Only suggestion is to have coffee for patrons. There were tea bags, no coffee.

We loved our stay here! It was so convenient to have baby items provided. The space is large, clean and even walkable to cafes. Definitely would recommend with place to family or friends!

This 1 BR, 1.5 bath apartment has one of the best-equipped kitchens I’ve seen in a vacation rental. If you need more than one bed, the couch converts to a reasonably comfy bed. The free parking is a wonderful perk, but stay at the top of the driveway unless you are very skilled at backing up a narrow hill. 😉 It was easy to get to restaurants and a full size grocery store on foot.

This property was close to our daughter's home thus adding the extra space we needed. Our grandchildren were excited about coming to see us there and enjoyed a special overnight. I did not feel comfortable walking outside at night but could easily walk to restaurants and grocery store during the day. Oakland Museum of California was excellent and an easy walk away.

Wonderful host, and extra helpful when my emails went wacko, (my fault) and I had a meltdown computer Not her fault! She was so easygoing, stayed in touch, above and beyond helpful! Truly! Easy check-in, Beautiful VRBO . Well laid out, with special touches, SO comfortable. Everything we would ever need. Also it was just the 2 of us, the extra bathroom space (shaving, makeup etc) was an extra bonus. Not needed but nice. We didnt cook in but if you did... no problem. We were more the coffee, tea and toast a bagle folks. I loved the little desk in the living area, my husband enjoyed the tv and I could plug in and search& google to my hearts contenton my laptop. Very comfortable bed, fluffy towels and we did use the W&D....thanks! We are a bit on the older side, think grandparents, but Not ole folks. Anyway, the neighborhood was good, questionable and OK! I never felt uncomfortable or unsafe. We also didnt stroll around after 6ish. We had also been babysitting And we were Pooped! I liked the options and suggestions from our host and fellow travelers. Just didnt get out and about like we thought we would. One mega Heads Up. Merritt Lake is awesome, still very busy and popular but maybe not like its heyday. Great walking, great park, wish we'd enjoyed it more. And... And...if you have kiddos or grands like us. Do Not Miss Fairyland Park! Funky 1950's Magical " do not miss" Adventure! For the young, the young at heart who have a fondness for the 50's and

Karina's apartment near Lake Merritt, Oakland, is clean, charming, spacious, functional, well equipped, comfortable, and centrally located in East Bay. Karina is highly responsive and works with tenants to accommodate their needs. A great stay!

We had some work being done on our place and needed to temporarily vacate near our home. Karina was super accommodating and made us feel right at home. We will be back!

We have had a wonderful experience staying at Karina’s place! The place is clean, with updated amenities, and is conveniently located. Karina is very accommodating and responsive. We had our 1yr old with us and I asked if she had a pack n play that we could use… when we got there, not only did she provide that, we had a high chair waiting for us, baby dishes, toys; she even baby proofed by putting plugs into the outlets! Wow, way beyond our expectations! Thank you so very much for your hospitality, Karina.

Really enjoyed this stay, nice neighborhood for walks and close to Lake Merritt. Owner shared restaurant recommendations including a great Lao/Thai spot a couple of blocks away.. Hope to return!

Very clean and well kept property. Check in process was easy and Karina was quick to respond. Very cozy place to stay for a few days while I explored San Francisco! Thank you so much!

Comfortable easy and convenient. Just what we needed.

The stay at this property is wonderful and everything is clean! Very bright and airy! Thank you for your prompt responses when we needed something. This property is very relaxing.

This is a large, clean space, but owner lives upstairs and is not particularly quiet on a Saturday night. (I arrived a day into my reservation so don’t know how noisy the place was on the Friday night I was scheduled to check in. And I suppose it old have been worse, since I innocently chose SF Pride Weekend for my arrival, d’oh!) My other concern involved parking. Owner said to pull all the way into driveway but didn’t mention the steep grade nor narrowness of the drive - the two of which conspired to make getting OUT of the driveway the next morning very harrowing, even in a standard sized (rental) car (Nissan kicks? Is that even a thing?). The neighborhood was pretty much what I wanted/expected - quiet, diverse - but I did feel the need for a car in order to get out & explore Oakland, this part of the city being much hillier than I expected and there being no obvious bodegas/restaurants/coffee shops nearby. Fortunately I found street parking for my two remaining nights, and felt perfectly safe walking from car to front door & getting inside, even after dark. The electronic key system and tub, while not entirely obvious to me, did function fine. However there were no instructions for the coffee maker, so I made do w Diet Coke in the AM. Thanks, Karina, and sorry I can’t leave a five star review.

This is a large, clean space, but owner lives upstairs and is not particularly quiet on a Saturday night. (I arrived a day into my reservation so don’t know how noisy the place was on the Friday night I was scheduled to check in. And I suppose it old have been worse, since I innocently chose SF Pride Weekend for my arrival, d’oh!) My other concern involved parking. Owner said to pull all the way into driveway but didn’t mention the steep grade nor narrowness of the drive - the two of which conspired to make getting OUT of the driveway the next morning very harrowing, even in a standard sized (rental) car (Nissan kicks? Is that even a thing?). The neighborhood was pretty much what I wanted/expected - quiet, diverse - but I did feel the need for a car in order to get out & explore Oakland, this part of the city being much hillier than I expected and there being no obvious bodegas/restaurants/coffee shops nearby. Fortunately I found street parking for my two remaining nights, and felt perfectly safe walking from car to front door & getting inside, even after dark. The electronic key system and tub, while not entirely obvious to me, did function fine. However there were no instructions for the coffee maker, so I made do w Diet Coke in the AM. Thanks, Karina, and sorry I can’t leave a five star review.

We have no criticism of this property and found it met all our requirements. We especially appreciated its scrupulous cleanliness, comfortable furnishings and included equipment. It seemed to have been recently remodeled, tastefully decorated and effectively secured. The neighborhood was quiet, convenient to freeways and close to grocery shopping. We will try to schedule a return visit when we return to Oakland.

We have no criticism of this property and found it met all our requirements. We especially appreciated its scrupulous cleanliness, comfortable furnishings and included equipment. It seemed to have been recently remodeled, tastefully decorated and effectively secured. The neighborhood was quiet, convenient to freeways and close to grocery shopping. We will try to schedule a return visit when we return to Oakland.

Our stay here could not have been better. Karina was delightful to work with and she made everything very easy for us. The condo was spacious and nicely furnished. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. We walked to the lake every morning and used the Lucky grocery store which was on our way, when needed. We felt safe here, and having a parking space was a bonus. We have stayed in many VRBO properties here and in Europe, and have never had such an easy check out.

Gritty neighborhood. It’s on the lower level of a duplex. Upstairs neighbor is quiet though. The bed is small for 2 people but very comfy. That said, once you’re inside, it’s very nice.

Gritty neighborhood. It’s on the lower level of a duplex. Upstairs neighbor is quiet though. The bed is small for 2 people but very comfy. That said, once you’re inside, it’s very nice.

This location was perfect for our family of 3. Great location near Bart and lots to do in Oakland. Highly recommend the Saturday Farmers Market, easy walk and amazing find. Karina was amazing to work with and super helpful. Will stay again!

I stayed here over the Christmas holiday to have my own home base while visiting family, and this place was great. Karina is super responsive, the apartment is spacious, clean with modern design and features, and even offers a great kitchen for preparing your own meals or dishes to take to the holidays :) I would highly recommend this property to anyone seeking a quiet neighborhood in Oakland with close access to plenty of amazing restaurants, outdoors activities, and public transportation.

I stayed here over the Christmas holiday to have my own home base while visiting family, and this place was great. Karina is super responsive, the apartment is spacious, clean with modern design and features, and even offers a great kitchen for preparing your own meals or dishes to take to the holidays :) I would highly recommend this property to anyone seeking a quiet neighborhood in Oakland with close access to plenty of amazing restaurants, outdoors activities, and public transportation.

This apartment is newly remodeled with a beautiful spacious kitchen. We were very comfortable during our two week stay and Karina very responsive to our needs.

This apartment is newly remodeled with a beautiful spacious kitchen. We were very comfortable during our two week stay and Karina very responsive to our needs.

The house was great. We had such a good time

The house was great. We had such a good time

Everething excelente!

Everething excelente!

Karina's apartment is an oasis of tranquility and a hidden gem. The place is light and bright with lots of windows. It is spacious with a large living room, separate dining and a kitchen with an island. There were thoughtful touches such as a walk in closet with hangers and a big mirror. A big plus is there's parking! And in addition, the place is walking distance to Lake Merritt, the shops and restaurants on Grand and Lakeshore Drive. Communication with Karina was easy. My husband and I will definitely stay here again when we visit our daughter in Oakland.

This property is simply amazing. There’s only a handful of time when the property is actually better than the listing and this was one of them. It was much bigger than we were expecting and the openness between the kitchen and the living room really helped to make it feel even more spacious. LOVED the kitchen!! I would stay here again just for the kitchen. Between the new appliances, the big sink and the island in the middle, it was fantastic. And thank you for the coffee. We made slow drips and espresso every day we were there. The location was also great. We were spending time in San Francisco and Berkeley so having a place in the middle was really helpful to get to either. I wish we had a little bit more time to explore lake Merritt as there seemed to be a lot going on. We did discover Haddon Hill Cafe and that was just such a cool little gem! Karina was so helpful throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend this place!!

Quiet neighborhood about a mile from Lake Merritt BART. Modest exterior conceals a cozy, well-appointed crash pad with an excellent kitchen. Would happily stay again.