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Relax on the open deck and enjoy the view.

Re-furbished living room with gas fireplace.

Enjoy a glass of wine, great views, and fireplace all at same time!

Fireplace with blower heats up the apartment and keeps it cozy.

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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Oakland, CA

University of California, Berkeley10 min drive
Greek Theater12 min drive
Jack London Square12 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)27 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This property was very comfortable - we weren't in need of anything when we stayed here for a month between leases even ...

Annie A.

Mar 5, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

1-BR Hill-Top Retreat Entire Flat Nr UC Berkeley in Premium Woodsy Area

Hill-top retreat with great views near outstanding parks and trails, easy drive to UC Berkeley and transportation. Spacious, private, charming 1 bdrm flat in the premium Montclair/Oakland Hills area nr Berkeley border with fireplace, parking, private deck & laundry. Ideal for business/academic travelers, relo's, remodelers, and extended family visits. Min stay is 31 days. I accept only 1 or 2 reservations at a time with extended check-out usually available, even if it doesn't show on the calendar. Supplemental occupancy agreement is required.

Family Friendly: Crib, high chair, inflatable toddler tub and toddler gear available.

Business Friendly: includes a 1G fiber optic WIFI, back-up power, spacious desk, additional work-area and printer.

Pet Friendly: Dogs are permitted in most cases. A separate cleaning ,refundable deposit and damage agreement are required.

Apartment is approximately 900 sq. ft., consisting of the entire lower flat in duplex, with a separate entrance, full kitchen, full bathroom, living/dining room with working fireplace, one bedroom, separate laundry room, dedicated off-street parking for 2 cars, and exclusive use of large private deck with fabulous canyon and filtered SF Bay views. Big 6-person outdoor dining table and BBQ and 2 Roku TVs with several premium channels and Bluetooth speaker.

Neighborhood is very quiet, scenic, woodsy, and family oriented. Location is a few blocks from miles of beautiful trails in the East Bay Parks network with easy access to popular cycling roads along the ridge line. About half-mile to shops and transportation in Montclair Village. Easy drive to UC Berkeley.

Tastefully furnished in comfy wine-country style. Modern kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances, including gas stove. Apartment has one queen bed with pillow top mattress in spacious bedroom. Current furnishings are different but similar to those in photos. Upstairs residents are quiet, semi-retired professionals .

SF Bay breezes keep the climate cool. Air conditioning is not common in this area, and not needed even during heat waves because the apartment is built into hillside, which keeps the apartment cool.

Residence is close to Rockridge BART station (including SFO airport line), trans-bay bus line to SF, and SF carpool sites; however, area is not walk-able; car is required to get to shops and public transportation due to hillside location..

Smoking tobacco - not pot - is permitted OUTSIDE ONLY (upstairs occupant occasionally smokes outside). Quiet time between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am.

Property manager

Elaine

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Crib, high-chair & inflatable toddler tub availabl

Events

No events allowed

This is a quiet residential neighborhood.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed OUTDOORS ONLY. Covered porch.

Guests must sign registration with additional terms and conditions. Check-In information and house rules will be supplied prior to check-in

14% Hotel Tax will be added for stays under 31 days.

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

Note from host: This is a quiet residential neighborhood.

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

Located on a river, this apartment is in Montclair, a neighbourhood in Oakland. Greek Theater and Fox Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Berkeley Marina and Ferry Building. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oakland Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Oracle Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oakland, CA

What's nearby

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 8 min drive
Chabot Space and Science Center - 10 min drive
University of California, Berkeley - 10 min drive
Greek Theater - 12 min drive
Jack London Square - 12 min drive

Getting around

Rockridge Station - 7 min drive
Coliseum Station - 12 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Paulista Brazilian Kitchen and Taproom - ‬6 min drive
‪L'acajou Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Daughter Thai Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
‪Monaghan's On The Hill - ‬5 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1-BR Hill-Top Retreat Entire Flat Nr UC Berkeley in Premium Woodsy Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 1-BR Hill-Top Retreat Entire Flat Nr UC Berkeley in Premium Woodsy Area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1-BR Hill-Top Retreat Entire Flat Nr UC Berkeley in Premium Woodsy Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1-BR Hill-Top Retreat Entire Flat Nr UC Berkeley in Premium Woodsy Area located?

This family-friendly Oakland apartment building is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Redwood Regional Park and Chabot Space and Science Center. Children's Fairyland and Oakland Museum of California are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Annie A.

5 Mar 2024

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

Nice place to stay in between moving

This property was very comfortable - we weren't in need of anything when we stayed here for a month between leases even though most of our own belongings were packed up in storage. Especially enjoyed the deck and being able to spend time outdoors rain or shine.

Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

9 July 2022

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

Simply Wonderful

I can’t say enough nice things about the Host and the accommodations. fantastic view! Comfortable bed, nice shower, and I had no needs that were not met. Would stay here again as occasion arises.

Stayed 83 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

17 Sept 2021

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

Montdclair pad

I found the place comfortable with all the facilities I needed. The weather was cool so I didn't use the patio as much as hoped but on the warm days it was very nice.

Stayed 34 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marshall P.

5 Aug 2021

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

Great place!

The deck has fabulous views of the hills and is a great spot for morning coffee, afternoon drinks, or an evening meal. The house is well equipped, located near shopping in Montclair, close to highways, and very near wonderful hiking in the East Bay park system. Elaine is the perfect host, very attentive and responsive. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom very well appointed. We couldn't have asked for better

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mario G.

19 Apr 2021

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

ANGELIC SERVICE & HEAVENLY LOCATION

I've had the pleasure of working with Elaine on a long term stay at this amazing property. Her kindness and generosity is unmatched. The home is equipped to make your stay effortless and extremely accommodating. We will continuing doing business with her and taking advantage of this stellar property!

Stayed 485 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eros P., Spring

3 Dec 2019

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

A fantastic stay! Highly recommended!

Eliane has a beautiful, clean, and quiet place with a fantastic view and a cozy gas fireplace for cold nights. Everything you need is outlined and very organized, with great details like bathrobes and slippers available for your use. Elaine seems to have thought of everything! My partner and I stayed for a few weeks. It is a great place to land.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

24 Sept 2019

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

beautiful and peaceful retreat

This was a much needed cool respite for me. Immaculate, lovely, quiet and safe with everything anyone could possibly ever need. Easily one of the most perfect vrbo homes I have ever rented. Elaine is a kind and available host, who has created a convenient and lovely space surrounded by greenery in the pretty Oakland hills. Close to everything the bay area has to offer, without the bustle of city life. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter H., Sydney Australia

15 May 2019

Excellent accommodation location and host for our short stay in Berkeley

Short easy drive to uc berkeley and close to great walks in the Oakland hills. Easy drive to ferry wharf for trips to San Francisco with free parking. Super host and comfortable accommodation

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Altansukh T.

11 Apr 2019

Quiet and comfy house, close to SF

The house was pretty much everything that I was looking for my family. Elle is a nice host and explains everything thoroughly. At the price I got, the house is a good fit. Nice and quiet location, but still close to SF, San Jose and other nearby places through the highway or small roads over the mountain. Kitchen is packed with everything you generally need and we would not expect much more. Recently remodeled, so everything is nice and new in the bathroom. Not sure about the light timers, but probably people forget to turn off sometimes. Washer and dryer eventually needs updating - they work - but little bit hassle sometimes. However we were able to get our laundry done and that’s it. Nice patio to enjoy quiet evenings. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Jacque H.

11 Sept 2018

Home Away From Home

My husband and I stayed in this charming apartment for three months while our new home in Walnut Creek was being renovated. It was a great find and, actually, we hated to leave. The apartment is very comfortable and well appointed. A recently completed renovation focused on sound proofing between floors and it was successful. The space is private and secluded yet has easy access to the local Montclair shops, downtown Oakland, Berkeley and Contra Costa County. The deck is an added bonus and expands the living space. Many an hour was spent taking advantage of the wide ranging literary collection available in the apartment. Also it provides a lovely spot to enjoy a glass of wine, the gardens and hilltop views. The owner is very respectful of space and privacy and quick to resolve any issue that might arise. I would recommend this apartment in a heart beat. It is a truly lovely space.

Stayed 85 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aspen Z., Edmonton

28 Mar 2015

Charming Montclair Escape

I had a class to take in the neighbourhood, so we rented the garden flat because it was nearby. All of the houses are built into the hillside so the entrance is down some steps off to the side. The finishes are all lovely and considered, and the history of the place really comes through. The kitchen has everything you could need, and all of the baby stuff was really helpful and convenient! The couches are super comfy and the deck is nice and private. No one can see onto the deck from the neighbours and you can't see onto theirs. The bed is comfortable, the shower is hot, and the managers are great. The redwoods are all around you and the freeway is close by. The village of Montclair has some amazing restaurants and little shops. We used the suite as home base and adventured all around San Francisco during the day. There are no sidewalks in the neighbourhood so you definitely need a car to get around. The steep hills of the area were intimidating at first to drive up but they became fun really quickly.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heather T.

20 Feb 2015

Cute place

This rental is in a quiet neighborhood with a lovely view. The unit is super cute, clean and the private deck is awesome. Kitchen is great with most everything you need. It was great for a romantic get away!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Agnes B.

8 Dec 2014

A little bit of paradise in the Oakland Hills

This little bit of paradise offered everything my husband and I wanted in a holiday rental-- comfort and charm, spacious rooms, a great location, and a magnificent deck with views of the canyon and hills. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to stay in the Bay Area. Everything about the apartment has been done with care and attentiveness. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed, the bedroom was spacious and comfortable, and there was even a fireplace in the living room. Sitting on the deck at night under the stars watching the lights twinkling in the hills across the valley was truly magical Montclair Village, just down the hill, is a good place for grocery shopping, and there's easy access from Montclair to San Francisco by car or train. After a busy, hectic day in the city, it was delightful to return to the peacefulness of the apartment. The neighborhood, high up in the hills, is wooded and quiet and safe, a real sanctuary from the noise and congestion of the city. An added advantage all for us was how close the apartment is to a series of regional parks with entrances along Skyline Drive. These parks are free of charge and offer miles of amazing trails through redwood groves, along canyons, and over volcanic hillsides. They are marvelous parks, and are literally minutes away from the apartment door! We were so happy to have found this gem in Oakland that we can't wait to go back. It feels like a second home!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Justin M.

28 Nov 2014

Excellent Stay when Working in Oakland

Very comfortable downstairs apartment. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone who wants to be near the city but enjoys a quiet getaway. The property was very clean and organized. It was located to some nearby stores and restaurants. The owner was very welcoming and made sure everything was in order when I arrived.

About the host

Hosted by Elaine

Owners are quiet, semi-retired professionals. We enjoy helping guests discover all the wonders of the SF Bay Area, but also respect your peace and privacy.