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Charming 1BR cottage in Orinda, Bay Area

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 1

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Orinda, CA
  • Lafayette Reservoir
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 1)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Charming 1BR cottage in Orinda, Bay Area

This one-bedroom cozy cottage is fully furnished and equipped to make you feel at home. The living-room has a couch, an office corner, a dining table and opens to an outdoor porch where you can dine outside. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric stove and full-size oven, small oven, microwave, refrigerator, washer-dryer, and wood cabinets with cookware and tableware. TV is Roku.

The free-standing inlaws apartment is unique in its location in Orinda's selective and quiet environment, where you can work, rest and enjoy the natural surroundings. The apartment is located close to the main house designed by NorCal modernist architect Roger Lee. It has a scenic entrance through a Japanese-style garden, and stunning views over a beautiful valley. The apartment is set close to a hill where deers roam free and wild birds fly over the valley. The location offers an unparalleled silent and secluded working/resting environment. Orinda has been rated the second friendliest town to live in the US by Forbes magazine (https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue0622/Orinda-Named-the-Second-Friendliest-Town-in-America-by-Forbes.html).

As for transportation, the apartment is a 4-minute drive from Orinda city center, with its restaurants, shops, cinema, library, BART station and wonderful community infrastructures. It's a 10 minute-drive from the lively Lafayette city center, while the Berkeley campus is 20 minutes away. The BART station in Orinda offers direct connections to Berkeley, to San Francisco, for world class dining, shopping and cultural attractions, and to the international airport.

Property manager

Luisa Caldas

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Orinda

Northwood - Tara, a neighbourhood in Orinda, is home to this cottage. University of California Museum of Paleontology and University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Broadway Plaza and Telegraph Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena.
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Orinda, CA

What's nearby

  • Lafayette Reservoir - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Saint Mary's College - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Greek Theater - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Jack London Square - 14 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Orinda Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 15 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fourth Bore - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fuz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪kibi's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Ranch - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1BR cottage in Orinda, Bay Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1BR cottage in Orinda, Bay Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1BR cottage in Orinda, Bay Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1BR cottage in Orinda, Bay Area located?

Located in Northwood - Tara, this cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Orinda Theater and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lafayette Reservoir. University of California, Berkeley and Briones Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dee K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lots of privacy!

The location was perfect. Not to far off the freeway but far enough to feel safe and secluded. The neighborhood is beautiful, quiet. This is an older property. While beautiful and serene it could use some updates. You will have a walk to your vehicle and parking is on a narrow street which is not stated in the listing. The only heat is portable heaters which take a while to warm the space but eventually it gets the job done. Water pressure was a plus and the unit has a nice amount of space. The owners were very friendly, attentive, but also allow for personal space. This was my first VRBO rental and I quickly learned that if the unit doesn't advertise a designated parking space or heating then the landlord isn't required to provide those amenities. A hard lesson to learn after you commit to a 30day rental.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Luisa Caldas

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