The Oleander Cottage

Entire home in Bakersfield, California

  1. 5 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Sarah
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

30-min drive to Sequoia National Park

This home is near the national park.

Self check-in

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Great for remote work

Fast wifi at 522 Mbps, plus a dedicated workspace in a common area.
Welcome to the Oleander House, your stylish retreat in the heart of Bakersfield! Conveniently located near the 99 freeway, you'll have easy access to shopping, dining, and local attractions. Whether you're visiting family, on a work trip, or just passing through, our home is designed for your comfort and convenience. Nestled in the classic Oleander and Sunset neighborhood, the Oleander House offers everything you need for a comfortable stay. Come unwind and make yourself at home!

The space
KEY FEATURES
Equipped with all the basics needed for a comfortable stay in Bakersfield
High speed internet
3 bedrooms, 2 with queen size beds and one with a full size bed I
An older home that has been recently updated
Fully fenced front and back making it a safe, private environment for you and your family
Dedicated workspace in the living room for traveling professionals and work from home
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher
HVAC throughout the house
50” flat-screen TV with access to major streaming platforms (logins not included)
Convenient laundry located on the back patio
Located by all major hospitals, perfect for traveling medical professionals

HOUSE LAYOUT
Upon entry, you’ll find the living room with ample seating for 5 and a desk for WFH. To the left is the dining and kitchen. Off the dining room is the master bedroom and attached bathroom. Out the left of the kitchen, it takes you to the patio where the W/D are set up. The other side of the living room takes you to a hallway where the second bathroom and two other bedrooms are located.

LIVING ROOM
50” flat screen TV with access to all major streaming platforms (logins not included)
Desk area perfect for traveling professionals
Ceiling fan
Google nest to set desired temperature for HVAC

KITCHEN + DINING
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, full size refrigerator, microwave and Keurig coffee machine
Dining for 4
Pots and pans, dishes and utensils to make a full meal

MASTER BEDROOM + BATHROOM
Queen size bed with memory foam mattress
Attached bath with a shower
Dresser and closet for clothing storage
Full length mirror

BEDROOM 2
Full size bed with memory foam mattress
Dresser and closet for clothing storage
Full length mirror

BEDROOM 3
Queen size bed with memory foam mattress
Dresser and closet for clothing storage
Full length mirror

GUEST BATHROOM
Shower and full mirror for ease of getting ready with a group

OUTDOOR SPACE
The property is fully fenced front and back
The backyard does lead out to alley access
Washer and dryer are on the back patio for guests to use during their stay

Guest access
Guests can use everything on property. The house is full fenced in front and back. Parking is street parking only but we have placed “No Parking” signs on the front fence to make sure that space is reserved for the Oleander Cottage guests.

Other things to note
The Oleander House is set in a neighborhood with families and couples that have lived here for many years. Please be respectful by parking in front of the house only and keeping noise levels down after quiet hours.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 522 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
50 inch HDTV with Roku

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 13 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Bakersfield, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Oleander House is set on the South perimeter of the classic Oleander and Sunset neighborhood in Bakersfield.

Meet your host

Superhost
441 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 90s
Where I went to school: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Hi! I’m Sarah - wife + mama (x4!). My husband and I started renovating old homes in 2016, listed our first property on Airbnb in 2019 and have been hooked ever since! Follow our projects @landmarkhosts. We can’t wait to host you :)

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Co-hosts

  • Jonathan

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm