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Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette

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Your own patio and outside gas fireplace
Private entrance front door.
Kitchen with full compliment of appliances
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lafayette, CA
  • Lafayette Reservoir
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette

Lovely comfortable apartment with private outdoor space and mountain views. Light filled rooms, full kitchen and laundry room, and indoor and outdoor gas fireplaces. Cool off in the pool on summer days. Less than 2 minutes and you are on highway 24.

Keywords: Full kitchen (dish washer included), laundry room (soap included), gas fireplace, private entrance, parking, HD Television, High Speed Wi Fi).

Be advised he pool is not heated in the late fall until early to mid Spring.

Property manager

Don Piper

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Under most circumstances.
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lafayette

Located in Lafayette, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Greek Theater and Orinda Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Berkeley Marina and Tilden Park Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Lafayette, CA

What's nearby

  • Lafayette Reservoir - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Broadway Plaza - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Saint Mary's College - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Greek Theater - 14 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 4 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 14 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Batch & Brine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roam Artisan Burgers - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Light Filled, Private Apartment in Lafayette located?

Located in the heart of Lafayette, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lafayette Reservoir and within 6 miles (10 km) of Orinda Theater and Briones Park. Broadway Plaza and University of California, Berkeley are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

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

Lovely stay

My finance and I went out to Lafayette to have family time and staying here was wo
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gian-Paolo M.

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

Perfect stay!

Super clean, just the right size for two people! Gorgeous patio and view of the hills. Easy access to downtown Lafayette and 24, but far enough away to be quiet and secure. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Very nice place

We enjoyed our stay. The location was also good We would definitely stay again
Stayed 68 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

krysta c.

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

Quiet and beautiful

Perfect and cozy!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Caroline S.

Lafayette hideaway

Comfortable bed. Plenty of linens; WiFi; nice shower; ample space.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gale W.

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

Beautiful setting

Everything was clean and nicely set up. Beautiful yards. Plenty of privacy. Coffee maker acted up, had a new one same day. Great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., Bakersfield, CA

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

Beautiful space, fantastic hospitality

Spent a full week, relocating to the area. The apartment was well appointed and cozy. The outdoor space was nice (though was still a bit chilly during my stay).
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

This is a special oasis in the original Lafayette hills

Don's guest house is a rare find in the Lafayette /Orinda/ Walnut Creek area. I am a native who has lived away for decades and this place is the character of why the Bay Area was a great place to be from!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

Charming

The apartment was comfortable and so cute, with all the upgrades. The yard was beautiful and the host friendly. We will stay here again next time we are in Lafayette.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose E.

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

Quiet peaceful stay.

Don is a great host, very attentive but left us alone. The property is in a quiet neighborhood of Lafayette. You will need a car. Wonderful place for going on walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terre M.

Great place!

I've stayed at Don's apartment three times now. It's always clean and very comfortable. I do wish the kitchen were a little better equipped, but that's just a personal preference.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mary Boyd C., Springfield, VA

Very nice, clean, well thought out apartment. We loved it and hope to return. Don was great host.

This was one of the nicest accommodations we have ever stayed in in the Lafayette area. Everything seemed upgraded, especially the kitchen and bathroom. Don put a lot of thought into making guests feel very much at home and having all of our needs met. We hope to return again on our next trip to California.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

A Slice of Paradise

Our best VRBO experience by far! Host was very responsive, unit was well stocked to meet any needs, neighborhood and the backyard in particular with squirrels and birds and gardens provided a restful, tranquil setting for enjoyment and relaxation, including a pool. Would love to stay there again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose E.

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

Peaceful home away from home

this is our second time at Donald's place. It is a perfect location for us when we visit family. Lovely area for walks and a short drive away from great restaurants and shopping options in downtown Lafayette. The place is very comfortable, about the only complaint I have is the lack of heat in the bedroom, especially felt this year because of the unusually long and wet winter.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin P., Phoenix AZ

Very comfortable!

This VRBO is extremely comfortable. Its location is excellent. Parking is very easy. The neighborhood is beautiful. It was nice to have the fireplace and full size washer and dryer. Don was extremely helpful and attentive and very pleasant to work with. I would definitely consider returning to this unit. Thank you Don!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pat E.

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

House Hunting

We needed housing for 30 days while we searched for a home to purchase in Walnut Creek area. This vacation rental served our purpose. We had all the basics we needed for a 30 day stay. Plus, we had access to a pool and a fireplace. Don was extremely responsive to all of our questions and needs. Would definitely recommend this vacation rental to anyone seeking a comfy place to stay for a week or even a month. Pat and Charlie
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joyce o.

Wonderful experience!!

The apartment was the perfect home away from home. We were in town to visit family and did not want to stay five days in a hotel. The apartment was everything we hoped; convenient, quiet, private, very clean, very well appointed, very nice. It was so enjoyable to get up in the mornings, make our own coffee and breakfast, relax and enjoy the beautiful view from our windows. We will definitely be back and are passing info on to other family/friends who will visit the area. Thanks so much!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Home Away From Home

We loved our stay at Rahara Rental. Don is a fantastic host. He responded quickly even though he was on vacation at the time of our request. That was greatly appreciated. Everything was as described, very clean and well maintained. We have already recommened it to friends. We will rent it again when we are in the area. We loved Lafayette Park and it is so close. The area is beautiful. We are looking forward to more time there. Thanks Don for making this property available.

10/10 Excellent

Linda and Allen D., Mahwah, NJ

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

Coz;y and Convenient

This studio apartment is in a lovely, safe neighborhood of single-family homes about two and a half miles from downtown Lafayette. Located on the lower level of the primary residence, it is suitable as a quiet hotel alternative. Designated off-street guest parking is on the home's side where outdoor stairs lead to the rental's private entrance in the backyard. The host, Don, is very accommodating and obviously takes pride in his property. We chose to introduce ourselves to express our thanks but were otherwise afforded our privacy. The kitchen is well-stocked, and the furnishings are attractive and comfortable throughout. We were very happy with our stay while visiting family nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie & Carrie M.

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

Great apartment, great location

This apartment is ideal for a single or for a couple. The rooms are spacious, and numerous windows offer ample natural light and views of the beautiful yard and the nearby hills. The adjacent laundry room provides extra space to store suitcases and other supplies. The location is ideal for access to the Bay Area. The Lafayette BART station is a 5 minute drive away, and downtown Oakland is only a 15 minute drive. We enjoyed frequent walks at Lafayette Reservoir, a 5 minute drive away. A paved 3-mile nature trail circles the reservoir, providing beautiful views and numerous bird sightings. Don is a friendly and helpful host. He made sure everything was right during our stay.
Stayed 49 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Delightful stay in the East Bay

I am a native of the Bay Area who now lives in another state. This owners vacation rental was a wonderful staging point for me during my ten day stay. What I liked about the place: it was very clean, had lots of windows. I enjoyed sleeping with the windows open for fresh air , however the unit has air conditioning if needed. The gas fire place was great..it heated up the unit nicely. The bathroom was furnished with plush towels and wash cloths. Having a washer and dryer on premises was a big plus for me. The unit has fast and easy access to town and the freeway which leads to Oakland/SF westward and walnut creek and other points eastward. My very minor suggestions: a luggage rack (to unpack ones luggage) in the bedroom would be welcomed and an ottoman or foot stool for the living room chairs would make watching TV more comfortable. Otherwise perfect..
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Close to Lafayette Spot

Well organized apartment, pleasant surroundings. Lots of good walking in the neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., Carlsbad, CA

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

Second stay

This was my second stay in this charming apartment. It really has everything you need and is in a great location. Didn't see the owners at all this time as it's very private but in my previous experience, they're very responsive. The fireplace is one of my favorite things about the apartment. I would turn it on every morning as soon as I was up and again every evening. In the summer, I imagine the pool would be every bit as nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., Carlsbad, CA

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

Perfect!

I was in the area visiting family and this was a perfect home base. It was December and I loved having the fireplace. The kitchen was well equipped and it was very quiet and private. I also loved having the washer and dryer right there. It was like having a home away from home. I'm already booked to go back in a few months and can't wait to use the outdoor fireplace when the weather's a little nicer.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Country Setting

Quiet, well maintained, motion-sensor lights for night access. Thoughtfully furnished.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Don Piper

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I am a professional in wealth management and work in nearby Walnut Creek (less than 7 miles away)

Why they chose this property

This is my home. I hardly ever used the lower portion so I have had it professionally converted. It is a wonderful place to stay if you like quiet, a valley view and quick access to San Francisco.

What makes this property unique

Lots of natural light, tranquil views, large patio area for sitting out side, jump in the pool to cool off in the summer or sit in front of the outdoor gas fireplace.

Languages:

English
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