Apartment holiday rentals in Lake Merritt

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.

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 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.

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

The house was incredibly clean and the hosts were incredibly nice and responsive. There was no vacuum or broom in the place but I sent them a message and they dropped off a vacuum to our front door. They were very flexible and also allowed us a late check out which was so helpful! My family and I had a great time coming back to visit our hometown, and having a clean bnb with no-stress parking was a big factor.

We recently returned from a ten day stay at Jamie’s place; we can report the following: Simply stated, one of the nicest Airbnbs we have stayed in & we have stayed in many around the world (Berlin, Copenhagen, Cape Town). The apartment is spacious, nicely appointed with apparently new appliances, including a stackable washer/dryer; and it is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance of restaurants & coffee shops (Glenview). It is an excellent place to stay and we hope to return soon! A quick note: if you are a senior and/or have mobility issues, accessing the unit requires a climb up a steep set of stairs.

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

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.

We had such an amazing time at this place. It’s a little small (so ask how tall the ceilings are) and there are lots of little steps so know that. Those two things were okay with us! The place is so beautifully set up! We felt right at home. And the garden is magical. It’s also very close to most anything in Oakland so great location. Also the host is so kind and so responsive. This is a great place to stay!

I stayed for a full week, and I appreciated the thoughtful amenities, such as a water filter pitcher in the fridge, oil and vinegar in the cabinet, magnification mirror in the bathroom, throw blankets on the couch, and more. It was easy to get in and out of the unit, and I was surprised at how quiet it was on the street. I would stay here again for sure!

Sharon is a great host! Very responsive and helpful. Her studio is lovely. It’s exactly as depicted in pictures and the colorful garden creates a beautiful surrounding. There are also little shops and stores on the same street making it convenient to get food/groceries, if needed. I would definitely book with her again and highly recommend!

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!

The location was great, walkable and close to the freeway. Also close to a bunch of hiking trails & in a safe neighborhood. The place itself felt very cozy and clean, and was private. Loved our stay :)

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.

My husband and I stayed for about 10 days. Quiet neighborhood. Rick's place was clean and cozy. When I needed to contact Rick, he was available to answer my questions right away. He was responsive and pleasant. Accessing directly from the parking lot (covered, assined space) to the apartment was very easy and quick. I would stay here again.

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!