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Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4

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Living area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Oakland, CA
  • Fox Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oakland Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Jack London Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (JCE-Oakland Convention Center Heliport)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 half bathrooms

1/2 Bath

Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4

Modern Lake Merritt 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath is perfect for your short or extended stay. Modern fixtures and design bring this charming unit to a hotel quality experience. Located in the Ivy Hill neighborhood directly adjacent to Oakland’s highly desired Lake Merritt district. Walking distance to Grocery, Indoor/outdoor Fitness, Dining, and a Saturday Farmer's Market. Minutes to BART train station (by car share or scooter), Off-street parking, washer/dryer, WIFI and back yard access are just some of the perks. Ask me about amenities for babies and small children! Walk score of 85!

Property manager

Karina Bingham

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs Only. $25/stay additional charge
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakland

Oakland is home to this apartment. Alcatraz Island and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oakland Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Merritt - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oakland City Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Fox Theater - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Oakland Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Jack London Square - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Lake Merritt Station - 3 min drive
  • Coliseum Station - 8 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xochi The Dog Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Mi Rancho - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pho King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cam Huong Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Champa Garden - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Merritt Beauty - WIFI, Parking, Sleeps 4 located?

This family-friendly Oakland apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Merritt and Oakland Museum of California. Jack London Square is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. Lake Merritt Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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. 41 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry T.

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

Really Terrific

We stayed at this very comfortable property for four nights. It’s as the description says - no fisheye lenses or exaggerations. The bed is very comfy, as is the living room furniture. Full kitchen with everything you’ll need. At first we were a bit concerned about the neighborhood, but I felt perfectly safe walking to the store. Our host was remarkable. PG&E shut off the power for a few hours one day, which messed up their modem. Rather than have me wait until it was convenient for her, Karina went to the store, got the new modem and had the WiFi up and running while we were out. She accommodated every request, and did it with a smile. We were very pleased with this property and would stay there again in a heartbeat. heartbeat. convenient for her, Kieran
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

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

Contemp/modern Gem

Do not let the exterior of the home fool you when you first pull up. Once inside the home is clean and nearly new with contempt modern style. One and one half bath was nice for the three of us. The back yard space is great! HOST was great allowed us to drop off luggage and dog earlier than check in time.. I forgot my toothbrush and toothpaste. The only thing that I would suggest is stocking extra toiletries in the bathrooms. The home was clean except for a bit of hair left in the shower drain. It is well stocked with linen dishes extra blankets and pillows. The faucet handle in the kitchen was missing but it was still operable. The kitchen and bathrooms are nicely updated and the overall decor and Furnishings work well in the space and are functional. We brought cards because we like to play games. Games were not found and we did not ask host for any but it would have been nice to have some handy.. We came to the City for a Giants game this location was perfect not to far away. The Host had a single stem rose in the Kitchen next to the sink freshly cut I thought was nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Very nice and it was easy to walk to Lake Merritt. I did not rent a car and found it relatively easy to get public transit, including the train to SF. Host very nice and responsive.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Beautiful house but our car was damaged

Loved the house and all but sadly our car was damaged when someone was trying to break in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filiberto T.

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

Film Noir Festival Stay

Loved the apartment for its charm, neighborhood and comfort. Stayed 10 days and enjoyed our days before going to the festival. Convenient to use Uber, we would come back next year
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chiara M.

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

Appartamento carino

Zona un po’ rumorosa, con poco parcheggio a disposizione. Non proprio comodo per raggiungere il centro San Francisco. Appartamento ben fornito, ampio e ben curato.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Lovely Spacious Accommodation Near Lake Merritt

We stayed in this wonderful apartment for six weeks during an extended visit with our family in Oakland. The apartment was well suited to our needs - with a location convenient to family, restaurants, and shopping in the Lake Merritt area. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well appointed with suitable furniture, bedding, kitchen, laundry, and bath supplies. Because of this it worked very well for being able to host our family for several meals over the thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. In addition to the apartment we were welcome to use a lovely backyard space. The host, Karina was very friendly, flexible, and responsive to all of our questions and requests. Her communications in advance regarding the apartment and her expectations during our stay were clear, reasonable, and accurate. She was very hospitable and even offered us some extra furniture to use for our holiday gatherings when we hosted our family. The neighborhood was very walkable with nearby restaurants, groceries and other shopping. We are experienced with city life, and felt reasonably safe, walking dogs in the surrounding neighborhood. We could not be more pleased with our stay and are grateful to our host Karina for the opportunity to stay in this lovely spacious suite.
Stayed 41 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just what we wanted

Just what we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Judith D.

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

Really pleasant stay

Hosts were super friendly and accessible. Place was as expected. Would agree with other comments that you want a small car for the driveway not a minivan like we ended up with! I would also agree that a queen bed would be more desirable. A double is pretty small these days. Appreciated the amenities. The back yard is beautiful and a calm respite. Overall, very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana F.

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

Clean, easy location for Bay area

Clean, convenient check in, good location to visit Berkeley student
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Solange A.

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

Wonderful spot!

This is a sweet, spacious, and well maintained home!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

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

Wonderful stay💕

Beautiful property! Fabulous back yard. Walked to restaurants. Karina gave us great suggestions on where to eat and was very commutative💕. We will definately stay again💕.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Super Hostess!

The neighborhood has issues with a homeless population which every big city faces today. But with that said, everyone I spoke to in the neighborhood was super kind and we never felt unsafe. extremely tight
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Cousins Reunion

I was very pleased with the proximity of this place to where my cousins live (there are plenty of nearby restaurants, so we ate out). The best part was being able to do laundry as I had another week of traveling!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alejandra c.

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

Great experience

Overall a comfortable stay! I wish we could’ve had an easy checking in process but the cleanliness coming in was great! Thank you for the great communication. Definitely would come back to this bnb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent L.

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

Oakland Review

The property was neat and clean, but we were surprised that the bed was only a double. I would expect at least a queen size bed should be available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calyanna Y.

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

Great place for the location.

Great water pressure, lovely rooms, wonderful back patio, everything you need to cook, plenty of linens, beautiful outside foliage, quiet neighborhood, close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Oakland Oasis

This property was lovely and spacious. A nice outdoor area a bonus. An oasis in Oakland. Mahalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cielle T.

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

Nicely decorated, could use some upkeep

We had a great stay at Karina's house. Place is nicely decorated, with well equipped kitchen, and lots provided if you have little kids: high chair, pack n play, play mat etc. There were some things in disrepair (handle of kitchen faucet kept falling off, one handle of a bathroom faucet didn't work, garbage drawer door was falling off) and the bedding was still in the dryer when we arrived so we had to put on pillow cases, duvet cover etc, but it was comfortable. Note: extremely strong scent of cleaning product was overwhelming at arrival, but we ran the air purifier + opened up doors to air it out. Off street parking is tight, but we unloaded then pulled in to park and it was nice to have. Great to be so near Lake Merritt.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

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

Lovely Oasis in Oakland

Karina’s place is absolutely delightful. It’s even lovelier than the photos. It was a perfect getaway for my son and I. We walked to Lake Merritt and to Trader Joe’s with ease on a beautiful afternoon. There are MANY amazing shops and restaurants that are walkable. ***WORD OF CAUTION If you’re bringing your vehicle, be advised that the driveway is VERY steep and VERY narrow. Be careful! I would DEFINITELY recommend this place and I would happily stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H., Los Angeles

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

Incredible Updated Decor

Without question, this was the most comfortable and lovely modest-priced apartment I've ever rented from VRBO or AirB&B. Everything is newly decorated in Black and Grey, with attractive wall decor in b&white tones. The rooms are spacious and nicely furnished in minimalist style (my personal favorite) and the kitchen is so well -equipped one could host a huge cookout/gathering. Frankly, I could happily move in tomorrow permanently, though my dog would miss her large yard. My stay here was accompanied by substantial wind and rain, which made the three heaters struggle a bit. Under normal circumstances, that would not be an issue. I did miss having a bathroom heater (and no grab bar in the tub area) but the huge bath towels were a fabulous compensation. My rental car was a bit wider than my customary Prius, but I could carefully park it on the narrow slanted driveway with no significant difficulty. Street parking was limited, so I was delighted with the off-street parking space. As for the neighborhood, I don't understand the occasional complaint by other renters as I found it quite comfortable and similar to my own home area. Last, I had no real interaction with my hosts as everything worked beautifully. The pre-arrival correspondence was timely and thorough, and the welcome fresh flowers were a splendid bonus. Thanks to the hosts for a great and altogether too-brief stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWIN O., Oakland, CA

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

Nice place to stay

We just stayed for 10 nights while the bathrooms in our condo are being renovated. The place was lovely. It is furnished and supplied beyond almost all of the multiple VRBO and ABNB places we have stayed, and even has a coffee grinder. The owner lives upstairs and was extremely responsive and accommodating. While the neighborhood could be viewed as a little gritty (I grew up in the area and it's always been that way), it has supermarkets, restaurants and coffee shops and that make the place very convenient. All in all, a very nice place to settle while living away from our home.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin L.

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

Great stay, beautiful rental

This rental went above and beyond expectations. The decor, fixtures, furniture etc was all really nice. The neighborhood is quiet and centrally located. Owner is super nice and accommodating, and price is affordable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina K.

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

Quaint & charming

This is a charming VRBO! We stayed here last month (Sept./2023), but new to VRBO & had to learn to navigate site--didn't send me notice to leave review, thus delay. --This is the perfect VRBO place for any budget. Property owners are polite, kind & just a text away. We met the husband, he was great! His wife (lister) is just as awesome and accomodating. They live upstairs. We ended up not bringing our corgi on this part of our trip & owner promptly refunded difference. As for the place, it really is an awesome space. I wish we had time to utilize the backyard to its fullness, it's charming! The VRBO listing itself is immaculate & decorated nicely. We love that there are 2 bathrooms, lots of storage, & it's just an all around hidden gem. We saw complaints about the driveway, but to be honest, that can be just about anywhere, especially in Oakland/San Francisco areas. It has hills and it may be a bit steep, but It wasn't hard to navigate--probably just not what you're used to. We were there to sleep...No one bothered us in the area. We even found a delicious Thai restaurant nearby (less than 2 short blocks away--practically a stone's throw!). Beds comfy, & extra linens easily accessible. We love the kitchen island with everything you need, as well as a cute coffee space in corner. Even the laundry facilities had a cool discreet curtain. I, personally appreciated access to a fan in the bedroom. We would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie and Pablo J.

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

Beautiful and well-equipped apartment

Beautifully decorated apartment with a short walk to Lake Merritt. Very good communication with Karina. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karina Bingham

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I'm a designer and mom. I take pride in my property and am responsive to my guests' needs. Since I live onsite, I interact with my guests directly – from check ins, to cleaning, to repairs, and anything in between.

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