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Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!

Discover Your Bay Area Oasis in Coveted Rockridge

Welcome to your perfect home base in one of the East Bay's most desirable neighborhoods! This newly renovated, private 1300 sq/ft cottage offers a serene retreat just blocks away from the vibrant heart of Rockridge.

Experience the Best of Both Worlds:
• Immerse yourself in the charm of a family-oriented neighborhood
• Enjoy a walking paradise with easy access to dining, shopping, and BART in both Rockridge and Elmwood
• Explore some of the Bay Area's most beautiful hiking trails and recreational spots

Comfort Meets Convenience:
• 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms
• Meticulously maintained with an emphasis on livability and comfort
• Private, furnished patio and fenced-in yard for outdoor relaxation
• Cable TV, high-speed WiFi, and in-unit laundry included
• Reserved parking spot in driveway, plus ample parking on our safe and quiet street

Your Gateway to San Francisco and Beyond:
Experience the excitement of the Bay Area without the stress of city living. This fabulous Rockridge haven provides the ideal balance of urban amenities and suburban tranquility, perfect for families and groups seeking an authentic local experience.

Embrace the laid-back East Bay lifestyle while keeping San Francisco's world-famous attractions just a short BART ride away.

Your unforgettable Bay Area adventure begins here!

Property manager

Katie Ross

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Although most are fine. Any gatherings need to be approved before rental. Thank you.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this holiday home is in the city centre. Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oakland Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oakland, CA

What's nearby

University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Fox Theater - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
Jack London Square - 6 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

Berkeley Station - 9 min drive
Rockridge Station - 10 min walk
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Zachary's Chicago Pizza - ‬7 min walk
‪Barney's Gourmet Hamburger - ‬7 min walk
‪The Smokehouse - ‬10 min walk
‪Highwire Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Children's Hospital Oakland. University of California, Berkeley and Historic Berkeley are also within 2 miles (3 km). Rockridge Station is 10 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 24 minutes.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mimi R.

16 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a beautiful area

The property was perfect for our week long stay in Berkeley for our son’s wedding. The house was pristine, nicely appointed, and incredibly convenient to shopping for food, eating out, enjoying the best of the bay area. We will absolutely book this home again when visiting our son and new daughter-in-law.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth S.

3 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rockridge weekend

This place wasn't sterile like a hotel room. There were some person articles in the closet and some food in the fridge, but not a deal breaker. There's a washer and dryer and a well appointed kitchen.It is nicely decorated and clean and there's plenty of space in the common area. And there's a parking spot! I would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

1 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb Rental

A spacious, well-equipped house in our favorite neighborhood - Rockridge. Close to restaurants and shops. We’ll definitely return. And thank you Katie for being a gracious host.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

24 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little House

Always love our stay at the Little House.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S., Mountain View, USA

5 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome, awesome stay!

Such a great place in a great location - highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

6 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haven in Oakland

This cottage is the perfect place to stay in Oakland. It's in a very quiet location with off street parking, yet very close to all the great shops, markets and restaurants. There is plenty of room to make yourself at home between activities and to get a good night's rest on the comfortable beds. We hope to be back before long!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

10 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location

Quick access to BART and to Oakland/Berkley Quiet. Off street parking. Nice kitchen, laundry, living area.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mina M.

25 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

My family (including my 4 month old and 8 year old) stayed at The Little House for a week and we had a fabulous stay. The house was super clean and included everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Katie was a wonderful and informative host and extremely responsive to our communications with her. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

16 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay in Rockridge

This is such a great location! Walking distance to absolutely everything you could need. We had some questions upon arrival and the host was very responsive, even following up to make sure we were good.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin O.

8 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location

Great host, property and location. Katie was extremely responsive on any property questions before and during our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

26 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rockridge Visit

Great location and very comfortable.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

Great location, cool neighborhood, felt very sad and little house was really clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

13 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

our 2nd stay

this is our 2nd time staying in Katie's property--it's a great location and a lovely property!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

21 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and quiet

Great place to stay. We had our dog with us and she loved having a yard to play in.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

18 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A pleasure

Cleanliness, location, accuracy of description on website, availability of manager, and neighborhood were all excellent.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin O.

4 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location in Rockridge

Very clean and comfortable property in a walkable and desirable neighborhood in Rockridge.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

25 Mar, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great as always

Amazing location

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

14 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is perfect!

This is our second stay at this property. So many aspects we love such as location, ease of walking, privacy, and the parking spot! The size of the place is great for our needs traveling with my mom. It is close to Trader Joe’s to pick up any grocery items. Love the Rockridge area and was the perfect place to attend our daughters wedding in Piedmont.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

18 Nov, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in oakland

This was the perfect place for our trip to Oakland . Katy was communicative and available and the house was spotless and in a great location. We will definitely choose this house again on our next trip to the Bay Area !

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Desi S.

3 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oakland/Berkeley Little House

This little house sits behind a bigger home in Rockridge. The home is well equipped and in walking/shirt drive distance to anything you would need. Great neighborhood! We loved our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Rockville, MD

22 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem in Rockridge!

We loved this place, it was truly perfect. Its in a very cute neighborhood but is just a couple clocks to all the cool spots on College. One of the rare times a rental was better than the pictures!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

29 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than the pictures

The home was quiet, nestled in a lovely neighborhood and we enjoyed the comfort of the bed, the amenities and it really felt cozy and like we were staying at a friends house. I would stay here every time I’m in in Oakland/Berkley area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

10 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place. Close to nearby shops and the BART system. Great location.

Great property. Great host. Very comfortable and convenient location. Katie is amazing. Very helpful. I would definitely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

18 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We came to the Bay Area for a family reunion. This house and location was better than the listings described. The size was perfect for my family of 4. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

9 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to settle in!

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. It's clean, spacious, and comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet, the neighbors are friendly, it's near wonderful shops and restaurants, and the free parking in the driveway is an added bonus. BART is a short walk away if you want to visit San Francisco. We will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023