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Sunny Family Friendly 2 Bd1 Ba Sleeps 6, Safe, Fun & Walkable Grand Lake Oakland

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Grand Lake Theater
    5 min walk
  • The Cat House - Embedd
    2 min walk
  • 19th St Station
    3 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    20 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Oakland

With a stay at this apartment in Oakland (Lakeshore), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Jack London Square and University of California, Berkeley. .This family-friendly apartment is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from San Francisco Bay and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Moscone Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Merritt - 9 min walk
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 3 min drive
  • Paramount Theatre - 3 min drive
  • Fox Theater - 3 min drive
  • Jack London Square - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico Rico Vegano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arizmendi Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Colonial Donuts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oakland Kosher Foods - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Heart and Dagger Saloon - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunny Family Friendly 2 Bd1 Ba Sleeps 6, Safe, Fun & Walkable Grand Lake Oakland

We have a charming, family friendly, 2 bedroom 1ba apartment near the Grand Lake theater and Lake Merrit. The apartment is located in a Craftsman era home, near Lakeshore and Grand Ave in Oakland, which are two very popular avenues with lots to offer.


The living room is bright and spacious and includes a new queen size sleeper sofa and flat screen ROKU TV, Wi Fi is also included. There is also a full size dining table in this room.

The first bedroom has a queen size bed that is very comfortable. There is also a vanity, dresser and full closet. We have a toddler mattress, Graco Pack n Play, baby bouncer seat, and large wooden activity cube/toy for small children stored in this closet for your use, if you happen to be traveling with kids.

The second bedroom has a futon with a queen size mattress, that can be used as an extra seating area or it may be converted to a bed. This room also has built in closets with ample storage and extra bedding. Also, there are some games in the closets, available to use.

The bathroom was recently renovated and has a shower over tub. It's clean and nicely appointed. The eat in kitchen is set with a small table for 2, that also has a leaf to expand out to seat 4. The kitchen is fully equipped with all your basic cooking tools and utensils. It has a full refrigerator and freezer, full oven with stovetop, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.

Our neighborhood has a great sense of community and is very walkable, with many restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops all within a few minutes. We have a Trader Joe s market and Safeway grocery store within walking distance. And every Saturday you can walk a few blocks to the Grand Lake Farmers Market, which is the best market in the area, hands down! There, you will find organic produce, a variety of foods and entertainment. It is also a quick 15 minutes to downtown San Francisco and only 10 minutes to historic Jack London Square in Oakland, by car. The AC Transit buses run to the Ferry Terminals at Jack London or to BART, so it is easy to get around with or without a car.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jennifer Phillips

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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

Sunny Family Friendly 2 Bd1 Ba Sleeps 6, Safe, Fun & Walkable Grand Lake Oakland Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely! Just missing a locked window
The apartment is in a safe, lovely, walkable neighborhood. Everything about the description is accurate. The beds were comfy and the remodeled bathroom checks all the boxes. The apartment has a host of items that made traveling with little kids so much easier. There is a travel crib, toys, coloring items, and more. The driveway is narrow so only use if you have the skills of a valet. Parking on the street might take a minute but doable. The only reason it’s not a full 5 stars is that one of the windows in the bathroom doesn’t actually lock, which we realized toward the end of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Oakland
We stayed at this property twice at the bookends of our vacation since we were flying out of SFO. The property is located near some great restaurants and Trader Joe's is just down the street for easy groceries. There was plenty of space for our party of 6. Parking can be a bit of a hit or miss. It is on a very steep hill and the driveway is too narrow for most modern cars, but we were always able to find a spot nearby and felt that the area was safe. Overall great value for the location and convenience. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for Lakeshore/Lake Merritt Activities
Had all amenities to support 4 adults and one child under the age of one. We will be back (I think that says it all)!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Hidden Gem in the Lakeshore Neighborhood
So many good things to say about this wonderful abode. I stayed on the main floor (two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, living room...all very spacious with high ceilings). The moment I walked into this house, I felt at home (reminded me of my 1920 house in Seattle...in fact, this house was built in 1922 and has the same hardwood floors as my home. The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen has everything: glasses, cups, bowls, pans, microwave, gas stove, refrigerator/freezer and cute little nook table. There are spices in the cupboards and the hosts stocked a bit of food for me in the refrigerator (nice touch). The bathroom had shampoo, soap and many towels and washcloths...no need to bring your own. There is an ironing board with a new iron. The house is VERY QUIET. I slept great each of the eleven nights I stayed. Plenty of pillows and bedding. The house is located only two and a half blocks away from the small, but bustling, Grand Avenue area where there are many restaurants. Also, a great bookstore (Walden Pond Books) on Grand, just a few minute walk from the house. I also spent a lot of time at The Grand Lake move theater...again, just a few minute walk from the house. The neighborhood is super cute and very walkable. There are a lot of nice houses in the area and I felt safe walking around at all times. The owner, Jennifer, was incredibly responsive to all of my messages. She was really on top of things, answering all of my questions within minutes. A+++++++++
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Karla P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fine but…
Pros: The place was spacious and in a good location. Cons: everything seemed secondhand or worn, ants in the bathroom, no top sheets on the beds or any spare sheets in storage, and two windows had broken locks which I immediately alerted the owners about. They initially responded by asking for details but then stopped communicating with me for over an hour. I opened a case with VRBO customer service and then the owners came up with a solution but they didn’t even offer a discount for the inconvenience. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Could not have asked for a better place for my friend and me, who were in Oakland to attend a wedding. We did not have a car, so the convenience of having lots of restaurants and a grocery store within easy walking distance was very much appreciated. It's also close to several bus lines including at least 2 that will take you to/from the MacArthur BART stop, for those using SFO. The single bathroom is easy for two non-coupled people to share because it is separate from the bedrooms. I would definitely stay here again, and my friend said he would move in if the owners would let him rent it! Since he lives in NY, that's just talk, but it says a lot about the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda L., Orlando Florid

Liked: Cleanliness
Melinda Lis
The house is clean and is in a great location. You can easily walk to coffee shops, stores and places to eat. Nice and safe area. Would totally recommend the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
My family and I had a pleasant stay in this little home. Comfy and clean. Only hard parts were no hot pads and parking in a truck. Otherwise was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Digs.
Comfortable beds. All the channels imaginable for late night movies. Great location. Clean and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monticello T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very clean and was a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D., Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and kid friendly
We had an enjoyable 4 night stay here. Listing as advertised, and had sleeping option and toys for our 2.5 year old. Also very walkable, which is great in general, but especially with a small child. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haim E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good house
Wonderful house. Fully equipped and comfortable. The owner was very communicative and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location. Clean and comfortable.
Easy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
We had a great stay here with our 1 and 4 year olds. They loved playing with the toys in the house. The beds were comfortable. The place is very cozy and we loved being able to walk to restaurants, Trader Joe's, the lake, and Children's Fairyland. It was also an easy drive into San Francisco and to and from SFO airport. Great place and location! And the hosts were very accommodating and helpful too!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Chevy Chase and Claiborne , Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful apartment near Lake Merritt.
Everything about renting this apartment went smoothly. The hosts respond promptly, the beds are comfortable, the location fun and convenient. We hope to stay there again on our next trip to Oakland.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Perfect location, exactly what we needed with perfect amenities for toting along a little one.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie G., Atlanta GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location of Lakeshore
The accommodations were as they appeared on booking page. Easy to find your way around the kitchen and use of items in refrigerator, bottled water was in refrigerator so it was great to have a few bottles that first night. Very clean and a quiet neighborhood . Street parking was not too great & a narrow driveway to park in drive way. That first night the residence car was parked at an angle which made it a little difficult to park our car. They have the best fluffy bath towels, must say better than hotel towels. If you wish to watch TV , you need to have a streaming account for direct TV Now or something of that nature to get movies to watch. Overall , I recommend this location. Thanks to the host who had a great list of restaurants and sightseeing locations to go to. Oh, restaurants close @9 pm. We were fortunate to find a Chinese restaurant that was open late on Grand Ave. Acosta from Grand theater. We enjoyed the food and they had a huge takeaway while there eating, traffic was heavy with people picking up as well as another day we did takeaway. The host was accommodating and I have the greatest respect for making sure we had a fantastic stay. Our family had no complaints so it was a great time in Oakland, we were not far from where we travel to events we went to.

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for travelling into San Francisco
Lovely apartment, very spacious. Easy walk to bart to get into San Francisco and some nice places to eat just down the road including the amazing Arizmendi bakery. Owners were very prompt and helpful communication wise. If you're planning to park on the drive I would recommend an SUV for the ground clearance but otherwise we parked with no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fran G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental
Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
You can’t pick a better location. Close to Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Drive and just a short walk to Lake Merritt. Very clean and comfortable. Greg and Jennifer were very communicative and helpful. Would definitely recommend not others and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Oakland location
This bright, updated, and cheery apartment is located well with great freeway access and in close proximity to walking lake and some of the best Cuban food ever! Check out CANA just about a block away. Thanks for helping our family make some wonderful memories in Oakland and SF.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great house in a great location
The apartment was ideal for 2 couples. Location is close to some of the best parts of the east bay. Owners were helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharee C.

Live like a local - a great house in a great area.
We loved staying at Lakeshore in beautiful Oakland- a part of California we probably wouldn’t have visited if we hadn’t picked this house but were so glad we did. The house was lovely and well equipped with luxurious towels and pillows. Our hosts were very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed walking just around the corner for fabulous food and great Australian style coffee too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Great Location
Very nice place to stay. Clean and convenient. Jennifer keeps in touch and is always available.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Amy R.

Cozy, well located home.
The unit is lovely with newly renovated bathroom and kitchen. They've done a great job. Very close to both Grand an Lakeshore Ave. While it is great that they offer parking, it is tricky. I had to direct my husband down the driveway each time. Also, no matter how slowly he went or which angle he took, the bottom of his front bumper scraped every time. Other than that, I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019