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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪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!


In one of the East Bay's most coveted neighborhoods, you will enjoy a newly renovated, private cottage that is blocks to all of the goodies Rockridge has to offer. Dining, Shopping and BART are just a part of its charm. You can easily access some of the most beautiful hiking and recreation the Bay Area has to offer. This 1300 sq/ft house features 2 bedrooms and two baths a private patio with cable, WIFI internet and laundry included. This home has been maintained with maticulous care with an emphasis on livability and comfort. There is a private patio with furniture and fenced in yard. Rockridge is a family oriented neighborhood with a charm that is hard to beat. There is plenty of parking on our safe and quiet street.

Keywords: The most fabulous home base for you... to experience the Bay area and enjoy time with your family in a neighborhood that offers a walking paradise. Experience the convenience of the SF area without the stress of 'City Life'!

Property manager

Katie Ross
Premier Host

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English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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.
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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
  • ‪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 Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Rockridge Station is 10 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 24 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 222 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mimi R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Kristine L.

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.

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.

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

Diana S.

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

Leslie H.

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

Wonderful stay in Oakland

We had a top notch stay at Katie’s cottage near Rockridge in Oakland, CA. It’s located in a leafy friendly neighborhood, so convenient to cafes, stores, and Bart. The cottage is beautiful! Has everything you need, and is very clean. A+ I got confused initially with how to use the remote controls, it turned out a cable had been accidentally pulled out. Katie stayed on the phone till we figured out how to get the tv to turn on. She even emailed later to make sure all was well. We had a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

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

Good location, good price

The property is great! Way more spacious than a hotel for the same price. We walked to numerous restaurants, Cal (bit of a trek but our kid was there so worth it), and BART. Only complaint was the primary king bed was a bit wonky. Talked to Katie, the owner, who was great and said she’d replace the mattress. The place can sleep 6 but 4 is ideal. There is a fee for more than 2 people staying there. It’s very reasonable but not mentioned in the listing. We were there during the heat wave but there were 2 fans onsite to help cool us down (no ac but it’s usually not that hot there). I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Ruth R.

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

Tranquil Retreat

We truly enjoyed every moment at this lovely Rockridge home. As described it is within easy walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, and even the Sunday morning Farmers' Market, and a quick drive to numerous grocery stores. Having a dedicated parking space, washer and dryer, well equipped kitchen, two updated bathrooms, and very comfortable beds made this home perfect for a long stay. The weather was a perfect escape from much of the nation's heat and having a private patio created a very tranquil retreat. The homeowner went out of her way to accommodate our needs. We look forward to returning as soon as possible.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Susie E.

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

Great VRBO in Berkeley

We were very happy with this cute little house that sat behind the main house. It was a perfect size for my husband and I and his brother & wife. It was roomy and comfortable and had everything we needed. Great bathrooms and kitchen, beds comfortable etc. Great location and fun to walk around neighborhood with restaurants and shops close by. Highly recommend it. Susie
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

peggy W.

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

Great house in the delightful Rockridge area

We loved this Rockridge house and felt right at home for our 5 week stay. We were happy with the kitchen, living space and great shower. The host was responsive immediately when an internet issue came up and got a new internet system. She found us an alternative while we waited to help me continue to work during the transition. She was able to help us at the end of our stay that went above and beyond! We hope to return in the future to visit our adult daughter and hope the house is available!
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C., Redlands, CA

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

Oakland Hideaway

This property was perfect for me, my husband and my sister. The house was the perfect size. 2 large bedrooms and 2 updated baths. A large open living area and well equipped kitchen. Our son and his family visited us daily and there was plenty of room. Katie the host was always available and very helpful before and during our stay. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Oakland because our accommodations were so wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Rockridge Visit

Great location and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Rockville, MD

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

Benjamin O.

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

Vickie P.

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

The Ultimate Halloween Neighborhood

My Hubs & I stayed there to visit Kids & Grandkids. What… a… fantastic… location. The “little house” was close to anywhere you want to go and was perfect for having family visit. Great neighbors & neighborhood … that SURRRIOUSLY know how to do Halloween! Our Grands absolutely loved it! We spent 6 days…and loved every minute of it! The house was really roomy and comfortable… and some great weather came with it the entire time we were there! It was nice to have the lovely outdoor space. We loved walking a short distance to coffee shops and eateries! It was a really sweet stay! Thanks…
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Santa Ana, CA

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

Rockridge and College Ave

We loved our stay in Rockridge! Perfectly located we walked to the grocery at Market Hall, enjoyed dinner at Southie, and had a wonderfully comfortable stay. Such a special neighborhood, close to family and access to SanFrancisco was a breeze! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

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

Oakland Getaway

Lovely little house in a nice neighborhood. Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. If you have more than one vehicle, parking would be challenging. Fortunately, we had just one vehicle so no problem. Recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S., Mountain View, USA

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

carlton s.

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

Many happy stays

We have stayed at the Private Retreat at least six times, since before Covid. We love the place both inside and outside. The location makes it an easy walk to College Ave. where we do a lot of shopping. A+
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Convenient property on the border between Oakland/Berkeley

A relatively straightforward property with off street parking that served our purpose to explore the greater Bay Area by car. Area was nice with a very short walk to coffee/bread/groceries. Great shower! The only real issue (for us) was that the second bedroom has a skylight with an ineffective shade, which made it less than ideal for toddler nap time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desi S.

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

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