heart of Rockridge/Claremont located?
Located in Rockridge, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and University of California, Berkeley. Children's Hospital Oakland and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). Rockridge Station is 11 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 28 minutes.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The location of the cottage was amazing. The immediate neighborhood is peaceful and lovely for walking or running. There are several coffee shops and a really nice Safeway and other stores within easy walking distance.
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
As an ADU price quality was fine. Many nice details provided, Tasteful and economic choice for those that appreciate not overspending. Very convenient loo
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.
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.
This place is quite small, but it was wonderful for my one-person stay. Everything is as shown in the listing. The place is separate from the main house, but it’s very private and quiet. What a gem!
I want to add that the neighborhood is great. It’s a short block’s walk to the Claremont/College shopping area, where you can find just about anything you want.
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.
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.
Claire K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
KATHRYN H.
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Good location but…
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.
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.
I booked this place for my parents and it was perfect. The place was super cute (as advertised), the coffee was great. They really enjoyed the little outside seating area for reading and/or snoozing. Both the host and the owner went above and beyond helping my mom locate her lost purse, which was a huge help and greatly appreciated. My parents report that they would love to come back.
Great place for a getaway weekend in Berkeley area!
Great location enabled us to get to Berkeley quickly and easily. Smaller unit worked well given we were out and about for most of our weekend. Side entrance made it easy-in, easy-out as well. Would stay here again.
This property was so tiny that the double bed had to fit in sideways. It was inaccurately described on the VBRO web page as being in Piedmont (which is one reason we rented it). There was no hint on that page that room is barely 150 sq ft. (Though the patio is nice.) We have traveled the world, and found ourselves from time to time in small hotel rooms, but this casita took the prize. Rather than stay the second night, we decamped to a hotel.
A lovely little cottage that was exactly as advertised. Very cozy, private, and perfectly located.
Alex L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
nancy d.
Aug 9, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Garden was a big plus. Location also
Very good especially in warm weather. I don’t know if it were very positive in cold weather due to lack of windows
nancy d.
Verified
8/10 Good
David G.
May 9, 2019
Beauty in Rockridge
Comfortable and convenient. Great area. Lots to walk to close by.
David G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to see you again!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ronan O.
Nov 24, 2025
Ronan O.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Daiva Pleskyte
We are the folks from Book A Nook, a relational, compassionate short term property management company. We love to nurture our guests and provide stellar experiences, which peek our guests returning for more!
Why they chose this property
Our house is conveniently located in an easy walking distance to amazing shops, restaurants, public transportation, University, hospital and any other services you wish to have. Yet the house offers quiet peaceful residential stay. Easy access to major highways that will take you to any hotspots in San Francisco Bay Area or Northern California.
What makes this property unique
Guest may have exclusive access to the cottage and adjacent furnished patio. Garden is shared with the owner, who rarely comes out.