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The Rockridge Cottage
The Rockridge Cottage is a lovely stand alone backhouse in the most central location in the East Bay. Enjoy the peaceful backyard and privacy of your own home and be steps away from the world class restaurants and cafes of College Avenue. Located just three blocks away from the Rockridge BART Station, the Rockridge Cottage is only 25 minutes from Downtown San Francisco and just down the road from the UC Berkeley campus. Walk Score of 92. There is no need to have a car in this neighborhood.

Serene foothills Garden Suite, private parking +EV
Have the entire Bay Area at your fingertips... & right outside your window! This private studio tucked into the Oakland Foothills is the perfect base for adventures. A 9min drive & you can be on the train into San Francisco. Coliseum & redwoods are minutes away, as are many other attractions*. You’ll be welcomed home to a comfy Cal King bed & a serene garden view. Enjoy coffee/tea as you settle in at the table, & our high speed wifi has you covered. Have an EV? Charge Level 2 overnight (J1772)!

Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Huge Views, gated, ADU
Stunning, ADU cottage w/ higher end finishes. Endless VIEWS of mountains set on a beautiful, peaceful, upscale gated, property surrounded by redwood, pine & oak trees. 1 mile to large regional parks for hiking, mountain biking and horse stables. Nature at its best! Pool heated May 31st to October 30th. 16 miles to San Francisco, 5-10 minutes to many restaurants. New Jacuzzi and outdoor sauna. Large patio, pool / deck (6500 sq foot outdoor oasis shared with main house with a small family of 4)

Redwood Sanctuary Oakland Hills
Redwood Sanctuary is located in the idyllic Oakland Hills with beautiful vistas, hikes, and parks within a short drive. The home is situated on half an acre of land in the middle of redwood, eucalyptus, and oak trees secluded away from other homes. Montclair village is an 8 minute drive, providing lots of great food and shops. Minutes from Highway 13 and 580. It is a 1 bedroom studio with a queen bed and a pull out sofa bed. It can comfortably accommodate up to 3. We'd love to host your stay!

Quiet space, great location!
Spacious single room ADU with vaulted ceilings, queen bed, and natural light. Access to a large yard with beautiful views. A new private bathroom is just outside, steps away in the main house. Located in a quiet, safe neighborhood near Grand Lake Theater, Lake Merritt, Morcom Rose Garden, restaurants, and shopping. Minutes to Berkeley, Piedmont, downtown Oakland, and public transport to SF. Dedicated entrance to room. No kitchen - mini fridge, coffee pot, kettle included for your convenience.

The Redwood Retreat
Near Lake Temescal, Redwd Regional Prk, Bart, Hwy 13, Rockridge,Montclair, Dwntwn. We completely remodeled our guest house with a focus on short term tenants. Lots of storage within one of the most quite settings you will find. We made a thoughtful attempt to load the unit with everything u might need while away. The kitchen is functional to the point that you could actually cook a Thanksgiving dinner, multiple frying pans to crock pots a blender or chefs knives. Bathroom sundries abound!

The Purple Door, Private Sanctuary, Epic View
Private guesthouse located in the Oakland Hills with stunning views of the bay. We recognize the importance of privacy, this guesthouse will allow you to have everything you need all while never having to be bothered. The sunset views can be taken in from your bed or the deck. There is a bus stop about 150 yards away if you need, the airport is about a 7 minute ride away, rail (BART) is about 5 minutes and the house is near a freeway for quick access to everywhere in the Bay Area.

Private, Detached, Urban Creekside Studio.
This unique, well equipped, 1 Bed cute little studio (that we love) is detached and fenced off from our main house. It has a separate entrance through a side gate and it's own private rear deck, with a seating and dining area... that overlooks Sausal Creek and Dimond Park. The tall willow that grows along the creek gives the deck the perfect amount of privacy and with the tranquil sound of the creek flowing (not during dry season) you would almost forget you are in an urban city.
Luxury Rockridge Casita in Our Sunny Garden
** FEATURED in Sunset Magazine ** Our bright modern guest house with private access awaits you. Retreat from the city to our comfortable, clean casita. This lovely, light-filled space sits behind our family home, in our garden with fresh berries and lemons. Enjoy morning coffee at the wood farm table. We offer local coffee + tea, a small fridge, robes, wifi, and outdoor dining. Our quiet street is close to BART, 3 blocks from College Ave, full of great restaurants and shops.

Guesthouse Garden Retreat
Our 'sister guesthouses' consist of two small side-by-side cabins (you get both) located behind our home, nestled in a verdant hillside garden that our friends and family lovingly call ‘Little Tuscany’. Cabin 1 - living room with a well-stocked kitchenette, pull-out couch, table and chairs Cabin 2 - bedroom with a queen-size bed, full bathroom and a private deck Accessed by a private entrance, the cabins are luminous and efficient, designed to meet all your needs.

Rustic Cottage *****Hiking & Biking
The place is nestled in a garden setting . The cottage is stand alone and is not shared . The bathroom is detached, just a few steps away, through the garden, and shared with a very quiet and clean tenant, it is sparkling clean. The trails start just across the street and are fantastic, spreading over 800 acres of parkland. You will enjoy the quiet, peaceful and remote setting. We do have WiFi ;)

Unique tiny house w huge windows & deck, near lake
Welcome to a unique tiny house in the sky! Huge windows let in the light, or enjoy the huge shared outdoor deck. The tiny house has extra- high ceilings, a Murphy bed, full bathroom, "tiny house" kitchen, and bonus beds in a loft space. Walkable, green, central area. It is a peaceful neighborhood here and we respect quiet hours after 10p.
Popular amenities for Oakland guesthouse rentals
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North Berkeley Backyard Cottage

Elegant, bright, private cottage

Lovely homemade Garden Cabin + Hot Tub near Bart.

1-bed 1-bath private backyard entrance guest suite

Tropical Garden Cottage +HOT TUB &POOL by Downtown

15B - Cozy & Comfortable 1B1B Back Unit

PrivateTemescal CraftsmanCottage

Private Garden Cottage
Guest house rentals with a patio

Quaint two-bedroom cottage with patio!

La Casita - a quiet, Crocker Amazon area studio!

Berkeley Bitty House - a little bit of home

Sunny, Peaceful Private Sanctuary

Private and serene studio with full kitchen

Private Oasis Btwn SF, Napa. Big Views + Pool!

The Bathhouse: Boho Modern + Hot Tub + Water View

Berkeley Bayview Bungalow
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Gorgeous Guest House with a Farmhouse Flair

Cozy Alameda Garden Cottage

Modern and Private Cottage with Outdoor Patio

Garden guesthouse next to ElCerrito BART&shopping

Coleman Cottage - Hillside Paradise

Cozy backyard cottage
Lulu's Place: a safe gated retreat min to Downtown

Charming Backyard Guest House with Koi Pond
When is the best time to visit Oakland?
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4.9 Average rating
Oakland stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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Oakland's top spots, include Oakland Zoo, Jack London Square, and Joaquin Miller Park
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