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ADU Piedmont side of Montclair

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Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Jack London Square
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Oakland

With a stay at this guesthouse in Oakland (Montclair), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of California, Berkeley and Greek Theater. .This guesthouse is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from San Francisco Bay and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Jack London Square.
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What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fox Theater - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Greek Theater - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Jack London Square - 9 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station - 5 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 14 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monaghan's On The Hill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Highwire Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk

About this property

ADU Piedmont side of Montclair

This architecturally designed ADU is located on the Piedmont side of Montclair. Conveniently located in a woodland setting, it is close to public transportation and an easy walk to Montclair Village shops, banks, and restaurants. This unique unit includes heating and air conditioning and Miele washer and dryer. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with a Bosch appliances --dishwasher, gas range, microwave, disposal, refrigerator. There is a dedicated WiFi access point in the ADU, with a Gigabit fiber Internet backbone. The Internet is high speed wired and wireless. There is no TV, but bring your own streaming device and connect to the Internet to watch your favorite TV shows and movies.
There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower.Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Please inquire

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Property is also known as

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New ADU Piedmont side of Montclair
ADU Piedmont side of Montclair Oakland
ADU Piedmont side of Montclair Guesthouse
ADU Piedmont side of Montclair Guesthouse Oakland

Reviews

ADU Piedmont side of Montclair Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan H., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
I feel like I’m on a relaxing retreat every time I stay at this very special place. Greg and Gail are wonderful hosts who provide a wonderful atmosphere. Communication is quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Back Forty was perfect for our stay! Well-located, beautifully appointed. The bed was super comfortable and the hosts Greg and Gail (and Chewy) were lovely and incredibly hospitable. The check-in instructions were clear and check out was easy, too. Overall a 10/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was my second stay at this terrific place. It is superbly designed and equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Rochester Hills, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem!

We were delighted to find this super clean, well supplied unit available within a mile of our family in Piedmont! It is a separate small building at the top of the gorgeous garden in the backyard of the main house. We had anticipated parking being a problem, but it wasn't! During the day it is a little more limited than in the evening though. The space was practically new and just right for two adults. The kitchen was tight but well organized - with special coffee machines if you are coffee drinkers. Laundry machines were under the counter in the kitchen - great to have! If you are very short, you will need to use the supplied step stool to reach some cupboards. Great lighting and wonderful windows made this place special. We hope to return to this perfect little spot on future trips to Piedmont/Montclair!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The ADU could not have been more comfortable. It was just what we needed to visit nearby family and still have our own space. Fully equipped, lovely outdoor space and gfacious hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean B., Lopez Island

Liked: Cleanliness

Unplug from television!

Very quiet and private considering it's location in fairly dense residential environment. All the amenities worked great. Very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A home away from home

This is a lovely, comfortable, clean and well supplied "home away from home." The hosts are welcoming, available if needed and genuinely interested in making your time there enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and comfortable stay

We enjoyed the jacuzzi!! the neighborhood was so nice and quiet. The host was very polite, friendly and attentive. I would book it again. I had an amazing time.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not To Be Missed!

The property was lovely. The architecture, setting, and design of the interior was tasteful,upscale, and comfortable. Our hosts were friendly and hospitable, even Chewy, their dog! The best!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laranne M., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn’t Ask for Better Hosts

Greg and Gail’s ADU exceeded our expectations. The listing is accurate, and doesn’t do the property justice! I almost hate to write this review because I don’t want this listing to be booked the next time we are in town! The ADU is conveniently located near restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, you name it. Everything is within walking distance. Greg and Gail are wonderful hosts! After spending three weeks in their unit, we feel like we have gained new friends. My boyfriend and I got engaged while there, and Gail and Greg joined us in celebrating with a bottle of champagne. Their thoughtfulness can also be felt in the unit with all of the amenities and personal touches. My fiancé and I definitely hope to return in the future!
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fab Stay

This place is exactly as described with many nice touches. The hosts clearly want you to feel at home. I had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful sanctuary

Staying here was like my own high-end, relaxed treehouse. Designed with beauty and efficient functionality, you are immediately comfortable and settle into your private world for your stay. The open floor plan features an entire floor to ceiling wall of windows which slide open to a wooden deck. The view is devoid of houses and with the slider open you hear the neighboring birds calling out. It was the perfect sanctuary for me as I oversaw the last week of my house renovations – escaping chaos for private calm. The kitchen was stocked with high quality implements every cook loves and the range was a dream. The meandering path up to the ADU provided a vegetation exploration of fun trees, plants and veggies – eye candy for gardeners. And if you are lucky, you will occasionally bump into Greg, Gail and/or Chewey for a quick chat (and pet in Chewey’s case) – great way to start the day! It is a short walk to Montclair Village providing easy access to varied restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, essentials (groceries, banking, drug stores) and even spa services! Wonderful hiking along the ridge of the East Bay hills is fantastic through the park system. And San Francisco is ~25 minutes away if so inclined. This location is on my “keeper list” for visitors… or even a getaway when I need it again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Beautiful property and wonderful people. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A truly wonderful place to stay

From top to bottom, everything about our stay at this property was great. From the big picture things like check in/check-out details to the small add-ons like a wine bottle and freshly ground coffee beans, our stay here was top notch. It is clear a lot of intention went into creating the guest house and the experiences of the guests. This property came with more than I have had in a similarly priced hotels/bnbs. The kitchen had plenty of equipment to appropriately cook home meals with as well as nice utensils and silver ware. Although, a few notes: if the oven is on, trying to light one of the gas burners causes all of them to try and light at the same time; and, the space is small, so cooking anything slightly smokey is likely to set the smoke alarm off (opening the doors, windows, and using the microwave fan helped). The living room's floor to ceiling sliding doors were nice enough but the mechanically operated curtains were an unexpected cherry on top. The bedroom's simplicity was perfect for the space -- a comfortable bed, sky lights, and plenty of outlets and endtable space. The space also has a medium-sized closet with a hamper, vacuum, extra-bedding for the pullout couch, and plenty of hangers and space to put your clothes. The bathroom was clean and updated; equipped with shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, body wash, three different types of towels including one for your face, and plenty of space to hang. The host were very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Berkeley CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Spring Garden cottage

My third visit, perfect in every way.
Stayed 37 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Berkeley CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat guest

Love the walk in shower, dishwasher, gorgeous morning sun and birdsong.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Berkeley CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

My second time here!

Lovely, as my previous stay in April of 2023 was. Nice and snug during the heavy rains, could count on Alexa to supply me with unlimited music! Peaceful and on occasion, Great Horned Owls serenaded me.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean B., Lopez Island

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Lovely and quiet ADU in Piedmont! we will hopefully return to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent little hideaway property

Clean, well-stocked, comfortable space!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelvin g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful! Everything you need is here. A great place to relax and unwind.

Beautiful! Everything you need is here. A great place to relax and unwind. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Berkeley CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful, light-filled private and spacious zen-like retreat

I am completely smitten with this place and the owners who live in the front house. I spent 3 weeks surrounded by mature trees and gorgeous gardens in a new ADU, architecturally designed and professionally interior designed—constructed at the opposite end of the property with everything you could wish for to make your stay comfortable, down to Alexa powered shades and music. Cosy couch, check. (good for napping) Cosy bed, check. Cooks kitchen with highest quality appliances, check. Entire wall of ceiling-high sliding glass doors looks out onto the forested hillside. Sunny front deck, view of garden and hills of Montclair. Birdsong every morning. I got lucky and heard owls one night. Walk in closet with everything you will need to be comfy, clean, and organized. Bath with walk in shower with hot water on demand. Impeccably clean, new construction in the past 2 years. Gail and Greg were down to earth friendly, professional, and gave me complete privacy and were also available if needed. We discovered we had friends in common, and also gardening interests. Just minutes to Berkeley and Oakland. Beyond my expectations!
Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

carlton s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy again.

Our second stay at ADU Piedmont side of Montclair was perfect. Our hosts went out of their way to welcome us, when we arrived from OAK in the latest Atmospheric River. We will stay with them next time.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toigo F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem in Montclair

Fantastic place to stay! located in a beautiful neighborhood, this property is very well thought out and has a great feel to it's space. I love how it fills with natural light. The owners are wonderful and very helpful (and their pup Chewy is a cutie pie). The unit has great privacy, well appointed, and the kitchen is awesome (note - it does not have a TV, so be sure to bring something to stream on)! The unit is very close to Montclair's shopping area - I walked there almost everyday. Great restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, workout spots (there's also a walking trail nearby), and more. Highly recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

ADU

Excellent ADU. New and all appliances in the ADU top quality. Quite a few stairs to get to the unit, but very nice and private when in.
Stayed 31 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of our favorite vacation rentals ever.

This aesthetically pleasing, contemporary design has many unique features which are delightful. Fixtures, furniture, linens, and well-stocked kitchen are high-end; the unit is bright and sunny with easy access to two outdoor spaces; the private back patio has smart shades and a large slider easily linking indoor and outdoor spaces. Despite being a studio, the bedroom area is quite private due to the clever architectural design. And the large walk-in shower is phenomenal! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022