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Vintage Upper Rockridge Gem

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A garden with a fountain, lush greenery, and a white building in the background.
A residential area with modern houses, dense greenery, and a sunset sky.
A bedroom with a desk, chair, bed, and large windows with curtains.
A room with a wooden floor, a red patterned rug, a blue sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.
A small room with a white desk, a blue chair, and various potted plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sizzle and serve
    Enjoy outdoor cooking with a top-rated barbecue grill for delicious meals.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Peace of mind included
    Guests rate the location highly for safety.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Lake Temescal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Telegraph Avenue
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Temescal Farmers' Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vintage Upper Rockridge Gem

This property is sited on a large corner lot in the best upper rock ridge location with great views yet an easy walk to college ave. and bart. The home features an open floor plan with garden and / or filtered bay views from most windows. Many aspects of this old 1922 mediterranean duplex have ben upgraded, but it still retains much of it's vintage look and charm.



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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1039785vb
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oakland

Located in Upper Rockridge, a neighbourhood in Oakland, this apartment is near theme parks. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ferry Building and Palace Hotel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling and mountain biking in the area.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Temescal - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Telegraph Avenue - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Temescal Farmers' Market - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Temescal Alley - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Chapel of the Chimes - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 10 min drive
  • Rockridge Station - 13 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Market Hall Foods - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Monk's Kettle Oakland - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Upper Rockridge Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vintage Upper Rockridge Gem ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Upper Rockridge Gem ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Upper Rockridge Gem ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Upper Rockridge Gem located?

Located in Upper Rockridge, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Telegraph Avenue and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from University of California, Berkeley. Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and Children's Hospital Oakland are also within 2 miles (3 km). Rockridge Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dan P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property is in a great location, safe, with views and short walk (downhill) to the BART stop and Trader Joes. But the bathroom wasn't cleaned when we arrived. At least there were lysol wipes available to do our own cleaning. The kitchen appliances, dishes, pans, etc were grimy, definitely hadn't been cleaned. The pans were limited and poor quality. The oven was tiny and dirty, really unusable. Outside the grill was clean and full propane, thankfully we had planned on lots of grilling. Overall a lack of cleanliness detracted from what was otherwise a nice home in a great location. We made the best of it.
Tub edge not cleaned.
Bathroom sink not cleaned
Cutting board with cheese clumps and dried on sauce
Pans were limited and not well cared for
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2025
Dan, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay, but no need to fabricate and knit pick things to complain about publicly. I do all of the cleaning of both the interior and exterior myself and it takes about 16 hours per stay. The kitchen and bathroom are mopped and cleaned thoroughly each time. The bathroom and stove are “vintage” which should not be confused with dirty. Many 20 pound turkeys have been cooked in that “small” oven; and most of the pots and pans were just purchased within the last 6 months. I’m sorry they weren’t up to your standards. The other tenants who made me a 9 time superhost didn’t seem to mind. Thanks for leaving the grille a complete disaster and redecorating.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

autumn d.

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

great stay in the east bay

Scott's house was a comfortable spot for us to spend a couple days in the east bay with friends. Great location, the kids loved the basket ball hoop in the garden and the bunk beds. we look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in a Berkeley neighborhood we weren’t familiar with. House is open and comfortable with a lot of character.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy E.

Great Stay

Great spot in Rockridge just on the hill above the main drag. Well kept and perfect for our family for the weekend. Scott made everything very easy. We had a great time and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Great stay!

Nice home and written tips on local restaurants etc in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janine K.

Great home in a lovely neighborhood!

We had a great stay. We enjoyed walking to Rockridge to shop and eat. Very comfortable home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Great fit!

Cute, cozy, clean and convenient :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Charming, comfortable and spacious

We really enjoyed staying here and agree with all of the previous reviewers' comments. The bunk beds are actually quite wide and comfortable. The kitchen was very well stocked and immaculate. The location is great, though be prepared to walk up a steep hill ... the views are worth it! Thank you, Scott for being a great host. Hope to come back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Oakland weekend

Prime location in upscale and very quiet neighborhood was the best place to stay for a college graduation. Well-appointed private home included everything we needed for a quick getaway. Our hosts provided everything we needed in advance and on-site, and were reachable for any last-minute questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thanks Todd! Please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

beautiful Home

Really enjoyed our stay the house was cozy and clean the yard was beautiful and for being in the city it was pretty quite. Will definitely stay again Thank you Scott
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Dm J.

Perfect, exactly what we were looking for. So spacious and comfortable!

Love this spot! Going to look to rent this spot every time I visit Rockridge
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thanks for taking such good care of our property. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Great property. Great location!

Scott was wonderfully accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thanks Kristin! It was a pleasure to have you as our guest. Please come again. Scott

About the host

Hosted by Scott Smith

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Greetings,
My name is Scott and i have 2 sons Oliver and Finn. We travel between oakland, tahoe, and palm springs chasing the sun and the snow. We would love to have you as our guest when we are out of town and hope you enjoy it here as much as we do.

-s

Why they chose this property

Simply the best location in the East Bay and we were just in the right place at the right time in 2000.

What makes this property unique

SF Bay and garden views, yet convenient to everything! There are no side fences between the adjacent properties which creates a bit of a park like setting in the back yard. Best neighborhood walking score.

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