Secluded Luxury home in Montclair Hills

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Gym
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

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Oakland, CA

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Home is located in Montclair Hills. It's remodled , secluded, has two amazing decks, bar with everything you need, wine cellar, walking distance to cafe's & restaurants, great hiking trails and and so much more.

Property manager

Chris Holden

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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. Maximum attendees: 20

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

Oakland

Located in Merriewood, a neighbourhood in Oakland, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 Oakland Arena.

Oakland, CA

What's nearby

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
University of California, Berkeley - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Fox Theater - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
Greek Theater - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
Jack London Square - 10 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

Rockridge Station - 5 min drive
Berkeley Station - 14 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Sliver Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Kona Club - ‬6 min drive
‪Sliver Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Luxury home in Montclair Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Luxury home in Montclair Hills?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Luxury home in Montclair Hills?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Luxury home in Montclair Hills located?

This family-friendly Oakland holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Telegraph Avenue and Redwood Regional Park. University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley and Chabot Space and Science Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

paige f.

12 Nov 2024

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

Great venue and location

The location is beautiful and the home is ideal for family and entertaining. The host was very responsive to all of my messages. I hosted a small gathering the night before my son's wedding. It was great having the kitchen in the center so that I could place food on the counters for people to serve themselves. It would have been nice to have more seating at the table, but we made it work. The only other suggestion I would make would be to provide nicer bath products. There were partial containers of old soaps and shampoos and there was no soap in one of the showers. For the price of this rental, it wouldn't cost much to provide and would leave a better impression. Because this is an older home, it wasn't surprising to have a few malfunctions. The shower doors were difficult to open and close and didn't stay on their tracks very well. Other than that, I would happily rent this home again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabeena B.

14 July 2024

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

Great Stay

We had booked this lovely home for my birthday! It was so beautiful and the home had everything we needed! Would definitely stay here again! :)

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

15 June 2024

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

Family gathering

I chose this house for my family stay because it was close to my son’s wedding venue in Berkeley & also allowed gatherings. It was great for my son’s new in-laws to join us for an introductory dinner. The deck was great and the kitchen was well-equipped. Chris was very accommodating & even offered to purchase a baby gate for the stairs for my 20-mo. grandson. The two bedrooms were very nice but the third is with a pullout couch - which was comfortable. It was nice that each bedroom had its own bathroom. Perfect for our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

29 May 2024

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

Great oasis in the hills

Felt like a second home - we loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

22 Apr 2024

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

Great location for family get together.

Great location. Great host! Will stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent T.

21 Apr 2024

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

Perfect for a birthday party

Great stay! We needed a large space that could fit about 15 adults and 5 small kids for a birthday party. Unfortunately had some troubles with the oven that we couldn't resolve, but the host was very responsive and helpful. Would absolutely stay again- loved the location and vibe.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Secluded Home

Property is neat, clean and as advertised with the exception of the hot tub that was listed but didn't exist. Chris was communicative and quick to respond. Would book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas K.

11 Feb 2024

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

Great Stay

Had a blast reserving this place for 2 days. Host was kind, understanding, and helpful from beginning till the end, and property was wonderful, with a large living space, clean rooms, and great kitchen. Could not ask for nothing more.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S., providence,RI

27 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving stay

The house suited our family of 3 couples perfectly. Chris was an amazing host and went above an beyond most other hosts I have encountered. The location is near great hiking trails for dogs and the town is close by. We enjoyed our 5 nights staying here!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

30 Oct 2023

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

Brilliant Place to Stay

Location is super ideal, located close enough to campus that it's basically 15 minutes max drive. Host was super helpful and its super easy to check in. Rooms were super comfortable, very spacious for everyone. Also, one of the rooms had a really funny Goku poster that was a great laugh, really made us smile. Backyard is like having a wilderness view, we saw deer and rabbits at night which was so cool. Fantastic weekend and Chris is a brilliant host, couldn't have asked for more.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

19 Sept 2023

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

Fantastic getaway in the hills of Oakland

A very well appointed and private home in a quiet neighborhood. We stayed there for my son's wedding which was in Tilden Park (in Berkeley). Plenty of room for the 3 couples that stayed with ample parking on the street above.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

24 Aug 2023

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

Great Location

The vrbo was exactly what me and my wife were looking for when planning our trip. It's one of the few places you'll find in the east bay that will accommodate a group of friends and you won't regret renting this place.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B., Hayward ca

7 Aug 2023

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

Surprise Game Night Party for my spouse

Chris was amazing, quick response times , very friendly !! His house is beautiful! The balcony areas were amazing !! The Beds were very comfy !! House was very clean , the house had all the essentials if needed. I definitely plan on staying at Chris’s house again.!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alia L.

23 July 2023

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

Amazing getaway

We had an amazing time at the house. Tucked away from the usual Bay Area crazy it was the perfect place for a small get together with friends/family to celebrate special event. Chris made everything so easy - one of the best hosts I've ever encountered. Perfect experience in my book!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selu A.

4 June 2023

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

Really nice owner

It was really beautiful and what I was expected. Chris makes things so much easier for my daughters party. Family n friends were really excited

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

31 May 2023

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

Great Space. Great Location

Chris's place was the perfect venue to celebrate my daughter's birthday. The house is spacious yet cozy. Perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Chris responded immediately to all text messages and checked in a few times to make sure things were going well. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic D.

25 May 2023

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

Great rental

This rental has all you need with plenty of space. If you’re looking to stay in the Oakland hills this is the spot for you. Beds were comfortable and the decks were great!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

30 Apr 2023

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

What an epic spot for a staycation with friends!

What a gorgeous and well appointed home! We had a few friends in from out of town and wanted to do something special to host them and this was the PERFECT spot. The view from the upper deck is divine, and the kitchen and bar are a dream for making dinner and drinks for a small group. The beds are impressively soft, and it’s great that every bedroom has its own private bath. The location is so quiet and green and the neighborhood feels incredibly private and tucked away. Check in was seamless, and Chris was a very responsive and accommodating host throughout our brief stay. We are already dreaming of our next visit back to his beautiful home!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

23 Mar 2023

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

Perfectly met our needs

The house was very clean and very well equipped. We fully enjoyed our stay. The homeowner was highly responsive, checked in regularly, and was very accommodating to our needs. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mai L., Oakland

25 Oct 2022

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

Well Equipped home nestled in the hills

Chris was a great host accommodating & super responsive. His listing was a great weekend stay for my family while they were visiting. He even out out toys for the little toddlers to play with during the stay. I would highly recommend booking this place!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noel M.

11 Oct 2022

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

Perfect Experience

Me and 7 of my friends rented this place out for a night for our fantasy basketball draft. Chris was great and made sure we had everything we needed to check in! Following the check in, he even provided us with some snacks and gatorades to settle in. The place was very clean, with some of the best views I’ve seen in the Bay. Communication is key, and Chris was on top of it, even when the VRBO app was down. He mad a point to reach out via text and email to make sure we were ok. I would 100% rent this place again, and plan to do so for next year’s draft!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

K. C.

26 Sept 2022

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

A wonderful place to stay for a destination wedding or event

We loved staying at Chris's home! In Oakland to put on a destination wedding, we needed space for our family and all the wedding decor. A hotel room would not have worked, this was perfect. It felt like staying in the home of family, not a stuffy business. There is everything you need within reach. Chris responded very quickly to our questions. The location is beautiful and relaxing with lots of space for extra family members coming in and out. Beds were very comfortable and private en suite bathrooms a plus! There was ample street parking without worry. We appreciated that there were multiple dining spaces, giving us the ability to have a small group for dinner after the rehearsal, rather than having to go to a restaurant. Would definitely recommend staying here, would do so again without hesitation.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

alex a.

29 Aug 2022

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

great place

chris is the best house is very comftable nice furniture

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ayana Z.

1 July 2022

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

This place felt like home!

We stayed here because we had family Visiting and needed extra space. Chris’s stay was absolutely amazing! The house had everything you could possibly need and more! Plenty of utensils, a good variety of cook and bar ware, coffee, extremely comfy beds, a wide selection of channels/apps on all tvs and a flat top grill we used almost every night. We spent a lot of time soaking up the sun on both decks, which had great views and were pretty secluded. Chris even had wine for us on arrival! This place was extremely comfy and felt like home, my entire family enjoyed it here and we would definitely recommend and stay again. Thanks so much for having us at your house!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Holden

My name is Chris and I started my rental business about 1yr ago. I've traveled all over the world and take pride in making sure my guests have a wonderful experience. The money made is going to my kids college funds.

Why they chose this property

This property is beautiful, secluded and I continue to upgrade it on a weekly basis.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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Secluded Luxury home in Montclair Hills

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

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