Private, Quiet, 240sqft Cottage--All to Yourself

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Richmond, CA

Craneway Pavilion3 min drive
San Pablo Lytton Casino5 min drive
Berkeley Marina11 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio space

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Like a large studio apartment, this cottage is stand alone with a kitchenette, bathroom (shower, toilet, sink), a sofa double bed futon, dining table, corner table for internet and computer. TV, Refrigerator, Microwave, Toaster, Keurig, Filtered water, Air filtration system. Also, there is a table outside that you can sit in the sun and eat, read. We follow the 5 step Covid cleaning protocol. Please note that your reservation length is limited to 13 days in a row per local regulations.

Property manager

Dr. Jay

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Special Covid related agreement must be signed prior to occupancy by all guests. ID of guests must be provided in accordance with local regulations.

Limit of 13 days in a row maximum allowed. No exceptions.

Instructions on access to the cottage, using the number-code lock, heater, etc. is in a video we send you (LINK). LOOK FOR DOOR CODE in message

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.

Richmond, CA

What's nearby

Craneway Pavilion - 3 min drive
San Pablo Lytton Casino - 5 min drive
Hilltop Mall - 7 min drive
Berkeley Marina - 11 min drive
University of California, Berkeley - 13 min drive

Getting around

Richmond Transit Center - 6 min walk
El Cerrito del Norte Station - 6 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 15 min walk
Frosty King - 11 min walk
Subway - 16 min walk
Burger King - 7 min walk
Tacos Los Primos - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, Quiet, 240sqft Cottage--All to Yourself pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, Quiet, 240sqft Cottage--All to Yourself?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Quiet, 240sqft Cottage--All to Yourself?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, Quiet, 240sqft Cottage--All to Yourself located?

Located in the heart of Richmond, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from San Pablo Lytton Casino and within 6 miles (10 km) of San Francisco Bay and Hilltop Mall. University of California, Berkeley and Golden Gate Fields are also within 9 miles (15 km). Richmond Transit Center is 6 minutes by foot.

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6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Mickey M.

13 August 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Don’t stay here unless you have no other choice!!

Was expecting something cheap due to the price, I was not expecting a horrible rotten smell from the shower or so many bugs (dead and alive). Extremely unclean. The suite also does not have water that is potable from the tap and must be drunk from a pre-filtered jug, something not included in the ad. The argument that he gave after I said I left was ridiculous, saying he had no clue what I’m taking about and yet told wished i had told him before I left. I don’t know what he expected to do on an immediate basis something is bad in the plumbing-that’s a systemic issue. Aside from the health and safety, the host had a bunch of personal promotion in the suite and personal email (for contract signing) that was just off-putting. I booked for 7 nights but only stayed one before just going to a hotel for the same price.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madhu Trivikram T.

20 June 2022

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

Simply Pleasant!!!

There is no doubt that Dr. Jay is a super host. The place is located close to Richmond BART. I moved to the US for the first time. I was looking for a short stay before finding a long-term place to live. Dr. Jay's cottage is a friendly welcoming place, that offered me like feel comfortable at home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael W., N. Las Vegas

9 August 2021

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

Book Trip

Thanks for the books Dr. Jay, because my sister that I was there to visit is in the beginning stages of dementia. The only problem I had with your property was parking!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ean T.

12 April 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Authentic Richmond Stay

Very thorough check in process and instructions left by Dr. Jay. I would stay here again.

About the host

Hosted by Dr. Jay

An avid international traveler, natural medicine doctor, and real estate agent, Dr. Jay is around in the front house but keeping a healthy distance and giving you your personal space. You are nestled in the cottage separated from main house.

Why they chose this property

You have your own space that is close to the Richmond BART station so you have access to the whole San Francisco Bay Area even by public transportation. Convenient to both Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO) airports, and it is a fairly short drive away from Marin County and the Redwood Forests, Pacific Beaches, and Golden Gate Bridge. If you are a sailor there are rental facilities nearby to enjoy sailing the SF Bay. Convenient by BART to downtown Berkeley, Oakland, another San Francisco.

What makes this property unique

This is a stand-alone cottage that gives you privacy and space to spread out. If you have some quarantine requirements it fits that need perfectly as well. Many a guest during the pandemic found it to be the perfect place to stay when family and friends required them to isolate.

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