Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 293 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

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Orinda, CA

University of California, Berkeley6 min drive
Greek Theater12 min drive
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory14 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Great for busy professionals, UC Berkeley visitors, or anyone looking for a 1-MONTH short-term (or longer). Again, a longer than 1-month lease agreement is not required. PLEASE NOTE: MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY IS 30 NIGHTS. Best for one person or a couple. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY FOR TOP FLOOR FLAT: 2 (TWO). Reach us for more information.

A beautiful "free-standing" Duplex in Orinda on a tree-lined street built on a half-acre plot. The Duplex is divided into two (2) separate legal units: The top Floor and the Bottom Floor. Each unit has its own separate entrance. Please note: The length of stay for both units is 30 nights or more.

Pictures that are displayed above show the Upper (Top Floor) Flat which has been advertised here on this website. The Upper Flat has approx. 1000 sq. ft. of living space with 1 bedroom, 1 extra room for small office space, 1 bath, Separate Living Room; full Kitchen with modern appliances. The unit has its own Laundry area with a washer/dryer. 1 car private parking space is assigned to each Flat.

This location is perfect for anyone without a car. A delightful 5 Minute walk to BART, BUS. Short walking distance to Orinda Downtown Theater Square, Trendy Shops, Cool Coffee Houses, Hip Restaurants, Parks, Reservoirs, Recreation, and Hiking/Biking Trails. 20-minute BART ride to San Francisco and a direct BART line to San Francisco International Airport.

Both Flats have separate outside private Patio/Garden areas to enjoy dinner, a glass of wine, or just soak up a little California sunshine while you relax. A local Farmer's Market opens on Saturdays, located a few blocks from here. Orinda has been rated as one of the SAFEST cities in the entire East Bay by 'New Yorker Magazine.

We offer a temporary living space with all amenities, a more than pleasant home environment, and a beautiful location. Units are completely furnished with Modern furniture mixed with eclectic accessories, and bed linens making this a perfect alternative to the generic hotel stay.

Excellent choice for anyone without cars, or who's looking for a unique experience living in one of the most affluent communities in this part of the Bay while staying close to San Francisco & Other East-Bay cities. Very private and Peaceful yet close to everything!

[[The Bottom Floor Flat is the other separate unit, has 1 bedroom, living room, a separate "office area", 1 bath, small but full kitchen, and a parking space for 1 car. It has about 600 ft of living space. This unit may have occupants during your stay at the top-floor flat. The Rates & Terms shown in this posting only applied to the Top Flat. The rate for the Lower Flat is $90/ Per Night with a minimum stay of 1 month. Pictures and more information about the Lower Flat are provided upon request. Maximum occupancy for the bottom floor flat: 1 Person]].

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PLEASE NOTE: GIVING OUT THE EXACT ADDRESS OR THE LOCATION OF THE PROPERTY TO ANYONE IS NOT ALLOWED BY HOME AWAY/VRBO TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR "GUEST(S)" WHO MIGHT BE OCCUPYING THE RENTAL UNIT DURING THAT TIME.

HOME AWAY/VRBO WILL RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR HOSTS AND GUESTS AFTER A RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED.

PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT WE ARE NOT HOTELS, THEREFORE THERE IS NO "ON-SITE SECURITY STAFF". HOWEVER, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF ANY "LAND-MARK" OR THE ADJACENT MAIN STREET AS WELL AS THE CROSS STREET SO THAT FUTURE GUESTS HAVE A PRETTY GOOD IDEA ABOUT THE LOCATION OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY.

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Norman and Daisy

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Mountain view

Dryer

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Please no pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking

There is a flight of stairs to get to the apartment and may not be suitable to anyone with certain medical condition or physical disability.

Please turn of all Electrical Outlets, heaters (except refrigerator) before leaving the apartment. For security reason, please no overnight guests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orinda

This apartment is located in Knickerbocker, a neighbourhood in Orinda, and is near theme parks. Greek Theater and Fox Theater are cultural highlights and Oakland Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at RingCentral Coliseum or Oracle Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Orinda, CA

What's nearby

University of California, Berkeley - 6 min drive
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 9 min drive
Greek Theater - 12 min drive
Jack London Square - 12 min drive
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 14 min drive

Getting around

Orinda Station - 6 min walk
Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 12 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 19 min walk
Peet's Coffee and Tea - 6 min walk
Thornhill Coffee House - 8 min drive
Casa Orinda - 7 min walk
Loard's Ice Cream & Candies - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely ORINDA Duplex. Separate Office, WiFi, Near San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland located?

Located in Knickerbocker, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Orinda Theater and within 6 miles (10 km) of University of California, Berkeley and Lafayette Reservoir. Grizzly Peak and Briones Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Orinda Station is 6 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

5.0/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Doug O.

7 May 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The stay was extremely disappointing. Here's why. The interior pictures are not what is there. The only seating in the main room is an outdoor sofa that is extremely uncomfortable. Not what is in the pictures. The kitchen is also lacking. I had to use my own pans. The one there was a joke. There were no decent knives. I had to request a cutting board. For this price I feel there should be some quality pieces in the kitchen. Also, I had to check out early due to a change in my work. Let me state I'm fully aware of the the policies of VRBO. I had a coworker who was interested in staying for the rest of my time. I asked the owner if that would possible. The answer was they didn't have an agreement with them. That they hadn't vetted them. This person was willing to sign an agreement. The only way they vetted me was by taking my payment. Of course, I would have liked to have gotten some money back. I feel there was a doable solution. Lesson learned. In the future I will book months separately. So overall, I would not stay there again. Very disappointing.

Stayed 60 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patric E.

13 Jan 2021

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

Spacious and comfortable stay in Orinda CA

First, we have nothing but good things to say about Daisy, the owner, though we never met her. Her communication was prompt, and she was responsive to our needs, including sending someone to help carry our luggage up the stairs. The toaster didn’t work, we needed more towels and an ironing board and iron. All arrived the next day. Our texts were always responded to quickly. The living room and main bedroom are quite large, with a comfortable couch and queen bed. The kitchen has good appliances, but is on the small side. Since we were there during COVID, and had to prepare all of our meals, that was a drawback. Also, we could have used a couple of more dinner plates and a few more water glasses. However, we didn’t ask about them, so we can’t complain. I’m sure Daisy would have accommodated us quickly. The location is excellent. You can be in Berkeley or Walnut Creek in 10 minutes. Overall, it was a positive experience, and we would recommend Knickerbocker for those wanting a comfortable and fairly priced place to stay in Orinda.

Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4 Aug 2015

Great Experience, Great Host and definitely recommend

I stayed a total of sixty two nights while my apartment was going through some renovation and enjoyed the rental thoroughly. The accommodations were exactly as pictured as advertised. It was very comfortable, clean and safe. The property provided everything that I required to make me feel right at home, just as the host had mentioned in his description. Plus the location is Fantastic. Only a few minutes away from all the great restaurants, bars and shopping or wherever I ventured to. Daisy was very personable, helpful and responsive throughout the entire process of booking the reservation and greeting me upon arrival. Everything was spot on! Definitely would recommend staying here if you want a sure thing! I would be happy to rent it again. Thanks very much Daisy!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

15 Jun 2015

Very Nice

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful duplex in Orinda. House was clean and very cozy. amazingly in-expensive. Daisy and Norman were 5 star...so friendly, so attentive and very helpful. Staying here was better than staying in a 5 star hotel. Close to so much, a nice walk or a quick, cheap über ride away! We will most certainly be staying here again whenever we are in the area next. Thank you so much Daisy & Norman!! - Brian and Lori

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

30 May 2015

Nice Duplex (Top Floor Apartment)! Perfect Hosts who is caring but left us alone to enjoy our stay

Orinda is really a beautiful place and the location of the rental is great! Truly a Five-Minute walk to BART (Metro) station and the downtown area. We didn't need a car. The apartment is perfect for 2 people. The bathroom has shower over tub and small but it worked fine for us. There were plenty of quality fresh bath towels and toiletries provided by the homeowner. We were also provided with very nice fresh bed-linens, clean comforters, blankets. The kitchen is small but stocked up with everything we needed to prepare and enjoy all our meals. It has all the major appliances, complete set of cookware, silverware & dinnerware. We enjoyed hot fresh coffee from Keurig Coffee Machine, Bialetti Moka Express Espresso Maker. Free complimentary Internet Access. Owners are thoughtful and very sincere unlike some of our previous experiences with hosts from Airbnb and VRBO. If you are looking for a clean, fresh, simple, tastefully furnished with a great mattress and centrally located place, then this is the perfect place. The owners can easily charge more then their asking price. We looked at a lot of places in and around Orinda, this rental was the most reasonably priced yet provide a great place to stay in a very fine neighborhood. The bottom line is we had a great stay and we enjoyed visiting San Francisco and the nearby cities in the East Bay. Thank you Daisy for letting us having the place to ourselves!! We appreciated that you left us alone..

About the host

Hosted by Norman and Daisy

I am a retired Nuclear Scientist. My wife Daisy is a Computer Scientist working for a fortune-500 company in San Francisco who also teaches Computer Science & Mathematics at San Francisco State University in the evenings. We feel fortunate to have a beautiful and amazing property (also known as “Brook-House”) that we can offer to guests from all over the world. We love Orinda and have worked hard to maintain a comfortable, natural feel to our guest house and our guests love being surrounded by beautiful California landscape and wildlife.
We, the hosts, do not live at the rental guest-house site. We live about 3 miles away from the guest-house and are accessible via phone/email, in case you need help with something. We seek guests who are independent, clean, tidy, and will treat our home with care. We are available to take care of your needs during your stay. Yet, we respect your privacy as it is YOUR residence while you are here.

Why they chose this property

We chose Orinda mainly for its scenic beauty and easy access to San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, and Silicon Valley. We also wanted the cosmopolitan life style of San Francisco Bay Area which is one of the most exciting places in the world..

The San Francisco Bay Area is a nine-county region famous for an exciting blend of cultural activities and beautiful scenery. Orinda has easy access (via BART and other public transportation systems and super easy HWY access) to the entire San Francisco Bay Area.

Orinda is a community of clean streets and tidy landscaping. It is also one of the safest communities where the crime rate is almost negligible. Orinda is known for its public schools as it has one of the best public schools in California. We have had professionally converted the property into two separate legal units (Upper & Lower Flats) and each with separate entrance. It is a wonderful place to stay if you enjoy peace & quiet living space with beautiful view and quick access to San Francisco and other Bay Area cities.

What makes this property unique

Location! Location! Location! Short walking distance to town, shopping, restaurants, BART/Metro Station.
The guest house works very well for travelers or anyone without a car.

Our guest house is a 'stand-alone' property on a half-acre land. It is private, secluded, retreat-like setting. It is not a part of the owner's house. Owners of the property lives 3 miles away therefore guests enjoy the freedom of having the place to themselves --the perfect place to 'come home to' after a busy day of sight-seeing or hard work. It offers super easy highway and BART access, yet once you're here that world is a galaxy away. We take pride in having maintained a comfortable, well-maintained but casual and welcoming environment.

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