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At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a wooden ceiling, a table with a lamp, and a purple rug.
A narrow stone pathway leading to a parked car in a residential area.
A front door with a glass panel, a doormat, and a variety of potted plants and a birdhouse outside.
A house with a porch, potted plants, and a birdhouse.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Lake Temescal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Oracle Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.

The Merriewood Retreat invites an idyllic respite in the hills, offering convenience of location as well as quiet in a place of beauty for work or a well-earned staycation.

Although there is no TV, the environment is set up for reading, relaxing in and out, as well as for working
*Dedicated WIFI
*Strong phone/internet connection
Sit at a desk, on a sofa, or even outdoors
Enjoy the spacious patio garden with ample seating in sun or shade.

It's just a Quick Drive to neighboring towns, BART transport, regional parks, and hiking trails

Near by Montclair Village has groceries, various int'l cuisine, take-outs, coffee shops, books and boutiques, banks, and a spacious park for picnics and kids' play.

PLEASE NO SMOKING ON THE PROPERTY

DOGS WELCOME! 2 max please or check with host
This SECURE garden is great for dogs to explore and get some extra stretching. Take your pups on a tree-filled walk, circling you back home in 15 minutes.

King size, Sleep Number bed
Kitchenette with cooktop, hot water pot, microwave, frig, hot-water sink
Cooking supplies include pot and frypan, Dishes. Cutlery. Wine and water glasses
Coffee. Teas.

Attached bath, walk-in shower with soaps
Hair dryer and forgotten amenities

Closet, dresser drawers
Ironing board, iron
Full-length mirror
Sofa seating

Keys available on arrival.
Come and go independently through the
well-lighted, private driveway

No stairs

No hourly restrictions

Life in our neck of the woods is both pet and people-friendly.
Family, friends are welcome as day guests
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Coffee grounds can be turned into the garden box or into the garbage bag. DO NOT PUT ANY FOOD IN THE SINK
Please leave the door ajar when you are leaving.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4441858vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oakland

Merriewood, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this holiday home. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and SF Masonic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and mountain biking.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Temescal - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Jack London Square - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Oracle Park - 23 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 23 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station - 5 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 12 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Payakk - ‬14 min walk
  • Market Hall Foods
  • Ain’t Normal Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting. located?

Located in Merriewood, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Redwood Regional Park, University of California, Berkeley and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Telegraph Avenue and Children's Hospital Oakland are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Marilyn Joy

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Where I'm from? Hmmm. Born in Hawaii. Lived in India K-12 and studied international relations at SF State.
Peace Corps (Thailand) and DC
MSc in counseling and made a career in the Bay Area.
Lived in Oakland 50 years, although Rich and I enjoyed a 5 year 'away job ' in Bangladesh not too long ago.

Why they chose this property

We can walk in quiet beauty. We share the forested streets with dogs, cats, and 3 goats. Occasionally turkeys or a coyote will meander through. Our neighbors are the best!
All so friendly, and caring of one another.

What makes this property unique

The Merriewood Retreat is on a unique piece of property. Hidden in a large garden, away from the street and the city busyness, it is level and easily accessible, with a great sense of spacious beauty surrounding you.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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