We hosted 14 high school cross country runners and 5 adults at this mansion. Everyone absolutely loved and enjoyed their time here! The location was perfect! It is close to the Oakland airport, Oracle Arena, and the interstate to San Francisco, where we spent most of our time. The owner, EJ was accessible, patient, helpful, and very accommodating from booking to check-out. We couldn't ask for a better experience. Thank you so much, EJ!
Thuyvan S.
2017 年 7 月に 6 泊滞在
この口コミは 2017 年以前に投稿されており、内容は検証されていません。
10/10 (非常に良い)
Vidya I.
2017 年 1 月 19 日
Beautiful, spacious mansion
We loved our stay in the Kenna house! The rooms are giant and the house has historic charm with nice modern bathrooms. We were there with four families including a couple kids and we had tons of space (much more than we needed) and the kids had a blast!
The house was going through some electrical repair in the kitchen when we arrived (the owner mentioned this before we arrived). We ended up having some unexpected issues with the oven while we were there, but the owner was very responsive (even though it was 10pm on New Years Eve) and helped up come up with a workaround and gave us a discount on the rate.
Vidya I.
2016 年 12 月に 1 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Oxana P.
2020 年 11 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Fabulous victorian mansion
Beautiful and truly unique place. Owner was very quick and easy with communications. All bathrooms are newly renovated while bedrooms maintain victorian chic. Great for friends/family reunions.
Oxana P.
10/10 (非常に良い)
NATALIE H.
2020 年 9 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Amazing House, Great for big groups & events
We had the most amazing time at the mansion. I hosted a 1920's murder mystery dinner party for my friend's birthday there and it was absolutely perfect. The house fit everyone super comfortably and the decor/ ambiance was perfect for getting into the theme.
I saw some reviews say the kitchen was small, but i disagree! We had ample space to set up dinner, make cocktails, and roam around to play the game.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a place to host a larger group or dinner party. Everyone had a spectacular time!! Definitely one of the coolest parties I've ever thrown.
The host EJ was super accommodating and helpful. He let us check out later, which was much needed & appreciated when only staying one night.
NATALIE H.
8/10 (良い)
Linda S.
2020 年 1 月 17 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Amazing historic house in the center of a vibrant urban city.
Our extended family decided to take this historic place for our annual get together after Christmas, a time all 22 of us can get together. This year we decided to try an urban experience. (We are ranchers in the Central Valley of California.) This was our 20th year going somewhere, usually near the beach.
The rooms in the mansion are amazing, with architectural details everywhere, tall windows that let in the sun on a winter afternoon, with lots of space to spread out . We watched the San Francisco Forty Niner game one night, some played games, our son brought his guitar. The third floor enchanted out granddaughter from Tennessee, with areas to play games or sit around and visit. Beautiful dark beams cover the ceiling, and windows look out to the bay. The bedrooms are large, the beds comfortable.
There were a few negatives. The kitchen is small for a crowd, and has poor lighting in the evening, for slicing up onions or preparing something on the stove. However, we had pizza one night from Philomena, and it was outstanding. The only bathroom on the ground floor was in the middle of a remodel but we managed.
The neighborhood was noisy for two nights around New Years Eve. Lots of firecrackers and the sound of guns going off.
It would help if the owner could put up a hand rail along the steps leading to the entry.
I give it 4 stars because of the few negatives. Over all the house is beautiful and perfect for a reunion or meeting.
Linda S.
10/10 (非常に良い)
ROBIN S.
2019 年 10 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Wedding Weekend
The property was perfect for my wedding weekend. The house was large enough to accommodate most of the wedding party - many of which came from out of town. The weekend was very special since everyone was under one roof. Additionally, we took our "first look" pictures inside the house since it's very unique with beautiful features. I highly recommend the house for large gatherings due to its size, beauty and proximity to Lake Merritt.
ROBIN S.
10/10 (非常に良い)
darren l.
2019 年 9 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great place for a corporate retreat
We took our group of 13 co workers to EJ's mansion in Oakland. The accommodations were perfect for us. Everyone had their own place to sleep and we didn't even use all of the bedrooms!
The mansion is exactly as described and there is tons of room for everyone. There are several living rooms and dining rooms, but we spent most of our time in the main living room where everyone was able to have their own seat where we were able to socialize as a group.
It was very hot during our stay, but the mansion stayed surprisingly cool. There were air conditioners on the top floor that we did use, but really did not need them on any of the other floors.
EJ was great to work with, quickly responding to our many enquiries before we arrived. He even met us on arrival to familiarize ourselves with the place and make sure that we had everything that we needed.
EJ's place is perfect for a corporate retreat and if we ever get a chance to return to San Francisco, EJ will be our first contact
darren l.
2019 年 9 月に 2 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Pam G.
2019 年 9 月 2 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
EJ is a very attentive and involved manager. The house is hugh and accommodated our group of 10.
There are some negatives: mold in showers, windows that won’t open and/or close, neighborhood’s sketchy, no outdoor gathering place for a large group to enjoy the beautiful weather, attic/game room took 2 days to cool. BUT if you can overlook the old home shortcomings, this place is cool and easily allows for groups to have a great time together while also having space for privacy.
Pam G.
2019 年 8 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Taylor M.
2019 年 8 月 14 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful home, great for our group
We loved our stay here. This is our second time in this home and it is a great venue for our staff retreat workshop. Easy to get to restaurants, tons of street parking, lots of space inside the house to spread out and the kitchen is fully stocked for all of your cooking needs. The owner responds very quickly and the home is so beautiful. We plan to stay here again next year!
Taylor M.
2019 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Ulyannna w.
2019 年 7 月 8 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Amazing house!
This house is amazing. It's gigantic and very cool. It's almost too big where it was a little creepy, but that just added to the fun! We had fun talking about ghosts! ha ha! The neighborhood is a little sketchy, but the house was worth it!
Ulyannna w.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Leon L.
2019 年 6 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Unique and awesome experience for wedding party
We stayed at the mansion during our wedding weekend. It was great for the family and wedding party. It is very spacious on the inside. There are a lot of beds. The check in was smooth and communications with the owner EJ is smooth. Location is quite convenient (albeit not an upscale neighborhood in general) The guests were all very satisfied . Thanks EJ!
Leon L.
2019 年 6 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Evan S.、Santa Cruz, California
2019 年 5 月 30 日
Great Home
Only was here for quick stay, but the place was amazing and it is even more impressive in person. EJ was great and I would definitely rent this place again.
Evan S.
2019 年 5 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
mary r.
2019 年 1 月 23 日
great roomy space for a large crowd
my large family has rented quite a few vacation homes over the years. typically we are quite cramped. That was not at all the case with this house. the house looks exactly as shown in the pictures. there was plenty of space and lots of different areas to spread out in. We all agreed that this is the best house we have rented so far and would happily rent it again. The attic is a great space for kids. we have already recommended this house to others.
mary r.
2019 年 1 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
宿泊されたお客様
2018 年 11 月 18 日
This historic home is great for large family get togethers or groups.
We rented this pretty, spacious historical home for a family wedding for 3 nights. We had our family and the brides family all stay together. Family members flew in from Atlanta, Billings, and Oregon. They flew into the Oakland Airport and it was super convenient for pick up and drop off without traffic problems. Our entire experience was wonderful and we would do it again. There was plenty of room for everyone to be together or find a place for privacy. We had warned the guests that we would be sharing the bathrooms and even that worked well with a little cooperation. The top floor was good for kids and teens to get away and have fun. It was fantastic not to have a TV.
The beds were comfortable, it was clean, well supplied with blankets, pillows and towels. I didn't hear any complaints. Our questions and requests were answered quickly by the owner. He seemed to care about our stay and his home.
We had the rehearsal dinner in the home and used all 3 dining rooms. We brought the food in for that meal rather than cook it there which made it much easier. I did fix other meals and found pans and kitchen ware I needed to produce yummy food for everyone. There was good parking and it was centrally located. It had good freeway and grocery market access. Even Costco was a short drive.
The kitchen was small, but had a good sized island in the middle for staging food, gathering to talk and for eating casual meals and snacks together. We used good quality disposable cups, glasses, table ware, and brought big table clothes for the tables. We highly recommend this home and felt like we were making a donation to the local historical society. It's nice to have these wonderful old, friendly homes restored and used. We would definitely do it again.
宿泊されたお客様
2018 年 11 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Ben W.
2018 年 9 月 29 日
Unique property, perfect for a large group
We rented Ellen Kenna House for a team retreat. The house has a beautiful interior and more bedrooms than we could count. EJ was a helpful and accommodating host. A unique experience in a very special historic property.
Ben W.
2018 年 9 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Vikram M.
2018 年 9 月 28 日
Amazing Experience
We had rented EJ's property to host our friends as a pre-wedding event in Oakland and had an amazing time! He was very responsive with the property and did a great job to ensure that we everything we needed to make our trip enjoyable. Our wedding guests raved about the experience and I would definitely rent this property again in the future!
Vikram M.
2018 年 8 月に 1 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Jan W.
2018 年 8 月 10 日
A great spot for a big family get-together
The Mansion is a great spot that can accommodate a big bunch. We had bedrooms for six couples and our teenagers hung out on the third floor with room to spare. Each of the main bedrooms on the second floor has an extra bed, as well, to accommodate kiddos who want to room with parents. We cooked in the kitchen and rode the ferry back and forth to San Francisco. Kitchen was a little short on linens; housekeeper Teresa went above and beyond to get us a wine opener our first night in. This is a beautiful old home with spectacular views from its hilltop location. (We saw fireworks over the Bay on Saturday night.) All in all, a great spot that offered lots of space for sixteen of us.
Jan W.
2018 年 8 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
宿泊されたお客様
2018 年 6 月 24 日
Spacious and luxurious
I rented this house for a family reunion on Memorial Day weekend. Ultimately, we had 4 generations under one roof which was special for us since we are originally from a part of the world where that has been our tradition for centuries.
As with modern families, sometimes you want to be close and sometimes you simply can't get enough distance from one another!! Amazingly, this house served both needs.
The location itself (centrally postioned, ample parking, convenient freeway access) was such a boon since we drew guests and visitors from all over the bay area (Sacto, SF, South Bay). We also had many who flew in and the proximity to the Oakland airport was super.
In terms of drawbacks, the kitchen is the smallest room in the floor plan. Fortunately, we catered delivery of all our food via a chef in Fremont. A tip for future renters of this space: Instead of using dishes that needed washing, I wished I had used compostable single-use plates and had set up a better system for where to put compostable garbage (I actually own pop up garbage receptacles!). Stationing one outside the front door would have prevented the kitchen bottleneck.
I will definitely rent this space again.
宿泊されたお客様
2018 年 5 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Patricia Y.
2018 年 5 月 24 日
Grand old home perfect for large families
A beautiful old home with a rich history. House was beautifully decorated, with great pieces of art in almost every room to appreciate. Perfect for our large family of fourteen with six children under six. The kids loved the game room; best room in the house according to our six year old! EJ was very helpful and very prompt in his communication. It is obvious that he loves this house and wants his guests to have a wonderful experience.
Patricia Y.
2018 年 5 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jeanne A.
2018 年 3 月 19 日
Family wedding weekend
Our family of twelve -- three under age two! -- truly loved our stay at this grand old lady of a home. it retains all of its original charm while still being functional for contemporary needs -- bathrooms, kitchen, lounging space, etc. We were able to be together when we wanted and to have our personal space if necessary -- i consider that the perfect family getaway!
Jeanne A.
2018 年 3 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Ratana N.
2018 年 3 月 15 日
Lovely Stay in a Gorgeous Historic Mansion!!
This is a beautiful Victorian home with a long history. The space is gorgeous inside and out and very easily accommodated our group. EJ was a pleasure to correspond with and was extremely fast with his responses to our questions and very accommodating to our needs (we were able to arrange an earlier check in and a very late check out). The home is clean, has beautiful touches like double stained glass doors, original hardwood floors and paned glass windows.
Our group of ten (though we had anticipated for twelve) truly enjoyed the three level home with a large kitchen, huge attic game room socialization space, double dining rooms, comfortable bedrooms (9!) and very useful common areas. Our group was doing a department offsite, and needed a place where we could congregate in the same room, strategize and discuss work, and then just simply hang out. The living room with the half circle couch and two additional couches served as our base and we were able to work, talk and even later just relax. That is ten people very comfortably seated and could prob take a couple more. The home is located within a 9 min car ride to Piedmont where we had a lovely dinner before heading back to the house and up to the third floor for some air hockey and card games.
I would 100% stay here again for another offsite, or even have a reunion with some friends!
Ratana N.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Michael M.
2018 年 3 月 15 日
Awesome beautiful home for Corporate Retreat!
We fully enjoyed our stay. The home is breathtaking and EJ was great communicator and provided all details we needed for stay. We held our annual sales meeting here and was great venue with meeting rooms, kitchen, dinning rooms and plenty of bedrooms.
Michael M.
2018 年 2 月に 2 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
joanne r.
2017 年 12 月 29 日
Fantastic
The house is fantastic. The kids claimed the third floor as their own, and we texted them when we wanted them downstairs. The living room was large enough for everyone to gather to open gifts on Christmas morning, and there were plenty of quiet corners to sit and read or visit. The large dining room seated 10 comfortably, the smaller dining room seated 8 comfortably, and the third dining room was our puzzle/game room. The runners ran to and around Lake Merritt (5 miles?) in the morning. Beds are comfortable, there were plenty of bath towels, shampoo, soap, paper towels, etc. If you want dish towels, washcloths, bar soap bring your own. Our only regret was that it was too cold to enjoy all the lovely outdoor sitting areas.
joanne r.
2017 年 12 月に 5 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Pamela F.
2017 年 11 月 22 日
We loved our stay! The kids especially enjoyed the game room; they didn’t ask for a tv once!
The house could use some updating, but it’s functional, and as long as you know what to expect it’s so fun (and big)!
Pamela F.
2017 年 10 月に 2 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Julie M.
2017 年 10 月 24 日
Charming mansion with history. You you must look at this one!
This house is amazing! It’s spacious, clean & comfortable. It’s close to the airport & shopping. The neighborhood is quiet and parking was not an issue. The owner is pleasant and accommodating. I will rent this house again for sure!
Julie M.
2017 年 10 月に 2 泊滞在
オーナーについて
オーナー : ej blumberg
I'm from Oakland and lived a lot of other places before returning. I love it more than ever!
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
The mansion is one of the finest examples of interior design and architecture that can be rented anywhere. Most of the house is full of fine art and elegant decor. The top floor (of three) is more casual, with exposed rafters and a closet full of games.