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Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley

Family-friendly stay near University of California, Berkeley

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, California College of the Arts
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Telegraph Avenue
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oakland

City center stay.Your stay at this Rockridge vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Telegraph Avenue and Children's Hospital Oakland. Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • California College of the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Telegraph Avenue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Children's Hospital Oakland - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Highwire Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Market Hall Foods - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min walk

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!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs 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
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
✔️ Take out any trash, recycling, and compost ✔️ Let us know if the sofa bed was slept in ✔️ Turn off Nest thermostat ✔️ Lock all doors and windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Minimum age of 25 to book property. Driver's license required upon booking and failure to provide one will result in cancelled booking.
No loud music after 9PM

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.7 mi (17-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley to downtown Oakland?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Oakland.

Elegant Craftsman Home - Minutes From UC Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This delightful house is in one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Oakland. I lived in the neighborhood for 30 years, so I know. Every detail about the house was thought out, including the heated toilet. I rented this for family coming from Italy. My 87 yo cousin and his daughter. They loved it. The house is off College Ave, a main shopping/eating street in Oakland. Market Hall with all the food and wine shops is just blocks away. Trader Joe’s is just on the other side of the BART station. So many restaurants and coffee shops. This the best part of Oakland.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Once again, a wonderful stay at this home. The house is very comfortable, the location is fantastic, and the owners are very responsive. Would return again.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan S., Cincinnati, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and great house with high quality finishes. Close to everything. Perfect around.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great. Make sure to ask for futons, they are not ready to use. Communication was a bit slow. House was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this home— -it’s in a very walkable location to many restaurants, stores, and public transportation. The house is very easy to live in, the beds are comfortable, and everything is well taken care of. The owner is very responsive and communicative. Enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property! Very nicely remodeled, furnished, and decorated, with absolutely everything we needed including well-equipped kitchen. Everything in very good shape and as shown on photos. Terrific location, very walkable and close to shops and restaurants. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunil L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christoph D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We loved the house in the middle of Rockridge
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Great location near all the restaurants, cafes, bars, and shopping on College Ave. Very clean, comfortable, and well appointed home. Friendly and responsive hosts. We’d definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Goldilocks solution

It was just right. Not too large. Not too small. Terrific kitchen in which to cook. Great living room for evening hang out and the location was just right for those of us who love to walk for really fresh food, well-curated books, clothing (new and vintage), records and restaurants. Couldn’t ask for more. It was just right.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice but Expensive

The house had nice finishes and is in a good location. However, the owner lives onsite in an ADU behind the main house (which I didn't see published). For how much is charged, I want a private property not semi-private. Additionally, the bed in the primary has an old mattress where my wife and I sunk to the middle. It's a nice place just too expensive for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert V., Dripping Springs, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Bill S., Nevada City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen S., Toledo, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Carol I.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jess R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, again!

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

6/10 Okay

robert s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

RAFFIN N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Micah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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