At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Oakland, CA

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
‪7 min drive‬
University of California, Berkeley
‪8 min drive‬
Greek Theater
‪10 min drive‬
Oakland, CA (JCE-Oakland Convention Center Heliport)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Garden

About this property

The Merriewood Retreat invites an idyllic respite in the hills, offering convenience of location as well as quiet in a place of beauty for work or a well-earned staycation.

Although there is no TV, the environment is set up for reading, relaxing in and out, as well as for working
*Dedicated WIFI
*Strong phone/internet connection
Sit at a desk, on a sofa, or even outdoors
Enjoy the spacious patio garden with ample seating in sun or shade.

It's just a Quick Drive to neighboring towns, BART transport, regional parks, and hiking trails

Near by Montclair Village has groceries, various int'l cuisine, take-outs, coffee shops, books and boutiques, banks, and a spacious park for picnics and kids' play.

PLEASE NO SMOKING ON THE PROPERTY

DOGS WELCOME! 2 max please or check with host
This SECURE garden is great for dogs to explore and get some extra stretching. Take your pups on a tree-filled walk, circling you back home in 15 minutes.

King size, Sleep Number bed
Kitchenette with cooktop, hot water pot, microwave, frig, hot-water sink
Cooking supplies include pot and frypan, Dishes. Cutlery. Wine and water glasses
Coffee. Teas.

Attached bath, walk-in shower with soaps
Hair dryer and forgotten amenities

Closet, dresser drawers
Ironing board, iron
Full-length mirror
Sofa seating

Keys available on arrival.
Come and go independently through the
well-lighted, private driveway

No stairs

No hourly restrictions

Life in our neck of the woods is both pet and people-friendly.
Family, friends are welcome as day guests

Property manager

Marilyn Joy

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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View from the walkway leading to the suite.

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Microwave

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Oakland

Merriewood, 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 Alcatraz Island and Ferry Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena.

Oakland, CA

What's nearby

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
University of California, Berkeley - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Fox Theater - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
Greek Theater - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Jack London Square - 10 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

Rockridge Station - 5 min drive
Berkeley Station - 12 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Sliver Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Kona Club - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting. pet-friendly?

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

Where is At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting. located?

Located in Merriewood, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Redwood Regional Park, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Telegraph Avenue. Children's Hospital Oakland and Memorial Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Marilyn Joy

Where I'm from? Hmmm. Born in Hawaii. Lived in India K-12 and studied international relations at SF State.
Peace Corps (Thailand) and DC
MSc in counseling and made a career in the Bay Area.
Lived in Oakland 50 years, although Rich and I enjoyed a 5 year 'away job ' in Bangladesh not too long ago.

Why they chose this property

We can walk in quiet beauty. We share the forested streets with dogs, cats, and 3 goats. Occasionally turkeys or a coyote will meander through. Our neighbors are the best!
All so friendly, and caring of one another.

What makes this property unique

The Merriewood Retreat is on a unique piece of property. Hidden in a large garden, away from the street and the city busyness, it is level and easily accessible, with a great sense of spacious beauty surrounding you.

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