Fruitvale luxury home.Private yard.Fireplace.

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 Bay Area, Miami and Malaga, Spain. Please consider staying with us at our other homes, in Oakland we have El Nido, a luxury one-bedroom, El Refugio, a cozy studio, The Victorian Oasis, another luxury 1-bedroom and La Guarida, a pet-friendly 3-bedrooms, they are all in the same property, which is located only 7 blocks away from Lake Merritt and Casa Havana, a two-bedroom unit in West Oakland. In Malaga we have a luxury 2-bedrooms apartment in the city center. Malaga is the hidden gem of the South of Spain, while a short drive from Sevilla, Cordova and Granada, it’s the capital city of the Spanish Costa del Sol and a wonderful place to visit.

Why naming our property Your Luxury Home in Fruitvale?

Well, because that is literally what we offer. Our house was built in 1937 and although completely renovated to fit the comforts and conveniences of the modern living, we made and effort to preserve all its original layout and features. The special quality of the old times as well as the character with which craftsmen built up to the first half of the XX century is very worth preserving.

The Neighborhood

Oakland was recently voted one of the 10 most interesting cities to visit in the US by The Traveler magazine. In terms of the neighborhood where your home is located, true diversity is the first phrase that comes to mind when trying to define “Fruitvale District” (name of this section of town). People of different ethnicities, backgrounds and ages coexist peacefully. It’s only a short drive/bike or an economical uber-ride from the crown joule of the city, the Lake Merritt, a place with magnificent views and architecture were Oaklanders gather for farmers’ market, strolling, salsa-dancing, acro-yoga, jogging, celebrating life, etc.
Fruitvale is the Latino neighborhood of Oakland. Not far from home, nearing intersections of Fruitvale at Foothill Blvd and/or Fruitvale at International there is a countless number of Salvadoran, Mexican and Guatemalan restaurants and bakeries. They are all very humble and down-to-earth establishments. The food is excellent, but the ambiance is tailored to working class latinos; if that fits your standards, you’ll have a very pleasant experience. If you are more into trendy places, Downtown Oakland will suit you best.