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Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley

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A two-story house with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a potted cactus. - Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley (Oakland)
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a view to the outside. - Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley (Oakland)
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A two-story house with a front porch, brick steps, and a small garden area. - Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley (Oakland)
A staircase with wooden steps and white railings, a small table with a framed picture, and a potted plant. - Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley (Oakland)
Golfing on-site, a firepit and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley

  • Welcome to our elegant, newly renovated 2BR/3BA designer home by Gary Parsons, minutes from UC Berkeley in Oakland’s charming Rockridge neighborhood.

    Set across two beautifully renovated levels, the home offers a refined balance of comfort, style, and livability for family visits, Berkeley stays, weekend trips, and longer East Bay visits. The living room features a luxury American Leather queen sofa bed, known for its exceptional comfort, with a nearby full bathroom for added flexibility and convenience.

    The kitchen is fully equipped with high-end appliances, including a six-burner gas stove, and thoughtfully stocked for cooking, dining, and entertaining, with service for up to 10 guests. Just off the kitchen, the dining area opens to a small south-facing deck with a barbecue and fire pit, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow for shared meals, morning coffee, or relaxing at the end of the day.

    Abundant natural light fills both levels during the day, while sophisticated dimmable lighting creates a warm, inviting atmosphere in the evening. From the home, you can walk to excellent restaurants, cafés, specialty markets, bookstores, boutiques, fitness studios, and spas. One guaranteed driveway parking space is included, and nearby BART and transit make it easy to explore Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco.

    Whether you’re visiting UC Berkeley, spending time with family, or looking for a stylish and comfortable home base in the East Bay, this home offers a calm, polished place to settle in and enjoy Rockridge.

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About the area

Located in Oakland, this holiday home is in the city centre. Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center 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. Consider SF Masonic Auditorium for a night out, and don't miss Bill Graham Civic Auditorium if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. Visit our Oakland travel guide
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • A city street lined with tall buildings, including a Wells Fargo sign, and a mural on a building.
    Telegraph Avenue
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hardy Dog Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Temescal Farmers' Market
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Temescal Alley
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chapel of the Chimes
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wendy's
    8 min walk
  • Panda Express
    11 min walk
  • Market Hall Foods
    5 min walk
  • Ain’t Normal Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Pucquio
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Children's Hospital Oakland and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. San Francisco Bay is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away. Rockridge Station is only a 5-minute walk and MacArthur Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

Designer Rockridge Retreat Near UC Berkeley Reviews

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Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Good location and amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, you can walk to restaurants, shopping etc. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable home in the heart of charming, walkable Rockridge, an easy BART ride to San Francisco. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, again!

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house! It’s in immaculate condition and is in a perfect location close to everything in Rockridge. The owner is friendly and flexible. This is perhaps the best rental house experience we’ve ever had. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and great house with high quality finishes. Close to everything. Perfect around.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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