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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Richmond, CA
  • Berkeley Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

La Casa De Madera- "The wood house"

"La Casa De Madera" Near the El-Ceritto boarder is a custom handcrafted tiny/small house that is unique and one of a kind. Designed and built by Conscious Construction this house was built largely from reclaimed, re-purposed, and custom milled wood. Occupying a wonderful small piece of land where an eighty year old carriage house once stood. The original redwood siding from the carriage house was re-purposed and now clads some of the interior walls of the house giving a feel and texture you rarely see. The new house has magnificent San Francisco Bay views. Designed to capture the views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the beautiful sunsets overlooking brooks island and the expansive bay views. It was also designed to provide privacy with all the comforts of a home. From the easily accessible sleeping loft you can enjoy wonderful southern views with a glimpse of both the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. The kitchen has a two burner gas stove with a beautiful live edge counter top empathizing the organic feel of the space. Custom tiled shower and Alaskan yellow cedar clad the bathroom walls.

While in the living space you can sit in the love- seat (which doubles as a sofa bed), and enjoy the flat screen TV and full Wi-Fi access. There is also a mini gas fire place heater to enjoy on cold San Francisco bay nights.
Although unique and custom, this house is very practical and efficient. It's perfect for people visiting the area for a short or extended stay, as it is a self-sufficient house with all the comforts of home. It's minutes form the freeway access, with only a short drive to Berkeley, Oakland, Marin, and San Francisco. The house is a 12 minute walk to the El-Cerrito Natural Grocery which is a community gathering spot, and
20 minute walk to Bart. In 8 minutes you can drive to the new ferry terminal in Richmond and be in San Francisco in no time! Meeting all your bay area needs the "Casa De Madera", is a must!

We ask only the most responsible and serious guests inquire. This house was designed and crafted with a lot of care and love. We only want guests who can appreciate and respect the space. Absolutely no parties are allowed.

RULES:

. Respect the parking location
. Respect the neighbors
. Respect the home owner
. Respect recycling rules
. Most important respect the house!

Property manager

Milkah Cunningham
Premier Host

Languages

English, Swahili

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We love pets, however the space is sooo small
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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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Richmond

Richmond Annex, a neighbourhood in Richmond, is home to this holiday home. Pier 39 and Ferry Building 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.
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Richmond, CA

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • San Pablo Lytton Casino - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Golden Gate Fields - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Greek Theater - 12 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • El Cerrito Plaza Station - 3 min drive
  • Richmond Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Moles Hecho En Casa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nation's Giant Hamburgers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Casa De Madera- "The wood house" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Casa De Madera- "The wood house"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Casa De Madera- "The wood house"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Casa De Madera- "The wood house" located?

Located in Richmond Annex, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Berkeley Marina and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Golden Gate Fields. San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Lytton Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km). El Cerrito del Norte Station is 23 minutes by foot and El Cerrito Plaza Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Desiree M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Suite
Like a symphonic overture of the same name, this tiny little “suite” was delightfully charming! I initially booked it to be reminded of my stays in Portugal, but upon arriving and peering out over the Bay the serenity was more on par with a past stay on the hillside of Beausoleil overlooking Monaco!! Definitely would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elsa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Tiny House with a View
Accurately described listing. Cozy. Nice view of the Bay Bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

May Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
We thought the wood house was charming. The space was perfect for two with breathtaking views, an excellent shower in a lovely location. Absolutely no complaints from us!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Victor U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Letdown
The view from this tiny house is otherworldly and the water pressure in the shower is phenomenal. Unfortunately that is where is ended for me. The beautiful big windows do not open to help with circulation so it was really hot most nights. There were not fans offered or installed to help with circulation. I sweat both nights. The shower stall is incredibly small. The futon in the loft was thin and I couldn't sleep most nights because it felt as if I was sleeping directly on the wood. The stairs to the loft should be re-evaluated for safety as they are spaced extremely far apart and hard to climb. There was no where to hang or store clothes or my suitcase. The bathroom pocket door would not shut all the way and often rolled open. The sofa is extremely inexpensive and hard to sit on. The television was not synced to receive programs and I could not figure it out. The toilet paper was extremely thin, inexpensive, and hard. Unfortunately I will not be recommending this tiny house nor returning. I wish my review had been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool Place
The place is a cabin with a loft. Perfect for me. Cool place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable - Functional - Perfect
Amazing location, first time in a tiny home, lacked for nothing… 2 day stay… perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen N. N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Butte Property
Very nice house. Everything was in good order.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet
Really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Had. lovely time here. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A NEW TINY HOUSE EXPERIENCE !
The ` casa de madera' is a fully functional, rustic getaway. I think it is perfect for someone who needs some solitude and alone time. It was a perfect location for us to visit our son in El Cerrito. Thanks so much ! Aloha, Annie & Roy of Honolulu
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl D., Eureka,Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden oasis
My second time staying here. It’s clean,quiet, and centrally located to everything. Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl D., Eureka,Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden in plain sight
My visit was too see friends in the area. Mission accomplished. Staying here was very comfortable. Certainly quiet at night. Easy access to parking. Futon bed “very supportive
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication
View
Clever construction. Trouble getting key. No coffee. I hate shower gel. Super nice sauna. Clean, lots of towels. View of the bay is charming. Way too much noise at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick T., Fresno, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great guest house in a quiet neighborhood with nice views
I was in town for work, so "The Wood House" was perfect for what I needed. The house is clean, easily accessible, with what I felt was safe street parking, and well appointed. Shower pressure is wonderful and for once, you'll be supplied with pour over coffee capabilities and not the dreaded Keurig. That checked two very important boxes for me while traveling. As others have stated, the loft bed isn't the most comfortable, kind of like a futon mat. I found that the love seat pull out bed was more comfortable. Milkah communicated clearly and quickly and overall, my stay was very good. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest little house
Cute, well put together little house that had everything we needed for the few days we were in the area. Great communication with the owner of the unit. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool Little Wooden House
Small clean wooden house with a beautiful view from the top window. There were plenty of towels, blankets, and cookware for my 2-night stay. Overall, it’s a nice, safe neighborhood, and I had no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!
This refuge was the perfect location for us over the days that we were there. It is a nice walk to restaurants. It was clean, and the view from both the main level and the loft was exceptional!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nastasia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest Cabin Ever!!
A super cute cabin close to east bay, was only a 30 minute drive to SF but we flew in so we took Bart and Uber. Bart station was very close! I saw some reviews about it being really small; it is, but me and my boyfriend (he’s 6 ft) really had no troubles. I was never in the property long enough to very much care, in fact; we loved it! Thank you for hosting us and if you’re going to the bay, definitely stay here!! P.S. the view is gorgeous!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiny house
Comfortable tiny house in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Great Stay
Enjoyed our 3 nights here. Good location to go into San Francisco and also Napa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhys Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice small house
It was a super nice stay for two people with easy access to the city of San Francisco and surrounding areas!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable and relaxing stay
We enjoyed our stay at La Casa De Madera while visiting the east Bay Area. The location is convenient, and the neighborhood is very quiet. While small, it is a nice accommodation for two people.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey L., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Tiny Home in Beautiful Garden
Stayed in this lovely tiny house for about 10 days - I was in town for work. It was perfect for just me! It was very clean and well maintained/built. I met the owner on the first day - Jeff - he was super nice and we discussed construction as we are both in the industry and he said that he had built the little place. Impressive. He has a beautiful garden blooming wonderfully this time of year - you can smell the jasmine as you're walking up the stairs. The flowers and succulents were such a nice view out of the kitchen window while doing dishes lol The weather was beautiful so I kept the door and windows open most of the time - this helped at night since I am a hot sleeper. Plenty of towels, sheets, blankets and the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and cooking utensils. I was able to cook hot meals on a gas cooktop - which I loved (no microwave, something to keep in mind if you prefer that but I don't mind) The bathroom was roomy, with great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The bed is up on a loft, and was really cozy (and a dreamy view of the bay bridge) - especially during the rain storms when the rain's hitting the roof. Jeff kept to himself and checked in every once in a while - street parking is available in front of the home that was always free which I really appreciated. Good restaurants nearby, grocery stores. 25 mins to Six Flags if you're into that (I am so that was awesome) and about 30 min to airport (w no traffic) 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Stay
Well lit at nite for check in. Warm interior. Inviting. Kitchen just what's needed and bed firm but full.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Very clean, nice small house. It has everything you need. The bed could have been a little more comfortable as it doesn’t seem like a full mattress but that is me trying to find something that it could improve on. The only real issue was not getting to the house until late (10 pm) and still did not have any details on the wifi until I messaged the property manager again which she replied that same night but at that point we had already gone to bed. I recommend sending the wifi info in the morning of the stay in case people get in late. That being said, I would definitely recommend staying here as well as go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Milkah Cunningham

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Hello and welcome!
My name is Milkah and my nickname is Shiko! I grew up in Kenya. I have been in the USA for over half my life. I have two great kids. I work for the University of California and my work experience has nurtured my passion for Real Estate. I love traveling, hiking, watching sports, watching movies and spending time with my family and friends.
I have been friends with Jeff (the property owner) for years and he thought I would be a great fit to manage this fantastic property since I have a Property Management Certification and I enjoy interacting with people. Jeff and his two kids occupy the principle home on the property which was recently built.
I love meeting people from different parts of the world and I look forward to connecting with you as a host. I am excited to be a part of this community and I will do my best to make your stay as comfortable as possible!

Why they chose this property

The property is a custom handcrafted Tiny/small house and it's unique and one of a kind made wood house from all re purposed wood.The new house has magnificent San Francisco Bay views. It's designed to capture the views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the beautiful sunsets overlooking brooks island and the expansive bay views.

What makes this property unique

privacy
relaxing
great views

Languages:

English, Swahili

Premier Host

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