Oakland house rental - Bedroom with small couch - full bathroom off of the bedroom
Bedroom with small couch - full bathroom off of the bedroom
 
Oakland house rental - Bedroom with small couch - full bathroom off of the bedroom

Bedroom with small couch - full bathroom off of the bedroom

View of bedroom, looking towards eating area

View of bedroom, looking towards eating area

Bedroom, looking towards bathroom

Bedroom, looking towards bathroom

Built-in bathroom features

Built-in bathroom features

Eating Area between kitchen and bedroom

Eating Area between kitchen and bedroom

Kitchen with oven/range and small fridge

Kitchen with oven/range and small fridge

Landscaped garden - entrance to rental

Landscaped garden - entrance to rental

Garden details

Garden details

Looking back at gated entrance

Looking back at gated entrance

Our hens, hopefully not eating the flowers!

Our hens, hopefully not eating the flowers!

Photos and Description of the Oakland vacation house rental
House, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2)

Spacious, sun-filled 1-bedroom unit in historic Craftsman home.

Centrally located to Grand Lake district, downtown Oakland, freeways and public transportation. Hardwood floors, full kitchen, separate eating area, full bath, access to tree-filled back yard with deck.

Walking distance to downtown nightlife, restaurants, bars, theaters and galleries. Grand Lake district offers beautiful Lake Merritt, scenic walks, Saturday Farmers' Market, Garden Center, Children's Fairyland and parks.

A few blocks to new Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. Easy access to San Francisco and Berkeley. Easy day trip to Napa and Sonoma Valley wineries.

Contact for availability and more information. *baby-friendly, port-a-crib available

Keywords: House

About The Owner

View of Lake Merritt. This unit is a part of our family home.

The Owner purchased this house in 2009
Why The Owner chose Oakland

We love Oakland, we love our home and we are excited to share this lovely city with others!

What makes this house unique

Walking distance from many amenities, quiet, shady back yard, easy access to San Francisco and other Northern California attractions (wine country!)

20 Reviews of Property 247117 in Oakland, California

1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
average rating of 4.7647057 based on 20 reviews
business
1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p247117vbi
Lake Merritt Oakland
5

Thanks

5 of 5
Submitted: April 28, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
This was a welcoming and hospitable little gem, with gracious hosts to boot. Thanks to Maya and Matt for making the stay very comfortable, and for accommodating our needs travelling with a 2-1/2 year old (allowing us to do laundry, furnishing a pak-n-play). Definitely would stay here again, great location too.
Recommended for:  Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: It was a pleasure to have you and your family here, we hope you'll say with us again!
business
1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p247117vbi
Lake Merritt Oakland
Ohio
4

Great location and very welcoming owners

4 of 5
Submitted: April 23, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
I loved this location and the owners were quick to respond and provided just the right amount of attention (not too much or too little). I would have given this a five star except the unit could do with a little bit of repair. Cleanliness was not a problem, but the unit is a bit older and it could use a good once over with paint a good deep clean. The unit is in their house but you have a private entrance and it is pretty quiet and away from the street. Sleeping was no problem. Parking on the street was quite easy and never had to park more than a block away (and frequently closer than that). The unit has a large bedroom/living area, a separate bathroom, a dining/entrance way, and a mini kitchen. The kitchen, bathroom, and linens were fully stocked and there is a whole foods nearby which was great.I would definitely stay there again and I would recommend others to this location as well. And the price was perfect!
Owner's Response: Hi Alan, it was a pleasure to have you here. Thank you for the feedback, a paint job is certainly on our wish list! The house is going on 100 years old, so sometimes we have to pick our battles. Hopefully we'll have it done the next time you are in town : )
business
1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p247117vbi
Lake Merritt Oakland
Brentwood, TN
5

Backyard retreat near Lake Merritt

5 of 5
Submitted: December 16, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
We visited our daughter over Thanksgiving and had a very nice stay here. It's a very nice, roomy
space with the convenience of being blocks from the lake. Perfect!
Owner's Response: Thank you! We are glad it worked well for you and hope that you will stay again.
business
1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p247117vbi
Lake Merritt Oakland
Omaha, NE
5

Little gem near Lake Merritt

5 of 5
Submitted: November 26, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
This rental was conveniently located near some great restaurants in Oakland as well as several BART stations. The apartment was very clean and quite comfortable. The owner was very helpful and a delight to work with. Would definitely recommend this apartment as a great place to stay while visiting Oakland.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to have you!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
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Lake Merritt Oakland
Philadelphia, PA.
5

Impossible to get better

5 of 5
Submitted: October 7, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
My wife + I were in town for my son's wedding with a couple days to site-see. This place was PERFECT. Clean, comfortable + convenient. Not only was the apartment as comfortable as being home, the back yard was equally as relaxing. I would have no problem renting here again or recommending it to others.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: It was a pleasure to have you and we hope to see you again!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p247117vbi
Lake Merritt Oakland
Boston, MA
5

Perfect Home Away - Easy Access to City

5 of 5
Submitted: April 26, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
This apartment was so comfortable and relaxing - did not want to leave. So appreciated that the place was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Right at home coming back to this peaceful haven after taking the BART back from a day of work or sightseeing in busy San Fran. Perfect for walks around Lake Merritt - the local area has many interesting things to see too. Kitchen was well equipped - even has a moka for espresso in the mornings. Hope to visit again!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
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Lake Merritt Oakland
Florence, MA
5

Nice clean 1 bedroom unit in a great Oakland location

5 of 5
Submitted: April 23, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
This one bedroom unit is very clean, spacious and functional. The bedroom is very large with a queen size bed and a couch for relaxing. The kitchen has basic supplies with a small refrigerator and basic appliances (stove, microwave and coffee maker).

We used the unit as a home base while visiting family in Oakland. It worked out greate because we could have breakfast in our unit and then walk down to Lakeshore Dr., Grande or Lake Merritt until the family was ready to pick us up for the days activities. This is a unit that we will rent again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Glad that it was good trip, we are looking forward to having you back on your next visit!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p247117vbi
Lake Merritt Oakland
Vienna, Virginia
5

Spacious apartment

5 of 5
Submitted: March 16, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
This apartment is relatively large, including a bedroom, kitchen, hall/eating area, and a bathroom. We have twice enjoyed staying here while visiting our son's family in the Lake Merritt area. Lake Merritt is a historic Oakland area, with good food, shopping, and wonderful walking. The apartment is about a mile from the entrance to Interstate 580, excellent for going into San Francisco or going east. On our last trip we had a car, and were always able to park on the street, although not always in the same block. On our first trip, we used the public transit & bus system, quite doable for people who enjoy some walking. To access the apartment, at the rear of a house, we walked up the driveway on a hill. This might be a problem for someone who has trouble walking, but was not an issue for us. Inside, the apartment is well stocked and clean. The kitchen includes needed appliances, cooking pots, utensils, etc. and was even supplied with fresh coffee. The bathroom was supplied with small shampoos, etc. Since the apartment is so large, with spaces that can be closed off with doors, it would also be suitable for a couple with a small child. We noticed a Graco bed is provided.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Glad you had another good visit and thank you for the thoughtful review!
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p247117vbi
Lake Merritt Oakland
Des Moines, IA
3

Good/Poor Balance

3 of 5
Submitted: March 15, 2012 Stayed: March 2012
The good: clean; roomy b/r, lots of amenities (closet w/ plenty of hangers, place for shoes); mirror; hair dryer, misc. toiletries in bathroom cabinet; comfortable (double) bed w/ nice sheets/comforter; great t.v.; very handy kitchen (although almost no room for ice in mini-fridge). Quiet neighborhood, easy access to main streets. Very reasonably priced for SF/Oakland area.
The bad: wi-fi didn't work at all. Apt. was extremely chilly (esp. early a.m.) with no ability for renter to control temp.; no elec. outlet in bathroom; separate spigots for hot/cold water (quaint, but impractical). But worst, one has to carry one's luggage up a narrow, steeply graded driveway to the back of the house where the apt. is -- with two cars in the driveway that essentially blocked passage. Very dark at night walking back there. It needs some outdoor lighting. (Back door light bulb was also burned out; couldn't find another.) Not recommended for persons w/ disabilities or seniors because of the last two items mentioned (driveway and lighting).
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for the positive and constructive feedback. We hope that you did find the space heater provided in the closet, if the central heat was not sufficient. As outlined in our welcome letter, the space heater is provided so that you have more control of the temperature. After receiving your feedback we purchased a network extender and that should improve the wireless issues we've been having. We were out of town for the weekend of this visit, which unfortunately made it hard for us to address the lack of outdoor light (a motion sensor which has since been replaced) or move the cars. We have also purchased an additional motion sensor for the driveway to make sure the path is well lit. We will be sure to better describe the walk up to future guests, to ensure that renters feel comfortable with the limitations (steep driveway, etc). As for the sink and outlet, that is something we'll just have to live with. Some of the "charms" of a 100 year old house! We do try to accommodate for some of the quirks of the rental by offering a reasonable rate.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
1 BR Retreat Blocks from Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p247117vbi
Lake Merritt Oakland
New City NY
5

a perfect place for us

5 of 5
Submitted: September 25, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
We heard about this place from our daughter and son-in-law, and were very happy it was available when we last visited them in September. It was all we could have wanted, clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The inside photos don't convey the roominess of the setup, and the backyard (our front yard) is a compact oasis, another nice surprise, and the kitchen had all the necessities. There is an info book that was put together for renters. It reflects well on the sensibilities of the owners and along with the art on the walls, adds another warm personal touch. Stores and restaurants are within walking distance, and though we spent most of our time with family, it was good to be able to arrive there with the fresh groceries we got nearby. We'd definitely want to stay there when we visit again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: So glad you enjoyed your stay, we hope you will stay again soon!
Helpful votes: 2/2