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

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Living area
Dining / living combo
Room
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Grand Lake Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Merritt
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Paramount Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.
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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

2 night minimum stay

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1496085
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

About the neighborhood

Oakland

Lakeshore, a neighborhood in Oakland, is home to this apartment. Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena. Kayaking, windsurfing, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Lake Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Merritt - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakeside Park and Garden Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Children's Fairyland - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Paramount Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Heart & Dagger Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rico Rico Vegano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arizmendi Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rico Rico Taco - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Family Friendly 2 Bd1 Ba Sleeps 6, Safe, Fun & Walkable Grand Lake Oakland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunny Family Friendly 2 Bd1 Ba Sleeps 6, Safe, Fun & Walkable Grand Lake Oakland?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny Family Friendly 2 Bd1 Ba Sleeps 6, Safe, Fun & Walkable Grand Lake Oakland on Aug 1, 2026 start from $273, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

This family-friendly Oakland apartment building is located in Lakeshore, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Merritt, Paramount Theatre, and Fox Theater. Jack London Square is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sudha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. The location is very convenient. Quite close to the local markets. Lake Merritt is less than 10 mins walk. The hosts are very communicative. We used the kitchen which is well appointed. In summary, a five star stay for us.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alexandra b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were great! We traveled with kids so they definitely were entertained. Host was extremely great with communication and helping if needed :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 4, 2026
We are happy your family and kids enjoyed our place! We welcome you back anytime and would gladly recommend your family to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place in great neighborhood

Great place! Driveway is tricky but that’s the only downside. Excellent spot for kids with lots of toys
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! The location is walking distance to everything, and rhe neighborhood is lovely. This is a beautiful home, bright, clean, and completely charming. The owner was respinsive to any need. We will definitely be back, can't recommend this home highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2025
Marnie was respectful and took great care of our home. We recommend her to any host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monticello T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very clean and was a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2023
We are glad you liked our place. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my second stay at this ideal Grand Lake property, and it has become my home away from home. Jennifer is incredibly accommodating with special requests, and so quick to respond! I adore this spacious 2 bedroom beauty with the gorgeous bay window view. There is no need to ever drive, everything you could possibly want is within walking distance, and the nearest BART station is just a couple miles away and a very short uber ride. This property is consistently clean, quiet, cozy, and convenient, and the neighborhood is a delight to explore. I am so grateful for this lovely property and hope to continue to visit regularly!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 25, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! It was a pleasure to host for your return visit to Oakland. We love to hear how much you are fond of our place & neighborhood. You took such great care of our home during your stay and we really appreciate it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thanks for staying at The Grand Lake Apartment! Your family took great care of our place and are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental

Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
We are glad to hear!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and comfortble apartment.

We not only enjoyed the apartment, but we also were pleased with it’s close location to restaurants, the Grand Lake Theater, and shopping. The neighborhood is very walkable, or ride-shares were always available. The host was helpful and responsive
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Thanks for staying! You are welcome again anytime. Your family took great care of our home during your stay. We hope your future travels are safe and filled with fun explorations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Digs.

Comfortable beds. All the channels imaginable for late night movies. Great location. Clean and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2023
Thanks for staying at The Grand Lake Apartment! You kept our home in perfect shape. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the living space and neighborhood.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2023
We are happy you felt safe and found our place clean and convenient. We do love our neighborhood! It’s a great location. Thanks for staying and taking such great care of our home, you are welcome back at The Grand Lake apartment anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2024
Thank you Mary for staying at the Grand Lake Apartment. Your family left our place and great condition. We’d Welcome you back anytime and recommend you to any future host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Thanks for being such wonderful guests! You took great care of our home. We are glad you enjoyed your time in the Bay area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Thanks for being an excellent guest. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2023
Thanks for your input. We will restock the hot pads. We are glad you had a pleasant stay. You took such great care of our home! Thanks for staying at The Grand Lake Apartment! Your family is welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised, safe & quiet

Jenn was a terrific host, very responsive and accommodating. Property was clean, well maintained, and comfortable. Neighborhood was quiet, and accessing the unit was no problem using instructions sent for check-in. RE: previous reviews bringing up the bathroom window - everything was fine while I stayed. WiFi worked well, easy walking access to farmer's market, shops, restaurants, and lake. If I need a place to stay the next time I visit Oakland, I'll be checking first to see if this rental is available. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2024
Thanks for staying at The Grand Lake Apartment! We are glad you enjoyed our neighborhood. You took great care of our home and are welcome back anytime. You are indeed correct, the driveway is indeed steep, but with caution we l’ve parked our minivan there! It does require much attention though! People have backed down onto the stairs. Street parking is definitely easier on our block. But most economy or midsize cars can fit. Definitely not a driveway for big SUV’s or full size vans! We apologize if that was an issue for you guys. But thanks for your honest feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
We were pleased to host your family. Thank you for staying at The Grand Lake Apartment and being such wonderful guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 14, 2025
Hello, we are sorry to hear about the window and sorry for the delay in responding. As we mentioned in communications through inbox with other tenants, it’s a double hung window and it definitely locks. Wish we would’ve known you were having trouble we could’ve guided you on how to lock it properly. But we are glad you enjoyed the apartment and found it comfy and accommodating.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Thanks for your lovely review! It is indeed a charming place you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karla P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
Hi, sorry to hear your disappointment with our place. We were on the road when you informed us about the locks and immediately had our maintenance person come fix this for you. You failed to respond mid conversation as well when trying to schedule the repair. Maybe signal issues??? Also we use duvet covers but all bedrooms and linen closets have plenty of extra sheets in the dressers and cabinets as listed in our welcome letter/house information. I’m sorry you were the first person to report the window lock was broken so this musta happened recently before your stay. Considering how fast we got our maintenance guy there to help it’s disappointing to see such a hostile review and expecting money back!? Sorry that’s not how Vrbo hosts handle such especially since it was taken care of with not much delay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 25, 2024
Thank you for the lovely review Steve. It was our pleasure to host such a pleasant guest. You are welcome back to the Grand Lake Apartment any day! We appreciate your clear communication, and you took such great care of our home during your stay. Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good house

Wonderful house. Fully equipped and comfortable. The owner was very communicative and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
We are happy to hear you were comfortable during your stay! Thanks for staying at The Grand Lake Apartment and taking such great care of our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location. Clean and comfortable.

Easy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Thanks for being such wonderful guests!

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Phillips

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We lived happily here for many years in the upstairs apartment. Our family outgrew the apartment last year. We love the neighborhood and are sure you will too. It's always been a great neighborhood, and has become even more vibrant over the past few years. We hope you enjoy your stay, and we are here for you if you have any questions or needs.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location! Our triplex is tucked away right behind Lakeshore Avenue. It's a lively area, within short walking distance to anything you may need. It also has easy access to public transportation, for traveling to San Francisco or anywhere in the bay area, and quick and easy freeway access, if traveling by car.

What makes this property unique

Our place has a lovely garden in back. Also the short, easy walk to restaurants, groceries and Grand Lake Farmer's Market make it fun and convenient.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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