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Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work

Stay close to Oakland's action yet retreat to your peaceful haven with modern comforts like WiFi and streaming services.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, video library
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work

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 <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.



Property manager

Susie

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Water dispenser
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Exterior

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (283)
The price is AED 448
AED 521 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 00174050

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Popular Private 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Flat Walk Bart Tjs Shops
Popular Private 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Flat Walk Bart Tjs Shops

About the neighborhood

Map
Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 19 min walk
  • Fox Theater - 5 min drive
  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min drive
  • Jack London Square - 6 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 9 min drive
  • Rockridge Station - 9 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 17 min drive

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

Is Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work located?

Located in Shafter, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of California, Berkeley and Lake Merritt. Paramount Theatre and Bay Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Rockridge Station is 9 minutes by foot and MacArthur Station is 22 minutes.

Entire 2 BR Rockridge Temescal Upper Flat - Walk to TJ’s, Shops, great for work Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming. Great location.
See above.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment and location!
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and quiet
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les L., Newbury, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Met all expectations
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
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, and thoughtful
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and host
Susie was so easy to get in touch with and the space was great. Very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay!!
Everything was fantastic. Excellent location to San Francisco. The host was awesome and really easy to communicate with
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host, perfect location!

10/10 Excellent

B. H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place
Our family of four enjoyed our stay. The house is close to lots of good restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rockridge 2 bedroom
Convenient location. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia T., Bolton

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex H., Medford MA

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oanh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Caroline W.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Opera singers in the house
Super flexible and supportive of our special needs in a truly special Bay Area way.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

was as advertised
The place was clean and exactly as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kandice M.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Molly J., Alexandria, VA, USA

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula K., Pasadena CA usa

Lovely cozy but spacious two bedroom apartment. Very gracious and knowledgeable host!
Very nice and clean and comfortable...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019