10/10 Excellent
William B.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming. Great location.
William B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Entire home
Entire 2BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Oakland, CA
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center19 min walk
- University of California, Berkeley5 min drive
- Jack London Square6 min drive
- Oakland, CA (JCE-Oakland Convention Center Heliport)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Entire 2BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work
Spacious, private, cozy, quiet upper flat in a duplex with its own entrance for business travel, UC Berkeley college visits - hosted by a Superhost. It feels like home and has all the amenities of home, too! Decorated with a global-meets-midcentury rustic modern decor.
GREAT LOCATION: Totally central to Berkeley and Oakland, close to awesome restaurants, Rockridge BART, shops, bars & Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Kaiser, Children's Hospital.
Very popular as a place to stay while remodeling in Rockridge, visiting family in Rockridge, looking for Oakland real estate, remote workers, an affordable place to stay for SF tech conferences, travel nurses, sabbatical housing, UC Berkeley visiting professors and new students, business travel, relocation, and visiting family in the Rockridge / Temescal neighborhood.
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BEFORE BOOKING - PLEASE READ:
MAX STAY: Generally <2 weeks however feel free to ask if you need a longer stay.
1) THERE IS A VERY STEEP STAIRWAY. See photos and ask questions.
2) IF YOU HAVE LOCAL FRIENDS/FAMILY. Please do not plan to baby sit or have dinners here with local family / friends without talking to me first.
Day or night, the listing is only for the max # and age of people listed in rules.
The # of guests refers to people there...not just sleeping there.
NO INFANTS, ONLY KIDS >16, no pets.
THE BATHROOM IS SMALL. It is 5x8' with a shower/tub combo.
Please contact me first if you have questions. Thanks!
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LOCATION
If you like being in a central location near BART to explore Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco and beyond, Lower Rockridge is the best neighborhood.
Our bungalow-filled residential street is surprisingly central, in an area that people envy -- located equally close to Temescal and Rockridge and near Piedmont and Elmwood. Walkable to UC Berkeley and hospitals like Alta Bates (30 min), Children’s Hospital (10 minutes), Sutter and Kaiser so it's perfect for doctors and Travel Nurses.
You'll have multiple restaurants to choose from and can easily get to SF by nearby freeways, casual carpool or hop on Rockridge BART, 1/2 a mile away.
Features:
* Built in early 1900s, offering lots of charm
* Upper floor give you lots of privacy and light all day.
* WIFI + TV + Free Netflix, HBO Max and Amazon Prime provided.
* 2 bedrooms, 1 bath:
Bedroom #1 has a very comfortable queen bed.
Bedroom #2 has a queen sized platform bed with a Tuft & Needle mattress and luxury topper plus a desk for working. Cotton sheets and bedding provided as well as towels.
Twin fold-out bed available, to sleep in the living room.
* Living room and dining room have an open floor plan - very comfortable for working and relaxing
* Luggage racks
* Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel gas stove, refrigerator, Bosch dish washer
* Lots of coffee and espresso making equipment along with electric kettle.
* Washer / dryer
* Shower, hair dryer, soap, shampoo, 100% cotton towels
* STEEP stairway (see pics)
* Free street parking (no permits needed). Possibility of using the driveway.
GREAT LOCATION: Totally central to Berkeley and Oakland, close to awesome restaurants, Rockridge BART, shops, bars & Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Kaiser, Children's Hospital.
Very popular as a place to stay while remodeling in Rockridge, visiting family in Rockridge, looking for Oakland real estate, remote workers, an affordable place to stay for SF tech conferences, travel nurses, sabbatical housing, UC Berkeley visiting professors and new students, business travel, relocation, and visiting family in the Rockridge / Temescal neighborhood.
------------------------------##-----------------------------------
BEFORE BOOKING - PLEASE READ:
MAX STAY: Generally <2 weeks however feel free to ask if you need a longer stay.
1) THERE IS A VERY STEEP STAIRWAY. See photos and ask questions.
2) IF YOU HAVE LOCAL FRIENDS/FAMILY. Please do not plan to baby sit or have dinners here with local family / friends without talking to me first.
Day or night, the listing is only for the max # and age of people listed in rules.
The # of guests refers to people there...not just sleeping there.
NO INFANTS, ONLY KIDS >16, no pets.
THE BATHROOM IS SMALL. It is 5x8' with a shower/tub combo.
Please contact me first if you have questions. Thanks!
------------------------------##-----------------------------------
LOCATION
If you like being in a central location near BART to explore Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco and beyond, Lower Rockridge is the best neighborhood.
Our bungalow-filled residential street is surprisingly central, in an area that people envy -- located equally close to Temescal and Rockridge and near Piedmont and Elmwood. Walkable to UC Berkeley and hospitals like Alta Bates (30 min), Children’s Hospital (10 minutes), Sutter and Kaiser so it's perfect for doctors and Travel Nurses.
You'll have multiple restaurants to choose from and can easily get to SF by nearby freeways, casual carpool or hop on Rockridge BART, 1/2 a mile away.
Features:
* Built in early 1900s, offering lots of charm
* Upper floor give you lots of privacy and light all day.
* WIFI + TV + Free Netflix, HBO Max and Amazon Prime provided.
* 2 bedrooms, 1 bath:
Bedroom #1 has a very comfortable queen bed.
Bedroom #2 has a queen sized platform bed with a Tuft & Needle mattress and luxury topper plus a desk for working. Cotton sheets and bedding provided as well as towels.
Twin fold-out bed available, to sleep in the living room.
* Living room and dining room have an open floor plan - very comfortable for working and relaxing
* Luggage racks
* Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel gas stove, refrigerator, Bosch dish washer
* Lots of coffee and espresso making equipment along with electric kettle.
* Washer / dryer
* Shower, hair dryer, soap, shampoo, 100% cotton towels
* STEEP stairway (see pics)
* Free street parking (no permits needed). Possibility of using the driveway.
Property manager
Susie
Premier Host
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Mountain view
Parking available
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Check in after 3:00 PM
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Children
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
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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
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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 travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Oakland, CA
What's nearby
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Fox Theater - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
- University of California, Berkeley - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
- Jack London Square - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
- Greek Theater - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wendy's - 7 min walk
- Panda Express - 10 min walk
- The Kingfish Pub - 10 min walk
- Burger King - 10 min walk
- Mountain Mike's Pizza - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Marisa
31 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Marisa
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
10 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment and location!
Jennifer C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret M., Austin
22 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place
Margaret M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa Z.
26 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and host
Alyssa Z.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Simon M.
18 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay!!
Simon M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
7 Oct 2018
cozy, comfortable, and quiet....great location
Amy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Marti H.
27 Sept 2018
Would love a return visit
Marti H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Les L., Newbury, MA
19 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met all expectations
Les L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alex H.
7 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place and host
Alex H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
16 May 2018
Comfortable apartment in great location
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Anastasia B., Chicago
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, and thoughtful
Anastasia B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terry M.
16 Feb 2019
Cute apartment
Terry M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and quiet
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott W.
23 Mar 2018
Wonderful property & owner
Scott W.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Molly J.
14 Mar 2019
Terrific property and gracious owner!
Molly J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
TOM K.
11 Apr 2018
Excellent location, Just like home.
TOM K.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Mary A.
10 Jan 2017
Great location for Easy access to SF and near our family
Mary A.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2016
10/10 Excellent
B. H.
23 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location - easy access to Berkeley and BART
B. H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barbara K.
27 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Barbara K.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
David F.
20 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful property and location
David F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Noah D.
1 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rockridge 2 bedroom
Noah D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
23 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot in Oakland
Robert M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Cecilia T., Bolton
9 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Hossain T.
3 Mar 2020
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About the host
Hosted by Susie
I'm a long time Bay Area resident with deep ties into Berkeley, local food, arts and craft scenes,,,and an East Bay real estate agent with lots of knowledge of neighborhoods and destinations all over the Bay Area. Host for 10 years and a real estate agent, happy to show buyers homes.
Open minded, I love to live the good simple life and enjoy the spirit of travelers who love connecting with new folks. I've traveled to lots of countries and have friends around the world.
(AS A RESPECTFUL TRAVELER MYSELF, FOLLOWING HOUSE RULES IS IMPORTANT TO ME AND SOMETHING I EXPECT MY GUESTS TO DO AS WELL. It is sad to me that bad guests have forced me to turn my house description into a manual of do's and don'ts!)
Making sure guests enjoy their stay to the fullest through clear communication and expectations is super important, and I've had some wonderful experiences meeting people from all over the world.
Hablo Espanol.
Parlo un puo Italiano.
Falo Portugues.
Parles en peu Francais.
Open minded, I love to live the good simple life and enjoy the spirit of travelers who love connecting with new folks. I've traveled to lots of countries and have friends around the world.
(AS A RESPECTFUL TRAVELER MYSELF, FOLLOWING HOUSE RULES IS IMPORTANT TO ME AND SOMETHING I EXPECT MY GUESTS TO DO AS WELL. It is sad to me that bad guests have forced me to turn my house description into a manual of do's and don'ts!)
Making sure guests enjoy their stay to the fullest through clear communication and expectations is super important, and I've had some wonderful experiences meeting people from all over the world.
Hablo Espanol.
Parlo un puo Italiano.
Falo Portugues.
Parles en peu Francais.
Why they chose this property
Location location location! We're on a street lined with Craftsman bungalow homes. This private flat is decorated with arts and crafts to stir creativity yet with the comforts of home. The upper floor offers lots of light, from dawn to dusk, and when you wake up you see only sky from the bedroom window - lots of privacy.
You can walk between Oakland's two hot neighborhoods, Rockridge and Temescal, with easy access to Berkeley and SF, and revel on Sunday mornings at a fantastic farmers market.
It's especially great for people considering moving to the East Bay wanting to get a feel for the area or as a visiting professor / remote worker (or nomad !) or if you're remodeling their home in Oakland and need a temporary home.
You can walk between Oakland's two hot neighborhoods, Rockridge and Temescal, with easy access to Berkeley and SF, and revel on Sunday mornings at a fantastic farmers market.
It's especially great for people considering moving to the East Bay wanting to get a feel for the area or as a visiting professor / remote worker (or nomad !) or if you're remodeling their home in Oakland and need a temporary home.
What makes this property unique
This flat has really great energy and most people who stay there want to come back. Built in 1907, it has good bones and a nice layout where you can hang out with your travel buddies or retreat to your own area of the flat.
Your food and adventure concierge and local expert lives below, available with tips for enjoying the Bay Area to the fullest, if you like.
Your food and adventure concierge and local expert lives below, available with tips for enjoying the Bay Area to the fullest, if you like.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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