Apartment holiday rentals in Lake Merritt

The apartment is big and well-equipped and *very* quiet. Having its own front door was convenient for check-in and delivery. Also the electronic lock makes the check-in very easy. I was in Oakland for a conference on the other side of the lake. It was nice and walkable along the water. Of course, Oakland isn't paradise, but overall a relatively nice and quiet area.

Noah’s place met our needs. Importantly the beds in the bedrooms were comfortable for a week long stay. Apartment was on main floor, did not have to lug suitcases up the stairs. Proximity to a grocery store down the hill for b’fast items & fruits was nice. Easy connect to and from Berkeley as we were there for our daughter’s graduation. Walking distance to restaurants in Peidmont & downtown Oakland. Quick drive to BART station. Parking was a challenge but always found a spot a lane or two over.

great place to stay in Oakland. its close to a good lao restaurant.. so nice to be able to walk to dinner after arriving

This was my second time staying at Karen's place and it was an absolute dream. Karen's place has all you need to live like a local in Oakland. The location was super convenient, and everything I could need was on hand. I can't recommend Karen's place enough, it's a wonderful home base.

great place by the lake, very cozy and homey, a real person's home, not a corporate moneymaker

The convenience and price made it worth it and the host is very responsive.

I had a truly lovely and seamless stay at this Airbnb. My family and I stayed here for 8 nights while celebrating my graduation from UC Berkeley, and it was the perfect home base. The check-in process was smooth and convenient, everything was handled through an app that also gave us access to the building’s many amenities. The apartment itself was spotless and had clearly been cleaned right before our arrival. I barely had to contact the host because everything was so well-prepared, but when I did, she was responsive, kind, and understanding. The location is ideal, right in the heart of downtown Oakland. It's just a short walk to the BART station, making it easy to get anywhere in the Bay Area, and the AC Transit bus stop is only two streets away. Being in the city center also made us feel safe and connected to everything we needed. If you're looking for a convenient, clean, and comfortable place to stay in Oakland, I highly recommend this Airbnb!

everything about what an airbnb should be. personal touches everywhere - this place did not feel like a shell of a house purchased solely to rent out. it felt like someone was actually hosting me in their home with care. and it was amazing that our pup was welcome. if in bay area to visit family again, i'd love to come back.

Great clean and modern place. Excellent location and communication, entry, etc. There is quite a bit of street noise so ear plugs are a must, but it might not bother most people. I'm very sensitive.

Very private and beautiful view. Great recommendations for food nearby.

Fantastic spot- central on the island but felt like a you were still off on your own.

Very nice place, nice neighborhood, plenty of parking, lovely breezes through the unit.

The flat is spacious, and very welcoming, exactly as pictured. The living area is comfortable and the highlight for me is the bathtub. Neighborhood had everything I needed so a car was definitely not missed. I look forward to coming back.

Great place in a beautiful neighborhood. Just what we wanted. Among other things, the kitchen was great and well-supplied, including coffee, fruit, bottled water, and a bottle of wine! We felt very welcome and will certainly try to rent it again when we're back in Oakland.

Joseph’s place is comfortable, quiet, clean and chill. Jade happened to be on the premises during my check in and was friendly and welcoming, giving me some restaurant recommendations. The residents who live in other units were also really friendly and chill. Both Joseph and Jade said that my 8 and 10 year old grandchildren were welcome to visit me anytime. I felt really comfortable and appreciated their generous and kind gesture. My grandchildren and I baked cookies and cooked dinners and had a great time together there. It was one of the best visits we’ve ever had. Thank you Joseph and Jade!

A well-appointed space integrated into the pulse of the attached café.

Yeshi's home is a museum of colorful artwork from her travels around the world. Wonderful to be lulled to sleep by the ocean waves.

I am so grateful for my stay in Dylan And Alex's place! It was clean, safe, quiet, easy to check in, and easy to check out. I was able to walk everywhere - grocery, restaurants, and all types of stores within walking distance. Dylan and Alex are so friendly and proactive to be helpful. I hope to stay here again on my next visit! Thank you Dylan! Thank you Alex! What a great stay!

We loved our stay at Jan’s place in Berkeley. The space was great for our trip. We absolutely loved the deck and hot-tub. We spent most evenings sitting out there for hours! You also can’t beat the views of the bay! Overall, such a wonderful stay, we would for sure go back and recommend to all our friends and family.

I loved Albina's place. It was so perfect for what we were looking for. It was cute, easy to find, easy parking and just so lovely. The highlight was the view. The bedroom window looked out to the city and the ocean. We never even turned the TV on since the view from the bed was just spectacular. We literally just watched the ocean and boats going by as the sunset before our eyes. The moon then came out and we went to bed just staring out at the sky. I hope to be able to stay here again. It was such a magical retreat.

Shea’s place was beautiful and spacious for our family of 5. Check in was easy and Shea was very responsive to all my questions about the home and neighborhood. We took full advantage of the backyard with hot tub and ping pong when we needed a break from sightseeing. There was a fair amount of noise from neighbors and the street in the front of the house. All in all we enjoyed our stay.

We absolutely loved everything about Eurydice's space. So elegant in its simplicity, and clearly prioritizing coziness and livability. She's thought of so many touches that made it all the more welcoming: extra throws and blankets, a fan and heater in the closet in case you need a temperature adjustment, a night light in the bathroom, super comfy seating and bed. All this set in a gorgeous garden that's very convenient to public transportation and very walkable to boot. On top of all that, Eurydice was a great host: very responsive, warm, and welcoming, even though I never ran into her while we were there. This place really felt like home away from home, and the most difficult part was getting myself to leave! :)

This was a gem of an airbnb! The space is beautifully put together, very clean and comfortable - I almost didn't want to leave it! The location can't be beat - just steps away from Castro and a short walk over to Dolores Park/mission. Cory was extremely pleasant to communicate with, super helpful and eager to be a resource, and very proactive in addressing a next door neighbor's construction mess. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to any future guests!

My wife and I stayed at Sheri’s place for 5 nights and really enjoyed it. The location is very convenient for us. It’s close to the freeway and also close to Benicia’s quaint downtown area. The apartment includes everything you may need when traveling away from home and is indeed very cozy. We slept so well every night. There’s also a hot tub that’s perfect for unwinding after a busy day. We would definitely stay here again.