Northwood - Tara, a neighbourhood in Orinda, is home to this guesthouse. San Francisco Bay and Mount Diablo State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lesher Center for the Arts and Lawrence Hall of Science. University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley and Lindsay Wildlife Museum are also worth visiting.
Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Orinda Theater - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Lafayette Reservoir - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Tilden Regional Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
University of California, Berkeley - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Orinda Station - 6 min drive
Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 15 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Peet's Coffee & Tea - 5 min drive
The Fourth Bore - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Casa Orinda - 5 min drive
Le Ranch - 19 min walk
About this property
Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda
Our beautiful guest house is fully furnished to host you during your stay in the Bay Area. This free-standing unit is unique in its location in Orinda's selective and safe environment, where you can work, rest and enjoy the natural surroundings. The apartment is located close to the main house designed by NorCal modernist architect Roger Lee. It has a scenic entrance through a Japanese-style garden, and stunning views over a beautiful valley. The apartment is set close to a hill where deers roam free and wild birds fly over the valley. The location offers an unparalleled silent and secluded working/resting environment.
This cozy one-bedroom is fully furnished and equipped to make you feel at home. The living-room has a couch, an office corner, a dining table and opens to an outdoors patio where you can dine and work. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric stove and full-size oven, small oven, microwave, refrigerator, washer-dryer, and plenty of cookware and tableware. The TV is Roku.
Street parking is available at no charge. The outside patio and garden are cleaned on Friday mornings by our gardeners. There is no charge for utilities fr short term stays. Long term stays may require a share of the basic utilities, but internet and gardening are always free.
As for transportation, the apartment is a 4-minute drive from Orinda city center, with its restaurants, shops, cinema, library, BART station and wonderful community infrastructures. We are only a 10 minute-drive from the lively Lafayette city center, while the Berkeley campus is 20 minutes away. The BART station in Orinda offers direct connections to Berkeley, to San Francisco, for world class dining, shopping and cultural attractions, and to the international airport.
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Adults only
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Street parking is after the mailboxes, leaving enough room for the mail man.
On Monday evenings parking is further down, right before the fire hydrant, to allow for 12 bins to be on the road that evening.
Trash goes out on Monday evenings. Please turn off AC, heating and lights when not in need
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number OR -2018-163
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda on 1 May 2026 start from AU$207, 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 Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda located?
Located in Northwood - Tara, this guesthouse is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Orinda Theater and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lafayette Reservoir. University of California, Berkeley and Briones Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Charming 1BR Guest House, Orinda Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Luisa was very accommodating with a last minute reservation request. The unit is clean, well stocked and surrounded by beautiful greenery and flowers. Very quiet!
This was an exceptional stay. I am temporarily working from one of my company's offices in the Oakland, CA area. This fully furnished guest house offered privacy, peace, and tranquility on a beautiful scenic property. The house and entrance are tucked away, out of view from the main rd but just a few minutes to highway for easy commute. Would definitely stay again.
I had some water damage on my home and needed a last minute reservation. Luisa was very understanding and was a great host. Really appreciated being able to work with her while my house was falling apart ❤️
I had a wonderful stay at Luisa’s property. It’s tucked away in a quiet guesthouse surrounded by trees and greenery.
Luisa was communicative and attentive. She let me know how to reach her and even has neighbors as a back up communication plan to ensure her guests are well tended to.
The space itself is both cozy and ample for one person. I was on a “workcation” and I was able to conduct video calls in the space and also lounge and get great sleep as well. It accommodated all that I needed.
The pictures of the space are accurate and
if you’re looking for a long stay, you can’t find a better location — you’ll feel right at home.