Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda

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Living area
Living room, view to outdoor paio
Room
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$168
avg per night

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Orinda, CA
  • Lafayette Reservoir
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 1)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

Room

  • 37.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Price is NZ$168 avg per night,

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About the area

Orinda

Northwood - Tara, a neighbourhood in Orinda, is home to this guesthouse. San Francisco Bay and Mount Diablo State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lawrence Hall of Science and University of California Museum of Paleontology. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena.

What's nearby

  • Lafayette Reservoir - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Saint Mary's College - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Greek Theater - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 17 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Orinda Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 15 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Batch & Brine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Donuts - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda

Our beautiful guest house is fully furnished to host you during your stay in the Bay Area. This free-standing unit is unique in its location in Orinda's selective and safe environment, where you can work, rest and enjoy the natural surroundings. The apartment is located close to the main house designed by NorCal modernist architect Roger Lee. It has a scenic entrance through a Japanese-style garden, and stunning views over a beautiful valley. The apartment is set close to a hill where deers roam free and wild birds fly over the valley. The location offers an unparalleled silent and secluded working/resting environment.

This cozy one-bedroom is fully furnished and equipped to make you feel at home. The living-room has a couch, an office corner, a dining table and opens to an outdoors patio where you can dine and work. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric stove and full-size oven, small oven, microwave, refrigerator, washer-dryer, and plenty of cookware and tableware. The TV is Roku.

Street parking is available at no charge. The outside patio and garden are cleaned on Friday mornings by our gardeners. There is no charge for utilities fr short term stays. Long term stays may require a share of the basic utilities, but internet and gardening are always free.

As for transportation, the apartment is a 4-minute drive from Orinda city center, with its restaurants, shops, cinema, library, BART station and wonderful community infrastructures. We are only a 10 minute-drive from the lively Lafayette city center, while the Berkeley campus is 20 minutes away. The BART station in Orinda offers direct connections to Berkeley, to San Francisco, for world class dining, shopping and cultural attractions, and to the international airport.

Property manager

Luisa Caldas

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Street parking is after the mailboxes, leaving enough room for the mail man.
On Monday evenings parking is further down, right before the fire hydrant, to allow for 12 bins to be on the road that evening.
Trash goes out on Monday evenings. Please turn off AC, heating and lights when not in need

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number OR -2018-163

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda located?

Located in Northwood - Tara, this guesthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lafayette Reservoir and within 6 miles (10 km) of University of California, Berkeley and Briones Park. Saint Mary's College and Grizzly Peak are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francesca D.

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

Great stay

Luisa was very accommodating with a last minute reservation request. The unit is clean, well stocked and surrounded by beautiful greenery and flowers. Very quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

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

Preferred Destination in Orinda, CA

This was an exceptional stay. I am temporarily working from one of my company's offices in the Oakland, CA area. This fully furnished guest house offered privacy, peace, and tranquility on a beautiful scenic property. The house and entrance are tucked away, out of view from the main rd but just a few minutes to highway for easy commute. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

Very Accomodating

I had some water damage on my home and needed a last minute reservation. Luisa was very understanding and was a great host. Really appreciated being able to work with her while my house was falling apart ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Cozy Woodland Paradise

I had a wonderful stay at Luisa’s property. It’s tucked away in a quiet guesthouse surrounded by trees and greenery. Luisa was communicative and attentive. She let me know how to reach her and even has neighbors as a back up communication plan to ensure her guests are well tended to. The space itself is both cozy and ample for one person. I was on a “workcation” and I was able to conduct video calls in the space and also lounge and get great sleep as well. It accommodated all that I needed. The pictures of the space are accurate and if you’re looking for a long stay, you can’t find a better location — you’ll feel right at home.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024