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Charming 1-bedroom cottage with AC near Piedmont and Lake Merritt. Pet friendly!

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A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with plants.
looking to the patio from front door
A garden area with various plants and a trash bin.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a dishwasher. There is a dining table with chairs and a gray sofa.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Merritt

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Grand Lake Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Merritt
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Fairyland
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Oakland

Grand Lake, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this cottage. Fox Theater and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park, or consider SF Masonic Auditorium for a night out.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Grand Lake Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Merritt - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lakeside Park and Garden Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Children's Fairyland - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cathedral of Christ the Light - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • MacArthur Station - 4 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heart & Dagger Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Arizmendi Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Block Cheesecake - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dumpling Hours - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1-bedroom cottage with AC near Piedmont and Lake Merritt. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 1-bedroom cottage with AC near Piedmont and Lake Merritt. Pet friendly!?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 1-bedroom cottage with AC near Piedmont and Lake Merritt. Pet friendly! on 4 Mar 2027 start from AU$450, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Charming 1-bedroom cottage with AC near Piedmont and Lake Merritt. Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1-bedroom cottage with AC near Piedmont and Lake Merritt. Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1-bedroom cottage with AC near Piedmont and Lake Merritt. Pet friendly! located?

Located in Grand Lake, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Merritt and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Jack London Square. Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and Paramount Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect space for our trips purpose. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you very much for your stay! Best regards!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a charming cottage
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was an excellent condition and exceptionally clean. It had all of the basic elements and a beautiful kitchen and patio. We use the Internet watch Harry Potter movies and had no trouble with our connections. The host was polite, supportive, and helpful. The laundry was a big plus and we use the laundry. We did not use the dishwasher because I am used to washing dishes by hand for two but we enjoyed all of the elements that we’re there for us and I think I haven’t slept as well in in a bed as I did while I was there. Kudos to the owner for keeping it up and making a wonderful place. Do you have a two week vacation?
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Not as advertised - we actually left - dirty and blocked in behind a building with broken windows and horrible trash smell- the place was dirty with towels over the couch and not cleaned - property contact just went silent when I asked for refund - giant bummer
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Listing lies about the parking -- there is none. You have to squeeze your way into the driveway past a parked car that leaves about a foot of space to lift your heavy bags over.. The key lockbox is confusing and hard to use with arthritic fingers. There's a handicap accessible sign on the gate but this is a joke because of the car blocking it. Place smells bad too, like cheap deodorant. Cute enough in a basic kind of way. Could use more blankets
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for my dog and I. It had all the amenities needed for a little getaway. Neighborhood was clean with lots of cool restaurants and shops. Cottage was a standalone unit with a lovely back patio which I pretty much had all to myself. Spoke with the owner and he's upgrading the TV to something bigger. I also experienced an issue with the dryer not working and was assured it would be fixed. The couch was a little uncomfy and not good for lying down. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage

Really nice in-law cottage with a lovely patio and garden. Close to freeway and Grand Lake Theatre, plenty of food options and a supermarket nearby. TV was a problem but Wi-Fi worked and we used our own tablets most of the time. Washer & dryer needs some knobs replaced but host was responsive & friendly about helping us find a workaround. Washed clothes just fine. Vehicle parking on street or at public lot nearby. Very nice place and I’d stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you for your stay! Your comments are very valuable to us to improve the space. The dryer knob is fixed now and we will replace the TV to make sure it works. You're such a wonderful guests and you're always welcome to come back to stay.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The washer dryer did not work, the couch was cheap and not comfortable, the location is behind a 24/7 all night massage parlor and on the second to last day my apartment was almost broken into and the tenants next door were broken into and had to board up their windows with plywood abd when I reached out to the landlord during the emergency theyvweee unavailable and I had to leave in evening for a hotel because the other tenant told me the location always no longer safe. This was confirmed by VRbO and while the landlord was honest about what happened he offered only to refund my final night and did not seem to care too much about how I felt or that I found the break in and informed the other tenant. I have pictures and videos of everything including the boarding up of the windows.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and had all the amenities: soft soap dispensers, bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Plenty of towels, hand towels and washcloths…washer/dryer combo with plenty of laundry detergents and dryer sheets…plenty of cups, glasses, plates, utensils and dishwashing soap. The Safeway grocery store is only a block away so you can easily stock up on food and other necessities.The living room has a small table that I found perfect for working on with my computer. There is a television with remote, but I never turned it on.There is a cute patio with a cast iron table and four chairs: a very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Also, the patio is surrounded by beautiful plants and feels like a little oasis.The casita is located behind a large house/business so that blocks any sound that may come from the street. It was extremely peaceful and quiet.There is no dedicated parking space, but I never had a problem finding off-street parking; there are plenty of spaces across and up the street. When I checked in and out, I found plenty of street parking close by so that I could easily unload and load my car.The bed is a futon-type mattress on wooden slates that I found quite comfortable.There were plenty of outlets in the bedroom, living room and kitchen so all my electronics had conveniently dedicated areas for charging.I would definitely stay here again. It is perfect for a single business professional or solo traveler.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We arrived and there was a big pile of linens and towels in the bedroom doorway. It took a long time to contact the owner and he didn’t seem to know we were even there.The owner arrived at least 45 minutes after our conversation with linens and towels. He didn’t offer to put the sheets on but we insisted. We didn’t pay 1000 to set up the place ourselves knowing it really wasn’t cleaned between customers. The washer and dryer was out of order and the couch was very uncomfortable and sank to spring or frame when we sat on it. It truly needs to be replaced. We bought a couple large floor cushions to help make the couch more usable without hitting the frame. Owner was going to check in the first full day, but did not.If we could have had a chance for refund for the lack of preparedness, I would have. Instead we decided to find a way to tolerate the cottage. There is a ‘ramp’ to the front door, however it was too steep if a lodger was using a wheelchair and the washer/dryer would not have been accessible, despite the sign on the gate saying it was accessible. The patio was lovely, however I won’t recommend this cottage to friends or family.Faye Militante
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
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