Holiday rentals in Lake Merritt

El Nido—a Magnificent Victorian Home

Architectural elements like the wooden beams and whimsical shapes of the rooms inspired a Cuban approach to integrate traditional styles into the modern updates. Notice the Spanish-Moorish tiles, the charming skylights, and artisanal decor items. It's a very special home. You will feel like you are staying in a luxury spa. Every detail has been meticulously thought out; from the hangers in the bathroom to every appliance, every picture on the walls and the selection of Spanish-moorish tiles both in the bathroom and kitchen. It doesn't matter if you are staying for 3 days, for a week or for longer. The place has been purposely designed for your thorough enjoyment and extreme comfort. You have a full walking closet with capacity to hang as much clouding as you can carry and as many as 40 pairs of shoes. Of course you have top quality linens and towels as well as all the essentials for a 5-stars hotel experience. El Nido es the top unit of a former home; there are other 2 units occupied by very decent and quite families, but they have their completely separate entrances, so you will not be sharing common spaces with anyone; in fact, the entire space is at your disposal and at your disposal only, every square foot both of the apartment and of the private deck is entirely and exclusively for your use. My partner and I are avid travelers; we are AirBnB users as well; hence, we appreciate the availability of hosts as they are locals with ample knowledge of the amenities and less obvious gems of their cities. We want to let you know that we will be happy to be available as a friendly and willing source not only of problem solving, but also of information and guidance. How much interaction is for your to freely decide. Voted one of the 10 most interesting cities in the US by The Traveler magazine, Oakland is a growing area that has a wonderful selection of unique restaurants, shops, and bars. Take in the harbor views nearby and spend a fun day out on Lake Merritt. Lake Merritt Bart Station to San Francisco: Bart takes you to San Francisco (Only 2 short stops, an about 7-minutes ride, and you are in Embarcadero, the very epicenter of “the City”). It also takes you to and from both San Francisco International and Oakland International airports. While this station is only 1.2 away from the apartment, it is a good 25 minutes-walk. It is a lot easier and comfortable if you take Uber or Lift. For those of you more intrepid, there are also bikes or even those city-scooters that people leave anywhere. A major bus line runs down the Lake on Foothill Boulevard (which you catch at the intersection of 7th Ave @ Foothill, only 800 feet away). The same line brings you back one intersection over (@ E 14th). Both streets are one way, so the nearest goes down the Lake and the subsequent brings you back. Nevertheless, as we said earlier, Taxis and app-based ride services like Uber and Lyft work quite efficiently and inexpensively in our area. Nearby Stores Some popular grocery store options include: • Lucky's, a natural foods supermarket: less than half a mile • Several Chinese and Vietnamese minimarkets on International Boulevard. Less than 5 blocks away. • Trader Joe's (a specialty market): 2.3 miles Nearby Restaurants We recommend all of these restaurants: • Champa Garden (Laotian/Cambodian) 2102 8th Ave. @ 21st St. (510) 238-8819 Reservation recommended. We love every dish on the menu. • Annapurna (Indian, Himalayan, Nepalese) 948 Clay St (510) 250-9696 • Golden Lotus (Vegan Vietnamese) 1301 Franklin St (510) 893-0383 I love meat, but I don’t miss it a bit when I come to Golden Lotus. You’ll love it. • Kamdesh (Afghan) 332 14th St. (510) 286-1900 Their squash borane and bolanis are to die for • Flora Restaurant and Bar 1900 Telegraph Ave. (510) 286-0100 On the fancy/kind of expensive side, good food and outstanding drinks. • Akat Café Kally (coffee and tea) 1603 2nd. Ave. Great coffee, but the pies of the bakery next door are a piece of heaven

Redwood Sanctuary Oakland Hills

Redwood Sanctuary is located in the idyllic Oakland Hills with beautiful vistas, hikes, and parks within a short drive. The home is situated on half an acre of land in the middle of redwood, eucalyptus, and oak trees secluded away from other homes. Montclair village is an 8 minute drive, providing lots of great food and shops. Minutes from Highway 13 and 580. It is a 1 bedroom studio with a queen bed and a pull out sofa bed. It can comfortably accommodate up to 3. We'd love to host your stay!

Quiet space, great location!

Spacious single room ADU with vaulted ceilings, queen bed, and natural light. Access to a large yard with beautiful views. A new private bathroom is just outside, steps away in the main house. Located in a quiet, safe neighborhood near Grand Lake Theater, Lake Merritt, Morcom Rose Garden, restaurants, and shopping. Minutes to Berkeley, Piedmont, downtown Oakland, and public transport to SF. Dedicated entrance to room. No kitchen - mini fridge, coffee pot, kettle included for your convenience.

Sunlit Oakland Retreat w/ Designer Touches & Deck

Sunlight + greenery + indoor-outdoor flow to the deck. Perfect for remote workers, couples, or friends looking for a calm, design-forward retreat. Not suitable for toddlers. Located in the heart of sought-after Piedmont Avenue district. Why you’ll love it: • Premier Walk Score of 96 – enjoy cafés, boutiques just steps away • Michelin 2-star dining around the corner, along with many local favorites • Gourmet kitchen – fully equipped and stocked • Private deck nestled among mature trees

Modern, bright Rockridge studio with patio.

Recently renovated modern studio apartment, with lots of light and an open layout featuring full kitchen, dishwasher, and washer/dryer in the unit. Designed as a luxury cottage for family visits, this cozy space feels very open, with skylights and French doors that open onto a patio with seating and gas grill. Quiet and private - the entrance is at the end of a long driveway - and ideally located within easy walking distance of BART, bus routes, College Ave and 24 to the Bay Bridge.

Cozy & Chic Farmhouse Studio: Walk to Lake Merritt

Cozy and chic farmhouse private studio is centrally located in the heart of Oakland. Located 2 blocks away from Lake Merritt. Perfect for professionals coming to California for 2 days or extended stay, it is convenient commuting distance from downtown Oakland, UC Berkeley, San Francisco and the whole Bay Area. With excellent walking distance to restaurants, grocery store, and close to the Bart station. 11 minutes from Oakland International Airport and 30 minutes from SFO.

Cozy 2 Bdrm/1.5 Ba Apt with Parking- Lake Merritt

Located 5 mins walking distance from beautiful Lake Merritt, this spacious and cozy 2 bedroom/ 1.5 bathroom ground floor apartment will be your new home away from home. With modern furnishings, updated appliances, and thoughtful amenities, this is the perfect place for Bay Area travelers to relax after a fun-filled day in the city. ***PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING (including house rules & amenities) BEFORE BOOKING. Thank you! :)***

Spacious & Sunny Apt w/ a Garden and Work Station

Spacious and sunny 1 bedroom with a work station facing the beautiful garden. Very comfortable queen mattress. Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for a short or long stay. Near Lake Merritt & 1 block from Whole Foods. Many amazing restaurants, cafes and bars within walking distance. Easy access to freeways & train. The apartment is located on the 2nd floor with incredible natural light throughout the apt all day!

New convenient comfortable studio

Come relax at this peaceful and centrally-located studio suite with its own entrance adjacent to the lush back yard. This newly renovated, basement-level space has an extremely comfortable bed, a workspace/eating area, and amenities to make your stay cozy and enjoyable. Grocery stores, transit, and the freeway are mere minutes away. Lake Merritt, Piedmont, and Uptown neighborhoods are all easy to access as well! Welcome!

A Midcentury's Night Dream- Oakland

Welcome to Fabulous Lake Merritt and the Haddon Hill/Cleveland Heights neighborhood, your gateway to Oakland, Berkeley, SF and beyond. This sunny one bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment was built in 1955 and is mid-century modern in style with modern conveniences. Here you can enjoy vintage decor that doesn't take itself too seriously; think Don Draper meets Howdy Doody. A vibrant, yet relaxing, place to stay!

Trixie's Studio Garden Cottage

We have a lovely private garden cottage available in a quiet Oakland neighborhood, very close to Lake Merritt. Shopping, restaurants, and cafe's are a 10 minute walk away. Cozy furnished, sound proofed studio with blackout windows, thermal heated flooring, small kitchen, bath & living area. Free high speed internet, security & housekeeping service. Ample street parking and very close to public transportation.

Private Cabin by Lake Merritt

Backyard cabin steps away from Lake Merritt and Grand Avenue restaurants and businesses. Very quiet and cozy space for singles and couples, the cabin can work for 3 or 4 close friends who are very comfortable with sharing space .Convenient to public transportation, easy commute to San Francisco or Berkeley. Located behind our home . 400 square foot cabin with sleeping loft.