Sunny Family Friendly 2 Bd1 Ba Sleeps 6, Safe, Fun & Walkable Grand Lake Oakland

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Oakland, CA

Grand Lake Theater

5 min walk

Lake Merritt

9 min walk

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

3 min drive

Oakland, CA (JCE-Oakland Convention Center Heliport)

22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

We have a charming, family friendly, 2 bedroom 1ba apartment near the Grand Lake theater and Lake Merrit. The apartment is located in a Craftsman era home, near Lakeshore and Grand Ave in Oakland, which are two very popular avenues with lots to offer.

The living room is bright and spacious and includes a new queen size sleeper sofa and flat screen ROKU TV, Wi Fi is also included. There is also a full size dining table in this room.

The first bedroom has a queen size bed that is very comfortable. There is also a vanity, dresser and full closet. We have a toddler mattress, Graco Pack n Play, baby bouncer seat, and large wooden activity cube/toy for small children stored in this closet for your use, if you happen to be traveling with kids.

The second bedroom has a futon with a queen size mattress, that can be used as an extra seating area or it may be converted to a bed. This room also has built in closets with ample storage and extra bedding. Also, there are some games in the closets, available to use.

The bathroom was recently renovated and has a shower over tub. It's clean and nicely appointed. The eat in kitchen is set with a small table for 2, that also has a leaf to expand out to seat 4. The kitchen is fully equipped with all your basic cooking tools and utensils. It has a full refrigerator and freezer, full oven with stovetop, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.

Our neighborhood has a great sense of community and is very walkable, with many restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops all within a few minutes. We have a Trader Joe s market and Safeway grocery store within walking distance. And every Saturday you can walk a few blocks to the Grand Lake Farmers Market, which is the best market in the area, hands down! There, you will find organic produce, a variety of foods and entertainment. It is also a quick 15 minutes to downtown San Francisco and only 10 minutes to historic Jack London Square in Oakland, by car. The AC Transit buses run to the Ferry Terminals at Jack London or to BART, so it is easy to get around with or without a car.

Property manager

Jennifer Phillips

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Similar properties

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Parking available

Microwave

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

2 night minimum stay

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oakland

Lakeshore, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this apartment. Fox Theater and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oakland Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Oracle Park. Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Oakland, CA

What's nearby

Lake Merritt - 9 min walk
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 3 min drive
Paramount Theatre - 3 min drive
Fox Theater - 3 min drive
Jack London Square - 5 min drive

Getting around

19th St Station - 3 min drive
Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rico Rico Vegano - ‬4 min walk
‪Arizmendi Bakery - ‬6 min walk
‪Colonial Donuts - ‬4 min walk
‪Heart and Dagger Saloon - ‬4 min walk
‪Oakland Kosher Foods - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Family Friendly 2 Bd1 Ba Sleeps 6, Safe, Fun & Walkable Grand Lake Oakland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Sunny Family Friendly 2 Bd1 Ba Sleeps 6, Safe, Fun & Walkable Grand Lake Oakland located?

This family-friendly Oakland apartment building is located in Lakeshore, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Merritt, Oakland Museum of California and Fox Theater. Jack London Square is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sharee C.

28 Apr 2019

Live like a local - a great house in a great area.

We loved staying at Lakeshore in beautiful Oakland- a part of California we probably wouldn’t have visited if we hadn’t picked this house but were so glad we did. The house was lovely and well equipped with luxurious towels and pillows. Our hosts were very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed walking just around the corner for fabulous food and great Australian style coffee too.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Aug 2024

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

Great stay in Oakland

We stayed at this property twice at the bookends of our vacation since we were flying out of SFO. The property is located near some great restaurants and Trader Joe's is just down the street for easy groceries. There was plenty of space for our party of 6. Parking can be a bit of a hit or miss. It is on a very steep hill and the driveway is too narrow for most modern cars, but we were always able to find a spot nearby and felt that the area was safe. Overall great value for the location and convenience. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

25 Feb 2024

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

Perfect location for Lakeshore/Lake Merritt Activities

Had all amenities to support 4 adults and one child under the age of one. We will be back (I think that says it all)!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

31 Jan 2024

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

A Hidden Gem in the Lakeshore Neighborhood

So many good things to say about this wonderful abode. I stayed on the main floor (two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, living room...all very spacious with high ceilings). The moment I walked into this house, I felt at home (reminded me of my 1920 house in Seattle...in fact, this house was built in 1922 and has the same hardwood floors as my home. The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen has everything: glasses, cups, bowls, pans, microwave, gas stove, refrigerator/freezer and cute little nook table. There are spices in the cupboards and the hosts stocked a bit of food for me in the refrigerator (nice touch). The bathroom had shampoo, soap and many towels and washcloths...no need to bring your own. There is an ironing board with a new iron. The house is VERY QUIET. I slept great each of the eleven nights I stayed. Plenty of pillows and bedding. The house is located only two and a half blocks away from the small, but bustling, Grand Avenue area where there are many restaurants. Also, a great bookstore (Walden Pond Books) on Grand, just a few minute walk from the house. I also spent a lot of time at The Grand Lake move theater...again, just a few minute walk from the house. The neighborhood is super cute and very walkable. There are a lot of nice houses in the area and I felt safe walking around at all times. The owner, Jennifer, was incredibly responsive to all of my messages. She was really on top of things, answering all of my questions within minutes. A+++++++++

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Karla P.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Fine but…

Pros: The place was spacious and in a good location. Cons: everything seemed secondhand or worn, ants in the bathroom, no top sheets on the beds or any spare sheets in storage, and two windows had broken locks which I immediately alerted the owners about. They initially responded by asking for details but then stopped communicating with me for over an hour. I opened a case with VRBO customer service and then the owners came up with a solution but they didn’t even offer a discount for the inconvenience. Wouldn’t stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyn E.

22 Aug 2023

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

Great Location

Could not have asked for a better place for my friend and me, who were in Oakland to attend a wedding. We did not have a car, so the convenience of having lots of restaurants and a grocery store within easy walking distance was very much appreciated. It's also close to several bus lines including at least 2 that will take you to/from the MacArthur BART stop, for those using SFO. The single bathroom is easy for two non-coupled people to share because it is separate from the bedrooms. I would definitely stay here again, and my friend said he would move in if the owners would let him rent it! Since he lives in NY, that's just talk, but it says a lot about the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda L., Orlando Florid

19 Aug 2023

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

Melinda Lis

The house is clean and is in a great location. You can easily walk to coffee shops, stores and places to eat. Nice and safe area. Would totally recommend the house.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amber R.

17 July 2023

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

Cute place

My family and I had a pleasant stay in this little home. Comfy and clean. Only hard parts were no hot pads and parking in a truck. Otherwise was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 June 2023

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

Great Digs.

Comfortable beds. All the channels imaginable for late night movies. Great location. Clean and easy.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monticello T.

25 June 2023

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

Great location

Very clean and was a nice place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D., Tampa, FL

18 May 2023

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

Great Location and kid friendly

We had an enjoyable 4 night stay here. Listing as advertised, and had sleeping option and toys for our 2.5 year old. Also very walkable, which is great in general, but especially with a small child. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haim E.

19 Feb 2020

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

Very good house

Wonderful house. Fully equipped and comfortable. The owner was very communicative and helpful. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

21 Dec 2019

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

Convenient location. Clean and comfortable.

Easy

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

2 Dec 2019

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

Loved our stay!

We had a great stay here with our 1 and 4 year olds. They loved playing with the toys in the house. The beds were comfortable. The place is very cozy and we loved being able to walk to restaurants, Trader Joe's, the lake, and Children's Fairyland. It was also an easy drive into San Francisco and to and from SFO airport. Great place and location! And the hosts were very accommodating and helpful too!

10/10 Excellent

Melina L., Montreal

2 Oct 2019

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

Very good!

Very nice appartment, well located. We appreciate that there was baby stuff.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Chevy Chase and Claiborne , Maryland

24 Sept 2019

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

Wonderful apartment near Lake Merritt.

Everything about renting this apartment went smoothly. The hosts respond promptly, the beds are comfortable, the location fun and convenient. We hope to stay there again on our next trip to Oakland.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maia L.

17 Sept 2019

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

Great location!

Perfect location, exactly what we needed with perfect amenities for toting along a little one.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie G., Atlanta GA

28 Aug 2019

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

Great location of Lakeshore

The accommodations were as they appeared on booking page. Easy to find your way around the kitchen and use of items in refrigerator, bottled water was in refrigerator so it was great to have a few bottles that first night. Very clean and a quiet neighborhood . Street parking was not too great & a narrow driveway to park in drive way. That first night the residence car was parked at an angle which made it a little difficult to park our car. They have the best fluffy bath towels, must say better than hotel towels. If you wish to watch TV , you need to have a streaming account for direct TV Now or something of that nature to get movies to watch. Overall , I recommend this location. Thanks to the host who had a great list of restaurants and sightseeing locations to go to. Oh, restaurants close @9 pm. We were fortunate to find a Chinese restaurant that was open late on Grand Ave. Acosta from Grand theater. We enjoyed the food and they had a huge takeaway while there eating, traffic was heavy with people picking up as well as another day we did takeaway. The host was accommodating and I have the greatest respect for making sure we had a fantastic stay. Our family had no complaints so it was a great time in Oakland, we were not far from where we travel to events we went to.

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

24 Aug 2019

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

Great base for travelling into San Francisco

Lovely apartment, very spacious. Easy walk to bart to get into San Francisco and some nice places to eat just down the road including the amazing Arizmendi bakery. Owners were very prompt and helpful communication wise. If you're planning to park on the drive I would recommend an SUV for the ground clearance but otherwise we parked with no issues.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fran G.

21 Aug 2019

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

Great rental

Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Juan Manuel D.

4 Aug 2019

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

Good Oakland location

The right place for a family trip. We visited Oakland, San Francisco and Sausalito from there. It was easy to walk to Oakland and to drive to other places. There are plenty of stores and restaurant nearby. The information provided upon our arrival was also very good. The house had all needed and in good condition. The parking slot can be a bit challenging for a good car. However, our stay was very pleasant. Moreover, the availability and communication of the host were excellent. Thank you,

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

26 July 2019

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

Excellent stay

You can’t pick a better location. Close to Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Drive and just a short walk to Lake Merritt. Very clean and comfortable. Greg and Jennifer were very communicative and helpful. Would definitely recommend not others and stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

17 July 2019

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

Great Oakland location

This bright, updated, and cheery apartment is located well with great freeway access and in close proximity to walking lake and some of the best Cuban food ever! Check out CANA just about a block away. Thanks for helping our family make some wonderful memories in Oakland and SF.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

14 July 2019

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

A great house in a great location

The apartment was ideal for 2 couples. Location is close to some of the best parts of the east bay. Owners were helpful and easy to contact.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

26 Apr 2019

Great Location

Very nice place to stay. Clean and convenient. Jennifer keeps in touch and is always available.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Phillips

We lived happily here for many years in the upstairs apartment. Our family outgrew the apartment last year. We love the neighborhood and are sure you will too. It's always been a great neighborhood, and has become even more vibrant over the past few years. We hope you enjoy your stay, and we are here for you if you have any questions or needs.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location! Our triplex is tucked away right behind Lakeshore Avenue. It's a lively area, within short walking distance to anything you may need. It also has easy access to public transportation, for traveling to San Francisco or anywhere in the bay area, and quick and easy freeway access, if traveling by car.