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Private Garden Studio w/Separate Office Space, Gorgeous Bay Views, Oakland Hills
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroom Sleeps 2 51.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Oakland, CA
- Chabot Space and Science Center3 min drive
- Jack London Square10 min drive
- University of California, Berkeley12 min drive
- Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Garden Studio w/Separate Office Space, Gorgeous Bay Views, Oakland Hills
Enjoy this spacious, 550-sq-ft Private Studio Guest House in one of Oakland's nicest and quietest neighborhoods – the Piedmont Pines section of Montclair.
Take in gorgeous SF Bay views, while relaxing on the private deck. Explore outstanding hiking trails just minutes away. And visit Montclair Village, with grocery stores, lovely boutique shops, a fantastic Farmer's Market on Sundays, and great restaurants!
For those who need to work or study, make full use of your separate office space, complete with desk and WiFi!
--- THE SPACE & AMENITIES ---
New queen-size bed with firm mattress.
Full bathroom with tub/shower, heated towel rack, hair dryer, and extra amenities
Fully-stocked kitchenette (sink, mini-fridge, microwave, toaster oven, rice-cooker, electric kettle, coffee maker, blender). Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, plates, silverware, serving dishes, basic cooking needs (olive oil, salt pepper etc.), coffee and tea are all supplied – everything you need to cook simple meals in-house if you prefer.
Dining room table and tablecloths/mats.
Living room area with large couch and an assortment of books and indoor games. Huge selection of videos for DVD.
Closets with ample hanging and storage space. Skylights in the main studio and office.
Private Office.
Pet-free space.
--- GUEST ACCESS ---
Deck, with views of SF Bay.
Wi-Fi. 42" HDTV (w/cable). Large assortment of DVD’s.
Basketball court. Quiet, wooded setting at back of studio. Outdoor coffee table and chairs.
You will probably need a car as we live in the hills of Oakland. Ample parking on the street. There are also plenty of Uber and Lyft drivers in the area.
Major freeways are close. Drive times to major destinations:
- 4 minutes to Rt. 13
- 8 minutes to Rockridge BART
- 10 minutes to downtown Oakland
- 12 minutes to Cal Berkeley
- 20 minutes to San Francisco
--- INTERACTION WITH GUESTS ---
We live on the property. Access to the studio/office is via a separate entrance so you have complete privacy.
We are a busy working couple. We will try to greet you if we can but we never disturb you once you are inside, and never enter the studio while you are here (unless requested). Feel free to knock on our back (kitchen) door if you need anything, or hear us and would like to say hello!
--- MORE ESSENTIAL INFO ---
Through the gate you will be greeted by a beautiful garden. The studio is at the back of the garden.
As you can see in the photos, there are a few steps up to the studio that are a bit uneven -- "landscaped" style stairs. For our elderly guests, be advised that there is no railing. The pathway is lit at night.
The studio/office entrance is through the office door, on the right of the back building. Enter the studio from the office.
The lock box will provide you a key to the front door. Please remember to leave the key when you depart at the end of your stay.
Take in gorgeous SF Bay views, while relaxing on the private deck. Explore outstanding hiking trails just minutes away. And visit Montclair Village, with grocery stores, lovely boutique shops, a fantastic Farmer's Market on Sundays, and great restaurants!
For those who need to work or study, make full use of your separate office space, complete with desk and WiFi!
--- THE SPACE & AMENITIES ---
New queen-size bed with firm mattress.
Full bathroom with tub/shower, heated towel rack, hair dryer, and extra amenities
Fully-stocked kitchenette (sink, mini-fridge, microwave, toaster oven, rice-cooker, electric kettle, coffee maker, blender). Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, plates, silverware, serving dishes, basic cooking needs (olive oil, salt pepper etc.), coffee and tea are all supplied – everything you need to cook simple meals in-house if you prefer.
Dining room table and tablecloths/mats.
Living room area with large couch and an assortment of books and indoor games. Huge selection of videos for DVD.
Closets with ample hanging and storage space. Skylights in the main studio and office.
Private Office.
Pet-free space.
--- GUEST ACCESS ---
Deck, with views of SF Bay.
Wi-Fi. 42" HDTV (w/cable). Large assortment of DVD’s.
Basketball court. Quiet, wooded setting at back of studio. Outdoor coffee table and chairs.
You will probably need a car as we live in the hills of Oakland. Ample parking on the street. There are also plenty of Uber and Lyft drivers in the area.
Major freeways are close. Drive times to major destinations:
- 4 minutes to Rt. 13
- 8 minutes to Rockridge BART
- 10 minutes to downtown Oakland
- 12 minutes to Cal Berkeley
- 20 minutes to San Francisco
--- INTERACTION WITH GUESTS ---
We live on the property. Access to the studio/office is via a separate entrance so you have complete privacy.
We are a busy working couple. We will try to greet you if we can but we never disturb you once you are inside, and never enter the studio while you are here (unless requested). Feel free to knock on our back (kitchen) door if you need anything, or hear us and would like to say hello!
--- MORE ESSENTIAL INFO ---
Through the gate you will be greeted by a beautiful garden. The studio is at the back of the garden.
As you can see in the photos, there are a few steps up to the studio that are a bit uneven -- "landscaped" style stairs. For our elderly guests, be advised that there is no railing. The pathway is lit at night.
The studio/office entrance is through the office door, on the right of the back building. Enter the studio from the office.
The lock box will provide you a key to the front door. Please remember to leave the key when you depart at the end of your stay.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Adults only
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Oakland
Piedmont Pines, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island, while Greek Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Oakland, CA
What's nearby
- Chabot Space and Science Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Fox Theater - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
- Jack London Square - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
- University of California, Berkeley - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7-Eleven - 4 min drive
- Chabot Space & Science Center - 6 min drive
- Starbucks - 3 min drive
- Monaghan's On The Hill - 4 min drive
- Peet's Coffee & Tea - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Catherine Muriel

I am from England but have lived in the US for over 30 years. Many of those years in NYC and now in the Bay Area. I work for a nonprofit helping purpose-driven young leaders find careers with impact, and my husband works in the online world. I love to hike and garden - we have a very large garden that needs considerable attention. There are dozens of amazing hiking trails just five minutes up the road along Skyline Drive. We enjoy the theater, museums, movies, urban environments and cooking. We have recently become empty-nesters which was hard but are getting used to it!
Living in the Bay Area we are fortunate to be able to escape to beautiful places for a couple of days, such as Yosemite, Sonoma and Tahoe. We love to travel, but we are also very aware that living here is idyllic. You can't beat the weather!
As a host we like to let our guests enjoy total privacy. If they want to ask us for anything we are available, but for the most part we leave our guests alone. We have a lovely deck where guests can hang out and enjoy the view (and the stars).
Living in the Bay Area we are fortunate to be able to escape to beautiful places for a couple of days, such as Yosemite, Sonoma and Tahoe. We love to travel, but we are also very aware that living here is idyllic. You can't beat the weather!
As a host we like to let our guests enjoy total privacy. If they want to ask us for anything we are available, but for the most part we leave our guests alone. We have a lovely deck where guests can hang out and enjoy the view (and the stars).
Why they chose this property
Private, quiet, beautiful garden, views. Safe and secure.
What makes this property unique
Views, garden.
Languages:
English
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