Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette
About the property
- House
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps2
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay4 nights
House, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2 adults)
Lovely comfortable apartment with private outdoor space and mountain views. Light filled rooms, full kitchen and laundry room, and indoor and outdoor gas fireplaces. Cool off in the pool on summer days. Less than 2 minutes and you are on highway 24.
Keywords: Full kitchen (dish washer included), laundry room (soap included), gas fireplace, private entrance, parking, HD Television, High Speed Wi Fi).
Owner
Don Piper
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- May 8, 2018
About Don Piper
I am a professional in wealth management and work in nearby Walnut Creek (less than 7 miles away)
Don Piper purchased this House in 1986
Why Don Piper chose Orinda
This is my home. I hardly ever used the lower portion so I have had it professionally converted. It is a wonderful place to stay if you like quiet, a valley view and quick access to San Francisco.
What makes this House unique
Lots of natural light, tranquil views, large patio area for sitting out side, jump in the pool to cool off in the summer or sit in front of the outdoor gas fireplace.
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite or Cable
- Fireplace
- Heater
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2
- Queen size Bed (1)
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Shower only, no bathtub.
Location Type
- Mountain ViewThe view is of Happy Valley and across to the adjacent hills.
Theme
- Away From It All
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Living RoomSofa (2 person) and 2 very comfortable easy chairs (see photos)
- Air ConditioningLG heat pump.
- Gas FireplaceGas log fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingLG Heat Pump or gas log fireplace.
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided2 sets if staying over 1 week.
- Clothes Dryer
- ParkingFor up to 2 cars
- Parking Off StreetParking for 2 cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/TrailerIn lieu of one of the 2 cars
- Towels Provided2 sets if staying over 1 week.
- Washing MachineWith soap provided
- Wireless InternetHigh speed Xfinity
- Wood FireplaceThe outside patio fireplace can be either gas or wood.
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Coffee MakerWith coffee beans and grinder provided.
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- KitchenAppliances 5 years old.
- Cooking Utensils
- OvenElectric
- Pantry ItemsOnly minimum items such as salt, pepper, sugar, mustard, soy sauce, etc.
- RefrigeratorWith an ice maker.
- StoveElectric
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningSmall table and 2 chairs.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 2 people
Entertainment
- Satellite / CableXfinity- includes HBO
- TelevisionHD
Outside
- Deck / PatioLarge area for entertaining or just enjoying.
- GolfGolf is availble in nearby towns
- Lawn / GardenProfessionally landscaped and maintained.
- Outdoor GrillTwo BBQ grills.
Suitability
- not suitable for children
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolThe pool, can be shared by both the guest and myself.
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- synagogues
- water parks
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- boating
- gambling casinos
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain biking
- basketball court
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- cycling
- mountain climbing
- racquetball
- sailing
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
55 Reviews
Latest reviews
The unit is light , bright and very clean. It’s modern with all the amenities you might require.
The setting and location of the property is ideal. You are set among the trees, but can be on the freeway in a matter of minutes.
Quiet Getaway Spot
Great location and just like home. Nice, quiet, and comfortable accommodations; clean and neat. We needed a place for the week and this worked out great. Don, our host, was very accommodating and helpful. Will stay there again when the opportunity arises.
Comfortable home away from home!
Don was exceptionally friendly and easy to work with. Stayed here for five weeks and he truly went out of his way to make it feel like home. It was clean and had many personal touches. Thanks Don 😊�
Our “Second” home.
Don Piper is the perfect host, the rental has everything you’ll need. I would say good for a couple or single it’s pretty cozy. This has been, again, our go to place when we visit our family, actually can’t remember how many times we’ve been there, no matter the season it’s so much of our visit.
These folks have been wonderful tenants. I hope they keep coming back.
Tranquil retreat from home demolition.
We actually live in the same lovely neighborhood and needed a retreat from some remodeling work in our house and this property proved the ideal solution. Modern and clean accommodation with all the essentials needed for a home away from home.
Lovely and private
We were displaced by the Atlas fire and after 5 nights in hotels found this lovely place that felt more like home. It was very comfortable snd quiet. The location is very conveniently located to the freeway and downtown Lafayette. We ate at Chow, Sideboard and Cooperage. All were good. The rest of the time we cooked at the place. Whole foods and Diablo market are close by. Everything we needed to prepare our meals was there. Thank you Don for the great place to stay we would highly recommended this lovely get away
Susan
Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review.
Don
Location
The Lafayette Reservoir is very close for long walks, biking,running or hiking, less than 9 miles from UC Berkeley (about 16 minutes at non-rush hour), less than 20 miles from San Francisco, less than 45 miles from the wine country, and about 3 hours from Lake Tahoe.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
If your reservation is more than 60 days away my payment requirement is 1/3 now to confirm, 1/3 2 months prior to arrival and the last 1/3 due 30 days prior to arrival. A full refund is provided if you cancel at least 30 days before scheduled arrival. No refund is given if cancelled 30 days or less prior to arrival.