Peaceful Garden Apartment in Oakland Near Hwy 580 & 13

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An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and potted plants.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a mirror, and a framed poster on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a wall-mounted shelf with books.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A stained glass window with a geometric pattern.

Reviews

9.6 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.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Jonestown Memorial
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Francisco Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Oakland

Located in Millsmont, a neighbourhood in Oakland, this apartment is in the mountains and near the beach. Fox Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ferry Building and Embarcadero Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Jonestown Memorial - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Francisco Bay - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Oracle Park - 26 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 26 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Pier 39 - 29 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Fruitvale Station - 4 min drive
  • Coliseum Station - 11 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪It’s A Grind Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Garden Apartment in Oakland Near Hwy 580 & 13 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Garden Apartment in Oakland Near Hwy 580 & 13?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Garden Apartment in Oakland Near Hwy 580 & 13?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Garden Apartment in Oakland Near Hwy 580 & 13?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Peaceful Garden Apartment in Oakland Near Hwy 580 & 13 located?

Located in Millsmont, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Redwood Regional Park, Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Oakland Zoo. San Francisco Bay and Oakland Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really appreciated the early check-in. This was a comfortable stay in a great location for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2026
Wonderful! I enjoyed having you both stay at the garden oasis. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hope to return - such a terrific accommodation and amazing garden with minutes to hiking the trails of Oakland hills and visit in chabot space and science center.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and cosy place to stay with nice, helpful and quick responding host.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Apt, Amazing Views!

My girlfriend and I loved the backyard, and the room was very cozy! Great for going out and visiting the beautiful Bay Area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review I really appreciate it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time! Loved the easy access to public transit while being in such a cozy little neighborhood. Thank you Marlene!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2025
Thank you, Lauren. It was a pleasure having you both!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and convenient!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice little 2 room apartment with a beautifully curated garden in the backyard. Very close and convenient to Northeastern University (Mills College). Would definitely rebook if I have reason to be back in that area for a stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Peaceful Oasis

Marlene's rental provided a very quiet peaceful atmosphere. I was able to work all day and stroll in her gorgeous garden when I needed a moment of reflection. The location provides easy access to highway 580. Marlene was nice enough to show me her around her garden oasis which provided a nice personal touch. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2024
Thanks, Mark. I enjoyed your visit. I hope to see you again soon. Marlene
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful serene space at high elevation. Lovely place to spot a few fireworks. Peaceful garden for recharge time. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Solid place. Small but plenty for one person. Location was tough without a car but the host was very helpful.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Host

The hostess was very charming and accommodating. Backyard is very peaceful and lovely. She even let me heat my Zachary’s pizza in her kitchen.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay in Oakland

Very nice property, exactly as described and pictured. Location was perfect for us while visiting our daughter in Oakland. Marlene is a great host and check in was easy. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the stay

Nice and quiet location. Space as advertised. Owner was great in getting an iron to use when I asked about one.
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities
The apartment was charming and well kept. I did find some amenities lacking. There really should be a chest of drawers in the bedroom to put suitcase cloths items. Also I would have liked a TV. In addition, for anyone who might be handicapped (I have had a hip replacement, and recent hernia surgery), stepping into the bathtub was precarious. I would have put in a walk in shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We really enjoyed staying here. The garden is beautiful. The apartment was well furnished. Close to Mills college. Easy to get around Oakland.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Comfortable and quiet

A comfortable and quiet apartment with separate and secure entry. Clean and well equipped, it is a place one could stay for quite a while, with a little planning and shopping. The google maps directions were not accurate at all though. Thank goodness we persisted and are experienced travelers. We had to look for a while to find it. We chose it mostly for the reasonable cost and location. Close to the Oakland airport and where had business and friends, but still able to access San Francisco easily. I would stay here again. We never did meet the owner, as we arrived late and left early on both days, but the notes she left us were clear enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice

Very clean and private, comfortable. As others mentioned there is no iron or television. Very convenient location, would recommend
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stunning

The property was gorgeous, and quiet! Marlene was very accommodating. Close to the highway and a filling station. Convenient location outside of SF. Hard to describe all of the subtle aromas, the plants, and the overall environment. Very relaxing. I will definitely be back on my next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WOW, what a cool spot!

We loved this place. Accommodations were very nice, very neat and VERY clean. The space was bigger than we expected and had everything we needed. The location was super convenient to the 580 and almost across the street from Mills College. What put this rental over the top was the amazing garden that we spent a LOT of time in. The trees, the flowers, the succulents.....it all made us feel completely at home. Highly Recommend this one!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much... Come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice home

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at this cozy home with a quiet neighborhood, it has a beautiful back yard. The access to the freeway is really close also. For the price we would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful garden

We enjoyed our stay at this condo. It’s perfect for 2 people, and has its own entrance through a beautiful garden in the back yard. The space is downstairs in this house, so you will hear footsteps from above. But it was quiet after 9:00 pm. Easy access to major highways. No tv, but that didn’t bother us. We were in the area sight seeing, so we didn’t spend too much time at the condo. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Good price and clean

Owners did a good job keeping the place private and away from the street. Back yard is nicely kept. Clean Place. Neighborhood is just o.k. at best. Would be nice to have an iron and TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Exactly as pictured.

This is a spotless, neat, and minimal space. -The queen size bed is very comfortable and restful. -The kitchen has what you need - except a good freezer. -The bathroom area is spare and has what is needed. The garden is delightful, and private. We hosted our son and grandson for lunch there and found the space joyful. Such loveliness and quiet. You would never know that there is a busy road not too far away. The owner, Marleen, is easily accessible and responds quickly should you need something. This is a space well-suited for a single person or maybe a young couple who will be out and about. My husband and I are in our mid-60's. My husband has a cognitive impairment and poor vision. I have talked with Marleen about our experience of the apartment as an older couple with a disability that we live with. The few steps we encountered both within the apartment and outside were challenging for my husband. We made adjustments as needed. Should you be in similar circumstance, I would suggest that you talk with the owner and see if changes have been made or what adjustments you would need to consider. After all, the pricing per night is really compelling.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simple and clean

Perfect for a couple of single. Clean and simple with a fantastic garden. Conveniently near the OAK airport and easy parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ideal for short stay

Marlene’s property is lovely. She is very good with any problems and fixed them straight away. The property is underneath the main house but it is very private. Backyard is also very nice and the bed is super comfy! Only downside is that you can hear everything coming from upstairs. We also placed a couple of frozen items in the freezer at the top of the fridge, however by the morning these had thoroughly defrosted, so wouldn’t recommend buying anything that needs to stay frozen! Bus stop right outside is very convenient and fairly inexpensive, however if taking the BART to San Francisco the price can easily creep up very quickly! We were grateful for the use of the washing machine and dryer for only $2 and all in all would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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