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Beautiful Rockridge Craftsman Home with Quiet Garden

Holiday home with kitchen, near University of California, Berkeley

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Living Room
Living Room
A large dining room with expandable table, seating up to 10.
Gourmet kitchen.
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Telegraph Avenue
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Shared Second Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Rockridge Craftsman Home with Quiet Garden

This spacious and light-filled classic Craftsman home in the Rockridge area of Oakland has five bedrooms and three baths in 2300 square feet, plus a garden and patio for outdoor dining.
The ground floor has a large sunny living room, formal dining room (both with warm wood paneling), a large eat-in modern gourmet kitchen, a garden-view sun room/breakfast room opening through French doors onto the deck ard back yard, modern washer and dryer, and a spacious bedroom suite with private bath. This suite contains a large-screen TV and can also be used as a media room if not needed for a bedroom (see photos). The sofa bed is a comfortable queen-size gel mattress with European topper.
On the second floor are three sleeping options: A large master bedroom suite with a king-size bed and en-suite luxury bath, a second bedroom with a comfortable queen bed, a sun room with a daybed and a beautiful view of San Francisco and the western sky. The second floor shared bathroom has both a walk-in shower and relaxing Japanese soaking tub. The third floor sleeping loft, with a warm tree-house feel, is accessible by Japanese ladder from the second-floor landing (and requires a fairly nimble person willing to climb there!), contains a double futon bed with a view of the lights of San Francisco and the Bay--a magical tree-house like space.
The back yard has a deck and small patio table right off the kitchen, plus a large patio a few steps lower with a table that seats six. The garden is sunny and quiet, with multiple levels for reading and entertaining. There is plenty of street parking. High-speed wifi is available throughout the house.
Rockridge is one of the most desired neighborhoods of the East Bay, lined with charming homes, many dating from the Arts & Crafts era. Bustling College Avenue is a four-block walk away along tree-lined streets, offering some of the East Bay’s most interesting shops and finest restaurants (Oliveto’s, A16, A Coté).
The Rockridge BART station is six blocks away, meaning that downtown San Francisco is accessible by comfortable high-speed public transportation in just 25 minutes. The UC-Berkeley campus is 1-1/2 miles away. There is easy freeway access six blocks away, leading to San Francisco, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, and Marin County. Multiple hiking trails in the redwoods or along the crest of the East Bay hills are within a 10-minute drive.
Guests often comment on the calm and nurturing environment of the home itself, the charming neighborhood, and friendly neighbors. This home offers the best of San Francisco Bay Area living.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please check with us ahead of time.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this holiday home is in the city centre. Pier 39 and Ferry Building are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • California College of the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Telegraph Avenue - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Children's Hospital Oakland - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 10 min drive
  • Rockridge Station - 12 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pucquio - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Market Hall Foods - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Highwire Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ain’t Normal Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zachary's Chicago Pizza - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Rockridge Craftsman Home with Quiet Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Rockridge Craftsman Home with Quiet Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Beautiful Rockridge Craftsman Home with Quiet Garden located?

Located in Rockridge, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Children's Hospital Oakland and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. University of California, Berkeley and Historic Berkeley are also within 3 miles (5 km). Rockridge Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Gorgeous home, fantastic location

We had our family reunion here and the home and location was everything we'd hoped. This inviting house and garden are absolutely beautiful and so serene. A five minute walk to College Ave for cafes, shops and public transport meant we didn't need a car. The owners and neighbour were delightful and responsive. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Regan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

My family absolutely loved staying at Ruel's home. It worked perfectly for my family's stay during our wedding. They especially enjoyed cooking family meals the gorgeous kitchen and hanging out in the beautiful back patio and garden. The bridal party also got ready at the house before the wedding and it was just perfect. Thank you Ruel!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect East Bay rental

Love the house, the location and the couple who own it -
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari H., Rancho Mirage

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home and location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ruel and Bertrand’s home. The location is close to most East Bay venues, the home is well apppointed and very comfortable. The owners are also highly attentive and responsive. Highly recommended and we look forward to returning! 5 stars!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra W., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay in Rockridge

This is an unbelievably gorgeous house with a great kitchen, lovely garden and very comfortable. It’s close to BART and has street parking. It is in a great location with supermarkets and shops nearby. We loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sofia I.

Gorgeous home in quiet, convenient location.

We loved all the wonderful details of this home, with many Asian antiques and art work. Fantastic kitchen and sun filled breakfast nook, plus lovely garden. The home is also walking distance to the many restaurants, coffee shops and stores on College Ave.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Perfect Home Base to access all the San Francisco Bay has to offer

I can't say enough good things about our stay...The owners were easy to work with and excellent hosts. The home is in a quiet and very safe location in the East Bay. It is a short walk to the Rockridge Bart Station and surrounding restaurants and stores, a short drive to the Ferry out of Jack London Square, and easy access to and from the major highways. From this location we could walk into Berkeley and make easy day trips to San Francisco, Stinson Beach, Muir Woods, Sausalito, Pt Reyes, San Jose, Half Moon Bay, and Santa Cruz. The home is recently renovated, beautifully decorated, and is a very comfortable place to relax alone or with family and friends. The home had plenty of room for our family of 6 with a separate bedroom for each of the 4 kids, multiple communal spaces, and a large kitchen. The loft bedroom has a view of San Fransisco and is accessed through a ladder and trap door. My 11 year old daughter stayed in this room and loved the novelty of this space. With three full service bathrooms it was easy to get everyone ready and out the door for an adventure in the morning. The kitchen opens up to an extravagant outdoor garden (pictures don't do it justice) that made for a special space to drink coffee in the morning and have dinners together in the evening. The garden creates both a place to escape and an attractive place to bring a family together. Thank you Ruel for opening your home to us. It was the perfect place to relax together and helped us create adventures and memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

Great home and location

All information provided was helpful and useful. Great, safe location. Had trouble getting the front door to stay closed even when locked, most likely due to the weather changes that were occurring. Overall perfect experience.

About the host

Hosted by Ruel Walker

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I'm an attorney and my husband is a primary care doctor in private practice, originally from France.

What makes this property unique

The photos will tell you what we love about this home--it is warm and sunny, with beautiful woodwork and character, and filled with the art work we have collected in our travels around the world. The garden is a wonderful quiet place to relax. Our home is centrally located for walking to some of the best restaurants in the East Bay, and also has a BART station nearby, or easy freeway access to San Francisco.

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English, French
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