Jewel-box Studio near Lake Merritt. Work station

We’re Francisco Javier Gonzalez and Angel Beato, your hosts here in Oakland.

Francisco is a Cuban attorney who is now an aspiring interior designer after working in the legal field for over 30 years.

Angel has had an extensive practice as a therapist; now he works for Kaiser Foundation in different capacities. He is originally from Spain.

Our Other Hideaways

We divide our time between the San Francisco Bay Area, Miami and Malaga Spain. Please consider staying with us at our other homes, Apartamento Somera in Malaga or in any of our other 3 listings in this very same building (El Refugio, El Nido and La Guarida). Malaga is the hidden gem of the South of Spain; it’s the capital city of Costa del Sol and a wonderful place to visit.

We designed or listings not only with magazine worthy aesthetics, but also aiming to provide a 5-stars-hotel comfort levels. El Refugio is a cozy space where we have taken advantage of every inch, so no amenity is missing. You will enjoy a fully equipped kitchenette where you, according to your preference, can cook a full meal or warm up your take out food. It also has a functional work space and a high definition TV with all possible entertainment available. The bathroom is a mini heavenly spa packed with adorable decor and useful details. The courtyard is an outdoor space also destined and designed for your enjoyment. It certainly adds up to square footage that we put to your service and benefit. There is no way you will not fall in love with El Refugio.