Sunny Spacious House in Vibrant Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge
Welcome to the Rockridge, one of the most vibrant areas in Oakland/Berkeley. Walk to BART to go to SF or take 7-min bus to UC Berkeley or simply dine at our neighborhood's great restaurants.
This sunny upstairs unit is about 1250 sq ft and it has two bedrooms, a family room with couch, and a large living room with queen sleeper sofa. The bathroom has been remodeled to cater to guests' needs. The house is tastefully decorated with new furniture and linen. Enjoy Keurig coffee or specialty tea in our cozy tea room. Cook if you like in the full kitchen with necessary cookwares and utensils. Free WiFi and laundry onsite. Free street parking or on-site parking for a small fee. Pets ($18/stay) are welcome.
Rockridge area is cozy neighborhood with many great intimate restaurants, bakeries, ice cream stores, a Trader Joe, Safeway, and several boutique stores. Walk a few blocks and you are in Elmwood, Berkeley, home of famous Claremont hotel. It has easy access to public transportation; BART (yellow line) takes you to downtown SF and San Francisco Airport, and 51B bus takes you to UC Berkeley (7-10 min).
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* If you use the electric hot water kettle, please UNPLUG it after you are done. Otherwise, it may cause fire.
* Please wash all your dishes you use
*Please do not wear shoes inside the house. Slippers are provided.
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Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunny Spacious House in Vibrant Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Sunny Spacious House in Vibrant Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny Spacious House in Vibrant Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge on 4 Apr 2026 start from AU$333, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sunny Spacious House in Vibrant Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sunny Spacious House in Vibrant Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sunny Spacious House in Vibrant Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sunny Spacious House in Vibrant Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge located?
Situated in Oakland, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and University of California, Berkeley. Children's Hospital Oakland and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Rockridge Station is 6 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 28 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The host’s follow up was very prompt. The flat was commodious, well stocked, warm, and comfortable with some very homely touches. A perfect place to spread out and enjoy the culinary scene of Rockridge.
Spacious, clean, uncluttered upper unit. Everything (stove, shower, microwave, etc.) was simple to operate and worked well. Near BART, Rockridge, and a short bus to Cal campus. One hiccup in our four days. I texted Chris and he called immediately and walked me through steps to resolution. A plus.
The property used exactly is described and it's close to a lot of nice stuff in the Berkeley Oakland area. The host is very responsive and a great communicator.
Everything was Fantastic. It was extremely clean and spacious. we loved having a wsher/dryer. The neighborood is very safe and has a lot to offer interms of food, retail shopping. place is amazing! Fantastic !
Solid apartment with a fantastic location.The apartment was spacious and had everything we needed. Host was responsive and kind.I’m hoping this can be our go to Vrbo whenever we visit Oakland.
Great location. Felt very safe. Walkable. Our host was easy to communicate with and very welcoming. Some upgrades needed - new towels, PILLOWS and more than 4 glasses. Appreciated all of the framed memos around the house. We obviously don't take a vacation to watch TV - but an explanation of how to make the darn thing work would be great. Would we stay again. Sure, but we would bring our own pillows, towels and glassware.
Seamless Check in process and check out. Chris kept in touch and responded quickly when i messaged. Very sunny and spacious in a very nice location - easy walk to some great places to eat. The apartment was immaculate and had all the necessary basics.
This property is in a great spot if you’re visiting Berkeley. It’s bright, spacious, and easy to check in. The owner was super responsive and helpful. Would absolutely stay here again!
Sunny spacious rooms on a busy street that felt like an oasis of peace. We had a great stay using kitchen some and eating out some as Rockridge is a foodie’s dream neighborhood.
The property was as depicted in the photos. It was an excellent place for our adult daughter living in the area to join us. Our pooch, Rocco, was thrilled to be able to join us too!Quick walk to Safeway, coffee shops and restaurants. Short drive to the many museums and parks. Chris was responsive and welcomed suggestions. We would happily stay here again!
Chris' property was just what we needed for our visit to family in the area. A great location, a comfy apartment and easy to communicate with him.
Plenty of life's necessities were on hand to make our stay comfortable. Plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés nearby as well.
We really enjoyed our stay here, and since our main purpose was to visit our son and attend the Big Game, we also appreciated being right next to the bus stop where we could hop on for a short ride up College to Memorial stadium. Also nice to be really close to all of the great restaurants on College. Chris was a great communicator and we had no problems with anything during our stay
Walking distance to many restaurants and shops. Plenty of street parking and allowed our pup to stay with us.
Only negative was the wood floors that made it tricky to walk quietly with being on the second level.
Can’t beat the location! Spacious 2BR was within walking distance shops and restaurants - plus BART. Comfy beds. We’ll equipped kitchen. Great spot for short or long stays. Ample street parking.
My son and I loved staying at the Rockridge home, and really felt part of the neighborhood. The home is spacious, we loved being able to spread out. It has nice wood floors and multiple living spaces, comfortable beds, and a full size kitchen with everything we needed. I liked being able to look out west to the hillsides from the kitchen and my bedroom. The shower was strong and warm. Sunshine filled every room. While Claremont is busier during the day, it was quiet after 9 pm at night when the neighborhood went to sleep. Lots of free and easy street parking right out front. And walkable to grocery and coffee shops, with bonus of being just 5 minutes down the road from the Panoramic trailhead for our morning hikes. The owner Chris is kind and friendly and we highly recommend his home to future guests.
We enjoyed our stay!
The location is great - there are many great restaurants, coffee shops, and stores within easy walking distance. Free street parking can be found nearby but keep in mind the occasional street cleaning day. The neighborhood was also nice to walk around during the day. The building was great and the accommodation comfortable. If you have the windows open expect some street noise which you'd expect from the area.
The location was great. We felt the furniture could use an upgrade and better arrangement, and a few table lamps in the living area would be nice.
The property was as pictured though and we enjoyed our stay :).
Joan D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Ashley B.
4 Jan 2019
Very close to 5 stars!
House was very cute and in an awesome area. Everything was convenient to get to! Some feedback on how this could be a 5 star: please provide better tv cable options or smart tv, windows had cracks in them, little ants were present and the smoke detector was way to sensitive with there being 0 smoke and nothing on the stovetop. Overall we had a great time, very cozy and spacious!
Ashley B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Here are responses to the points Ashley brought:
1) A smart TV with ChromeCast is provided. I never had a complaint about it not having a cable (stated clearly in the listing) as most guests are busy touring Bay Area or visiting relatives/friends.
2) One window was cracked by a previous guest but it is a hairline fracture that does not cause any air flow.
3) Like any house, there will be little creatures, such as ants or spiders.
4) I posted explicit signs to turn on the hood vent when using the stovetop. Smoke alarm will not go over unless there is smoke.
My responses are just clarifications. Otherwise, Ashley and her friend were good guests and took care of the house.
My sister and I stayed at this property for three weeks. The size of our second floor space was excellent and the host was very responsive. We had no problems with our stay of any kind and parked at a nearby street in this nice neighborhood. I wish there had been more lighting in the front two rooms and perhaps a few more comfortable chairs in those rooms as well.
We really enjoyed staying at Chris’s house in Rockridge. The proximity to Berkeley and the BART station was ideal. We liked the layout of the house and the way Chris communicated with us so promptly on several occasions. We do think the house could use a few things:
1. Floor lamps by the couches so guests can read
2. A few more casual chairs and seating for six in the lovely breakfast nook
3. An upgrade for the towels
All in all it was a very good experience!
We really enjoyed this apartment and found it filled our needs in almost every way. The location was outstanding (near freeways, near great north Oakland/Berkeley neighborhoods). The bedrooms and fold out bed – including the door and privacy curtains in the living room - made for 3 nicely functional bedrooms. The kitchen, laundry room, breakfast nook: all great. Only critique: reading lamps! This made the fold out bedroom especially awkward (thankfully I had my headlamp for reading in bed). But there should be some lamps around both sofas and easy chairs. Otherwise, really great!!
Brad W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Chris Huang
JoAnn and I are dedicated hosts who aim to provide a great accommodation for those travelers away from their home. Our goal is make your stay as worry-free as possible so that you can concentrate on activities outside of the house.
Why they chose this property
Easy access to UC Berkeley (by bus at the corner) and entire Bay Area (by BART, 3 blocks away or by car via Rt 24). The house is sunny and spacious, providing a relaxed environment whether it is for pleasure or business.
What makes this property unique
Full kitchen in case you want to cook (Trader Joe and Safeway are short walk away). Free WiFi and Keurig coffee. Lastly dedicated hosts who will make sure your stay is perfect.
Languages:
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests