6/10 Okay
DENNIS D.
19 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Oasis near freeway
DENNIS D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Entire home
A Rockridge oasis steps from the center of it all
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6133.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Oakland, CA
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center3 min drive
- University of California, Berkeley4 min drive
- Greek Theater7 min drive
- Oakland, CA (JCE-Oakland Convention Center Heliport)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Primary bedroom
1 King Bed
Second bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A Rockridge oasis steps from the center of it all
A mid-century marvel nestled away in a creekside garden, this Rockridge oasis offers a retreat from the world while also being steps from the center of everything! A stately oak greets you at the entrance to this home, which beckons with vaulted beamed ceilings, dappled light, entrancing views of the ever-changing foliage, and architectural refinement at every turn. A sense of relaxation fills the space, whether you are working from the cubby-filled office just steps from the back deck or bathing in the sunken tub.
Once you arrive, you feel like you are in a world set apart, but the best of everything Oakland has to offer is just a few blocks away! The shops and restaurants that draw so many people to the Rockridge neighborhood is a five-minute stroll from the house. Get your coffee and pasta at Market Hall, your pizza from Zachary’s, your ramen and cocktails from the Ramen Shop, and stock up at Trader Joe’s or Safeway, both nearby. Or hop on BART and be in San Francisco in 20 minutes. But you may just want to stay home and enjoy the light and life through the skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows, or sit out on the deck that overhangs Temescal Creek and soak in the abundance of wildlife swimming or flying by.
The house offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, an office, central living and dining rooms for gathering, a well-equipped kitchen with breakfast nook, and a washer/dryer for your laundry needs. The sofa bed in the livingroom accommodates two guests. There are two off-street parking spaces. Route 24 is close to the house for easy access to anywhere in the Bay Area, but the property is set back and down enough to be surprisingly quiet. There is illuminated, level access from the street to the front door (one step up to the front landing); inside there are a few steps connecting different parts of the house.
Here, you can experience the leisurely pace and comfort of a place set apart to relax, enjoy the company of loved ones and good friends, reawaken the senses, and celebrate simple pleasures.
Come visit! We look forward to welcoming you.
Once you arrive, you feel like you are in a world set apart, but the best of everything Oakland has to offer is just a few blocks away! The shops and restaurants that draw so many people to the Rockridge neighborhood is a five-minute stroll from the house. Get your coffee and pasta at Market Hall, your pizza from Zachary’s, your ramen and cocktails from the Ramen Shop, and stock up at Trader Joe’s or Safeway, both nearby. Or hop on BART and be in San Francisco in 20 minutes. But you may just want to stay home and enjoy the light and life through the skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows, or sit out on the deck that overhangs Temescal Creek and soak in the abundance of wildlife swimming or flying by.
The house offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, an office, central living and dining rooms for gathering, a well-equipped kitchen with breakfast nook, and a washer/dryer for your laundry needs. The sofa bed in the livingroom accommodates two guests. There are two off-street parking spaces. Route 24 is close to the house for easy access to anywhere in the Bay Area, but the property is set back and down enough to be surprisingly quiet. There is illuminated, level access from the street to the front door (one step up to the front landing); inside there are a few steps connecting different parts of the house.
Here, you can experience the leisurely pace and comfort of a place set apart to relax, enjoy the company of loved ones and good friends, reawaken the senses, and celebrate simple pleasures.
Come visit! We look forward to welcoming you.
Property manager
Chris and Karen
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Oakland
Rockridge, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this holiday home. Greek Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Oakland, CA
What's nearby
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
- University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
- Fox Theater - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
- Greek Theater - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
- Jack London Square - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Zachary's Chicago Pizza - 8 min walk
- Barney's Gourmet Hamburger - 8 min walk
- Highwire Coffee Roasters - 8 min walk
- Market Hall Foods - 8 min walk
- Pressed Juicery - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dina W.
26 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
hidden retreat
Dina W.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julia B., Westport
29 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay in a beautiful house
Julia B.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alex W.
31 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Oasis
Alex W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica M.
14 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was certainly an oasis!
Jessica M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
stephanie h.
8 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cool california house
stephanie h.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
maya i.
20 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical!
maya i.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katrina M.
3 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful setting!
Katrina M.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Chris and Karen
My wife, Karen, and I both switched to working remotely in 2020. A year later the last of our children left for college and we decided to spend some time in the Bay Area where I grew up. My parents and my brother and his family live here. We loved our time in Oakland so much that we kept coming back and staying in different short term rentals. When our house, what we call our Rockridge Oasis, came on the market we went to see it on a lark. We fell in love and were lucky enough to be able to buy it.
It will be the place where we will return for the months that we're able to be in Oakland. When we're not here we'd very much like to be able to share it with you
It will be the place where we will return for the months that we're able to be in Oakland. When we're not here we'd very much like to be able to share it with you
Why they chose this property
It's hard for pictures to do justice to this amazing house. When we asked someone to help us take pictures to post here she kept saying, "this house has no bad angles." Seemingly wherever you look there are windows and/or skylights. Some of the windows are floor to ceiling. The house is nestled in this lovely landscaping that you can see throughout the house. If it's recently rained the creek flows quickly and the sound adds a lovely ambiance. If it hasn't then it runs slowly enough for the fish to hang out.
What makes this property unique
Even though the feeling is serene and peaceful inside of our gate, right outside is the convenience of major roads and a few blocks from the house is College Ave with all of its fun shops and wonderful restaurants.
We have stayed in several short term rentals as we got to know the area. The owners never stayed in the homes we rented. What we found, even in very expensive places, were subpar conditions that the owners probably never even knew about since it changed hands from one renter to another.
We have engaged the help of a seasoned property manager who will set things right between all guest stays. And we will live there ourselves for several months during the year. We will keep a close watch on the quality of the living environment and make sure that it continues to be an oasis and our oasis too.
We have stayed in several short term rentals as we got to know the area. The owners never stayed in the homes we rented. What we found, even in very expensive places, were subpar conditions that the owners probably never even knew about since it changed hands from one renter to another.
We have engaged the help of a seasoned property manager who will set things right between all guest stays. And we will live there ourselves for several months during the year. We will keep a close watch on the quality of the living environment and make sure that it continues to be an oasis and our oasis too.
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