San Antonio, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this apartment. Fox Theater and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ferry Building. 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.
Lakeside Park and Garden Center - 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
Brother’s Deli & Co. - 10 min walk
Rise & Grind Coffee - 8 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 does it cost to stay at Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4?
As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4 on 4 Dec 2026 start from £315, 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 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
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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
6/10 Okay
Alexandra D.
24 Oct 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and space, but not private.The neighborhood was GREAT. It was safe and quiet, and it was a perfect distance to Jack London Square. The unit was a great size, and having the bathroom and a half was really nice.The downsides: the host lives directly upstairs with her front door next to ours, and the back garden is shared, not private. We could hear her walking, opening doors, and on the phone. Her car was in the driveway when we arrived, even after we confirmed we'd need it when she asked. The beach chairs aren't kept in the unit, the fireplace didn't work, the shower curtain was dirty, and the faucet handle is broken with a pen (literally like a Bic pen) stuck in it. On our last morning, there were several piles of dog waste in the backyard.Good spot overall, but know the host is on-site and the outdoor space is shared.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2026
Thank you for highlighting the spaciousness, convenient location, and wonderful neighborhood.
I’d like to clarify a few points: the listing clearly identifies the property as a duplex with an upstairs unit and shared backyard. My presence on-site was also understood, as prior to your arrival, you had requested my assistance receiving a FedEx delivery during your stay.
While the fireplace is visible in photos, it is not listed as an available amenity, which I also clarified in our text on the morning of check-in. During that same exchange, I offered to bring the beach chairs downstairs whenever you wished to use them. I keep certain bulky items in storage to avoid cluttering the unit’s closets and make them available upon request. With rain during much of your stay, I didn’t receive a follow-up request for the chairs.
I apologize that my car was still in the driveway upon your arrival. This was an oversight, and I moved it immediately.
Regarding the maintenance and cleanliness concerns, the sink handle is a known maintenance item for which I’m working on a repair. The shower curtain stain had not previously been reported by you, any prior guests, or my cleaning team. I appreciate it being brought to my attention and will address it immediately. I acknowledge the backyard should have been checked and cleaned immediately following the rainy weather.
I wish these concerns had been raised during your stay, as I would have been happy to address them promptly.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Beautiful property! Fabulous back yard. Walked to restaurants. Karina gave us great suggestions on where to eat and was very commutative💕. We will definately stay again💕.
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.
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
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
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!
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!
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!