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Serene Montclair Getaway

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A fireplace with a stone surround, a decorative figure above it, and two wall-mounted lights.
A barbecue grill on a wooden deck with a chair and a potted plant.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a white sofa, and a decorative statue.
A wooden door with a decorative glass panel, a small potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A bedroom with a fireplace, a white armchair, a dresser, and a bed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Lake Temescal
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Pier 39
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

main room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathrom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

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About the area

Oakland

Merriewood, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this cottage. Fox Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ferry Building. Consider SF Masonic Auditorium for a night out, and don't miss Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, a top local attraction. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Temescal - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Francisco Bay - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Oracle Park - 22 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 22 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Pier 39 - 25 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station - 4 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 13 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Payakk - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Montclair Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Serene Montclair Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Montclair Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Montclair Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Montclair Getaway located?

Located in Merriewood, this cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Telegraph Avenue and within 6 miles (10 km) of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Memorial Stadium. Children's Hospital Oakland and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So artistic and lovely, quiet with beautiful walks right from the door. Host very responsive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2026
It’s always a pleasure to receive reviews like this: where we feel our intention behind the creation of the space is fully received. As my 105 year old mother-in- law put it - peace and comfortable
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful light filled space with unique decor, some made by the host. A stone gas fireplace. Just enough amenities in a compact space to make a small breakfast or lunch. The hot water arrived quickly in the shower. Very quiet and peaceful location. The host was prompt and clear with communication. I enjoyed my three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely quiet restful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cozy studio. Perfect place to rest before the holidays
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space, quiet and cozy.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved My Stay!

Adorable, clean place, lovely neighborhood, great owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small cozy place. Nice neighborhood to walk. Great for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely stay here! Beautiful property, great area with so many gorgeous trees. The owners were so kind and welcoming. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The name describes the property perfectly. The space was cozy and the host provided extras (fresh flowers) that were such a nice touch!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, cozy guest house in charming neighborhood. Conveniently close to trails / parks. Host was kind and thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Space

Lovely place to find some quiet outside of the city. Close to town, but tucked away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely space

Charming spot, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

This is a simple and comfortable place for one person to stay. The location is perfect for my needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting son.

Great ambiance. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect hideaway in great location

Charming, cozy casita in a beautiful neighborhood, close to everything. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location

Convenient location Jane cozy room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ted and Stephanie were very communicative and their space was perfect for the 6 days my partner and I stayed there. Parking was convenient and all amenities were clean and ready.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay for a couple days

I attended the Bioneers conference at Berkeley and this was a great little retreat and home base. Felt super at home. Gorgeous surroundings and calming decorations.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful sanctuary

Beautiful place to get away from the hustle of the city and close enough to go and explore the hustle as well. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the Oakland area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place for our visit to Montclair

Compact but very comfortable space for a short stay in the area. Quiet and pleasant neighbourhood and a nice walk into Montclair if required. Great communication from the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful getaway

My wife, toddler and I had an incredible stay here for a few nights. The properly is comfortable, beautiful and truely is a sanctuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Serene property, very cozy, our host Ted made sure that we had an easy check in and checked in later to make sure we had everything we needed. The place has nice music available and minimum cooking availability.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Perfect place for a peaceful getaway. Stayed here with my partner and we loved it so so much! The space was clean and so beautiful! Super cozy and sunny.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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