A Gem in the San Francisco Bay

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Emeryville, CA

Berkeley Marina
‪3 min drive‬
University of California, Berkeley
‪7 min drive‬
Jack London Square
‪7 min drive‬
San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Spacious Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

This charming older home with a plush backyard space is just 5 minutes from the San Francisco Bay Bridge, a few miles from the University of California, and near public transportation. Located in a hip and vibrant area with tones parking and restaurants that reflect the diversity of the Bay Area it is in close proximity to starting points to some of the Bay Areas most popular attractions. The home is located in a quaint established neighborhoods with friendly people. The home has two in-law units that the owner and her adult daughter occupy. The big house is where you will reside. Our family has lived here for 42 years and we are excited to open our home to folks visiting our beautiful city.

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amber blackwell

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Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Emeryville

Golden Gate, a neighbourhood in Emeryville, is home to this holiday home. 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. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for Oakland Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

Emeryville, CA

What's nearby

Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
University of California, Berkeley - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
Jack London Square - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
Greek Theater - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

Ashby Station - 4 min drive
Emeryville Station - 12 min walk
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
‪Cafe Colucci - ‬8 min walk
‪Chai Thai Noodles - ‬9 min walk
‪Namaste Pizza - ‬7 min walk
‪Prizefighter - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay located?

Located in Golden Gate, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bay Street, Children's Hospital Oakland and Telegraph Avenue. Berkeley Marina and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Emeryville Station is 12 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 24 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Truly a hidden gem

Very comfortable bed and unique decor. Great location, Uber friendly. Close to the train station. Nice neighborhood. Amber was very friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

8 Apr, 2025

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

Happy in Emeryville

My adult son and I enjoyed our stay. There was lots of space for the money. Living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Also, the hostess was very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuti B.

6 Apr, 2025

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

Comfortable and homey

I needed a place that was convenient to friends in Berkley and Oakland. Bus was easy and convenient. It was also a place where I could get some work done. Quiet and well appointed. Amber is also excellent host.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

19 Jan, 2025

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

Had a great stay

We enjoyed our stay and the location is really awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary

21 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

9 Oct, 2024

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

Exactly what we needed

Nice, homey stay. We were visiting to attend a family member’s 60th in Oakland. The property was comfortable and quiet. We were able to reach Amber quickly when we needed to check on something with her. We will stay here again when we visit the area again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

21 Sept, 2024

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

Comfortable home in convenient location

We got a whole house!!! Have rented before, and gotten postage stamps. Loved the jacuzi tub. Interesting decorations. We were there for a weekend retreat, and stayed before and after. Was easy to walk to restaurants. Close by to Uber to events.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Great place to stay for our needs. Convenient to everything very quiet at night.

This was the second time we have stayed there and it was just as enjoyable this time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dom M.

8 Sept, 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great for the price in the Bay Area

Good location, but not that well stocked (e.g. no coffee maker). Needs a good deep cleaning.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Happy Stay

Met all My Expectations

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braeden M.

2 May, 2024

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

Always a pleasure!

Always my choice when going to the bay.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine W.

1 May, 2024

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

Convenient

Place was great for our travels.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fox F.

1 May, 2024

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

Lovely and comfortable place to stay

Clean, well decorated, nice location, great communication. Minor note; could use some noise cancellation in the kitchen. There's a locked door that I am guessing leads to a stairway that connects the apartment to the lower floor where the owner stays. It's a bit loud at times (tv noise), but this issue doesn't really extend past the kitchen. Could probably hang a moving blanket over it and defeat that issue pretty easily.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

1 May, 2024

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

Awesome listing

The space exceeded my expectations Would definitely love to stay here again

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

nancy

15 Feb, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

No one was there to let us in the property and your team was not able to locate owner We went to a nearby hotel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D., Arnold

7 Nov, 2023

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

Quiet area

Clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reese H.

15 Sept, 2023

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

Great spot!

The home is lovely and very conveniently located near restaurants, cafes, and several bus stops. Easy to get to campus and BART. Amber was very easy to get in touch with!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savannah C.

12 Sept, 2023

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

Better than expected

We had such a lovely stay, thank you for welcoming us into your home. The home was just that, a home. It was cozy, quiet, unique, and all around a wonderful experience. The place had character, personality, and was overall welcoming.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

4 Aug, 2023

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

Great little escape

Wonderful apartment with lots of character, cute neighborhood, close to lots of fun things and amenities. It was great to just hang out on the front porch with a cup of tea.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

10 Jul, 2023

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

Jessica

The location is very convenient and the host, Amber is very kind and responsive… Such a sweet home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

20 Jun, 2023

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

Peaceful place to rest

I do love older homes, and this one did not disappoint. It was super clean, very comfortable, safe, plenty of on street parking.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

30 May, 2023

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

Excellent place to stay!

Totally quiet, lovely older home. Lots of space with great internet. Beautifully decorated. Lots of space. Owner on site if needed. Very accommodating! No crazy post it notes saying what we could not do as in some places. Everything we needed was there. Jetted tub a plus! Close to everything. Will stay there again in a heartbeat! Thank you Amber!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

21 May, 2023

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

Super clean

More than fine…comfy bed. Very clean place. Nice size bathroom.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zara

14 May, 2023

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ben S.

8 May, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not the best not the worst

When we arrived the property was ready for us. We went in and found that four rooms were locked, which is fine. But as the stay went on, one of the rooms that was locked we realized someone was in that room. They coughed a lot and the TV was pretty loud. Occasionally would hear them talking loudly as well. When someone cooked , the smell of the cooking came i to the house we were staying in. The kitchen didn’t have a lot of items to use and it felt pretty dirty. Cabinet doors were greasy. The bed was soft and comfortable and it was nice to use the bath. Struggled to find parking everytime we came back. The house is old but a cute property

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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Popular amenities

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Spacious Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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