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Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette

Holiday home in Lafayette with private pool and kitchen

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Your own patio and outside gas fireplace
Private entrance front door.
Kitchen with full compliment of appliances
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lafayette, CA
  • Place, Lafayette Reservoir
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack London Square
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette

Lovely comfortable apartment with private outdoor space and mountain views. Light filled rooms, full kitchen and laundry room, and indoor and outdoor gas fireplaces. Cool off in the pool on summer days. Less than 2 minutes and you are on highway 24.

Keywords: Full kitchen (dish washer included), laundry room (soap included), gas fireplace, private entrance, parking, HD Television, High Speed Wi Fi).

Be advised he pool is not heated in the late fall until early to mid Spring.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Under most circumstances.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
You do not need to do anything with the sheets or towels.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lafayette

Located in Lafayette, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Orinda Theater and Lesher Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Diablo Hills Golf Course and Boundary Oak Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oakland Arena or Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Lafayette, CA

What's nearby

  • Lafayette Reservoir - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Jack London Square - 13 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 21 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Oracle Park - 21 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 4 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 14 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiku Sushi & Vegetarian - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tutu's Food & Drink - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Breakfast Club at Midtown - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette located?

Located in the heart of Lafayette, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lafayette Reservoir and within 6 miles (10 km) of Orinda Theater and Broadway Plaza. University of California, Berkeley and Lesher Center for the Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 83 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location between my offices.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

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

Lovely stay

My finance and I went out to Lafayette to have family time and staying here was wo
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gian-Paolo M.

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

Perfect stay!

Super clean, just the right size for two people! Gorgeous patio and view of the hills. Easy access to downtown Lafayette and 24, but far enough away to be quiet and secure. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious apartment. Well appointed.Gorgeous flowering landscape.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Very nice place

We enjoyed our stay. The location was also good We would definitely stay again
Stayed 68 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were happy with this well kept unit and the landscaping and pool were very nice. Location for us was good as it was only 4 blocks from sons home. It’s definitely not walking distance to town. Only meet owner once to get 2 new bath towels after four days, but he was pleasant. All in all we would stay again. Only negative was having to park all the way over next to a stone wall and back onto street with owners car about 12 inches on the left and stone wall 6 inches to our right. At night a little hairy but we did it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

krysta c.

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

Quiet and beautiful

Perfect and cozy!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Caroline S.

Lafayette hideaway

Comfortable bed. Plenty of linens; WiFi; nice shower; ample space.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

Great stay

I had a unique situation where I didn't know my exact length of stay - Don was very understanding and said to just keep him posted as I stayed. It's a great place to stay, Don is a great guy and I really enjoyed my time there!

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Close to Lafayette Spot

Well organized apartment, pleasant surroundings. Lots of good walking in the neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful VRBO!

I would stay again in a second. The apartment is beautiful. It's quiet and secluded. The owner is extremely professional.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., Bakersfield, CA

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

Beautiful space, fantastic hospitality

Spent a full week, relocating to the area. The apartment was well appointed and cozy. The outdoor space was nice (though was still a bit chilly during my stay).
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

This is a special oasis in the original Lafayette hills

Don's guest house is a rare find in the Lafayette /Orinda/ Walnut Creek area. I am a native who has lived away for decades and this place is the character of why the Bay Area was a great place to be from!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gale W.

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

Beautiful setting

Everything was clean and nicely set up. Beautiful yards. Plenty of privacy. Coffee maker acted up, had a new one same day. Great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose E.

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

Quiet peaceful stay.

Don is a great host, very attentive but left us alone. The property is in a quiet neighborhood of Lafayette. You will need a car. Wonderful place for going on walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terre M.

Great place!

I've stayed at Don's apartment three times now. It's always clean and very comfortable. I do wish the kitchen were a little better equipped, but that's just a personal preference.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

Charming

The apartment was comfortable and so cute, with all the upgrades. The yard was beautiful and the host friendly. We will stay here again next time we are in Lafayette.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Boyd C., Springfield, VA

Very nice, clean, well thought out apartment. We loved it and hope to return. Don was great host.

This was one of the nicest accommodations we have ever stayed in in the Lafayette area. Everything seemed upgraded, especially the kitchen and bathroom. Don put a lot of thought into making guests feel very much at home and having all of our needs met. We hope to return again on our next trip to California.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

A Slice of Paradise

Our best VRBO experience by far! Host was very responsive, unit was well stocked to meet any needs, neighborhood and the backyard in particular with squirrels and birds and gardens provided a restful, tranquil setting for enjoyment and relaxation, including a pool. Would love to stay there again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose E.

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

Peaceful home away from home

this is our second time at Donald's place. It is a perfect location for us when we visit family. Lovely area for walks and a short drive away from great restaurants and shopping options in downtown Lafayette. The place is very comfortable, about the only complaint I have is the lack of heat in the bedroom, especially felt this year because of the unusually long and wet winter.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin P., Phoenix AZ

Very comfortable!

This VRBO is extremely comfortable. Its location is excellent. Parking is very easy. The neighborhood is beautiful. It was nice to have the fireplace and full size washer and dryer. Don was extremely helpful and attentive and very pleasant to work with. I would definitely consider returning to this unit. Thank you Don!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pat E.

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

House Hunting

We needed housing for 30 days while we searched for a home to purchase in Walnut Creek area. This vacation rental served our purpose. We had all the basics we needed for a 30 day stay. Plus, we had access to a pool and a fireplace. Don was extremely responsive to all of our questions and needs. Would definitely recommend this vacation rental to anyone seeking a comfy place to stay for a week or even a month. Pat and Charlie
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joyce o.

Wonderful experience!!

The apartment was the perfect home away from home. We were in town to visit family and did not want to stay five days in a hotel. The apartment was everything we hoped; convenient, quiet, private, very clean, very well appointed, very nice. It was so enjoyable to get up in the mornings, make our own coffee and breakfast, relax and enjoy the beautiful view from our windows. We will definitely be back and are passing info on to other family/friends who will visit the area. Thanks so much!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Home Away From Home

We loved our stay at Rahara Rental. Don is a fantastic host. He responded quickly even though he was on vacation at the time of our request. That was greatly appreciated. Everything was as described, very clean and well maintained. We have already recommened it to friends. We will rent it again when we are in the area. We loved Lafayette Park and it is so close. The area is beautiful. We are looking forward to more time there. Thanks Don for making this property available.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., Carlsbad, CA

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

Second stay

This was my second stay in this charming apartment. It really has everything you need and is in a great location. Didn't see the owners at all this time as it's very private but in my previous experience, they're very responsive. The fireplace is one of my favorite things about the apartment. I would turn it on every morning as soon as I was up and again every evening. In the summer, I imagine the pool would be every bit as nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Don Piper

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I am a professional in wealth management and work in nearby Walnut Creek (less than 7 miles away)

Why they chose this property

This is my home. I hardly ever used the lower portion so I have had it professionally converted. It is a wonderful place to stay if you like quiet, a valley view and quick access to San Francisco.

What makes this property unique

Lots of natural light, tranquil views, large patio area for sitting out side, jump in the pool to cool off in the summer or sit in front of the outdoor gas fireplace.

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