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Quiet, Elegant Apartment With Beautiful Views & Terraced Gardens

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

Quiet, Elegant Apartment With Beautiful Views & Terraced Gardens

Elegant one-bedroom flat with French doors, terraced gardens and a view of San Francisco Bay and Mt. Tam. Enjoy your trip to Oakland in this Mediterranean setting — you'll truly feel like you've had a vacation!

The Space

Luxurious apartment in Upper Rockridge with separate entrance, soothing gardens and beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay. French doors open on to a private terrace with views. Take your morning coffee overlooking the multi-level Italianate gardens with fountain, paths and bougainvillea-laden trellis.

The apartment features one bedroom with queen-sized organic bed, side tables, walk-in closet, tiled bathroom, living room and kitchen. A pull-out sofa in the living room can accommodate additional guests (no more than 2 adults in party, please).

We supply spices, olive oil, vinegar, ground coffee, an assortment of herbal and caffeinated teas, along with a full kitchen stocked with pots, pans, utensils, and plateware.

Location

Conveniently located just off of Broadway Terrace, you're in easy reach of everything the city offers while nestled quietly above it. Rockridge's restaurants and boutique shops are a 6-minute drive, and downtown Oakland is only a few minutes further with easy freeway access nearby.

* Note that this apartment is at the base of two sets of stairs. While most guests won’t have any difficulty with them, the stairs could be challenging for folks with bad knees or other similar ailments.

Property manager

Jordan & Hannah

Languages

French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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

Children are welcome
Note from host: The apartment can host 2 adults and 2 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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 5 min drive
  • University of California, Berkeley - 6 min drive
  • Fox Theater - 8 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 9 min drive
  • Jack London Square - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station - 4 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 13 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ben & Nick's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, Elegant Apartment With Beautiful Views & Terraced Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, Elegant Apartment With Beautiful Views & Terraced Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, Elegant Apartment With Beautiful Views & Terraced Gardens?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, Elegant Apartment With Beautiful Views & Terraced Gardens located?

Located in Upper Rockridge, this apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Telegraph Avenue, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, and Children's Hospital Oakland. University of California, Berkeley and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Quiet, Elegant Apartment With Beautiful Views & Terraced Gardens Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana E., Sacramento.CA and Jerusalem

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Setting
This cottage is clean, comfortable and also well equipped. The backyard is beautiful and unitque. Guests open french doors to a lovely setting. Hannah and Jordan were wonderful hosts. We'll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Ronald R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really pleasant, private, and quiet
This is a very pleasant apartment. It's on a lower level below a larger house, but it's much more private and quiet than that description implies. The terraced gardens are beautiful, though we didn't take much advantage of them due to being busy and hitting a record (and unseasonable) heat wave with temperatures over 90°F every day. There is no A/C but with fans the place stayed reasonably comfortable for our 5 day visit. The host happened to meet us and helped with bags- otherwise they were completely unobtrusive. The apartment is down quite a few steps of both irregular flagstones and concrete, so it's not for those with mobility problems. But that isolation from the street makes it quiet and private. And this walkway to the apartment is beautifully landscaped and pleasant. It was a feature we liked. It is comfortably furnished, with a nice, low key decor and GREAT book selection on multiple bookshelves. The compact kitchen is well equipped and clean. There is a coffee grinder with a couple of coffee maker options, a hot water kettle, a dishwasher, and pretty much all you would need for basic meal preparation. We did enjoy walking some around the residential neighborhood and up to a lake/ park a mile or so away. It's street parking, but it wasn't really a problem, though I would not recommend coming here with a RV or truly huge vehicle- the streets are tight. This was our first Vrbo experience, and it was an extremely pleasant one.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable apartment
This apartment on the lower level of the house has everything you need! Great communication with the hosts. It's a convenient location in the East Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So good, I renewed my stay!
See my other review for specific details. My stay was exceptional and I renewed for another month!
Stayed 92 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and open
I had an extended stay here that was exceptional for my needs. The updated, quality space is relaxed with an open feeling featuring two sets of French doors overlooking the impressive, terraced garden. My two relaxation techniques are reading and cooking. There is an amazing collection of books to peruse and the kitchen was small but mighty. No wasted steps between counters as I made elaborate soups, quickly reheated meals and clean up was a snap. The bed has terrific support, the shower perfect water pressure and there’s amazing storage in both the walk-in closet (with built-in dresser) and bathroom’s spacious medicine cabinet. The hosts are present if needed, otherwise they let their guests be independent. Great local dining and activity suggestions are provided. On street parking is available, generally directly across the street. A car will likely be needed as this is a residential neighborhood, BART train station is about 2 miles away. As has been noted, there are quite a number of stairs to the doorway, so you will need to be able to navigate those with your luggage. I’d be back in an instant if needed and will recommend to others looking coming to the area.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and quiet apartment
We loved our stay in this place! This was our fourth time staying here, and it was great as always.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G., Saratoga Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, comfortable apartment
We stayed here while visiting family in Oakland and very much appreciated this apartment. It does indeed have a beautiful garden and lots of light. The description is quite accurate except that there is no hot tub. The owners are friendly and not intrusive. The apartment is well stocked and very pleasant, even in rainy weather. We will happily return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in the Oakland Hills
We really enjoyed our stay. The ADU was on the lowest level of the home, but still had a good view of the Bay, and we heard no noise from the hosts or their kids. We only ran into them as we were packing the car to leave, but then they helped bring my luggage up the stairs. I would definitely stay again when in the Oakland or Berkeley area. There is a nice well equipped small kitchen, a sitting area with TV that opens to a pleasant patio and a view of the backyard which spreads for two more levels. The bathroom and bedroom are as described. The queen sized bed was quite comfortable. There were plenty of outlets for charging things etc. The walk-in closet has a built-in dresser with three or four shelves. and room for hanging things. The first couple of nights were warm in the Bay area so we slept with doors and windows open, and used the supplied fans which made for fine sleeping. Like most homes in this part of the Bay Area there is no air conditioning because it is not usually needed. Things to know: if you have trouble with stairs know that the stairway down from the street is rather long and steep - it wasn't a problem for me and I'm 68; street parking is limited - since you are in the Oakland Hills the streets are narrow and windy - we always found parking very nearby, but it could take some maneuvering to get into the spot; and, the streets in the area are confusing - so study the map and try to arrive in the daylight :)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful trip
This property is peaceful, clean, & In a great location. The neighborhood is quiet, house comes with everything you could need. The backyard is very spacious. Would recommend to a friend & we will definitely stay here next time we're in the city! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann Daggett M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grateful to the deBrees
Perfect Weather Too much good! I ate candy M&md Gummy bears Etc
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delivers as pictured
This sublet rental is part of a beautiful home in the Rockridge Hills. The garden looks and feels like a garden in a Tuscan villa. The unit was very clean and well appointed in terms of household items for your every need away from home. The closet is a very generous size with plenty of hangers, drawers, suitcase stands etc. The bed is very comfy, kitchen is well stocked. (dishes, pans, glasses- more than enough of everything!) Freeway entrances are close by ( via car) . Very quiet neighborhood. I particularly liked that the unit smelled (and was) very clean, all the bedding, towels etc were not laundered with detergents that carried a harsh or strong smell of any kind. The owners were very response and available. As former Oakland residents on vacation, my husband and I found this rental to be everything we hoped and wanted it to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This apartment is in a hilly and safe area of Oakland. It is quiet and private feeling. The apartment opens directly on to a beautiful garden that feels very isolated. It is a great place for catching up on work or reading. It is very comfortable and clean and has everything you need for coffee/tea/cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Berkeley Hills Getaway
Private location, very good hoist, nicely furnished unit; you’ll love it !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful apartment and location.
Apartment was very nice, it was quiet, the grounds were beautiful, and the location was excellent. Hosts were very responsive to the few questions I had. I would highly recommend staying here as long as you are fit enough to handle the many stairs going down to the apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oakland Oasis
Lovely as always
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
Loved our stay! Ml
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oakland hills gem
Location is central and convenient, even though it's a private and quiet place tucked into the Oakland Hills. Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oakland grandparents visit
Very convenient since we visit our daughter who lives nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
As usual, a perfect stay on Harbord!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Enjoyed my stay at this lovely property! Location is excellent for Bart, UC Berkeley, Piedmont. I’d suggest you replace the tea pot as handle is wobbly. All else great!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property & exceptional hosts.
What a gem! The location is absolutely perfect, and the property was just what we needed for our guests who unfortunately couldn’t stay with us. The hosts were exceptional (communicative, responsive, extending and helpful). Would absolutely revisit this property in the future, and planning to do so!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Allen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment.
Excellent. A few suggestions for Oakland. Nothing to do with the fabulous property. Underground utilities. Power poles and transformers everywhere. Very unsightly and dangerous. Unfortunately green new deal mandates spending on solar panels and not maintenance. Thank you California Public Utilities Commission. Also less Black Power rainbow fists. But the property was excellent
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, warm and attentive hosts
This host family is doing a really lovely thing, sharing this unique space with visitors. We felt like we had a true home-base during our weekend-long stay. It had everything that we needed - we just bought groceries. Fully appointed kitchen, plenty of quality linens/towels. The two-room layout - plus the gorgeous yard w/hammock - were plenty of space for us and our 9 and 14 year-olds to relax without feeling like we were on top of each other. We didn’t rent a car for this trip, and relied on ride-share (think Uber, Lyft), plus public transpo. We knew going in that the location wasn’t really walkable to BART (public transpo train system). That’s the only thing that would have made the stay better for us. That said - it was 100% worth the trade-off for the clean, homey space and warm, kind and responsive hosts. Would recommend, and would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Icela U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Refreshing getaway!
This is our second visit to this property. We loved our stay so much in 2021 that we decided to return in 2022. It was a refreshing getaway from the 100+ deg weather in Texas to the Cool 60’s deg in the Bay Area. The property is beautiful and safe. It was easy to plan our daily trips to San Francisco and Oakland. The property owners are so accommodating, hospitable and welcoming. We enjoyed the wonderful cool weather in July, yes July. I would definitely recommend this beautiful property if visiting the Bay Area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022