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Charming Cottage Retreat

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A dining area with a wooden table set for four, featuring colorful glassware and plates.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a patterned rug.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a dining table set for four, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a window.
A patio with two white cushioned chairs and a wooden table.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a framed picture, and a walk-in closet with hanging robes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, First AME Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Merritt
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Paramount Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Cottage Retreat

About this space
This is a newly remodeled 4BD/2BA in the heart of Oakland. Perfectly located in the thriving Temescal neighborhood, with easy access to all the best of Oakland... while still feeling like you're removed from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Whether you're coming for a long stay or a short visit, our home has all of the amenities that you'll need for rest, relaxation and adventure.
The space
Stay in this cozy 4 bedroom home with newly renovated interior and fabulous outdoor space! The house is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood within the Temescal district - a vibrant, diverse, and artsy slice of Oakland. We're situated right between Telegraph and Piedmont St, which makes walking access to locally owned restaurants and shops easy.

The single-level home is elevated, so you will have to go up a flight of stairs to access the entrance (however, no stairs inside). Once inside, you're greeted by an open concept living area with a large sectional, 55" TV, and electric fireplace - the perfect place to kick back and relax at the end of a day.

Continue on to our gourmet kitchen, fully equipped with all of the appliances and essentials you need to feel right at home (if there's anything you feel it's missing, we're happy to provide it!). We keep the house well stocked with tea, coffee, and small snacks. The kitchen also has a large family-style table with full place settings for a group up to 8.

Each room has a queen-size, memory foam bed, multiple pillow options, and blackout curtains so that you're guaranteed to get a restful nights sleep. There is also a small work/study space in each room and fast, fiber wifi throughout the house.

Enjoy our sunny California days lounging on the pack patio or swinging in the hammock chairs. The backyard is a little oasis filled with native/drought resistant flowers from Spring to Fall, as well an herb garden and seasonal fruits like avocados, mangos, blueberries, and more! It's also a wonderful place to bird watch, as we're frequently visited by a variety of hummingbirds, bluejays, and little song birds.
Guest access
You'll have your own slice of paradise throughout the trip, as this space is set up solely for private use of your group. I do live in the neighborhood, so I'm available for help during your trip, or to provide recommendations on places to explore!
Other things to note
We have a driveway available with 1 off-street parking space. If you need more parking space, street parking is also available (with a 2 hour limit Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm).

The house is professionally cleaned between each guest to ensure that everything is up to the highest standards of cleanliness.

Please note that while we are the perfect place for family gatherings, we do NOT allow parties.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and 7 minutes from University of California, Berkeley
As a guest of Charming Cottage Retreat, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Charming Cottage Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ed c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The place was nice and quiet. Easy walking distance to MacArthur BART and plenty of restaurant options on Telegraph.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, charming, good location, adequate parking for two cars, well equipped kitchen, large dining table good for 6 to 8 people, excellent communication with hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P.J. V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equipped with lots of coffee, tea, spice options and cooking oil, and of course, pots, pans, etc...House was clean, convenient location (close to Bart station). Comfortable stay for our family of 7 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is really well equipped. The available parking space was nice to have. Was a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to good restaurants, grocery stores and the hospital.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised! The host answered all my questions up front and the place was clean and comfortable. We were very happy with our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was great for hosting my team for a company visit to the Bay Area. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was exactly as described and had a beautiful yard. It did get a little warm during our stay, but there were plenty of fans! The host was very quick to respond when we had something come up and needed to know where something was!! The beds and other furniture were very comfortable and the beauty supplies that were there were very nice. Everyone that stayed had an amazing time and the host was really nice in messages! Overall, a fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Larsen R.

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

Family Visit

Easy location to get everywhere. In town to visit family for the holiday. The house was everything we needed for our visit. Hosts were super quick to respond to any issue we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

The perfect place!

Property was awesome! Beds were comfortable, and the place is the perfect stay for the area activities. Host was responsive and accommodating. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Berkeley Graduation Weekend

We brought the entire family (8 people, ages 3-57) for a long weekend in Berkeley for our son’s graduation. The house was lovely and in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

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

Great rental

Awesome place, lots of space with 4 bedrooms with queen beds, nice decor, and a nice kitchen. We felt safe in the neighborhood. The laundry machines and dishwasher were very convenient. The place looked exactly like the pictures and was quite clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan N.

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

Family stay for a wedding

This was a great location. Was easy to make breakfast in the kitchen. The house was well equipped. It cooled down at night and each room has a fan. Good value for the cost of the rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice home, but…

The home was nicely curated. That said, if you want to be close to the Kaiser Permanente Hospital nearby, then it is a good location. Otherwise, the neighborhood is not one for a family stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen d.

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

Charming is EXACTLY the word!

Lovely four bedroom two bath cottage in a great neighborhood… GREAT backyard! Beds are incredibly comfy, kitchen is well outfitteD. We were 5 adults, LR might be tight for more people. There is no AC, and we had a brief hot spell, but there are ceiling fans, and stand-up fans, so only 1 or 2 days were a bit warm. Owner was a joy to deal with, lots of helpful hints and very flexible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025