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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Books
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 279.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Oakland, CA
  • Lake Merritt
    4 min drive
  • Red Boy Pizza 9
    13 min walk
  • Fruitvale Station
    5 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    19 min drive

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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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.

Quiet Cottage on the Lane Close to SF, Parks, Redwoods, Zoo, BART and the Ferry!

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Our 850 sq. ft. cozy cottage is located on a one lane dead end street where there is no traffic and is very safe! It is peaceful and quiet save for our 9 chickens which roam the yard from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. Located close to SF, the Montclair shopping district, Chabot Space Center, the Redwoods of Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland Zoo, any many other wonderful attractions (check out Canyon). The cottage is a cozy 850 sq. ft. There is WiFi and NO TV, a comfortable Queen Bed and a small work area if needed. The kitchen is hopefully equipped with everything you'll need and the pantry has misc. food items for your use. We live in the home right next door if anything additional is needed or if you have any questions regarding your stay. Recommendations are freely given! You'll enjoy your morning coffee on the deck as a peaceful way to start your day!
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Jack London Square. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • 8 minutes by car from Jack London Square and 8 minutes from University of California, Berkeley
This cottage offers its guests local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Oakland cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Tom Branca

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Local meal delivery service

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

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 850 sq ft (79.0 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.
  • Note from host: We have a Graco crib if needed and a folding cot.

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 solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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.

Quiet Cottage on the Lane Close to SF, Parks, Redwoods, Zoo, BART and the Ferry! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pat C., OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
Perfect for us to explore a new spot in the Bay Area. Have family in Alameda so visit often. This cottage is close to nice parks and convenient for access to other Bay Area adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katja v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage just like home!
Comfortable and very welcoming place to stay! Tom was so friendly and very accommodating of some special requests. The parking was a little bit tricky but nothing impossible.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lincoln Heights
The only drawback of this place is that parking on the lane, if you have to carry luggage etc, is impossible, as there is no place to turn around without executing a 12-point turn. So I park on the main street and walk up. The positives are: beautiful sunny room in the morning with a view 'out' over Oakland, closeness to Roberts Regional and other fabulous redwood/sequoia groves and Chabot Science center, relative convenience, close to main roads and arteries. Very considerate hosts--they try to anticipate your needs. And if you need some animal therapy, there are designer chickens in the backyard.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding stay
Suited us to a tee. Felt like going home in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Charm
Tom’s Cottage by the Lane was truly a delight to stay in for our Anniversary Weekend Vacation. Close enough to Downtown Oakland and across the bridges to San Francisco. The cottage is actually right down the street from the 2nd largest Mormon Temple in the nation, so seeing the beacon of light on the mountainside was always refreshing knowing that our cottage was right down the street. The home has so much charm and coziness, it was hard to leave to go out and sight see for the days that we were there. The kitchen is fully equipped, and we made use of it for dinners and breakfasts especially since the windows (and there are many) open to let in the cool morning breeze and give us views of the bay. The dining/ living area was the perfect spot to read and take in the lack of noise. The directions to the home were accurate, and yes, every time we left the home, we had to reverse down the lane; traffic was scarce because of this. Communication was lovely through the app and Tom’s binder was very helpful throughout our stay. Should we visit San Francisco again, it’ll be the Cottage by the Lane we’ll want to book!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jahan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin tucked away in the burbs
Loved the little bunkhouse in Oakland, we had everything we needed! The place was very clean and cozy. No TV, but we didn't miss it anyway. Parking was convenient but backing out of the narrow dead end driveway was a nightmare. That was really the only downside to an otherwise picture perfect stay. Oh, and the chicken coop is adorable and is easily the most fun we had at a bnb in a long time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nazo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Super cute cottage, great location and walkable to sights in Oakland.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage on the lane
More than a cottage. Plenty of room. Nice yard, with chickens in their enclosure. Very quiet, though in a de sely populated neighborhood. No A/C, but not really needed in the cool Bay Area weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B., Honolulu, HI

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, quiet cottage with chickens
What a find! This cute multi-room cottage is in Oakland, but has a rural feel, surrounded by trees and with a few well-behaved and entertaining chickens off the screened-in porch. It's just a few miles from Joaquin Miller Park, with an abundance of walking trails. The host is super friendly and helpful. We loved our stay and would stay here again when in the East Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ravenwood Hideaway: Paradise
The guest cottage is even better than the VRBO descriptive explains...very quaint, everything you could need, wonderful sunlight in the mornings, a lovely porch with chickens doing short serenades...did you know that the Pazzis were foiled from assassinating the Medici out in the country by chickens? That is why you will see chicken shaped pitchers, seriously. So, very safe! Very quiet! And close to the park and those lovely redwood trees--the 12 apostles, the Faery Ring. Easy to get everywhere around SF and Oakland from here. YAY!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best
Tom is a great host and we loved staying in the cabin. The chickens were amusing too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby E B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place, beautiful neighborhood!
I stayed in Oakland for work, and wanted a day to just explore the city. I stayed at Tom's place and it was great. The house itself is very cute, and had all that i needed. I was able to get in and out of the house with ease, and the garden and the chickens on the property were a lovely part of the experience as well. The neighborhood is very nice, with absolutely stunning gardens! I walked to a nearby coffee shop (Mokha ~ *highly* recommend!) and had a delightful time looking at all of the plantings. The only issue was that sometimes the Uber/Lyft drivers really struggled to get out of the one way street that the house was on. But that is not anything to do with the house or the host. I would recommend this place for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Cottage
Comfortable and spacious cottage, perfect for us during our visit to family nearby. Quiet location. Comfortable bed. Well equipped kitchen. The owner was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious 1 bedroom cottage in Lincoln highlands.
Great location, very quiet, well equipped large kitchen and spacious living area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023