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Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area

Guesthouse in Oakland, near University of California, Berkeley

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Exterior
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Telegraph Avenue
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oakland

Within a short walk of Telegraph Avenue, this guesthouse is within a mile (2 km) of University of California, Berkeley. Guestrooms at this guesthouse include kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Telegraph Avenue - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Children's Hospital Oakland - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station - 6 min walk
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 9 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Hall Foods - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ain’t Normal Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zachary's Chicago Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pressed Juicery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area

Newly renovated standalone cottage guesthouse in trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge. Close to restaurants, coffee houses, Trader Joe & Safeway, UC Berkeley, and BART. New bathroom and bedroom. New furniture and appliances (microwave and refrigerator, washer and dryer) in the common room. Keurig coffee machine provided. A camping stove is available for cooking. Free, time-limited street parking or on-site parking for a small fee. Pets are welcome ($15/stay).

Perfect accommodation for a single traveler or a couple, though a large sofa/futon is available for a third person.
Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers, free toiletries, and slippers. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and a refrigerator.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 1 total pets
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, 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: 3:00 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 smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in Oakland within a short 10-minute walk of Telegraph Avenue. You'll also find Jack London Square and Fox Theater within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Is this guesthouse adjacent to a casino?

No, this guesthouse is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include a kitchen, a smart TV, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this guesthouse provide breakfast?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this guesthouse?

The closest major airport to this guesthouse is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is 12.6 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), which is located 19.7 mi away (31-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area.

Reviews

Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan V., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice private cottage in a wonderful location! Easy to walk to the main strip in Rockridge and easy access to BART and highways to get to SF.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect location for visiting our friends, walking to great restaurants and shops, and getting to public transit. The cottage was cozy and quiet, tucked back from the street, with a beautiful garden outside the windows. The bed was comfortable and the place had all the necessities for our stay. Grateful to the host for their detailed communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was just as advertised: very clean, comfortable, quiet, and located just a half a block from College Ave and Rockridge with great coffee, a wonderful small market, a great bakery, and nice restaurants. I highly recommend it. Chris was a perfect host; responsive and helpful. .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

El K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in, would be helpful to have photos of the entry so that you know you're in the correct spot. Place was decently clean. Neighborhood was nice! Felt very safe. Had everything as listed. Bed was comfortable, hot water worked. Owner handled a minor issue with wifi promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan H., HONOLULU

Liked: Cleanliness
check -in easy and facility in good order. . .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place- spacious, clean, close to everything in Rock ridge/Elmwood
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brief Visit

Pleasant, comfortable, good street parking, quiet, nice neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and a wonderful host

Chris was communicative and answered every question I had throughout our stay quickly and kindly. The location is perfect and we were able to walk to College Ave in just a few minutes. My biggest complaint is something the owners of the property are clearly already working on which is the ant problem. They have ant traps at every window and door but still we found ants everywhere -- both dead and alive. We brought our dog with us and I'm grateful we brought our air tight container for his food too because everything in that cottage had ants. The coffee supplies all had dead ants in it and any crumb we missed had a small colony of ants on it by the next day... My only other item was that the comforter on the bed had some small stains on it and was fully synthetic so it made both me and my husband hot each night even with the windows open. All that said, I would stay here again as soon as I had confirmation that the place had been treated by an exterminator for ants and thoroughly cleaned. Chris is a wonderful host and it's a shame that the ants are so persistent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

It is quiet with good location near really cute shopping/dining district and lots of street parking near the rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

It is not a one bedroom. It is a studio with a kitchen that has no stove and the bare essentials. Coffee, no tea, 4 forks, 3 knives, 3 plates, bowls. But the location is great and it was quiet. The owner was good at communicating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cottage in an interesting area of Oakland

This is a cottage behind an apartment building that was very quiet, but close to shopping and trendy stores. It was comfortable and clean and just right for a visit to my son who lives in the same area. Thank you, Chris!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Vibrant neighborhood

Chris is a very responsive host, such a pleasure to communicate with. I arrived during a rare heat wave so things were toasty and humid all over Oakland. No AC but a great floor fan. It’s a busy street but I heard no traffic noise. The Rockridge neighborhood has plenty of trendy shops and eateries it’s a very charming neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane O N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient to Rockridge area

Comfortable bed, quiet, easy walk to coffee, restaurants. One parking space. Thanks for your always speedy responses, Chris!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milcah O., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay and accommodating host

My one-night stay at this cottage was perfect. The space was super clean, the bed was comfy, and Chris was very accommodating to me and my service animal. Location is amazing. I felt safe arriving later in the evening. Walking distance to great coffee shops and BART and pretty central to hip neighborhoods and restaurants in Oakland. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolane A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location

Within walking distance of downtown Berkeley and Rockridge BART (if you're used to walking). Roomy for one person and a 45lb dog. Bedroom gets lots of sun, so portable fan didn't quite manage to keep it cool when the temperature rose above 75F/25C. Parking was challenging - used the driveway for $10/day and struggled to back out into traffic. That's on me, though, as I don't have good spatial sense. All in all, a quite positive experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem!

Chris was very responsive to my many questions as a first time guest. Description is very accurate. Location is conveniently within walking distance of St. Albert’s Priory, restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. It was very nice to have the option to park on the property for a small fee. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Oakland.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommend

I couldn't have been happier with my experience. The property was spotless, well-equipped, and thoughtfully organized. The host was excellent, always prompt and helpful with communication. The neighborhood was fun to explore, with the convenience of having a grocery store and great cafes just a short stroll away. I highly recommend this cottage to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana D., Upstate NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

The property was exactly as described. Chris was great about communicating. Clean, quiet and awesome location to grocery store, restaurants, etc. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Rockridge

Happy to stay, excellent location, clean place and very good communication with host. Had a couple of minor suggestions for improvement for future guests which were received well. Would easily to choose to stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

We enjoyed the accommodations. Close to where we wanted to be in the East Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location and All You Need in Rockridge

The odd layout and back-garden access aside, this unit has all you need except a cooktop, including a large closet and a sitting area. Good heater in main area. We stayed 7 nights. Thoughtful host has provided a lot of small extras. Unit is very quiet despite its busy location. Walk to excellent grocery stores, Trader Joe, specialty markets (meat, produce, wine, bakeries). Walk 3 blocks to BART station for a magic carpet to San Francisco and the airports. You could easily stay here a while without a car. Host is responsive to issues. Parking at $10 a day extra is well worth it, but be advised you access it down a long, narrow driveway, so backing out takes a bit of skill. TV service (for me) with no cable was technically unusable. Best to plan on streaming TV to your iPad or laptop.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Retreat

Right off a busy street but you wouldn’t know it. The cottage is small and quiet-perfect for two. The bed was comfortable. The little courtyard right outside the house was perfect for our dog. The property is well lit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rockridge Gem

The perfect place for a couple. Just around the corner from 4 coffee houses, groceries, restaurants, boutiques. Lots of room to stretch out, super comfy bed, good shower, well supplied with everything we needed. Hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023