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A Gem in the San Francisco Bay

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Bathroom
Exterior
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Emeryville, CA
  • Place, Public Market Emeryville
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Telegraph Avenue
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪21 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

A Gem in the San Francisco Bay

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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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 Ferry Building 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena.
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Emeryville, CA

What's nearby

  • Public Market Emeryville - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Berkeley Iron Works - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bay Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • McLaughlin Eastshore State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Telegraph Avenue - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Colucci - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chai Thai Noodles Berkeley - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Prizefighter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Townhouse - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

On-site parking is available at the 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 3 miles (5 km) of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, University of California, Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and Berkeley Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ashby Station is 24 minutes by foot and Emeryville Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Galen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizz N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The attention to detail in the aesthetics is wonderful. Beautiful older home with all of the charm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yamina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amber was awesome! Great location, wonderful tub. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Porter b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything lots of space to work remote, hot water Parking was off street convenient and free. This host clearly gets it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lanson M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We two had an excellent stay at this charming and spacious property in Emeryville, minutes from the San Francisco Bay Bridge. The king size bed was comfortable, closet space plenty large. The living room and dining room had tasteful furniture. The kitchen had everything we needed and everything worked. The jetted tub in the bathroom was a real plus. Everything to like and nothing to complain about.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was in town for a weekend. This apartment is very nice. Really big and spacious. I pretty much only slept there and it was very quiet and peaceful at night. No issues with street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean, nicely decorated, charming, and very spacious. Everything was as pictured. Perfect place to relax during my trip. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Very clean. Very nicely decorated. Extremely peaceful environment. Good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this property. In addition to having a spacious upstairs flat at my disposal I needed a full kitchen to be able to do some cooking while I was there. The interior decor was tasteful and there was a good selection of books to expand my reading options. Location was super convenient for visiting Berkeley and Oakland and I-80 is right there for easy access to SF / West Bay or anywhere else in the Bay Area. The local neighborhood was low key and relatively quiet. I would definitely be happy to stay here again on a future visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very nice. Check-in and check-out was easy. Host was very nice. Everything was in good condition. All went well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Neat, quaint apt.

It was a cool place to stay. Lots of room nice decorating touches. I would recommend bottled drinking water and pads under the area rugs to make them less slippery. Parking should state, "on street parking" as the driveway is very small and tight. The host, Amber, was quite nice once we reached her.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoine W.

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

Convenient

Place was great for our travels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

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

Great location

Just where I needed to be - short walk to work, transport, shops
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaby F.

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

Lovely house!

Such a cute place! Very homey and super comfortable! would stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

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

Happy Stay

Met all My Expectations
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tuti B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Quiet area

Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bartley B.

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

good enough

for a nice visiting week end
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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