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Quiet Garden Retreat in the Heart of Rockridge
Cottage in Oakland, California
Property ID: 998765_1
Reply timeTypically within a day
Calendar updatedAug. 16, 2026
Tenure10 months
500 Sq. Ft..
1 Bedroom.
1 Private Bathroom
Closest facilities
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp0.54 miles away
Childrens Hospital & Research Center Oakland1.04 miles away
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond1.73 miles away
UC Berkeley1.5 miles away
What this property offers
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Kitchen, Bath & Linen Essentials
Heating
Quiet Environment
Storage
Housekeeping
No Smoking
Enjoy a secluded garden retreat set amid lush plantings and a limestone fountain. Vaulted ceilings and artisan architectural details are paired with luxury appliances and thoughtful storage. A sliding door brings the outdoors in. Get cozy by the fireplace. Listen to the birdsong. This is a perfect place to rest and relax, but high-speed internet also invites working from home.
The guesthouse comes with its own washer and...
Space
Guests truly feel like they're living in a peaceful, tropical luxury cabin retreat in nature, while a short walk from the best conveniences that College Avenue has to offer. Open the sliding door to the back and luxuriate in the gurgling sounds of the fountain, and the wind caressing the bamboo. This retreat really has privacy, and even has an outdoor shower. The neighborhood is peaceful, safe, quiet, and green, with a mature ca...
Neighborhood overview
Rockridge is Oakland's finest neighborhood. Peaceful and green, the conveniences of College Avenue are only minutes away on foot: cafes, restaurants, grocery stores including Safeway, Trader Joe's, Yasai Produce and Market Hall, boutique gyms for yoga, pilates, and HIIT; floral, chocolate, and French pastry shops; wine bars, pubs, taprooms, and bottle shops; and Berkeley's last remaining movie theater, Rialto Cinemas. BART is a ...
Rooms & beds
1 bedroomBedroom 1Queen Bed
Bathroom 1Private Bath
Amenities
kitchen
Kitchen, Bath & Linen EssentialsKitchenStovetopFull-Size FridgeMicrowaveKitchen Essentials
Kitchen, Bath & Linen Essentials
Kitchen
Stovetop
Full-Size Fridge
Microwave
Kitchen Essentials
interior
HeatingStorageFireplaceWiFi
Heating
Storage
Fireplace
WiFi
safety
No SmokingSmoke DetectorCarbon Monoxide DetectorFirst Aid KitFire ExtinguisherGated
No Smoking
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Gated
workspace
Dedicated Workspace for Laptops
Dedicated Workspace for Laptops
bathroom
Rain Shower
Rain Shower
laundry
Washer and Dryer
Washer and Dryer
suitability
Pets AllowedQuiet EnvironmentClose to Public Transportation
Pets Allowed
Quiet Environment
Close to Public Transportation
parking
Parking
Parking
service
HousekeepingCleaning ProductsCleaning Products for Bathroom
Housekeeping
Cleaning Products
Cleaning Products for Bathroom
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kitchen
Kitchen, Bath & Linen EssentialsKitchenStovetopFull-Size FridgeMicrowaveKitchen Essentials
Kitchen, Bath & Linen Essentials
Kitchen
Stovetop
Full-Size Fridge
Microwave
Kitchen Essentials
interior
HeatingStorageFireplaceWiFi
Heating
Storage
Fireplace
WiFi
safety
No SmokingSmoke DetectorCarbon Monoxide DetectorFirst Aid KitFire ExtinguisherGated
No Smoking
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Gated
workspace
Dedicated Workspace for Laptops
Dedicated Workspace for Laptops
bathroom
Rain Shower
Rain Shower
laundry
Washer and Dryer
Washer and Dryer
suitability
Pets AllowedQuiet EnvironmentClose to Public Transportation
Pets Allowed
Quiet Environment
Close to Public Transportation
parking
Parking
Parking
service
HousekeepingCleaning ProductsCleaning Products for Bathroom
Housekeeping
Cleaning Products
Cleaning Products for Bathroom
See all
House rules
Property availability
Minimum stay: 60 days
Calendar updated: Aug. 16, 2026
Reviews
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Brennan SJul 09, 2026
Beautiful garden home within walking distance of BART
I'm a masters degree student from the East coast staying in the Bay Area for the summer. Ari's place has been the perfect temporary home. It's set in a truly stunning garden that's perfectly maintained and the perfect place to live and to work from home. The location is in the safest part of Oakland, and within a 5 minute walk of great restaurants, coffee, Trader Joe's, etc. I was commuting everyday into FIDI in SF, but the commute is quite easy using BART which is maybe a 10 minute walk max. The apartment itself is super beautiful, the furniture is high quality, the bed is nice. Truly couldn't ask for more. I've stayed in many dozens of airbnbs and shorter term rentals and so many are filled with cheap beds and uncomfortable furnishings. Absolutely not the case here, couldn't recommend this place more. Ari is also a great host and was super proactive at making sure the stay was great. I will certainly book again the next time I'm in the Bay.
