[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxurious Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley with Firepit Patio & Outdoor Dining Family-friendly vacation home in Oakland ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100164100/100164045/963b1152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100164100/100164045/cc39060e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100164100/100164045/11c5bf6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100164100/100164045/3f355c25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100164100/100164045/0ad69d22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of North Oakland, this 2BD/1BA home offers a grand living and dining space perfect for family dinners. Unwind in the backyard with a fire pit, lounge area, and patio dining under string lights. With full kitchen amenities and laundry facilities, this stylish home provides all you need for a comfortable stay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxurious Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley with Firepit Patio & Outdoor Dining Our cozy, newly renovated North Oakland home is 2 mi from UC Berkeley, a 10min walk to Temescal's best restaurants & bars, w/ easy access to San Francisco (Ferry, Uber, Bart). The home features our spacious and grand living and formal dining. Enjoy the outdoors with Fire Pit+Lounge & Patio+Dining under the String Lights! Our 2 BD/1BA, 1000sqft spacious home offers Full Kitchen (complimentary coffee/tea), Laundry & Central AC/Heat. Enjoy our stylish and centrally located place! The space This is the upstairs unit with 15 steps of stairs. \---------- Cozy yet Grand Dining and Living room: Enjoy your family dinners in our thoughtful and spacious dining room featuring our grand marble table. Lounge and relax in the living room with big beautiful windows with a view of the overlooking the cherry Tree. \---------- Full Kitchen: The kitchen has a gas stove/oven, full size fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee & tea station, and the basics to cook a nice meal. Enjoy your meals in the breakfast nook. \---------- 2 Bedrooms: Both bedrooms are equipped with queen beds, wardrobes, and desk spaces to work. \---------- Bathroom: The bathroom has all of your essentials - towels, shampoo/conditioner, soap, hairdryer, cotton swabs, q-tips. \---------- Laundry: Equipped with washer/dryer and all the basics. \---------- Backyard: The outdoor space is a wonderful place to unwind. Soak the sun on the Day-beds and patio chairs. Enjoy a romantic dinner under the string lights and end the night with a glass of wine(or two) around the fire-pit under the string lights. \---------- Parking: Paid Parking: 1 Parking spot on the driveway ($25/night or $50/stay, whichever is less) Additionally, there is plenty of Free Street Parking in our Quiet / Safe Neighborhood. Guest access The home is the upper level of a duplex. The living space is fully private, with a private entrance for the guests. The outdoor space & washer/dryer space are shared with guests downstairs. VRBO guests live in the downstairs unit, so you may see them come and go, or hear minimal day to day noise. If you’re a light sleeper like us, please take advantage of the white noise machine in each of bedrooms. Other things to note The couch in the living room lays flat and pulls out to a Queen Size bed. We provide Mattress topper, comforter, bedsheet and pillows for a comfortable stay. For infants/toddlers, we provide(upon request) a crib, high chair, changing table and pack n play crib. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Living plant wall - Recycling - Unit size: 1,100 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92460000/92451300/92451260/71e593c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley Upper Telegraph - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=92451260&PinnedHotelID=92451260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24330000/24321700/24321656/9174b3f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny Spacious House in Vibrant Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Oakland - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=24321656&PinnedHotelID=24321656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62980000/62975400/62975306/3036e55d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful, relaxing home with natural light & beautiful views of San Francisco. 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Check-out time is 11.00am. 2. Please place any used towels in the basket located in the master bedroom next to the mirror. 3\. No need to take out the trash. Please collect all the trash & recyclables in the containers located in the kitchen. We'll take it from there :) 4. Please turn off any devices/lights/thermostat 5\. We’d really appreciate it if you can let us know that you’ve checked out - thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No parties allowed. Late checkout, parties/gatherings, unregistered guests, smoking indoors, non compliance with house rules will result in $300+ fine Only the registered guests on the -------- booking are allowed on the property. Applicable for both overnight stay as well as non-overnight stays. \- Backyard/Firepit/String Lights use till 10.00pm only. - Please avoid music/loud conversations/banging doors during quiet hours of 10.00pm - 7.00am ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### 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 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 ## About the area Upper Telegraph, a neighborhood in Oakland, is home to this vacation home. 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 Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing. 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Airport (OAK) - 20 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Kingfish Pub & Cafe - ‬8 min walk - ‪Me Va Con - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Rendez Vous - ‬7 min walk - ‪Pizzaiolo - ‬9 min walk - ‪Cholita Linda - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxurious Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley with Firepit Patio & Outdoor Dining pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Luxurious Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley with Firepit Patio & Outdoor Dining ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxurious Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley with Firepit Patio & Outdoor Dining ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Luxurious Temescal Retreat near UC-Berkeley with Firepit Patio & Outdoor Dining located? > Located in Upper Telegraph, this family-friendly Oakland vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Telegraph Avenue and Children's Hospital Oakland. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). Rockridge Station is 18 minutes by foot and MacArthur Station is 21 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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