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Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/Temescal

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TV, books
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Hardy Dog Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Telegraph Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Temescal Farmers' Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oakland

Located in Upper Telegraph, this apartment is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Children's Hospital Oakland and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. The apartment includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.

What's nearby

  • Hardy Dog Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Telegraph Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Temescal Farmers' Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • California College of the Arts - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chabad of the East Bay - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Rockridge Station - 11 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kingfish Pub & Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Monk's Kettle Oakland - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ain’t Normal Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Highwire Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Market Hall Foods - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/Temescal

Beautiful, spacious apartment on a quiet street in the middle of it all! Walking distance to BART, College Ave, wonderful restaurants, markets and fun shopping. Perfect for people re-locating who want a slightly extended stay to explore the area.

This is completely separate apartment in the lower level of a beautiful Mediterranean home. It has its own private entrance. There is an eat-in kitchen, separate dining & living room & lovely outdoor courtyard. Plenty of street parking is generally available. There is also a sofa bed available with a one time charge of $25 for extra linens, towels, etc.

This apartment is not suitable for children between the ages of 1 and 11.

Our fully equipped kitchen has a refrigerator, gas range, microwave, and ample cabinet space. The eat-in dining area can seat 2-4. There is a separate dining room with space for up to 6.

There is one private bedroom with a queen sized bed and bedding, large closet, desk and 2 chests of drawers. Additionally, there is a twin sleep sofa. The living room has a flat screen TV.

There is a private bathroom with a shower and tub.

Please note - there is absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property.

The owner of the property lives on the property. I am the host and am often available to greet you upon arrival. I'm usually
reachable by text from 8:30am to 11pm.

Other things to note

Any stays longer than 2 weeks require an interim cleaning. There is an additional charge of $85 for the extra cleaning, which includes top to bottom cleaning of the apartment, clean linens and freshly made bed, clean towels, sparkling clean kitchen and bathroom.

Any guests using the sleep sofa will be charged a one-time $50 fee, regardless of the number of guests in the group. This charge covers extra linens, pillows & blankets for the sleep sofa.

Parties are absolutely not permitted and quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am.

The fun and popular Rockridge and Temescal neighborhoods are some of the best in Oakland. The apartment is centrally located just a couple blocks in either direction to these highly walkable neighborhoods found on College, Claremont and Telegraph Avenues. You will be delighted to find an abundance of coffee houses, markets, cafes, pubs, boutiques, parks, playgrounds and more.

We are 2.5 miles to the UC Berkeley campus and a few blocks from CCA. Trader Joe's and Whole Foods are very close by. We are also very close to other great neighborhoods such as Piedmont, Lake Merritt and Montclair The lovely hills and redwood forest are just a fifteen minute drive away.
The apartment is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, an ironing board, and a desk.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 11

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
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:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please put used linens and towels just inside the front door. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Reservations are for use of the bed in the bedroom. Use of the sleep sofa incurs one time $25 for extra linens. Do not use sleep-sofa without linens.
Ours is a shoeless household. We appreciate the removal of your shoes upon arrival
Any stays longer than 10 days require that the apartment be cleaned mid-stay. A weekly cleaning fee of $85 will be added to the total cost of the stay

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

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 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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 11

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.
  • 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, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Sweet Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/temescal
Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/temescal Oakland
Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/temescal Apartment

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Upper Telegraph, close to Fox Theater, Berkeley Marina, and Jack London Square. You'll also find Greek Theater and Paramount Theatre within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/Temescal ?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/Temescal ?

Couples staying at this apartment will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some apartments, as well as a garden.

Does Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/Temescal have a hot tub?

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

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Does Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/Temescal have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.

How close is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is 12.4 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), which is located 19.2 mi away (22-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/Temescal ?

Yes, every apartment at Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/Temescal comes with a patio.

Sweet, Spacious Garden Apartment Rockridge/Temescal Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Another good stay

Great place to stay. Lots of good neighborhood shops and restaurants you can walk to.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff F.

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

Nice place in the Rockridge area. Excellent hosts.

very well maintained. great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Lovely place

Jeri is a great host and her place is simply lovely. Quiet and comfortable and very spacious. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda L.

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

Great location for visiting Berkley

Easy drive to campus. Nice area with plenty of street parking. Would stay again for sure when visiting my child at school
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Perfect place for our needs

It was perfect for our needs, and the manager, Jeri, was helpful and friendly. Hope this place is available when we return to Oakland.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Peaceful

Location was convenient and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

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

Great accommodations in walkable area

We loved our stay and look forward to visiting again in the future. Rockridge Market Hall is one of our favorite detinations and it is easily reached on foot. Also, North College Avenue is nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn N.

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

Great cozy place

Very nice place- well situated location wise- close to Rockridge. Lovely setup in the space- spacious but cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good spot

The property worked well for us. There are good restaurants and other shops in a short walking distance. We were there for six days visiting family and had a good stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location

The property works well for us. The manager is very responsive. Good restaurants and shopping are all within walking distance - good walking neighborhood.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aron A.

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

A and M

Everything was great for our stay. The apartment is spacious, clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with kitchen and bath items. Jeri our host was always quick to communicate and was very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L.

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

Nice and Easy!

Booking the place was very easy. Jeri clearly communicated everything we needed for our stay. The spot was cozy, clean, and well appointed! Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman B.

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

Oakland

Great location, convenient for shopping and restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

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

Great rental

The rental unit is lovely. Great neighborhood. Easy communication with the manager. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kibar

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loveiy house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

The perfect spot

The apartment is perfect! Clean, quiet, spacious, well equipped and Jeri was wonderful to work with. I would go back every time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Enjoyed my stay

Clean, cute, and plenty of space. Very safe. Easy street parking. Communication with the host was top notch. Will definitely stay here again when visiting my east bay friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

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

Lovely property.

I have stayed here before and will again. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood and just five minutes walk to Trader Joe’s. I love the cleanliness of the property and the bed is just so comfy. This time I met Jeri and she is just lovely and ver helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Short vacation

My family was here from Ireland. They loved their stay and found the property to be very peaceful and quiet. They loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lueida T.

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

Quiet garden spot in city

Sweet cottage surrounded by lovely gardens. Great location. Host is responsive and friendly. Cottage has all the features needed for remote work. Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel S.

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

Perfect Commute

I was able to stay in this lovely place for a week during a work training. It was nice to come home to a clean and relaxing place after long days of work. The owners were kind and attentive. I would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great Week!

We had an amazing time staying at the apartment! Extremely quiet/spacious and just a few short blocks from the restaurants/bars. We should have used the courtyard more often but couldn't find the time - we will be sure to use it next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Great Spot!

This property was perfect for our short stay in Oakland. The location is convenient. The neighborhood is quiet. The unit was very clean. Bed was comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. The host went out of her way to make us feel welcome and available to us. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Quiet, clean, easy, and affordable

Spent 4 days there with my gf. Both of us were up there for work functions. The Bart is a short 10 min walk. Quiet neighborhood, friendly, central, clean, and affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel E.

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

Great stay for a last minute booking

Jeri was super friendly and helpful the entire stay. I booked this spot last minute for my dad who was coming into town and wanted a spot nearby we could also hang out at. This was a perfect little 1 BR in Oakland in a nice neighborhood. Parking was easy and the apartment had everything my dad needed. Loved this spot and will keep in mind for future family and friend visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023