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Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!

Family-friendly holiday home in Oakland

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Greek Theater
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!

Discover Your Bay Area Oasis in Coveted Rockridge

Welcome to your perfect home base in one of the East Bay's most desirable neighborhoods! This newly renovated, private 1300 sq/ft cottage offers a serene retreat just blocks away from the vibrant heart of Rockridge.

Experience the Best of Both Worlds:
• Immerse yourself in the charm of a family-oriented neighborhood
• Enjoy a walking paradise with easy access to dining, shopping, and BART in both Rockridge and Elmwood
• Explore some of the Bay Area's most beautiful hiking trails and recreational spots

Comfort Meets Convenience:
• 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms
• Meticulously maintained with an emphasis on livability and comfort
• Private, furnished patio and fenced-in yard for outdoor relaxation
• Cable TV, high-speed WiFi, and in-unit laundry included
• Reserved parking spot in driveway, plus ample parking on our safe and quiet street

Your Gateway to San Francisco and Beyond:
Experience the excitement of the Bay Area without the stress of city living. This fabulous Rockridge haven provides the ideal balance of urban amenities and suburban tranquility, perfect for families and groups seeking an authentic local experience.

Embrace the laid-back East Bay lifestyle while keeping San Francisco's world-famous attractions just a short BART ride away.

Your unforgettable Bay Area adventure begins here!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Although most are fine. Any gatherings need to be approved before rental. Thank you.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) 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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Chase Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Fox Theater - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Jack London Square - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 9 min drive
  • Rockridge Station - 10 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zachary's Chicago Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ain’t Normal Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pressed Juicery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boba Guys - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything! located?

Located in the centre of Oakland, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Telegraph Avenue and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. University of California, Berkeley and Children's Hospital Oakland are also within 2 miles (3 km). Rockridge Station is 10 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 24 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth A. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and as described. Rooms were comfortable and spacious. The property was quiet and private. Off-street parking was a plus! Katie was quickly responsive to questions and any issue that arose, offering suggestions for eating and navigating the area. We will definitely stay here again if in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location for our stay spending time in Berkeley, Oakland, Walnut Creek and San Francisco. Tons of coffee, restaurants and stores in walking distance. The little house was bigger than expected and just the right size for two of us plus two other guests for part of our stay. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mina M.

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

Perfect stay

My family (including my 4 month old and 8 year old) stayed at The Little House for a week and we had a fabulous stay. The house was super clean and included everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Katie was a wonderful and informative host and extremely responsive to our communications with her. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Great as always

Amazing location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Great house, great experience!

Katie was super responsive and the house was perfect. In addition, it is located walking distance from a really cool part of Oakland. We were able to walk to dinner and breakfast as well as some fun window shopping. All in all, it was an exemplary rental experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

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

Oakland Getaway

Lovely little house in a nice neighborhood. Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. If you have more than one vehicle, parking would be challenging. Fortunately, we had just one vehicle so no problem. Recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Wonderful stay in Oakland

We had a top notch stay at Katie’s cottage near Rockridge in Oakland, CA. It’s located in a leafy friendly neighborhood, so convenient to cafes, stores, and Bart. The cottage is beautiful! Has everything you need, and is very clean. A+ I got confused initially with how to use the remote controls, it turned out a cable had been accidentally pulled out. Katie stayed on the phone till we figured out how to get the tv to turn on. She even emailed later to make sure all was well. We had a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

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

Good location, good price

The property is great! Way more spacious than a hotel for the same price. We walked to numerous restaurants, Cal (bit of a trek but our kid was there so worth it), and BART. Only complaint was the primary king bed was a bit wonky. Talked to Katie, the owner, who was great and said she’d replace the mattress. The place can sleep 6 but 4 is ideal. There is a fee for more than 2 people staying there. It’s very reasonable but not mentioned in the listing. We were there during the heat wave but there were 2 fans onsite to help cool us down (no ac but it’s usually not that hot there). I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S., Washington DC

Perfect location and perfect home

I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about my experience in this beautiful home. There were only two of us staying but since I have family in the area it provided a great space to invite them over, barbecue and enjoy each others company. The open concept living area was idea and the kitchen provided everything to cook delicious meals. Totally love the skylights throughout that open to encourage air circulation and because it is set back behind the main house there is total privacy. Although I grew up in the Bay Area this is the first time I was able to explore the Rockridge area. If you don't have a car you won't lack for things to do because there is so much within walking distance and BART is close by. Check-in and check-out was seamless and I loved the fact that information about the neighborhood was readily available in a notebook. Would definitely come again and just hope it's available for my bi-annual trip to visit family. It is just perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Antonio E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect and Katie is an attentive host, always available to help. Beds comfortable and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in a great neighborhood! Katie was extremely helpful and responsive. Our toddler especially loved the nearby playground, and the location made everything so convenient. We’d love to stay here again when we’re back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peg R.

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

Very Comfortable

My husband and I spent 2 weeks and loved the convenience and comfort.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth S.

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

Rockridge weekend

This place wasn't sterile like a hotel room. There were some person articles in the closet and some food in the fridge, but not a deal breaker. There's a washer and dryer and a well appointed kitchen.It is nicely decorated and clean and there's plenty of space in the common area. And there's a parking spot! I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi R.

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful area

The property was perfect for our week long stay in Berkeley for our son’s wedding. The house was pristine, nicely appointed, and incredibly convenient to shopping for food, eating out, enjoying the best of the bay area. We will absolutely book this home again when visiting our son and new daughter-in-law.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Superb Rental

A spacious, well-equipped house in our favorite neighborhood - Rockridge. Close to restaurants and shops. We’ll definitely return. And thank you Katie for being a gracious host.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

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

Haven in Oakland

This cottage is the perfect place to stay in Oakland. It's in a very quiet location with off street parking, yet very close to all the great shops, markets and restaurants. There is plenty of room to make yourself at home between activities and to get a good night's rest on the comfortable beds. We hope to be back before long!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

Location, location

Quick access to BART and to Oakland/Berkley Quiet. Off street parking. Nice kitchen, laundry, living area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Little House

Always love our stay at the Little House.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

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

Fabulous stay in Rockridge

This is such a great location! Walking distance to absolutely everything you could need. We had some questions upon arrival and the host was very responsive, even following up to make sure we were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

A pleasure

Cleanliness, location, accuracy of description on website, availability of manager, and neighborhood were all excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Tranquil Retreat

We truly enjoyed every moment at this lovely Rockridge home. As described it is within easy walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, and even the Sunday morning Farmers' Market, and a quick drive to numerous grocery stores. Having a dedicated parking space, washer and dryer, well equipped kitchen, two updated bathrooms, and very comfortable beds made this home perfect for a long stay. The weather was a perfect escape from much of the nation's heat and having a private patio created a very tranquil retreat. The homeowner went out of her way to accommodate our needs. We look forward to returning as soon as possible.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Location is perfect!

This is our second stay at this property. So many aspects we love such as location, ease of walking, privacy, and the parking spot! The size of the place is great for our needs traveling with my mom. It is close to Trader Joe’s to pick up any grocery items. Love the Rockridge area and was the perfect place to attend our daughters wedding in Piedmont.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie E.

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

Great VRBO in Berkeley

We were very happy with this cute little house that sat behind the main house. It was a perfect size for my husband and I and his brother & wife. It was roomy and comfortable and had everything we needed. Great bathrooms and kitchen, beds comfortable etc. Great location and fun to walk around neighborhood with restaurants and shops close by. Highly recommend it. Susie
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

peggy W.

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

Great house in the delightful Rockridge area

We loved this Rockridge house and felt right at home for our 5 week stay. We were happy with the kitchen, living space and great shower. The host was responsive immediately when an internet issue came up and got a new internet system. She found us an alternative while we waited to help me continue to work during the transition. She was able to help us at the end of our stay that went above and beyond! We hope to return in the future to visit our adult daughter and hope the house is available!
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Katie Ross

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