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

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Books
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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!

Property manager

Tom Branca

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage

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% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave keys on the desk.

Pets

Pets not 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Fox Theater - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Oakland Arena - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Jack London Square - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 9 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Fruitvale Station - 5 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 11 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Paulista Brazilian Kitchen and Taproom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monaghan's On The Hill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dimond Slice Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪L'acajou Bakery & Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Cottage on the Lane Close to SF, Parks, Redwoods, Zoo, BART and the Ferry! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Cottage on the Lane Close to SF, Parks, Redwoods, Zoo, BART and the Ferry!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Cottage on the Lane Close to SF, Parks, Redwoods, Zoo, BART and the Ferry!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in Lincoln Highlands, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Redwood Regional Park, Chabot Space and Science Center, and Lake Merritt. Jack London Square and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pat C.

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

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

Nazo B.

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

Great location

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

8/10 Good

Ruth L.

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

Quick visit to Oakland

Very cute. Loved the chickens but parking is tricky.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja v.

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

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

PATRICIA G.

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

Outstanding stay

Suited us to a tee. Felt like going home in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

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

Jean A.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V M.

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

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

Kathryn B.

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

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

Jahan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

Richard B.

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

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

Karen M.

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

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

Karen M.

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

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

Kirby E B.

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

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

Amanda M.

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

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

Randall

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024