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Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland

Apartment in Orinda with kitchen and balcony

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Guest House: Another View (Steps to the Top Floor)
Stairways to the apartment
Property grounds
Guest House: The front tree lined street
Top Floor Apartment:  The Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Orinda, CA
  • Place, Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Orinda Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Jack London Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland

Great for busy professionals, UC Berkeley visitors, or anyone looking for a 1-MONTH short-term (or longer). Again, a longer than 1-month lease agreement is not required. PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY IS 30 NIGHTS. Best for one person or a couple. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY FOR TOP FLOOR FLAT: 2 (TWO). Reach us for more information.

A beautiful "free-standing" Duplex in Orinda on a tree-lined street built on a half-acre plot. The Duplex is divided into two (2) separate legal units: The top Floor and the Bottom Floor. Each unit has its own separate entrance. Please note: The length of stay for both units is 30 nights or more.

Pictures that are displayed above show the Upper (Top Floor) Flat which has been advertised here on this website. The Upper Flat has approx. 1000 sq. ft. of living space with 1 bedroom, 1 extra room for small office space, 1 bath, Separate Living Room; full Kitchen with modern appliances. The unit has its own Laundry area with a washer/dryer. 1 car private parking space is assigned to each Flat.

This location is perfect for anyone without a car. A delightful 5 Minute walk to BART, BUS. Short walking distance to Orinda Downtown Theater Square, Trendy Shops, Cool Coffee Houses, Hip Restaurants, Parks, Reservoirs, Recreation, and Hiking/Biking Trails. 20-minute BART ride to San Francisco and a direct BART line to San Francisco International Airport.

Both Flats have separate outside private Patio/Garden areas to enjoy dinner, a glass of wine, or just soak up a little California sunshine while you relax. A local Farmer's Market opens on Saturdays, located a few blocks from here. Orinda has been rated as one of the SAFEST cities in the entire East Bay by 'New Yorker Magazine.

We offer a temporary living space with all amenities, a more than pleasant home environment, and a beautiful location. Units are completely furnished with Modern furniture mixed with eclectic accessories, and bed linens making this a perfect alternative to the generic hotel stay.

Excellent choice for anyone without cars, or who's looking for a unique experience living in one of the most affluent communities in this part of the Bay while staying close to San Francisco & Other East-Bay cities. Very private and Peaceful yet close to everything!

[[The Bottom Floor Flat is the other separate unit, has 1 bedroom, living room, a separate "office area", 1 bath, small but full kitchen, and a parking space for 1 car. It has about 600 ft of living space. This unit may have occupants during your stay at the top-floor flat. The Rates & Terms shown in this posting only applied to the Top Flat. The rate for the Lower Flat is $90/ Per Night with a minimum stay of 1 month. Pictures and more information about the Lower Flat are provided upon request. Maximum occupancy for the bottom floor flat: 1 Person]].

* * * * * * * IMPORTANT * * * * * * * IMPORTANT * * * * * * * IMPORTANT * * * * * * *
PLEASE NOTE: GIVING OUT THE EXACT ADDRESS OR THE LOCATION OF THE PROPERTY TO ANYONE IS NOT ALLOWED BY HOME AWAY/VRBO TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR "GUEST(S)" WHO MIGHT BE OCCUPYING THE RENTAL UNIT DURING THAT TIME.

HOME AWAY/VRBO WILL RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR HOSTS AND GUESTS AFTER A RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED.

PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT WE ARE NOT HOTELS, THEREFORE THERE IS NO "ON-SITE SECURITY STAFF". HOWEVER, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF ANY "LAND-MARK" OR THE ADJACENT MAIN STREET AS WELL AS THE CROSS STREET SO THAT FUTURE GUESTS HAVE A PRETTY GOOD IDEA ABOUT THE LOCATION OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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
Please no pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking
There is a flight of stairs to get to the apartment and may not be suitable to anyone with certain medical condition or physical disability.
Please turn of all Electrical Outlets, heaters (except refrigerator) before leaving the apartment. For security reason, please no overnight guests.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orinda

Located in Knickerbocker, a neighbourhood in Orinda, this apartment is near theme parks. Lawrence Hall of Science and University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Telegraph Avenue and Temescal Farmers' Market. Children's Fairyland and Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orinda, CA

What's nearby

  • Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Orinda Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Jack London Square - 10 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 18 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Orinda Station - 6 min walk
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 12 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Fourth Bore - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Orinda - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland located?

Located in Knickerbocker, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Orinda Theater and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lafayette Reservoir and University of California, Berkeley. Tilden Regional Park and Grizzly Peak are also within 6 miles (10 km). Orinda Station is 6 minutes by foot.

About the host

Hosted by Norman and Daisy

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I am a retired Nuclear Scientist. My wife Daisy is a Computer Scientist working for a fortune-500 company in San Francisco who also teaches Computer Science & Mathematics at San Francisco State University in the evenings. We feel fortunate to have a beautiful and amazing property (also known as “Brook-House”) that we can offer to guests from all over the world. We love Orinda and have worked hard to maintain a comfortable, natural feel to our guest house and our guests love being surrounded by beautiful California landscape and wildlife.
We, the hosts, do not live at the rental guest-house site. We live about 3 miles away from the guest-house and are accessible via phone/email, in case you need help with something. We seek guests who are independent, clean, tidy, and will treat our home with care. We are available to take care of your needs during your stay. Yet, we respect your privacy as it is YOUR residence while you are here.

Why they chose this property

We chose Orinda mainly for its scenic beauty and easy access to San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, and Silicon Valley. We also wanted the cosmopolitan life style of San Francisco Bay Area which is one of the most exciting places in the world..

The San Francisco Bay Area is a nine-county region famous for an exciting blend of cultural activities and beautiful scenery. Orinda has easy access (via BART and other public transportation systems and super easy HWY access) to the entire San Francisco Bay Area.

Orinda is a community of clean streets and tidy landscaping. It is also one of the safest communities where the crime rate is almost negligible. Orinda is known for its public schools as it has one of the best public schools in California. We have had professionally converted the property into two separate legal units (Upper & Lower Flats) and each with separate entrance. It is a wonderful place to stay if you enjoy peace & quiet living space with beautiful view and quick access to San Francisco and other Bay Area cities.

What makes this property unique

Location! Location! Location! Short walking distance to town, shopping, restaurants, BART/Metro Station.
The guest house works very well for travelers or anyone without a car.

Our guest house is a 'stand-alone' property on a half-acre land. It is private, secluded, retreat-like setting. It is not a part of the owner's house. Owners of the property lives 3 miles away therefore guests enjoy the freedom of having the place to themselves --the perfect place to 'come home to' after a busy day of sight-seeing or hard work. It offers super easy highway and BART access, yet once you're here that world is a galaxy away. We take pride in having maintained a comfortable, well-maintained but casual and welcoming environment.

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