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STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY

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A two-story house with a front porch, a set of stairs leading to the entrance, and a potted plant on the ground floor.
Interior
A living room with a gray sofa, a round table with chairs, a bookshelf with books, and a patterned rug.
Living area
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, dresser, and windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to California College of the Arts
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Playground on site
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Oakland, CA
  • Place, Lake Merritt
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Paramount Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fox Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY

Discover Oakland and the Bay Area. from this 1-bedroom apartment. This apt's location has a 97 walking score!

Piedmont Ave, 3 blocks away offers banks, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, Fentons Creamery and even Piedmont Movie Theater.

Walk to BART (subway) in minutes and go to San Francisco 20 min, SF airport or Oakland Airport 19 min.

Off street parking for your car to take day trips to Napa, Sonoma, Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Fishermans Wharf, Alcatraz. Uptown Oakland, Jack London Square and Oakland Foodie favorites.
Three highways minutes away & you'll be on your way to a great day.

This apt will help you experience everything the Bay Area has to offer.

Light filled apartment is comfortable with private porch for morning coffee and sitting area in yard for afternoon sun.

Medical travelers will love this beautiful apartment just steps away to Kaiser Hospital and short drive Children's Hospital and Sutter Health Alta Bates and Summit Campus.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4596306vb
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

About the area

Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this apartment. Ferry Building and Palace Hotel are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Consider SF Masonic Auditorium for a night out, and don't miss Oakland Zoo, a top local attraction.
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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Chapel of the Chimes - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Merritt - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Children's Fairyland - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Paramount Theatre - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fox Theater - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 7 min drive
  • MacArthur Station - 15 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panama Red Coffee Co. - Broadway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Doña - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cato's Ale House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oori Triangles - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kaiser Cafeteria - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to BART, 3 blocks to Piedmont Ave?

As of 24 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to BART, 3 blocks to Piedmont Ave on 27 July 2026 start from AU$614, 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.

How much is parking at STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY located?

Located in Piedmont Avenue, this apartment building is steps from Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of San Francisco Bay and University of California, Berkeley. Jack London Square is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. MacArthur Station is 15 minutes by foot and 19th St Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noryany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, good parking, would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for my quick stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Patti, Thank you so much. We’re glad the space was a great fit for your stay! We’d love to host you again anytime you’re back in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Only minutes to the local restaurants, shops and bus transportation.Very clean, cozy and had everything I needed. Will stay there again when visiting my relatives.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room. Well stocked. Shopping 10 min walk (on Piedmont Ave )Off street parking.Pleasant available host / contact!Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, walking distance to grocery store and Piedmont avenue. Great value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Isabel, Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re really glad you enjoyed the location and found everything within easy walking distance. Being so close to Piedmont Avenue and nearby grocery options is definitely one of our favorite parts of the neighborhood as well! We also appreciate you mentioning the value. It means a lot to know the stay felt worthwhile. You’re always welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This 1 bdrm 1 bath apartment within a larger house was excellently well maintained, very clean, and had a well appointed kitchen, bathroom, dining area, and lounge area. It was also generously supplied with necessities such as dinnerware, paper products, cleaning products, extra pillows and blankets, etc. We very much enjoyed the feeling of the place... it felt like a ‘real’ home, nothing like the bear, sterile and impersonal feel of virtually every hotel room I’ve ever stayed in. I was also very pleasantly surprised that it had a small private office area with desk that was not included in the photos of the property. This was especially helpful as I had work-related deadlines I had to service while we were visiting our daughter and son-in-law on the occasion of the birth of their first child. As its name implies (“5 minute away”) it was also conveniently located to so many other places we wanted to visit, including very close proximity to an excellent laundromat. Throughout our stay, our host could not have been kinder nor more considerate. Thank you Laura for providing such a wonderful accommodation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quiet, commodious, and charming. What more can one want?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie_spray@msn.com S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful and as advertised…apart from a bit of broken glass found in a remote area of the apartment. After reaching out via text, our host graciously offered to come and clean it for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Debbie, Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re really glad you enjoyed your stay and found everything as expected. We sincerely apologize again for the glass that was found, and we truly appreciate you bringing it to our attention right away. We take cleanliness and safety very seriously, and have since reinforced our cleaning checks to ensure everything is thoroughly inspected before each arrival. I’m glad we were able to respond quickly and offer to take care of it. Thank you again for your understanding, and we’d love to host you again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great and let us check in super early since we arrived in the morning! She also sent a detailed instruction sheet. The location, although tucked behind a big medical building where Google Maps couldn’t quite find, was super close to piedmont ave so we could walk for food/shops and it felt safe. The house is quirky but was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re really glad we could accommodate your early arrival and help make your trip a smooth start! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the location as well. Thanks again for staying with us—we’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a clean, fresh and light filled space.A lot of big windows and charming architecture.I was very comfortable there! I would definitely recommend or stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. I meant to rate you 5 stars aim house rules just like I gave u 5 stars for the other items. Sorry for the mistake. Hope to see u back at STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A woman’s touch to details, e.g. lighting, pencil, paper, tape;
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you so much for noticing those details—we’re really glad they made a difference during your stay! We try to create a thoughtful, comfortable space with the little touches that make things easier and more enjoyable. We’d love to host you again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crisca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was quite spacious and comfortable. It's really a complete apartment not just a studio space. The patio is modest but would be nice in a warmer season. (My visit was January.) The kitchen was well-equipped with cookware, appliances, silverware, plates etc etc. (although I used only the cups & coffee maker). The host was immediately available by text when I had a question about the access directions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review—we’re really glad you enjoyed the space and found it comfortable and fully equipped. We love that it feels like a complete apartment rather than just a studio, so it’s great to hear that stood out during your stay. You’re absolutely right about the patio—it’s a lovely spot in the warmer months, and we hope you’ll get to enjoy it on a future visit! We’re also happy to hear communication was smooth and helpful—that’s something we prioritize for every guest. Thanks again for staying with us, and you’re always welcome back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Very good location if you a visiting the Piedmont area. Airy, light and comfortable. Feels very secure and safe.Listing says Laundry, but it is not included it is a pay laundry. Doesn't have a lot of dishes, glasses or utensil. It is an older property, so the floors are not level.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review—we’re so glad you enjoyed the location, natural light, and felt comfortable and secure during your stay. That’s exactly the experience we aim to provide. We appreciate you pointing out a few areas for improvement as well. To clarify for future guests, the laundry is a shared, coin-operated facility, and we’re updating the listing to make that even clearer. We’re also in the process of adding more kitchenware to ensure the space is better stocked for longer stays. As noted, the building does have some original character, including slightly uneven floors, which is typical of many older Oakland properties—but we understand how that may stand out to some guests. Thanks again for your feedback—it truly helps us continue improving the experience for future guests, and we’d love to host you again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This spot was Just Right! It has all the charm & idiosyncrasies of a building constructed in 1908. Felt like home to me having lived in spaces like this one in my hometown of San Francisco. Would come again.The apartment was private, clean, & uncluttered. And yet, beautiful flowers welcomed me on the dining table as I arrived. Practical supplies like pens, scissors & tape made life details easy. Excellent wifi. Host Laura was attentive & responded immediately to requests upon my arrival & thoughtfully took care of outdoor chairs during the changeable early spring weather. The heater kept me warm whenever seasonal chill hit the air. The kitchen was well supplied & perfect for morning coffee & light meals.The enclosed table & chair just outside the front door was a favorite spot for me to spend outside time in early morning watching stellar jays play among the foliage of the old growth garden, even as rain fell. I called it my "Oakland nest." I was here on a family visit so the refuge in the down time, & solitude were a gift. Many mornings I had breakfast & worked at Caffé Chiave, just a short walk to Piedmont Ave where I also found fun shopping & handy places such as a CVS. Location was ideal: driveway parking, just a 12 minute drive to friends, family & dining in the Elmwood area of Berkeley as well as a 24 minute straight shot down Broadway to catch 24 through the Caldecott tunnel to family in suburbs beyond. Highly recommend this place as a private home away from home.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Marta, Thank you so much for this beautiful and thoughtful review, it truly means a lot. We’re so glad the space felt like a ‘home away from home’ and that you were able to enjoy both the comfort inside and the peaceful moments outside (your ‘Oakland nest’ sounds perfect!). It’s wonderful to hear that the small touches, from the flowers to the everyday essentials; helped make your stay more enjoyable, and that the space provided a relaxing retreat during your family visit. We also love that you were able to take advantage of the walkability to Piedmont Ave and spend time at Caffé Chiave—it’s a favorite of ours as well. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. You were a pleasure to host, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back anytime you’re in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was super clean and cozy! Great location for walking. Driveway parking was a big plus. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Darcy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect as Son lives nearby. Parking was a BIG plus! Locked front gate sits low and has to be lifted to work properly. Nice, private spot in back of property. Has 2 chairs in front of apt to sit, have coffee/wine and unwind. Nicely appointed apt - kitchen has pots/dishes/silverware/coffeepots/full size refrigerator. Big TV, couch, chair and minisplit (heat and A/C unit) in living room, but occasional spotty connectivity to internet at times. Bathroom is very small, step-in shower nice and hot, towells provided. Bedroom is in back of apt with a big window that looks at back of property, and queensize bed that is tucked up against the window making it tricky to use as a couple. The small office room off the dining room was perfect. Entire apt seems to be on a tilt so its not that you had too much wine! :) Back outside area seemed messy and like we were not to enter (kid trikes were placed in a row across area. The Host Laura was very helpful with quick replies when we had questions. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth O.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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