Summary:
Newly remodeled apartment in the Oakland Hills with stunning view of San Francisco Bay. Enjoy a full kitchen, table overlooking the Bay and a small sunny balcony. The comfortable bedroom also offers a partial Bay view. Visitors from all over the world are welcome in this quiet neighborhood situated between Holy Names College and Mills College and is a 10 to 15 minute drive from the Coliseum.
The Space:
Park your car in the driveway and walk a few stairs to this charming apartment with its own private entrance. Hang your coat in the hallway and enter the generous open living room/kitchen. Make yourself a cup of coffee, have a seat at the table and enjoy the Bay view.
In the mornings you will love to sit here and let your eyes sweep over the Bay. Otherwise you can lounge on the sofa, read (there are some good books and travel guides) or watch TV (we have Netflix and Amazon Access).
There is a queen size bed and a bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Comfortable couch and a table with seating. The couch was recently replaced and is brand new. The kitchen has a stove, oven and a mini-fridge, coffee maker and microwave.
The home has recently undergone an extensive renovation including a new roof, new heating system, hand rail along the sidewalk for the apartment guests, and new driveway.
Guests will be required to sign a standard lease for stays over 30 nights.
Guest Access:
Guests have private access to the entire apartment, one parking spot on the driveway, and a little sunny balcony.
The Neighborhood:
Single family homes define the traditional Laurel Heights area. Young professionals and families live together in this quiet residential neighborhood.
In five minutes driving distance you are in the gorgeous Redwood Heights area where you can walk miles through the redwood forest. And ideal mixture of city life and nature.
Getting Around:
Minutes from buses including trans-bay buses to San Francisco and buses to Bart that takes you around the East Bay and into San Francisco. The closest Bart station is Fruitvale which is 2.7 miles from the house. It takes approx. 25-45 minutes to drive to San Francisco depending on traffic and time of day. The Oakland Airport is 7.8 miles, approx. a 20 minute drive.
Other Things to Note:
You can park one car on the driveway, there is also street parking. The apartment has it's own private entrance and you cannot access the main house and vice versa. Your space is completely private.
The apartment is below the main house that is also listed on Airbnb/VRBO. You may hear sounds like footsteps or running water.
There is no smoking of any kind allowed in or around the house. If the unit smells of smoke you will be charged an additional cleaning fee.
Interaction with Guests:
A hosting company will be available to guests 24 hours for any questions or emergencies.