Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work
House in Berkeley, CA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Spacious, private, 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 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
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
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Berkeley, CA
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Reviews
5.0
Had a wonderful father and son trip to Oakland and San Francisco. The apartment was in a perfect location and had everything we needed! Thank you to the hosts!
5.0
We had a great stay at this home. Upper level of the house is comfortable and quiet. Plenty of space. Kitchen is well equipped for cooking. Wi-Fi is strong. No issues with on-street parking. Walkable to grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, pharmacies and hardware.
Susie is a helpful and friendly host. We’ve stayed her before while visiting family in the neighborhood and look forward to future visits.
5.0
Apartment is well appointed. Beds were very comfortable. Place is quite clean. Location is great. College and Telegraph are easy walking distance. Would stay again
5.0
This is my second time staying at Susie's, and I'll be back again if she'll have me! Check in is easy, communication is super prompt, the place is clean and well-stocked with conveniences. The space is large, couldn't be better located, and has everything you need for a great stay. 5 stars!
5.0
Susie was so easy to get in touch with and the space was great. Very cozy!
5.0
Everything was fantastic. Excellent location to San Francisco. The host was awesome and really easy to communicate with
5.0
Great host, perfect location!
5.0
Convenient location - easy access to Berkeley and BART
A group of us playing with the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers came in from the Northwest. This location was close to other band members and just a few blocks to restaurants, coffee and Trader Jo's. Easy access to BART for our San Fran concert.
5.0
Review
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Susie’s place. She was extremely responsive to any of our questions or requests and was very communicative regarding issues around the extreme weather which caused power outage etc. Our son is disabled and she was very accommodating with access to the apartment.
5.0
Cozy place
Our family of four enjoyed our stay. The house is close to lots of good restaurants.
5.0
Delightful property and location
Perfect base for our visit. Cozy and clean. Able to cook when we wanted, and able to sample many local food options.
5.0
Great Rockridge 2 bedroom
Convenient location. Enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Lovely spot in Oakland
This a spacious, private 2 bedroom flat in a duplex with a private entrance. The Rockridge neighborhood is quite and walkable to the Temescal area in Oakland. It was a perfect setup for a week long stay.
5.0
Homey Rockridge apt
Very convenient location and easy walk to Rockridge Bart and stores. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Wonderful area to stay if you want to be in Oakland.
The apartment is as depicted in the pictures. The owner is very accessible and helpful with the stay.
5.0
Highly recommended!
It was exactly as Susie described. The kitchen was well stocked, the bed comfortable, the place was quiet. The whole experience staying there was great!
5.0
Great Oakland stay
This place was perfect for out stay. Close to our daughter's place, close to all types of restaurants, close to the BART. Best stocked pantry we've ever come across. Susie was generous and wanted to make sure we were comfortable and had any kind of info we needed. We will definitely return.
5.0
Perfect place and host
Susie’s great apartment was a perfect base for our week of exploring Oakland. It was clean, comfortable, well stocked, and situated in a lovely neighborhood. We would absolutely stay here again. Thanks again Susie!
5.0
The place was very cosy and homey. Susie has pretty much everything we needed for our stay
We had a wonderful time. Thank you very much Susie for your hospitality and detailed guide/info about the local areas and transportation, much appreciated especially for first timers.
4.0
Graduation stay in May
Great location, very nice owner. The floorplan was awesome; as were amenities; however, there was no central heat and the weather was chilly so difficult to regulate space heaters for comfort. Also bathroom is very small, especially given that we had 4 guests. The space, otherwise, easily and well accommodated our group.
5.0
Opera singers in the house
Super flexible and supportive of our special needs in a truly special Bay Area way.
5.0
was as advertised
The place was clean and exactly as advertised
5.0
Great place to stay in Oakland!
Susie was a great host at her apartment near the Rockridge BART and Market Hall. Her kitchen was well stocked and the place is filled with cozy areas and lots of books! I am developing an artisan food business and Susie has (literally) written the book on the subject! I look forward to staying again when I next visit my daughter in Oakland.
5.0
Terrific property and gracious owner!
This property was perfect for our trip. It was walking distance to the family we were visiting, which was extremely convenient (no rental car needed!). The apartment is very roomy and wonderfully furnished. The bedrooms are very spacious and have plenty of closet and storage space. Susie had the kitchen equipped with necessities (coffee!!!) so we didn't have to go to the grocery store. I slept in the back room on the sleeper sofa, which was very comfortable. Susie was a fantastic host! Very gracious and welcoming. She checked in with me every day to make sure everything was going well. Susie's property will stay on my list of places to stay for the next time I visit Oakland. I would highly recommend Susie's property to others staying in the area.
5.0
Lovely cozy but spacious two bedroom apartment. Very gracious and knowledgeable host!
Very nice and clean and comfortable...
5.0
Cute apartment
Super cute apartment, great location close to Bart and shops. I stay in hotels a lot and it was nice to have a full kitchen, a washing machine, and lots of space. Susie is a great host, very friendly and happy to help with anything.
5.0
Truly home away from home!
First and foremost, Susie is a marvelous host - warm, gracious, detail oriented and very considerate. Her space is apartment size, light, comfortable and with all necessities. We all slept soundly each night! Perfect area for exploring the East Bay as well as the city. Within walking distance to grocery, restaurants & shopping. We had a wonderful visit and would return to stay with Susie anytime!
4.0
Great location, quiet, good value, nice owner
Great location, close to Bart and College St! apartment is comfortable and has good appliances and sitting area. It’s a good value for the $. Susie is very friendly and accommodating. Only 2 FYIs (we didn’t care, but some might): the back bedroom is a pull out couch (should you have back issues), and you can hear between bedrooms (there is a window with a curtain).
5.0
comfortable and cozy
Very nice home. Comfortable, cozy, old world charm. We felt right at home. Great location. Property is in good condition. Accommodating and lovely. I would definitely stay here again.
5.0
cozy, comfortable, and quiet....great location
The apartment was clean, comfortable and well appointed. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Great location....walking distance to restaurants and shops.
5.0
Clean, Comfortable, Convenient
Very homey and comfortable, a completely furnished apartment. Hostess was always available and very helpful and timely with instructions. Sofa bed in second bedroom was the most comfortable one I've ever used. Ample street parking was available without restrictions and the neighborhood generally seemed as quiet as a cemetery. Nearby Rockridge, Temescal and Piedmont commercial districts provide convenient and varied restaurant options and the proximity (1/2 mile) to the Rockridge Bart station made venturing into the city a breeze. It is generous-sized second-floor unit with both inside and outside stairways. It is well equipped and meets or exceeds all of the usual VRBO requirements. I would have no reservations about staying here again.
5.0
Would love a return visit
Lots of nice touches to make us feel welcome. Nice selection of cafes, markets and small shops within easy walking distance.
5.0
Californiana and comfort!
My husband and I just stayed in this marvelous place and would definitely try to reserve it again the next time we come to Oakland to visit our grandchildren. This spacious apartment was so comfortable. It offered us everything imaginable. I can't list all the amenities that greeted us in every room, but just to give you an idea, the kitchen included espresso machine, coffee grinder, toaster, microwave, oven, and every kind of cookware and utensil.
There were fascinating posters, paintings, and collections throughout, but with all this, the place was not cluttered. Our children and grandchildren visited and weren't crowded in the least! The hostess and neighborhood were lovely. Need I say once again that we would give this place a 5 star rating?
5.0
Susie's place in Rockridge was the perfect place for my daughter and I to live for a month while she attended a summer art program at CCA. From the moment we arrived until we left, Susie was warm, friendly and helpful. We felt right at home in her beautifully decorated flat which was well appointed with basic food items, cooking supplies, toiletries and washer/dryer! We were delighted to discover that everything we desired was in walking distance - restaurants, bookstores, grocery stores, farmers' market, a fantastic yoga studio, hardware store, Bart, and of course for us, California College of the Arts. We will definitely be back!
4.0
Comfortable beds but no dishwasher.
5.0
Will be happy to have the opportunity to return and stay at Susie's apartment. Parking was easy, and BART is close and convenient and lots of goodies to eat on College Avenue. Thanks, Susie.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Berkeley?
The average price for a rental in Berkeley is $297 per night. This rental is $84 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and dishwasher.
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