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At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a wooden ceiling, a table with a lamp, and a purple rug.
A front door with a glass panel, a doormat, and a variety of potted plants and a birdhouse outside.
A narrow stone pathway leading to a parked car in a residential area.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.
A house with a porch, potted plants, and a birdhouse.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Lake Temescal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Joaquin Miller Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oakland

Located in Merriewood, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of popular attractions such as San Francisco Bay and University of California, Berkeley. The vacation home includes a kitchenette, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Temescal - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Joaquin Miller Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Piedmont Sports Field - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Telegraph Avenue - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • University of California, Berkeley - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station - 5 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 12 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Payakk - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Monk's Kettle Oakland - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.

The Merriewood Retreat invites an idyllic respite in the hills, offering convenience of location as well as quiet in a place of beauty for work or a well-earned staycation.

Although there is no TV, the environment is set up for reading, relaxing in and out, as well as for working
*Dedicated WIFI
*Strong phone/internet connection
Sit at a desk, on a sofa, or even outdoors
Enjoy the spacious patio garden with ample seating in sun or shade.

It's just a Quick Drive to neighboring towns, BART transport, regional parks, and hiking trails

Near by Montclair Village has groceries, various int'l cuisine, take-outs, coffee shops, books and boutiques, banks, and a spacious park for picnics and kids' play.

PLEASE NO SMOKING ON THE PROPERTY

DOGS WELCOME! 2 max please or check with host
This SECURE garden is great for dogs to explore and get some extra stretching. Take your pups on a tree-filled walk, circling you back home in 15 minutes.

King size, Sleep Number bed
Kitchenette with cooktop, hot water pot, microwave, frig, hot-water sink
Cooking supplies include pot and frypan, Dishes. Cutlery. Wine and water glasses
Coffee. Teas.

Attached bath, walk-in shower with soaps
Hair dryer and forgotten amenities

Closet, dresser drawers
Ironing board, iron
Full-length mirror
Sofa seating

Keys available on arrival.
Come and go independently through the
well-lighted, private driveway

No stairs

No hourly restrictions

Life in our neck of the woods is both pet and people-friendly.
Family, friends are welcome as day guests
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchenette and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 999 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.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Coffee grounds can be turned into the garden box or into the garbage bag. DO NOT PUT ANY FOOD IN THE SINK

Please leave the door ajar when you are leaving.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 1 total (999 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 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: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Merriewood, close to Jack London Square, Greek Theater, and Fox Theater. You'll also find Telegraph Avenue and Memorial Stadium within a short drive.

Is this vacation home adjacent 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.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is 16.1 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), which is located 18.5 mi away (31-minute drive).

At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful pet-friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was immaculate and very comfortable. Host was welcoming and our dogs were so happy there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and great host! Thank you for your great welcome and hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This free-standing studio apartment fit all our needs - well-equipped, quiet, and located in the Oakland hills near the family we were visiting. The hosts were lovely and attentive We hope to return!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet spot, beautiful garden, easy to get to
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calling it The Retreat is very accurate. Lovely feeling about the place. Very “zen”. Relaxing and because I have an affinity for elephants, I was in heaven. Beautiful views up in the hills of Oakland. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Marilyn and her husband rich were very welcoming and friendly. We look forward to staying with them again if possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful garden and incredibly peaceful. It was very close to a lot of trails and a cute area with lots of shops and restaurants. The hosts were so friendly and kind. I would absolutely return again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Situated in a quiet, safe residential neighborhood up in the hills. Conveniently located 15 minutes to Berkeley. Hosts were welcoming and dog owners. Kitchenette had a mini frig, coffee press with provided coffee, microwave and hot plate. Great for someone with a car as they provide access to use their driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you, Marilyn and family--what a wonderful retreat! The space is beautiful and well- appointed--every little detail attended to, from the big, sturdy coffee mugs and delicious coffee to the all the area guides and travel-size necessities. The garden is peaceful, inviting, gorgeous, and the neighborhood is beautiful. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dona L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this quaint little retreat! It is a hidden gem.Once you enter the backyard, you see the lovely trees starting to bloom, ( it is the beginning of March), and you can hear various birds chirping.And, it is peaceful and quiet. I felt very relaxed.The small cottage is simply decorated with big windows looking into the yard, and a high beamed ceiling. Very charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

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

A perfectly peaceful retreat

Everything about our visit to Merriewood Retreat was perfect! Lovely inside and out and hosts with the most! The garden is blossoming in many colors, the inside space (though hard to go in— it being so nice outside) had everything one could ask for including a super comfy bed, fully functional kitchen space and large, beautiful shower. We look forward to coming back!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot! The place is even more spacious than pictured, and is charming and comfortable, with a lovely view of the garden. The host has supplied everything one could possible need in excellent condition. The communication from the host was above and beyond, which we appreciated. Overall I'd give 10 stars if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation separate from main house in secluded wooded neighborhood. Charming hosts, always available. Super pet friendly. Very comfortable king sleep number bed, excellent bathroom with plentiful hot water. Fridge, microwave, hot plate, all cutlery, all there for the asking. Though up in the hills, was 13 min to Emeryville or Berkeley with easy access to 13 and 24 fwys. Wouldn't hesitate to return on a moments notice. Many thanks Marilyn and Rich.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025