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A Gem in the San Francisco Bay

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Exterior
Private kitchen
1 bedroom, WiFi
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

5.0 out of 10
Guest amenities rating.
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
The price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Gem in the San Francisco Bay

This charming older home with a plush backyard space is just 5 minutes from the San Francisco Bay Bridge, a few miles from the University of California, and near public transportation. Located in a hip and vibrant area with tones parking and restaurants that reflect the diversity of the Bay Area it is in close proximity to starting points to some of the Bay Areas most popular attractions. The home is located in a quaint established neighborhoods with friendly people. The home has two in-law units that the owner and her adult daughter occupy. The big house is where you will reside. Our family has lived here for 42 years and we are excited to open our home to folks visiting our beautiful city.

Property manager

amber blackwell

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
A Gem in the San Francisco Bay Emeryville
A Gem in the San Francisco Bay Private vacation home
A Gem in the San Francisco Bay Private vacation home Emeryville

About the area

Map
Emeryville, CA

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 5 min drive
  • University of California, Berkeley - 7 min drive
  • Jack London Square - 7 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Ashby Station - 4 min drive
  • Emeryville Station - 12 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Colucci - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chai Thai Noodles - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Prizefighter - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Pizza - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

As of 26 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay on 29 Sept 2024 start from NZ$291.47, 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 A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay located?

Located in Golden Gate, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bay Street and within 3 miles (5 km) of Children's Hospital Oakland and Berkeley Marina. Emeryville Marina and University of California, Berkeley are also within 3 miles (5 km). Emeryville Station is 12 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 24 minutes.

A Gem in the San Francisco Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for our needs. Convenient to everything very quiet at night.
This was the second time we have stayed there and it was just as enjoyable this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dom M., Tucson, AZ

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great for the price in the Bay Area
Good location, but not that well stocked (e.g. no coffee maker). Needs a good deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Stay
Met all My Expectations
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braeden M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a pleasure!
Always my choice when going to the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine W.

Convenient
Place was great for our travels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fox F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and comfortable place to stay
Clean, well decorated, nice location, great communication. Minor note; could use some noise cancellation in the kitchen. There's a locked door that I am guessing leads to a stairway that connects the apartment to the lower floor where the owner stays. It's a bit loud at times (tv noise), but this issue doesn't really extend past the kitchen. Could probably hang a moving blanket over it and defeat that issue pretty easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome listing
The space exceeded my expectations Would definitely love to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

nancy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No one was there to let us in the property and your team was not able to locate owner We went to a nearby hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D., Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet area
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reese H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
The home is lovely and very conveniently located near restaurants, cafes, and several bus stops. Easy to get to campus and BART. Amber was very easy to get in touch with!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected
We had such a lovely stay, thank you for welcoming us into your home. The home was just that, a home. It was cozy, quiet, unique, and all around a wonderful experience. The place had character, personality, and was overall welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little escape
Wonderful apartment with lots of character, cute neighborhood, close to lots of fun things and amenities. It was great to just hang out on the front porch with a cup of tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jessica
The location is very convenient and the host, Amber is very kind and responsive… Such a sweet home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place to rest
I do love older homes, and this one did not disappoint. It was super clean, very comfortable, safe, plenty of on street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay!
Totally quiet, lovely older home. Lots of space with great internet. Beautifully decorated. Lots of space. Owner on site if needed. Very accommodating! No crazy post it notes saying what we could not do as in some places. Everything we needed was there. Jetted tub a plus! Close to everything. Will stay there again in a heartbeat! Thank you Amber!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean
More than fine…comfy bed. Very clean place. Nice size bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zara

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ben S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the best not the worst
When we arrived the property was ready for us. We went in and found that four rooms were locked, which is fine. But as the stay went on, one of the rooms that was locked we realized someone was in that room. They coughed a lot and the TV was pretty loud. Occasionally would hear them talking loudly as well. When someone cooked , the smell of the cooking came i to the house we were staying in. The kitchen didn’t have a lot of items to use and it felt pretty dirty. Cabinet doors were greasy. The bed was soft and comfortable and it was nice to use the bath. Struggled to find parking everytime we came back. The house is old but a cute property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Edward K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
Good bargain. Simple. Bed was comfy. Coffee pot works. Good hot water. Older home
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway
I mainly picked this property for the bathtub. It was a very relaxing spot and soaking in the tub was perfect. Bubble bath and bath salts were considerately provided. The sounds through the walls were noticeable but not disruptive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Just where I needed to be - short walk to work, transport, shops
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bartley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
good enough
for a nice visiting week end
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting
Everything was clean but when owner was cooking the smell came right through the entire place and the house was stinky and that made our tummy hurt
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very tidy home - convenient location.
Nice older home in a quiet neighborhood. Restaurants and shops were in close walking distance, and the Doyle street bike and pedestrian path is just a few blocks away. The house is well maintained and the host was friendly and available if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Bobby R., Seattle, Wa

Liked: Cleanliness
Oakland in February
Spacious and comfortable. Host is delightful and helpful. We were very comfortable in this large, quiet space.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023