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At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.

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At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.

  • The Merriewood Retreat invites an idyllic respite in the hills, offering convenience of location as well as quiet in a place of beauty for work or a well-earned staycation.

    Although there is no TV, the environment is set up for reading, relaxing in and out, as well as for working
    *Dedicated WIFI
    *Strong phone/internet connection
    Sit at a desk, on a sofa, or even outdoors
    Enjoy the spacious patio garden with ample seating in sun or shade.

    It's just a Quick Drive to neighboring towns, BART transport, regional parks, and hiking trails

    Near by Montclair Village has groceries, various int'l cuisine, take-outs, coffee shops, books and boutiques, banks, and a spacious park for picnics and kids' play.

    PLEASE NO SMOKING ON THE PROPERTY

    DOGS WELCOME! 2 max please or check with host
    This SECURE garden is great for dogs to explore and get some extra stretching. Take your pups on a tree-filled walk, circling you back home in 15 minutes.

    King size, Sleep Number bed
    Kitchenette with cooktop, hot water pot, microwave, frig, hot-water sink
    Cooking supplies include pot and frypan, Dishes. Cutlery. Wine and water glasses
    Coffee. Teas.

    Attached bath, walk-in shower with soaps
    Hair dryer and forgotten amenities

    Closet, dresser drawers
    Ironing board, iron
    Full-length mirror
    Sofa seating

    Keys available on arrival.
    Come and go independently through the
    well-lighted, private driveway

    No stairs

    No hourly restrictions

    Life in our neck of the woods is both pet and people-friendly.
    Family, friends are welcome as day guests

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 453 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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Coffee grounds can be turned into the garden box or into the garbage bag. DO NOT PUT ANY FOOD IN THE SINK
Please leave the door ajar when you are leaving.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

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 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

About the area

Merriewood, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this holiday home. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Oakland travel guide
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What's nearby

  • An outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage.
    University of California, Berkeley
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • A statue of a man on a pedestal by a waterfront with boats and a pier in the background.
    Jack London Square
    10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • A pedestrian bridge over a river with a stadium and a boat dock in the background.
    Oracle Park
    23 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • A cityscape with tall buildings, a fountain, and a modern building with a circular design.
    Moscone Convention Center
    23 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Lake Temescal
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station
    5 min drive
  • Berkeley Station
    12 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's
    6 min drive
  • Fentons Creamery
    7 min drive
  • Panda Express
    6 min drive
  • Payakk
    14 min walk
  • Market Hall Foods
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting. located?

Located in Merriewood, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Redwood Regional Park, University of California, Berkeley and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Telegraph Avenue and Children's Hospital Oakland are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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