Located in Grand Lake, a neighbourhood in Oakland, this apartment is next to a golf course and on a lake. Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Consider SF Masonic Auditorium for a night out, and don't miss Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, a top local attraction.
Lakeside Park and Garden Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Children's Fairyland - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Cathedral of Christ the Light - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
19th St Station - 3 min drive
Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 9 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Peet's Coffee - 10 min walk
Heart & Dagger Saloon - 8 min walk
Rico Rico Vegano - 8 min walk
Arizmendi Bakery - 10 min walk
Crazy Block Cheesecake - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is LAKE MERRITT STUDIO # 3 Great location & Value pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at LAKE MERRITT STUDIO # 3 Great location & Value?
As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LAKE MERRITT STUDIO # 3 Great location & Value on 27 Feb 2027 start from £2,674, 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 STUDIO # 3 Great location & Value?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at LAKE MERRITT STUDIO # 3 Great location & Value?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LAKE MERRITT STUDIO # 3 Great location & Value?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is LAKE MERRITT STUDIO # 3 Great location & Value located?
Located in Grand Lake, this golf apartment building is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Merritt and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Jack London Square. Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and Paramount Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a great property if you have pets and are looking for a comfortable place to stay in a great location. Everything was clean and in working order with a well stocked kitchen. You do get food aromas on occasion coming from other units. It was never offensive and I appreciated different spice aromas as I walked through the hall to my studio. If you need luxury, hotel eucalyptus oil wafting through ventilation and updated decorating, look elsewhere. Everything is walkable although some hill walking may be required if you want to take a shortcut to Lakeshore Ave. You are near a post office, Safeway, Trader Joe's, banks, yoga studios, Noah's bagels, Philz Coffee, florists, a bookstore, many restaurants and Grand Lake Movie Theater. What I appreciated: a parking space, I felt safe, the shared washer and dryer in the basement although quarters are required, the comfort of having my pup with me and the ease of taking him outside.
Stayed 91 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
Greetings and thank you for your comment.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Rebecca S.
30 Dec 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Basic Sublet in Great Location
I stayed at this property for about 5 weeks in between living situations. The location is incredible - right off Grand Ave, near Lake Merritt, and walking distance to other neighborhoods and parks. The apartment is very basic - plain, minimal furniture, and the decorations are old and awkward. There were a lot of missing kitchen items that I was able to quickly get from the building manager but they should've been there from the start. There's decent natural light although the window just looks out at a building along a quiet alley. The building is fairly quiet but there's lots of transit / other subletters, so it's probably dependent on who else is staying while you are there.
Overall, the place was tolerable and did the job but I wouldn't rent again since it's not worth the price for how minimal and uninviting the place is.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2022
If you did not like the place and the accommodation, why then did you request to stay additional 2 weeks? And how come you did not write the free nights that you squeezed from us? You have been too demanding your whole stay.
Please read the review of the next guest, that stayed right after you left. The same accommodation but a different review. The guest left a good review with tips.
Keeping Hope Alive!
The host is extremely nice but this property consists of five studio apartments on the second floor. Mine was on the narrow driveway that leads to treacherous parking behind the building, and noises reverberated up from the driveway. Not a good place for your dog. A homeless person slept on the porch of the adjoining insurance agency. The Location is good.
The apartment is in a great location. Wonderful restaurants nearby. Lake Merritt. The parking was great. The owner was very responsive to our requests. The only complaint was the WiFI was unstable. I needed it for work so it was a problem when it quit in mid conference call.
This was our second time staying in the building. The host is very warm and welcoming. If you enjoy the Lake Merritt area as we do, the location is ideal. We left our car in the parking place and walked to our daughter’s apartment. The bed is good and the apartment is surprisingly quiet for being off of a busy street.
My husband and I had a very nice stay at the Grand Lake studio. It is situated off of Grand Avenue, providing easy walking access to a fun neighborhood and Lake Merritt (it will be even more fun post-pandemic!). The studio is removed enough from the busy street, so it was quiet. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes, cups, cutlery, and basic pots and pans. The double bed is comfortable, and there are two couches as well as a kitchen table for seating. The host, Welela, was gracious and welcoming. She met with our daughter ahead of time so she could view the studio, and throughout our month-long stay responded promptly and generously to every question or request we had. We look forward to staying there again next time we visit our daughter in Oakland.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2020
Thank you for being the perfect guest.
Please come again!