Vacation rentals with outdoor seating in Lake Merritt

El Nido—a Magnificent Victorian Home

Architectural elements like the wooden beams and whimsical shapes of the rooms inspired a Cuban approach to integrate traditional styles into the modern updates. Notice the Spanish-Moorish tiles, the charming skylights, and artisanal decor items. It's a very special home. You will feel like you are staying in a luxury spa. Every detail has been meticulously thought out; from the hangers in the bathroom to every appliance, every picture on the walls and the selection of Spanish-moorish tiles both in the bathroom and kitchen. It doesn't matter if you are staying for 3 days, for a week or for longer. The place has been purposely designed for your thorough enjoyment and extreme comfort. You have a full walking closet with capacity to hang as much clouding as you can carry and as many as 40 pairs of shoes. Of course you have top quality linens and towels as well as all the essentials for a 5-stars hotel experience. El Nido es the top unit of a former home; there are other 2 units occupied by very decent and quite families, but they have their completely separate entrances, so you will not be sharing common spaces with anyone; in fact, the entire space is at your disposal and at your disposal only, every square foot both of the apartment and of the private deck is entirely and exclusively for your use. My partner and I are avid travelers; we are AirBnB users as well; hence, we appreciate the availability of hosts as they are locals with ample knowledge of the amenities and less obvious gems of their cities. We want to let you know that we will be happy to be available as a friendly and willing source not only of problem solving, but also of information and guidance. How much interaction is for your to freely decide. Voted one of the 10 most interesting cities in the US by The Traveler magazine, Oakland is a growing area that has a wonderful selection of unique restaurants, shops, and bars. Take in the harbor views nearby and spend a fun day out on Lake Merritt. Lake Merritt Bart Station to San Francisco: Bart takes you to San Francisco (Only 2 short stops, an about 7-minutes ride, and you are in Embarcadero, the very epicenter of “the City”). It also takes you to and from both San Francisco International and Oakland International airports. While this station is only 1.2 away from the apartment, it is a good 25 minutes-walk. It is a lot easier and comfortable if you take Uber or Lift. For those of you more intrepid, there are also bikes or even those city-scooters that people leave anywhere. A major bus line runs down the Lake on Foothill Boulevard (which you catch at the intersection of 7th Ave @ Foothill, only 800 feet away). The same line brings you back one intersection over (@ E 14th). Both streets are one way, so the nearest goes down the Lake and the subsequent brings you back. Nevertheless, as we said earlier, Taxis and app-based ride services like Uber and Lyft work quite efficiently and inexpensively in our area. Nearby Stores Some popular grocery store options include: • Lucky's, a natural foods supermarket: less than half a mile • Several Chinese and Vietnamese minimarkets on International Boulevard. Less than 5 blocks away. • Trader Joe's (a specialty market): 2.3 miles Nearby Restaurants We recommend all of these restaurants: • Champa Garden (Laotian/Cambodian) 2102 8th Ave. @ 21st St. (510) 238-8819 Reservation recommended. We love every dish on the menu. • Annapurna (Indian, Himalayan, Nepalese) 948 Clay St (510) 250-9696 • Golden Lotus (Vegan Vietnamese) 1301 Franklin St (510) 893-0383 I love meat, but I don’t miss it a bit when I come to Golden Lotus. You’ll love it. • Kamdesh (Afghan) 332 14th St. (510) 286-1900 Their squash borane and bolanis are to die for • Flora Restaurant and Bar 1900 Telegraph Ave. (510) 286-0100 On the fancy/kind of expensive side, good food and outstanding drinks. • Akat Café Kally (coffee and tea) 1603 2nd. Ave. Great coffee, but the pies of the bakery next door are a piece of heaven

Charming Modern Studio in Downtown! Nearby Bart!

Located in historic Old Oakland District. Nearby BART train station, Marriott, Downtown, Convention Center, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Chinatown, City Hall, and numerous restaurants, bars and coffee shops! 5-15+ mins drive to Fox Theater, Bay Bridge to San Fran, Oracle Arena, and the Coliseum. Safe neighborhood. Across the street from the Courthouse and Police Station. Easy access to multiple freeways. You'll enjoy the convenient location, building and room aesthetic, and the comfy bed!

Sunset Spa Suite w/private patio, views & parking

This private suite is a slice of heaven in a woodland setting! Accessed via a flight of garden stairs, it has a private entry, dedicated street parking, a private patio, luxurious large bath with a walk-in shower for 2, large jacuzzi tub for 2, heated floors, A.C., mini fridge, toaster oven, & microwave! The bedroom features a queen-sized bed, table for two, large screen smart TV, and strong fiber optic WIFI signal. Located in a beautiful neighborhood with wonderful hikes just outside the door.

Spacious Art Deco Flat in Grand Lake District

Experience unique art-deco styling in 1400 sq.ft. that includes 2 BDRS/2BAS, located on the first level of this duplex titled 'Maison Monet' in Grand Lake District historic area. Enjoy extra library area, a remodeled kitchen, generous living room, comfort beds, inviting eclectic furnishings, open floor plan+rear patio. Ideal location for Oakland & Bay Area exploration. NEW SONIC FIBER OPTIC WIFI - fast state-of-the-art speed. One parking space at top of steep drive plus street parking allowed.

Lake Merritt Oasis

Feel at home, relax in this chic, stylish fully furnished 1 bed 1 bath with modern comforts and tranquil feel. Designed and curated with lots of love, this bottom floor in-law apartment is just above Lake Merritt on a quiet residential street. A short walk to all the shops, restaurants, cafes on the lake. A rare opportunity to enjoy two separate shared gardens, a hot tub, and peaceful immersion in nature. The gardens are joined through an enchanted archway connecting to the property next door.

Luxury Rockridge Casita in Our Sunny Garden

Featured in Sunset Magazine ✨ Tucked into our sunny Rockridge garden, this light-filled modern casita is a peaceful retreat — 3 blocks from College Avenue’s cafés, restaurants, and shops. Wake up to birds in the garden, sip coffee at the farmhouse table, and walk to BART for easy access to San Francisco, Berkeley, and downtown Oakland. A quiet space designed for those who appreciate beauty and thoughtful details. Ideal for couples exploring Rockridge, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco.

Lake Merritt house

Our house welcomes guests. Solely used for rental purposes. It contains all household luxuries without the clutter of a hosts personal belongings. It’s your own luxury Lake Merritt Hotel. Large 4+ bedroom 3 king beds, 1 queen, 1 full all in separate rooms! There are eight elegant rooms consisting four bedrooms, laundry, full dining and living rooms, modern kitchen, 2 1/2 baths. A deck for entertaining. 1 car garage along with easy parking, wifi with two TVs on main level w/ bluetooth stereo.

Modern Lake Merritt Beauty Sleeps 4

Large and spacious Lake Merritt 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath is perfect for your short or extended stay. Modern design and a gourmet kitchen bring this charming unit to a hotel quality experience. Located directly adjacent to Oakland’s highly desired Lake Merritt district. Walking distance to Grocery, Dining, Cafes, and to the beautiful Lake Merritt. Two car Parking, washer/dryer, high speed WIFI, and a workstation are just some of the perks. Ask me about baby & toddler amenities! Walk score=85

Safe, clean, quiet studio (Close to SF, Hospitals)

Nestled in a serene neighborhood, our studio offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and tranquility. As you step in through your private entrance, you'll find yourself in a cozy haven designed for your relaxation and enjoyment. Our studio is in a central location with easy access to downtown Oakland, Lake Merritt, and SF. Please note this is an in-law unit with shared walls. Guests must walk down a sloped concrete driveway with one step to access the space.

Private Mid-Century Modern With Fabulous Garden

Thoroughly renovated and private mid-century modern suite in a side-by-side duplex. Secluded backyard w/ patio & bbq. Fully equipped chef’s kitchen & spa-like bathroom. Please note - we removed the heat lamp from the backyard due to safety concerns. Photos of the yard including the lamp will be updated as soon as possible. -96 Walk Score -30 minutes to downtown San Francisco -40 minutes to several beaches -1.5 hour to Napa Valley -3 hours to Lake Tahoe

Cozy 2 Bdrm/1.5 Ba Apt with Parking- Lake Merritt

Located 5 mins walking distance from beautiful Lake Merritt, this spacious and cozy 2 bedroom/ 1.5 bathroom ground floor apartment will be your new home away from home. With modern furnishings, updated appliances, and thoughtful amenities, this is the perfect place for Bay Area travelers to relax after a fun-filled day in the city. ***PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING (including house rules & amenities) BEFORE BOOKING. Thank you! :)***

The Cozy Casita 2

Welcome to the Cozy Casita, you’re home away from home. The central location makes it the perfect jumping off point for all your Bay Area adventures with close proximity to MacArthur BART station, Multiple bus stops, Bay Wheels bike rental, shops and restaurants in Emeryville and Temescal, Access to 4 major highways within 1/4 mile, Lake Merritt, Uptown/Downtown Oakland, San Francisco, Berkeley, and many more Bay Area hotspots.