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Treetop Refuge in Oakland Hills

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
TV, books
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Chabot Space and Science Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Jack London Square
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Oakland

Piedmont Pines stay.Your stay at this Piedmont Pines apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Redwood Regional Park and Chabot Space and Science Center. Lake Merritt and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chabot Space and Science Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Jack London Square - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 14 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station - 8 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 15 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Giant Burgers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Monaghan's On The Hill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪L'acajou Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Treetop Refuge in Oakland Hills

Quaint and cozy in-law unit nestled near the top of the Oakland Hills close to Redwood Regional Forest and Joaquin Miller Park. Perched on a steep hill, this lower-level retreat offers a private entrance and outdoor space. Perfect for solo travelers or couples, with a pull-out sofa bed for a child.

Enjoy peaceful forest views and wake up to chirping birds on your private deck. Unwind with a book, a drink, or movie on Roku TV.

Just minutes from Montclair Village, parks and endless hiking trails, enjoy convenient access to Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco.

The space

Nearby are towering redwood trees and endless hiking trails that evoke a rural feel while having access to what the Bay Area has to offer.

Guest access
This is a private studio attached to the back of the main house with expansive decks with outdoor sitting area overlooking the forest.

Other things to note
Cell phone service is spotty depending on your carrier. WiFi connectivity is great. We live in the main house so you may hear an occasional sound. Streets are narrow and steep with no dedicated sidewalk as with most hills neighborhood. Trees sometimes obscure street signs and lampposts so trying to locate our house at night can be challenging. There are stairs to access the unit and pavement can sometimes be uneven so those with mobility issues please be aware. Although we are located in the city of Oakland, the setting has a rural feel. You may find occasional ants in the suite looking for water or see a family of raccoons, deer, or turkeys roaming in the neighborhood.

Property manager

Mayu Takenouchi

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchenette

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 250 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Treetop Refuge in Oakland Hills Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mr. R. R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly Perfect

Our adult kids live nearby, so we were looking for a cozy place to stay for our visits. This cute place was perfect. Nestled in the hills, surrounded by trees was the perfect place for us. Easy access, but away from the noise of downtown. A hideaway. Felt like a vacation, even if our three night visit was short. We’d recommend for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not quite what I expected.

The property was very clean, efficient and was definitely 'treetop'. I don't think the original post clarified the steep steps, narrow road and isolated location. The online listing has been updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tree House

Lovely room with limited, but very good amenities. The hostess greeted me when I arrived and showed me a few things about the room. Parking space is very limited up in the hills there, but she had marked off some space on the street with construction cones, so it was never a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Piedmont Community

The community has many parks, restaurants, and walking trails. The property has very limited curb parking with no parking reserved for guests. I did not feel it was accurate to show the owner’s residence as the rental property. The stairs down to the rental were not well lit and are very steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

T S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and cozy suite among the pines

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this property. We found it to be cozy and the location is pretty and private feeling up in the pine trees. Parking, as in pretty much all locations in the Oakland Hills, is a little tricky, but the owners have come up with a pretty good solution (cones that you move to park and to reserve your spot when you leave). There isn't a lot of counter space in the main area, but there is a mini-fridge and small microwave, for warming up prepared food and a nice little table to sit at that overlooks the pines. We enjoyed our multi-night stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great first Vrbo

This was a nice, cozy little spot in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what I expected

I lived in an apartment with the same setup in Montclair in the 1980s. There were no surprises for me. It was an excellent location for the East Bay with easy access to San Francisco. Born and raised in Oakland, I knew what I wanted to do on this trip. The host was excellent, although I didn't need any hand-holding. I would recommend it to anyone. I've decided to visit the Bay Area every fall, so I will be back if it is still available.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avery O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful & Comfortable

Such a peaceful and beautiful location! The property was clean, comfortable and had all the amenities we needed for a short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Reema R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay ok; Not for longer

We booked this spot for four nights but left early, as the setup has hidden issues. The kitchenette (not kitchen) is very minimal and the unit has no air circulation. There was frequently a large car, possibly the neighbor's, parked in the "guest parking" which made parking options confusing (without much clarity from the host). The beautiful deck was the highlight of the spot but the panoramic view is only accessed on walks/drives. Thus the ad is misleading and we left feeling run down. I hope more consideration for paying guests is shown in terms of transparency and provisions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This is a great place in a beautiful location. Very comfortable for my wife and I.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Montclair hills of Oakland

Private entrance to lower level of hills home, large decks for outdoor living. Many trees and tranquility of the space is delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celena S., Spring

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place to retreat

I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely come stay again. The host was very nice, helpful, and accommodating. I love the location and being Able to sit on the deck amongst the trees and relax. I drove over to Napa. Everything was easy to find. It’s a safe place for solo travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

king, Redwood City

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024