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Charming Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley

Family-friendly vacation home in Oakland

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack London Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oakland

Located in Upper Telegraph within a 5-minute walk of Telegraph Avenue, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Children's Hospital Oakland. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Fox Theater - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Jack London Square - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Greek Theater - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Rockridge Station - 19 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rendez Vous - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Kingfish Pub & Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cholita Linda - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪FOB Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪North Light - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley

Our cozy, newly renovated North Oakland home is 2 mi from UC Berkeley, a 10min walk to Temescal's best restaurants & bars, & Children’s Hospital. Easy access to San Francisco (Ferry, Uber, Bart).

The home features our spacious & charming living + dining area

Enjoy the outdoors with Fire Pit Lounge & Patio Dining under the String Lights!

Our 2 BD/1BA, 1000sqft spacious home offers Full Kitchen (complimentary coffee/tea), Laundry & Central AC/Heat.

Enjoy our stylish & centrally located place!


This private 2Bed/1Bath ground floor suite has one-step entry.
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Cozy yet Grand Living & Dining area:
Enjoy your family dinners on our thoughtful and spacious dining table featuring our grand table that can seat up to 8 people.
Lounge and relax in the living room with big beautiful windows and spectacular artwork.
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Full Kitchen:
The kitchen has a gas stove/oven, full size fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee & tea station, and the basics to cook a nice meal. Enjoy your meals in the breakfast nook.
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2 Bedrooms:
Both bedrooms are equipped with queen beds, wardrobes, and desk spaces to work.
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Bathroom:
The bathroom has all of your essentials - towels, shampoo/conditioner, soap, hairdryer, cotton swabs, q-tips.
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Laundry:
Equipped with washer/dryer and all the basics.
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Backyard:
The outdoor space is a wonderful place to unwind. Soak the sun on the Day-beds and patio chairs.
Enjoy a romantic dinner under the string lights and end the night with a glass of wine(or two) around the fire-pit under the string lights.
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Parking:
We offer only 1 paid parking on the property driveway for $25/night or $50 per stay. Please let us know to reserve your spot.
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Early Check-in / Late Checkout:
Additional fees of $50/hr from the standard time.

Please ask us for an early check-in, we will try our best to accommodate you.
The additional fee helps us get the place ready as per your schedule and compensate our cleaners for the extra help they bring in accordingly.
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Additional Conveniences:
For all your travel needs, we are located close to our neighborhood convenience store and a short walk to the nearby Whole Foods and Walgreens.
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Other things to note
The couch in the living room lays flat and pulls out to a Queen Size bed.
We provide Mattress topper, comforter, bedsheet and pillows for a comfortable stay.

For infants/toddlers, we provide(upon request) a crib, high chair, changing table and pack n play crib.

Street Parking on the entire street, except right next to the store, is free. Please be careful of street cleaning days (2nd & 4th Mondays and Tuesdays: 12.30 - 3.30pm). The security cameras are located outside the front entrance, facing the street. There is also a security camera outside the back door, pointed out towards the backyard.
These cameras are motion activated and record as long as any movement exists.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
1. Check-out time is 11.00am. 2. Please place any used towels in the hamper located in the master bedroom.
3. No need to take out the trash. Instead please collect all the trash & recyclables in the containers located in the kitchen. We'll take it from there :) 4. Please turn off devices/lights/thermostat
5. We’d really appreciate it if you can let us know that you’ve checked out - thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Zero tolerance policy - no parties allowed on property.
Only the registered guests on the booking are welcome in the home.
Please be respectful of our neighbors, and keep noise to a minimum later in the evening.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Upper Telegraph within a short 3-minute walk of Telegraph Avenue. You'll also find Greek Theater and Berkeley Marina within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Charming Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Charming Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is 12 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), which is located 19 mi away (21-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Charming Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley?

Yes, every accommodation at Charming Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley comes with a deck.

Reviews

Charming Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Spent two nights and it was a great spot. Enjoyed the decor and the backyard was a great, relaxing place to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hether H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the backyard!

This was a perfect place for my family to stay during my daughter's graduation from UC Berkeley. Restaurants were close and not as crowded as they were closer to campus. We got uber eats sandwiches after her grad and had the best time in the cute, sunny backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit. Nicer even than the pictures

Wonderful property. Bedrooms are very large and kitchen is great. Nice the front yard is fenced with a gate, and backyard is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun, well appointed home in convenient location

We had a great stay here, a good space for a family like ours and conveniently located near the extended family we were visiting. We will have to come back in better weather to appreciate the outdoor area!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet apartment in Bushrod

Nicely appointed, comfortable foam beds, easy check-in, great communication with owner. Located in a quiet neighborhood in Bushrod, not Temescal. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and beautiful home

Easy to check in and check out. The bar area was adorable and really made it feel like vacation. Great backyard that’s shared with the renters upstairs. We actually ended up making friends with the visitors upstairs and hanging with them for a bit. Great part of oakland that’s quiet but close to a lot of fun spots if you want to explore. Super clean. Easy street parking. Communication with owner was great as well. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ritu C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, spacious and clean place!

It is a beautiful and well maintained place. Kitchen was well equipped with all the essentials needed for preparing a breakfast/meal. Front yard and back yard is very pretty. They also had variety of board games for kids and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023