At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene,ngarden setting. | House in Oakland

10.0 (10 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Merriewood House | At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene,ngarden setting.

1 Bedroom House in Merriewood, Oakland

The Merriewood Retreat invites an idyllic respite in the hills, offering convenience of location as well as quiet in a place of beauty for work or a well-earned staycation.
Although there is no TV, the environment is set up for reading, relaxing in and out, as well as for working
*Dedicated WIFI
*Strong phone/internet connection
Sit at a desk, on a sofa, or even outdoors
Enjoy the spacious patio garden with ample seating in sun or shade.
It's just a Quick Drive to neighboring towns, BART transport, regional parks, and hiking trails
Near by Montclair Village has groceries, various int'l cuisine, take-outs, coffee shops, books and boutiques, banks, and a spacious park for picnics and kids' play.
PLEASE NO SMOKING ON THE PROPERTY
DOGS WELCOME! 2 max please or check with host
This SECURE garden is great for dogs to explore and get some extra stretching. Take your pups on a tree-filled walk, circling you back home in 15 minutes.
King size, Sleep Number bed
Kitchenette with cooktop, hot water pot, microwave, frig, hot-water sink
Cooking supplies include pot and frypan, Dishes. Cutlery. Wine and water glasses
Coffee. Teas.
Attached bath, walk-in shower with soaps
Hair dryer and forgotten amenities
Closet, dresser drawers
Ironing board, iron
Full-length mirror
Sofa seating
Keys available on arrival.
Come and go independently through the
well-lighted, private driveway
No stairs
No hourly restrictions
Life in our neck of the woods is both pet and people-friendly.
Family, friends are welcome as day guests

At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene,ngarden setting is located in Merriewood. At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene,ngarden setting provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene,ngarden setting has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Merriewood has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Merriewood, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Activities
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
General
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Recycling
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Change of towels (on request)
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Robert S.
Nov 12, 2025 08:42:04 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Our host Marilyn and her husband rich were very welcoming and friendly. We look forward to staying with them again if possible!
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