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Rustic Contemporary Cottage in Quiet Setting - near downtown (3-night min.)

Rustic Contemporary Cottage in Quiet Setting - near downtown (3-night min.)

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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 239 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lafayette, CA
  • Popular LocationLafayette Reservoir3 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley8 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater13 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Rustic Contemporary Cottage in Quiet Setting - near downtown (3-night min.)

Recently remodeled separate cottage on property of owner occupied house in quiet natural setting. 420 sq. ft. Two rooms plus bath. One or two guests. No pets / Non-smoking. Parking available for one car only. Near Lafayette Reservoir and easy access to CA-24. Convenient to Orinda and Lafayette BART stations. Internet. Nightly rate: As listed plus 9.5% sales tax. Minimum 3-night stay.

We had two guests stay in our cottage in November2019 before listing it with VRBO and asked if they would kindly write a review of their experience for us. Here is what they said:
"We loved our week-long stay in Joe and Georgia's guest house. finding them to be warm, engaging, and generous in their hospitality. The space is welcoming and comfortable, modern, clean, and spacious. The location was perfect for us, with easy access to the freeway, shops and restaurants close by. The setting is beautiful, with lovely views into the garden and surrounding trees. We slept very comfortably in the adjacent twin beds. The kitchen is well-equipped and modern, as is the bathroom. A high level of effort and consideration by Joe and Georgia has been made -- which will reward all who visit. We highly recommend it!
Best, Dave and Doris - from Southern California"

Property manager

Joe Bentz

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 first aid kit

About the area

Lafayette

Located in Lafayette, this cottage is in the city center. Greek Theater and Fox Theater are cultural highlights and Oakland Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at RingCentral Coliseum or Oracle Arena.
Map
Lafayette, CA

What's nearby

  • Lafayette Reservoir - 3 min drive
  • University of California, Berkeley - 8 min drive
  • Saint Mary's College - 12 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 13 min drive
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Orinda Station - 4 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 16 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea - 4 min drive
  • Philz Coffee - 5 min drive
  • Johnny's Donuts - 5 min drive
  • Batch & Brine - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely tranquil retreat from the crazy world
Beautiful little house in a picturesque garden setting. Absolutely perfect location for us. I would highly recommend this place. Hosts were charming and helpful. Well equipped house although we were here for a weekend celebration in nearby Danville, so had minimal time for cooking. But nearby Diablo Foods was perfect for shopping
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One week to visit the Bay Area.
The property suited our needs perfectly . . . come and go as needed, great location (BART nearby, freeway access), quiet neighbourhood, owners were awesome. We encountered a few unseasonably hot days (100+ F) and were comfortable in the cottage (the owner set up an air conditioner when it was needed).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David N., Santa Barbara California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, safe cottage experience
Lovely couple hosting. This is a nice self contained retreat located at the end of their yard. Very well appointed kitchen. I would stay again and probably will. While I was left well alone, privacy is lacking a little as their back deck, kitchen looks onto the cottage. It'd be nice to have a little privacy screen off whilst sitting outside. The lack of curtains in the kitchen and living area may bother some but not me. I was surprized at road noise from the highway. A single bed was in place when I arrived, while a novel experience taking me back to childhood., a double would be better. Overall, safe, clean, self contained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent rental!
Everything was perfect. Comfortable beds, clean, conscientious owner, central location. Joe is welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts
Joe and Georgia were wonderful hosts during my stay in Orinda.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joe Bentz

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