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Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley

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Exterior
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8144 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley

Our newly renovated 2BR 3BA Gary Parsons designed home is located just minutes from the UC Berkeley campus in the charming and lovely walking neighborhood of Rockridge, and just around the corner from many great restaurants, markets, boutique shops, bookstores, coffee shops, exercise studios, spas, and many modes of public transportation for you to take advantage of.

The home has a light filled primary suite with vaulted ceilings, a guest bedroom with 2 xl twin beds (or 1 king bed available upon request), 3 luxurious full bathrooms, a brand new kitchen equipped with all high end appliances, a cozy living room with a luxury convertible sofa bed and 65" 4K TV with access to live tv and all of your favorite streaming services (Netflix, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus), driveway parking for your vehicle, and a backyard patio with a barbecue and fire pit.

Don't hesitate to reach out if you're interested in staying with us, we look forward to hosting you!

Property manager

Zachary King

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Padel
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New Rockridge house
New Rockridge house Oakland
New Rockridge house Private vacation home
New Rockridge house Private vacation home Oakland

About the area

Map
Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fox Theater - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Jack London Square - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Greek Theater - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station - 5 min walk
  • Berkeley Station - 9 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zachary's Chicago Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Gourmet Hamburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Highwire Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue, Children's Hospital Oakland and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. University of California, Berkeley and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Rockridge Station is only a 5-minute walk and MacArthur Station is 29 minutes.

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Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Great place

Perfect location. Comfortable home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

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

Great stay, again!

Great place, awesome neighborhood!.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

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

Beautiful home in nice part of Oakland, CA

The property was in great shape and location was in easy walking distance to many restaurants and shops. The house was well designed with modern, stylish finishes. It was the perfect size for our family of 5. Zak is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol I.

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

Lovely Oakland home

Beautiful property and accommodations. Host very responsive to our questions. Short walking distance to restaurants and shops. We will definitely stay here on our next visit to Oakland.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen S.

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

Great location, great neighborhood

Convenient to restaurants, shopping and BART (as well as our granddaughter). The kitchen is fully equipped and great for a family meal if you don’t want to go out, although with all the great places to eat nearby there’s no need to cook. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Excellent accommodation and great host.

Very well maintained property and very responsive host
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great

A great location, beautiful home, spacious, very comfortable and very easy to reach owner. One of the best homes i have rented...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah P.

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

Best VRBO Experience

This was our best experience staying at a VRBO. The cleanliness of the house was top notch, the location was amazing, and the host was helpful and responsive. We will definitely be staying again if we get the opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Terrific home in awesome neighborhood

As previous Oakland residents, we were hoping the vibrant village vibe of the Rockridge neighborhood still existed. It didn’t disappoint; all within walking distance of this nicely renovated craftsman. The home is clean, well equipped and employs many smart home features. Communication with the host was always cordial, prompt and efficient. Getting in and out of the driveway is a tight squeeze (leave the Escalade at home), but, didn’t diminish our enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess R.

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

Business in SF; Unwind in Rockridge

This is about the nearest thing to a perfect VRBO as we've seen. Instant access to BART and SF. Mindblowing array of restaurants on College Ave. Smart house with modern fixtures / heat / lighting with sensible furnishings. Very accommodating host. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAFFIN N.

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

Very clean and pleasant house

We had excellent time in Ed's house. It was very clean and convenient, Kitchen very well equipied. Check in process easy,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadira C.

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

Nicest house ever!

This is the single nicest house I have ever rented. The house is modest but elegant and it is so very clean!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

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

Simply Outstanding

Outstanding location, newly remodeled, responsive host, high end appliances, walk to everything. Looking forward to staying there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

ellis a.

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

time with friends and family

The house is in great condition - new construction and very clean. Easy communication with the owner, and in great neighborhood. A great experience overall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Great location, bring small car

Place is located in super convenient area, within walking minutes from some of the best restaurants in town and a few grocery stores. We all know what Oakland is infamous for, there is private parking but you will need a small car to squeeze in. Otherwise, host was very friendly and accommodating to our schedule after we arrived. All in all, wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

New house; great location

All new and very clean. Excellent location near all the restaurants and shops of College Avenue, in Rockridge. Ed was a super host, responded quickly every time we contacted him. This was our 2nd stay at this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Wonderful Rockridge Home

Conflicted about writing a review because I want it to be available the next time we visit Rockridge. This is head and shoulders above other homes we’ve visited. Spacious, comfortable, clean, equipped with everything you need in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jules B.

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

Leaving so have to keep it brief. House excellent. Neighborhood fun. Walk to almost everything.

Outstanding. Owner very helpful. He thought of practically everything. Weather perfect for all four weeks.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L., Philadelphia, PA

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

Awesome vacation rental

What a lovely comfortable home. The design is elegant, the renovation was impeccably done. It's in one of the best neighborhoods in Oakland (for restaurants, shopping, public transport). Nothing was overlooked in terms of our comfort. Owner available and helpful. We will surely try and book this property next time we visit our son. This is our third VRBO stay in Rockridge and was definitely the best (among some pretty great ones).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Gorgeous home steps from College Ave

We had a wonderful stay. The house looks historic but feels quite new and beautifully designed inside. The kitchen was a pleasure to cook in, and the view out the windows of the primary bedroom was a delight to wake up to. College Ave is a pleasant commercial street just steps away, making it very easy to integrate right into the life of the neighborhood. (There was a little night noise from a bar on a Friday, but not bad.) Off-street parking, good internet connection, and a friendly and responsive host. We'll look here first the next time we're in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Family Visit in Rockridge

This is a fabulous property. The kitchen and baths are completely updated. The kitchen includes every utensil/pot/pan/dish you need to make dinner. So many don't! It is close to markets, restaurants, and transportation. My family agreed that we would definitely stay here again. Thanks to the host for providing such wonderful accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Gem of a home in Rockridge!

We have stayed at Ed’s lovely home multiple times, and each time we comment how much we enjoy it. It is perfect in every way: wonderful neighborhood (restaurants, coffee shops, book stores etc) super comfortable home (clean, nice furnishings, including cookware, appliances, great showers and bathrooms in general, good wifi.) Ed is a wonderful host, super helpful if you have questions but otherwise makes you feel like it’s your home while you’re there. Suffice it to say, we’ve already made our next reservation.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

robert s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Oakland trip

The listing said parking available in the driveway. There was NO safe parking in the driveway. Street parking was restricted. We found that out after our arrival. The house was modern and well equipped. The listing said there was a pool - no pool. The listing said there was an elevator- no elevator. The listing said there was a desk and a desk chair, it had neither.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Great Location

Good location and amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024