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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.

Montclair Creekside Retreat
Two room in-law suite with private entry, private bath and kitchenette. Deck entry overlooking Temescal Creek and towering 100 year old coastal Redwoods. Shared garden across the bridge. Walk to Lake Temescal and Montclair Village. Easy, quick access to Hwys 13 and 24. Short drive to UC Berkeley, Mills College and California College of the Arts, the Berkeley Gourmet Ghetto, and Oaklands many fine restaurants. Some small dogs accepted, no large dogs, and no cats due to allergies.

MCM Waterfront Pool/Hot Tub between SF and Napa
Mid Century Modern-MCM Time Capsule right on San Francisco Bay! 15 minutes to Golden Gate Bridge, 30 minutes to wineries. All original architectures and features. Stunning property! To make sure our house fits your needs PLEASE click on “Show more below and read our entire listing as well as the "House Rules" and "Safety & property" sections at the very bottom of this page before sending us a booking request. We live in a quiet neighborhood and have strict noise limits after 10pm!!

Beautiful Cozy Cottage in a Great Location!
Newly built cottage in one of Oakland's finest neighborhoods! Walking distance to a large variety of shopping center's, restaurants, cafe's, wine tasting, the Renaissance Grand Lake Movie Theatre, and the historic Lake Merritt, which features a popular jogging & walking path with a boating center where sailboats, canoes & rowboats can be rented. Easy access to downtown, BART, Amtrak, Airport & San Francisco. Terrific for couples on vacation, business trips & the perfect getaway.

Spacious 3BR Home Near San Francisco
Spacious 3-Bedroom Home Near San Francisco Welcome to our comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Castro Valley, ideal for families visits, business travelers, tech professionals, traveling nurses and extended stays. This 1,300 sq ft home features central A/C, fast WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Located in a quiet, safe neighborhood. We maintain a peaceful, respectful environment. Parties, events, loud music, smoking, and drug use are not permitted.

Private Updated In-Law Studio Near Lake Chabot
The studio was recently refreshed with updated finishes, improved lighting, and a clean, modern layout. Escape to our cozy & modern private in-law suite in a quiet Castro Valley neighborhood. Perfect for 2 guests, this studio features a private entrance, kitchenette, and a comfy queen bed. Enjoy easy self check-in and a private patio. You're just one mile from the beautiful hiking and kayaking at Lake Chabot. High-speed WiFi included for work or streaming.

Bright and Spacious 2 Bedroom Apt. Family Friendly
Clean & Bright, family friendly 2 bedroom apartment, in a safe and fun neighborhood near Lake Merrit, Oakland. Our place is located in a very walkable neighborhood near Grand and Lakeshore, with many good restaurants and grocery stores a short walk away! We make sure to clean & sanitize after each guest departs. We pay close attention to high touch surfaces ( door handles, remotes, light switches, faucets, surfaces). We also wash all linens in hot water.

Peaceful Retreat w/ Views + Gated Parking
This romantic retreat is perched on a sunny ridge with sweeping views of the bay, surrounding hills, and spectacular sunsets. Farm vibes with California natives, fruit trees, redwoods, and outdoor space to enjoy. No shared walls, behind our family home inside a secure gate with door-side parking. Super quiet in a safe, residential neighborhood. Convenient to everything in the Bay. Perfect home base for visiting family, work trips and extended stays.

A Midcentury's Night Dream- Oakland
Welcome to Fabulous Lake Merritt and the Haddon Hill/Cleveland Heights neighborhood, your gateway to Oakland, Berkeley, SF and beyond. This sunny one bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment was built in 1955 and is mid-century modern in style with modern conveniences. Here you can enjoy vintage decor that doesn't take itself too seriously; think Don Draper meets Howdy Doody. A vibrant, yet relaxing, place to stay!

Private Cabin by Lake Merritt
Backyard cabin steps away from Lake Merritt and Grand Avenue restaurants and businesses. Very quiet and cozy space for singles and couples, the cabin can work for 3 or 4 close friends who are very comfortable with sharing space .Convenient to public transportation, easy commute to San Francisco or Berkeley. Located behind our home . 400 square foot cabin with sleeping loft.

Cottage at the Cove
Our 1 Bedroom Furnished Apartment is charming and comfortable, with a Separate Entrance, and easy access to downtown Benicia. Our Apartment includes a Kitchenette (no stove), Full Bath, TV's in both Living Room & Bed Room, and plenty of space and total privacy. We offer Free access to Netflix, Prime, and Hulu. Short drive to San Francisco and Napa/Sonoma.

Lakeside Retreat (w/ private parking)
Completely remodeled and updated space ideally situated to enjoy the best of Oakland. Across the street from beautiful Lake Merritt and a 10 min walk to downtown and 2 BART stations, this location is hard to beat. The unit itself is immaculate and tastefully styled as a personal getaway.
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Lake-access house rentals

Waterfront with HUGE Backyard

Fullmoon’s house

115 -Waterfront Oasis, Dock & Sunroom, Grand Piano

Beautiful Upper Rockridge Mediterranean Villa

Pleasanton Haven

Lake Chabot Villa | Private • Pool+Spa • Game Room

Cozy Daly City Gem w/ Shops, Golf & Transit Access

Waterfront 4bd/3ba Home - Close to SF/wine/racing!
Lake-access apartment rentals

LUX Highrise 1bd Penthouse level

KeyLuxe, Jacuzzi—Pool—Gym—Tennis, Walnut Creek

Stunning Ocean Mountain View Near SF/SFO/Beaches

Beautiful Private Garden Apt. Nr. Golden Gate Park

Peaceful 2 bd Sanctuary by Lake Merritt w Parking!

Big Sunny and Cozy 2 Bedroom in Oakland

Beautiful Lake Merritt Too.

Small studio apartment in quiet neighborhood.
Lake-access cottage rentals

Private 1 bedroom garden cottage near Lake Merritt

Brand-new 3b3b home near Palo Alto, next to 84

Experience Cozy Lake Merritt 1/1 Cottage w/parking

Cute furnished Cottage with washer/dryer/ kitchen.
When is the best time to visit Oakland?
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4.7 Average rating
Oakland stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests

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