A Bed & Breakfast on Fairmount

Welcome to A Bed & Breakfast on Fairmount...

A Homestay-style B&B

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(510) 653-7726

nlovejoy@sonic.net

Living Room with Cozy Fireplace

View our Three Charming Rooms

Conveniently serving many of Oakland’s and Berkeley’s residential communities for 15+ years, A B&B On Fairmount has hosted hundreds of happy new grandparents, graduates’ families, business travelers, sight-seers from all over the globe, and "locals". Hosts Nancy and Jason, with origins in the Midwest and Australia, share their "green" lifestyle enthusiastically, incorporating seasonal produce and fresh eggs from the backyard organic garden into various healthy breakfasts. (Yes, we have laying hens much of the year.) The large garden, always a work in progress, has been called a "Bird Lover’s Paradise." 

Atop our hill, we have city and western views (includes Mt. Tamalpais). This historic home also accommodates larger parties for family/guest events. Ask us about renting the whole house!

Kitchen breakfasts are served inside the French windows looking onto the patio and back yard. Within every B&B bedroom there is a private, full bathroom.

Guests report feeling welcomed, satisfied and very pleased with their experience at our home - A Bed and Breakfast on Fairmount.

Please call (510) 653-7726 for exact address
and directions to A Bed & Breakfast on Fairmount,
located on the 600 block of Fairmount Avenue.

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• FREE Wireless Internet Access for Guests' Laptops.
  No computer provided.
• This B&B is 100% non-smoking.
• There are 29 total stair steps with handrails to the front door.
• The B&B rooms are on the second floor (more stairs and handrails).
• We take cash or personal checks (made to Nancy Lovejoy);
  we do not take credit cards or traveler's checks.
• Prices may change without notice (see our Rooms and Rates page)
• Reservations are made in advance and are usually 2-nights minimum and 2-weeks maximum.
• Every consecutive 7th night is free!
• 7 - 30 day cancellation policy
• Your reservation will be confirmed by phone once your deposit is received.
• Special dietary needs may be accommodated with advance notice.
• Third person in Charlie's Queen Suite, add $30/night.
• The B&B is not child-proofed and cannot accommodate small children.
• All Guest Rooms have hair dryers.
• Guests come and go independently.
• Hardwood floors and area rugs throughout.
• Parking is mostly on the street.
• Check-in is arranged in advance
  (and is always after 3:00 p.m.).
• Check-out is by 11:00 a.m.
• No pets.
• TV's/VCR/DVD

The Sunporch delights everyone with it's views and warmth.

Nearby...

Piedmont Ave. Shops · Restaurants · Buses · Kaiser Hospital · Downtown Oakland · Piedmont · Rockridge & Grand-Lake areas · MacArthur BART · Rockridge BART · UC Berkeley · Historic Mountain View Cemetery · Chapel of the Chimes · Rose Garden · CA College of Art

Oakland is Hot with Zagat!

We are proud of Oakland's burgeoning restaurant scene. For a delectable sampling of close by and closer restaurants such as Bay Wolf, Commis, Dopo, Adesso, Cesar, The Drunken Fish, Camino, The Boot and Shoe Service, Pizzaiolo, Bake Sale Betty ...

Enjoy A Delicious Breakfast Each Morning while viewing our
riotous and organic backyard complete with hen house

Many of our guests are avid "birders", while some are casual fans. They have shared with us their front and back yard sightings. Here are several species that have been identified over the last few years. You are invited to spend time observing the birds around our home. Please let us know if you spot a new one to add to the list below!

The Golden Gate Audobon Society has been a leader in Bay Area conservation efforts since 1917 - its members "play a critical role in protecting local birds and their habitats." Nearby Mountain View Cemetery, with ponds and lush vegetation, also satisfies ardent birders. 

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As a  person who travels 30 weeks a year, I can tell you that this is one of the most comfortable, relaxing and pleasant stays I can remember!  Many thanks.  Brenda
 
I had a fantastic stay in your amazing B&B!  I loved everything, especially the quiet and comfort.  The backyard is a true working and very successful organic wonder, Jason; you're amazing!  I'll be back with my wife, Julie very soon.  Thanks!  John
 
It's beena fantastic few days staying with you.  We have been looking forward to your breakfasts each morning.  You have a beautiful home; thanks heaps for your warm hospitality.  Fleur and Eddie
 
A big THANK YOU for extending your very kind generosity, allowing me to have a wonderful week of vacation staying in the best spot in Oakland!  My spacious and bright room provided comfort,  plus, the breakfasts--all seven of them--were delightfully nourishing.  I'll be back to explore more special spots on Piedmont Avenue.  Barbara

Here are some quotes taken from unsolicited comments in the guest book Nancy makes available.

The music to our ears we so frequently hear: "I slept like a log" and "Oh, this place is so lovely!

We can't thank you enough for making our stay in Oakland so enjoyable. . . . We especially appreciated your “riotous garden” and the contented clucking of hens as we shared delicious breakfasts in your lovely kitchen. ~ Jill and Peg

What a gracious entree to our daughter's new home town. I've enjoyed the dawn of two days sitting on the wicker chaise on the sunporch with my coffee and book. The company at the breakfast table and then—lemon souffle pancakes! Sigh and bliss!! ~ Judy and Steve

We enjoyed our stay. Our room was charming and so cozy with the fireplace. It's amazing how Nancy takes care of all the details—so we can relax. I'm so grateful for our time here. Thank you Nancy and Jason. ~ Holly and Steve

I loved the beautiful Craftsman House, but more Nancy's delightful presence, the delectable, healthy breakfasts . . . and the very comfortable, warm atmosphere. ~ Sonia

We had a truly delightful stay. Lovely room, beautiful home, delicious and healthy breakfasts, best sleep I've had in years, and particularly enjoyed Nancy's quiet inner wisdom—laced with the occasional spontaneous inspired laugh. ~ Jody and Joe

We very much enjoyed our stay with you. Larry and I have stayed in a number of B&Bs, in the U.S. and in England, Scotland, and Ireland, but yours is by far the homiest. Thank you for making us feel more like friends than paying guests. ~ Jean B.

My husband and I very much enjoyed our stay in your Plum Room earlier this month. I'm still seeing your lovely garden with its roses and artichokes and your jade plants with stalks as sturdy as trees. Thank you for the hospitality and tranquil surroundings of your house. ~ Renee

Please call Nancy Lovejoy at (510) 653-7726 or email for exact directions to A Bed & Breakfast on Fairmount, located on the 600 block of Fairmount Avenue.

Freeway Exits:

• From 580 traveling east (really south): take the Oakland Avenue/Harrison Street exit to Oakland Avenue (left fork)
• From 580 traveling west (really north): take the MacArthur Boulevard/Harrison Street exit

Cross Streets:

• A Bed & Breakfast on Fairmount lies between MacArthur Boulevard & Monte Vista Avenue

Landmarks:

• Kaiser Hospital/Piedmont Avenue

Near:

• Piedmont Avenue shops, restaurants, buses, Kaiser Hospital, downtown Oakland, Piedmont, Rockridge and Grand-Lake areas, MacArthur BART (1+ mile), Rockridge BART (2 miles), UC Berkeley (3 miles), also Historic Mountain View Cemetery, Chapel of the Chimes, Rose Garden, California College of Art.