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Charming Cottage Retreat

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A dining area with a wooden table set for four, featuring colorful glassware and plates.
A patio with two white cushioned chairs and a wooden table.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a dining table set for four, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a window.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a framed picture, and a walk-in closet with hanging robes.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, First AME Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Merritt
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Paramount Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Oakland

Mosswood, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this holiday home. Fox Theater and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • First AME Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Telegraph Avenue - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Merritt - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Children's Fairyland - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Paramount Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 7 min drive
  • MacArthur Station - 9 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tallboy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Doña - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panama Red Coffee Co. - Broadway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lodge on Piedmont - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eli's Mile High Club - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cottage Retreat?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cottage Retreat on 7 Dec 2026 start from £851, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage Retreat located?

Located in Mosswood, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of San Francisco Bay and Jack London Square. Lake Merritt and Paramount Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km). MacArthur Station is 9 minutes by foot and 19th St Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The place was nice and quiet. Easy walking distance to MacArthur BART and plenty of restaurant options on Telegraph.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, charming, good location, adequate parking for two cars, well equipped kitchen, large dining table good for 6 to 8 people, excellent communication with hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equipped with lots of coffee, tea, spice options and cooking oil, and of course, pots, pans, etc...House was clean, convenient location (close to Bart station). Comfortable stay for our family of 7 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised! The host answered all my questions up front and the place was clean and comfortable. We were very happy with our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is really well equipped. The available parking space was nice to have. Was a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to good restaurants, grocery stores and the hospital.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was great for hosting my team for a company visit to the Bay Area. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Visit

Easy location to get everywhere. In town to visit family for the holiday. The house was everything we needed for our visit. Hosts were super quick to respond to any issue we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place!

Property was awesome! Beds were comfortable, and the place is the perfect stay for the area activities. Host was responsive and accommodating. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Berkeley Graduation Weekend

We brought the entire family (8 people, ages 3-57) for a long weekend in Berkeley for our son’s graduation. The house was lovely and in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was exactly as described and had a beautiful yard. It did get a little warm during our stay, but there were plenty of fans! The host was very quick to respond when we had something come up and needed to know where something was!! The beds and other furniture were very comfortable and the beauty supplies that were there were very nice. Everyone that stayed had an amazing time and the host was really nice in messages! Overall, a fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental

Awesome place, lots of space with 4 bedrooms with queen beds, nice decor, and a nice kitchen. We felt safe in the neighborhood. The laundry machines and dishwasher were very convenient. The place looked exactly like the pictures and was quite clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family stay for a wedding

This was a great location. Was easy to make breakfast in the kitchen. The house was well equipped. It cooled down at night and each room has a fan. Good value for the cost of the rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice home, but…

The home was nicely curated. That said, if you want to be close to the Kaiser Permanente Hospital nearby, then it is a good location. Otherwise, the neighborhood is not one for a family stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2024
Hi Mark, I'm glad you found the house pleasant! It seems like this review may be based on the neighborhood as opposed to the home. We did not receive any messages about issues with either the home or neighborhood during your stay, and have not had issues with other guests calling it a non-family oriented location over our 4 years of short term rentals. I hope no issues came up during your stay and you we're happy with the things that we as hosts are in control of.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming is EXACTLY the word!

Lovely four bedroom two bath cottage in a great neighborhood… GREAT backyard! Beds are incredibly comfy, kitchen is well outfitteD. We were 5 adults, LR might be tight for more people. There is no AC, and we had a brief hot spell, but there are ceiling fans, and stand-up fans, so only 1 or 2 days were a bit warm. Owner was a joy to deal with, lots of helpful hints and very flexible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, very well stocked with everyday supplies. Only negative was it that the house was in a bit of a shady neighborhood with homeless encampments right around the corner but maybe that’s on us for not doing more research. The street we were staying on was quiet and no issues during our stay. The host was also very attentive and responsive. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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