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Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4

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A kitchen with a marble countertop, wicker chairs, a potted plant, and a dish rack.
An outdoor patio with wooden benches, string lights, and a covered area.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a marble island, wicker chairs, and a potted plant.
A living room with a fireplace, patterned curtains, and a small table with cups.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near a museum, this apartment accommodates 4 guests and features 1 bedroom. Families can enjoy water activities at the nearby marina. Explore attractions such as Phap Duyen Tu and Lake Merritt during your stay, and feel free to bring your pets along.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Lake Merritt
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Phap Duyen Tu
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Merritt
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oakland Museum of California
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 half bathrooms

1/2 Bath

Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4

Modern Lake Merritt 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath is perfect for your short or extended stay. Modern fixtures and design bring this charming unit to a hotel quality experience. Located in the Ivy Hill neighborhood directly adjacent to Oakland’s highly desired Lake Merritt district. Walking distance to Grocery, Indoor/outdoor Fitness, Dining, and a Saturday Farmer's Market. Minutes to BART train station (by car share or scooter), Off-street parking, washer/dryer, WIFI and back yard access are just some of the perks. Ask me about amenities for babies and small children! Walk score of 85!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs Only. $25/stay additional charge

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Turn off the lights

Place used blankets and sheets from the the sofa bed next to the washing machine; no need to strip the main bed

Turn off all wall heaters

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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1636917vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oakland

San Antonio, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this apartment. Palace Hotel and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Travelling with kids? Make time for Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, or head to an event or a match at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Phap Duyen Tu - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Merritt - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kaiser Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oakland Museum of California - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grand Lake Theater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Lake Merritt Station - 3 min drive
  • Coliseum Station - 8 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Champa Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Mi Rancho - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rise & Grind Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brother’s Deli & Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cam Huong Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4 located?

This family-friendly Oakland apartment building is located in San Antonio, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Merritt and Oakland Museum of California. Jack London Square is 1.8 mi (3 km) away. Lake Merritt Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to crash for a couple nights, host was very responsive and the unit was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is great and communicative. The house is an old house but they did a great job remodeling the one level for this rental. Everything was very clean. I would definitely rent this place again. I did enjoy how close it is to Lake Merritt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment, all the amenities, very comfortable and the host was quick to respond to questions. I will stay here again when I return to the Bay Area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was lovely, spacious, and welcoming. Parking was convenient. Check-in was a breeze, and Karina was a very thoughtful host. Communication was easy. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I truly enjoyed my stay here. This VRBO is actually what stays should be like. This VRBO was stocked with extra towels, blankets, coffee, tea, cooking supplies, and even spices. I feel like most hosts are getting really cheap, and it shows. I would 100% stay here again. So impressed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tastefully decorated apartment, perfect for multiple day stay for a couple. We held a dinner party for 7 comfortably as well. Driveway is very skinny and steep, We kept our car at the top entrance without issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. The property was super clean, beautifully furnished and had a great layout. The kitchen had everything we needed, as did the unit, including ironing board, iron, hairdryer, coffee maker, etc. The neighborhood was quiet and conveniently located. While there was off street parking, it was a narrow driveway ... smaller car would be best. We would definitely book this unit again. Many thanks to our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, easy location for Bay area

Clean, convenient check in, good location to visit Berkeley student
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for the location.

Great water pressure, lovely rooms, wonderful back patio, everything you need to cook, plenty of linens, beautiful outside foliage, quiet neighborhood, close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property. Very clean and modern. Really great communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Teaching Trip

This was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Although I expected the house to be closer to Lake Merritt, it was convenient access to freeway and downtown Oakland. The house was equipped with everything I needed and the host was responsive to any questions I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Geuinely a great stay

Extremely clean with all provided house supplies easy to locate. Having access to the driveway was really great for avoiding street parking. Also it's a great place to stay if you have little ones they provide small basic furnitures like high chairs and stools.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a GEM! The apartment is so cute and cozy with all the amenities you need! The bed was SO comfortable!The locations is killer, super close to the lake and lots of places to explore! Wonderful, friendly and communicative hosts. We have family very close by and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stayđź’•

Beautiful property! Fabulous back yard. Walked to restaurants. Karina gave us great suggestions on where to eat and was very commutativeđź’•. We will definately stay againđź’•.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay in Oakland

The home was nicely arranged wit whatever we needed for our stay. Nice touch was creamer and coffee for first day or two of coffee which many hosts don't have available
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property.

Great property. Tasteful decor. Nicely landscaped outdoor space. Needs a working kitchen faucet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot!

This is a sweet, spacious, and well maintained home!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Comfortable home walkable from lake Merritt and restaurants along Lakeshore and Grand Ave. Karina was responsive and flexible, and the check-in process was smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Film Noir Festival Stay

Loved the apartment for its charm, neighborhood and comfort. Stayed 10 days and enjoyed our days before going to the festival. Convenient to use Uber, we would come back next year
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great space!

We enjoyed 5 days in this spacious apartment within walking distance of Lake Merritt. The neighborhood is quiet and parking is available. The kitchen had everything we needed and the courtyard offered lovely space to relax in the afternoon sun. Karina was very responsive and check-in and out instructions were clear and concise. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay, highly recommend

Karina's apartment near Lake Merritt, Oakland, is clean, charming, spacious, functional, well equipped, comfortable, and centrally located in East Bay. Karina is highly responsive and works with tenants to accommodate their needs. A great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cousins Reunion

I was very pleased with the proximity of this place to where my cousins live (there are plenty of nearby restaurants, so we ate out). The best part was being able to do laundry as I had another week of traveling!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Travel made easy

We loved our stay here! It was so convenient to have baby items provided. The space is large, clean and even walkable to cafes. Definitely would recommend with place to family or friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and convenient

Very nice and it was easy to walk to Lake Merritt. I did not rent a car and found it relatively easy to get public transit, including the train to SF. Host very nice and responsive.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karina Bingham

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I'm a designer and mom. I take pride in my property and am responsive to my guests' needs. Since I live onsite, I interact with my guests directly – from check ins, to cleaning, to repairs, and anything in between.

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English

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