Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!
House in Berkeley, CA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
In one of the East Bay's most coveted neighborhoods, you will enjoy a newly renovated, private cottage that is blocks to all of the goodies Rockridge has to offer. Dining, Shopping and BART are just a part of its charm. You can easily access some of the most beautiful hiking and recreation the Bay Area has to offer. This 1300 sq/ft house features 2 bedrooms and two baths a private patio with cable, WIFI internet and laundry included. This home has been maintained with maticulous care with an emphasis on livability and comfort. There is a private patio with furniture and fenced in yard. Rockridge is a family oriented neighborhood with a charm that is hard to beat. There is plenty of parking on our safe and quiet street.
Keywords: The most fabulous home base for you... to experience the Bay area and enjoy time with your family in a neighborhood that offers a walking paradise. Experience the convenience of the SF area without the stress of 'City Life'!
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Berkeley, CA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We had a top notch stay at Katie’s cottage near Rockridge in Oakland, CA. It’s located in a leafy friendly neighborhood, so convenient to cafes, stores, and Bart. The cottage is beautiful! Has everything you need, and is very clean. A+ I got confused initially with how to use the remote controls, it turned out a cable had been accidentally pulled out. Katie stayed on the phone till we figured out how to get the tv to turn on. She even emailed later to make sure all was well. We had a great stay!
5.0 / 5.0
This is such a great location! Walking distance to absolutely everything you could need. We had some questions upon arrival and the host was very responsive, even following up to make sure we were good.
5.0 / 5.0
The property is great! Way more spacious than a hotel for the same price. We walked to numerous restaurants, Cal (bit of a trek but our kid was there so worth it), and BART. Only complaint was the primary king bed was a bit wonky. Talked to Katie, the owner, who was great and said she’d replace the mattress. The place can sleep 6 but 4 is ideal. There is a fee for more than 2 people staying there. It’s very reasonable but not mentioned in the listing. We were there during the heat wave but there were 2 fans onsite to help cool us down (no ac but it’s usually not that hot there). I would recommend staying here.
5.0 / 5.0
Cleanliness, location, accuracy of description on website, availability of manager, and neighborhood were all excellent.
5.0 / 5.0
We truly enjoyed every moment at this lovely Rockridge home. As described it is within easy walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, and even the Sunday morning Farmers' Market, and a quick drive to numerous grocery stores. Having a dedicated parking space, washer and dryer, well equipped kitchen, two updated bathrooms, and very comfortable beds made this home perfect for a long stay. The weather was a perfect escape from much of the nation's heat and having a private patio created a very tranquil retreat. The homeowner went out of her way to accommodate our needs. We look forward to returning as soon as possible.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our second stay at this property. So many aspects we love such as location, ease of walking, privacy, and the parking spot! The size of the place is great for our needs traveling with my mom. It is close to Trader Joe’s to pick up any grocery items. Love the Rockridge area and was the perfect place to attend our daughters wedding in Piedmont.
5.0 / 5.0
We were very happy with this cute little house that sat behind the main house. It was a perfect size for my husband and I and his brother & wife. It was roomy and comfortable and had everything we needed. Great bathrooms and kitchen, beds comfortable etc. Great location and fun to walk around neighborhood with restaurants and shops close by. Highly recommend it.
Susie
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this Rockridge house and felt right at home for our 5 week stay. We were happy with the kitchen, living space and great shower. The host was responsive immediately when an internet issue came up and got a new internet system. She found us an alternative while we waited to help me continue to work during the transition. She was able to help us at the end of our stay that went above and beyond!
We hope to return in the future to visit our adult daughter and hope the house is available!
5.0 / 5.0
This property was perfect for me, my husband and my sister. The house was the perfect size. 2 large bedrooms and 2 updated baths. A large open living area and well equipped kitchen. Our son and his family visited us daily and there was plenty of room.
Katie the host was always available and very helpful before and during our stay. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Oakland because our accommodations were so wonderful!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and very comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this place, it was truly perfect. Its in a very cute neighborhood but is just a couple clocks to all the cool spots on College. One of the rare times a rental was better than the pictures!
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean and comfortable property in a walkable and desirable neighborhood in Rockridge.
5.0 / 5.0
My Hubs & I stayed there to visit Kids & Grandkids. What… a… fantastic… location. The “little house” was close to anywhere you want to go and was perfect for having family visit. Great neighbors & neighborhood … that SURRRIOUSLY know how to do Halloween! Our Grands absolutely loved it! We spent 6 days…and loved every minute of it! The house was really roomy and comfortable… and some great weather came with it the entire time we were there! It was nice to have the lovely outdoor space. We loved walking a short distance to coffee shops and eateries! It was a really sweet stay! Thanks…
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our stay in Rockridge! Perfectly located we walked to the grocery at Market Hall, enjoyed dinner at Southie, and had a wonderfully comfortable stay.
Such a special neighborhood, close to family and access to SanFrancisco was a breeze!
Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely little house in a nice neighborhood. Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. If you have more than one vehicle, parking would be challenging. Fortunately, we had just one vehicle so no problem. Recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
Such a great place in a great location - highly recommended!
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed at the Private Retreat at least six times, since before Covid. We love the place both inside and outside. The location makes it an easy walk to College Ave. where we do a lot of shopping. A+
5.0 / 5.0
A relatively straightforward property with off street parking that served our purpose to explore the greater Bay Area by car. Area was nice with a very short walk to coffee/bread/groceries. Great shower!
The only real issue (for us) was that the second bedroom has a skylight with an ineffective shade, which made it less than ideal for toddler nap time.
5.0 / 5.0
This little house sits behind a bigger home in Rockridge. The home is well equipped and in walking/shirt drive distance to anything you would need. Great neighborhood! We loved our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay. We had our dog with us and she loved having a yard to play in.
5.0 / 5.0
this is our 2nd time staying in Katie's property--it's a great location and a lovely property!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, cool neighborhood, felt very sad and little house was really clean and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
We came to the Bay Area for a family reunion. This house and location was better than the listings described. The size was perfect for my family of 4. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
5.0 / 5.0
The home was quiet, nestled in a lovely neighborhood and we enjoyed the comfort of the bed, the amenities and it really felt cozy and like we were staying at a friends house. I would stay here every time I’m in in Oakland/Berkley area.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing location
5.0 / 5.0
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. It's clean, spacious, and comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet, the neighbors are friendly, it's near wonderful shops and restaurants, and the free parking in the driveway is an added bonus. BART is a short walk away if you want to visit San Francisco. We will definitely be staying here again!
4.0 / 5.0
Great host, property and location. Katie was extremely responsive on any property questions before and during our stay.
1.0 / 5.0
not set up well for elderly people with walkers or wheel chairs. There were ants all over the house, the floor was extremely slick
5.0 / 5.0
All vacation/business rentals should try to be like this house. Clean, well appointed, modern, extremely livable space. We live in the South Bay, but i had a conference to attend in San Francisco and wanted an easier commute. This house is a 10 minute walk to BART, then a 20 minute train ride to Union Square in SF. The neighborhood is upscale and hip. The furnishings in the home are high quality, and the owner is super easy to communicate with. We couldn't ask for a better VRBO experience.
5.0 / 5.0
A return visit to our favorite VRBO in a walkable neighborhood.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was extremely comfortable for our family over the holidays and more spacious than I expected! The small yard was great for our dogs and the neighborhood had a ton of great food, shopping, and transportation options. We would definitely stay here again.
3.0 / 5.0
After leaving the property in what we assumed was reasonable cleanliness for staying the weekend at a property with our dog, we were sent text messages outside the app with a request for an additional cleaning cost payment outside the app. This was unnerving, upsetting, frustrating, and sketchy since the owner immediately assumed the worst of us and was rude despite our best efforts to keep emotion out of it and it occurred outside the app, which we later found out is against VRBO policy.
The property was in a great location! And a really nice layout for entertaining friends and family and baking cookies and cupcakes like we did. Beds and bedding were very comfortable. The yard is NOT enclosed, but was generally pretty private. And there were some quirks - like a broken sink stopper and shower handle and some scuffs on the walls, but nothing that made the stay unpleasant - it all felt standard for a rental.
But beware of our poor experience with the owner and I would not recommend bringing pets even though it is allowed and I would also recommend bringing your own cleaning supplies. The owner was very upset with nose marks that are easily cleaned off of windows and minimal dog hair left on the floor - we believed these are reasonable issues to cover with the cleaning fee paid at booking, but the owner clearly did not.
5.0 / 5.0
Super clean and cute. Great location and exactly as described.
5.0 / 5.0
Rare find indeed. Lovely place and lovely host. Felt safe and able to relax during our stay, especially with our young child being able to do his dinosaur stomps without worry. If we’re lucky enough, our preferred place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Exceeded our expectations for the price point. Thank you we enjoyed our stay without any issues.
4.0 / 5.0
Second bedroom was small and no closet as the dresser was in it.
5.0 / 5.0
We were in the Bay Area for a few days - a combination of work and play - and decided to rent a house that would accept dogs so that the whole family could come. Katie's house is great. She was very responsive to questions and provided excellent directions/information. We loved walking around the neighborhood, and found the location convenient to both Berkeley and the City. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a magical stay at this little house! I was getting married and I wanted to have a "home base" closer to the venue. This house was perfect! It's clean and bright with lots of natural light!
We had our rehearsal Friday night and brought the wedding party back to the verbo and we had a relaxing evening together before the big day. There is a little yard out front with beautiful morning glories that gives privacy from the house in front and there is enough space to comfortably hold a small gathering of 30 people. We just sat on the lawn and enjoyed the night together.
This location is great! It's a quiet neighborhood with ample street parking. It is 2 hour parking on the week days, but over the weekend, you're solid. The neighbors are all friendly and we were close enough to get Catering delivered with no issue!
We really loved this house! Thank you for letting us stay!
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful house! Great location and a wonderful host!
2.5 / 5.0
The property is in a lovely neighborhood--quiet but close to College Ave and all the great coffee, restaurants and retail it holds. Katie was a wonderful host and the property had everything we needed. We would definitely return!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Berkeley?
The average price for a rental in Berkeley is $286 per night. This rental is $211 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!. 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 Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Private retreat in the heart of Rockridge. Go to everything!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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