Family-friendly holiday rentals in Lake Merritt

Step back in time on this beautiful classic yacht

Good Luck is a hundred-year-old classic yacht, lovingly restored and ready to transport you to another time while luxuriously spoiling you on your bay area adventure. This dockside charter gives you complete privacy and an amazing nautical experience. Alameda is a beautiful island community in the heart of the Bay, filled with beautiful homes, adorable shops, and many great restaurants. The San Francisco ferry is close by to whisk you to the big city, so why would you want to stay anywhere else?

Quiet space, great location!

Spacious single room ADU with vaulted ceilings, queen bed, and natural light. Access to a large yard with beautiful views. A new private bathroom is just outside, steps away in the main house. Located in a quiet, safe neighborhood near Grand Lake Theater, Lake Merritt, Morcom Rose Garden, restaurants, and shopping. Minutes to Berkeley, Piedmont, downtown Oakland, and public transport to SF. Dedicated entrance to room. No kitchen - mini fridge, coffee pot, kettle included for your convenience.

The Moonlight Manor - 2 bedroom themed hideaway

The Moonlight manor is a themed 2 bedroom, 4 beds, 1 bath shared (private upper floor) based out of a 150-year-old Victorian mansion in the heart of Oakland. Christina, the creative director and hostess recently had a son and decided open her home to Airbnb to support her family! With experience in Costume design and Stagecraft, we bring to you a themed hideaway experience! go camping indoors, jump back in time to the 1920s, or enter the world of Beetlejuice. Adventure waits!

Lakeside retreat filled with art

Welcome to Lake Merritt, the jewel of Oakland, heart of the town in the middle of the San Francisco Bay Area. Stay local and walk the Lake, the nation's first wildlife refuge, and enjoy fabulous restaurants, great museums, the farmer's market, and vibrant culture. Or venture out to the local redwoods, San Francisco tourism sites, wine country, or even Tahoe or Yosemite. Or stay in, surrounded by beautiful art, modern conveniences, and all you need to retreat from it all.

Charming Cozy Cottage in Eco-Garden Oasis

Our charming cottage is a relaxing retreat in the city! Our sweet cabin is small and cozy set in an expansive garden oasis. We offer a unique experience for those interested in a beautiful and tranquil escape in the heart of the city. The cottage is at the back of our large garden with views of our beautiful urban farm with a pond, chickens and goats! Families with up to 2 children are best suited for the loft because of the low ceiling. No more than 2 adults please.

Cozy 2 Bdrm/1.5 Ba Apt with Parking- Lake Merritt

Located 5 mins walking distance from beautiful Lake Merritt, this spacious and cozy 2 bedroom/ 1.5 bathroom ground floor apartment will be your new home away from home. With modern furnishings, updated appliances, and thoughtful amenities, this is the perfect place for Bay Area travelers to relax after a fun-filled day in the city. ***PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING (including house rules & amenities) BEFORE BOOKING. Thank you! :)***

New convenient comfortable studio

Come relax at this peaceful and centrally-located studio suite with its own entrance adjacent to the lush back yard. This newly renovated, basement-level space has an extremely comfortable bed, a workspace/eating area, and amenities to make your stay cozy and enjoyable. Grocery stores, transit, and the freeway are mere minutes away. Lake Merritt, Piedmont, and Uptown neighborhoods are all easy to access as well! Welcome!

A Midcentury's Night Dream- Oakland

Welcome to Fabulous Lake Merritt and the Haddon Hill/Cleveland Heights neighborhood, your gateway to Oakland, Berkeley, SF and beyond. This sunny one bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment was built in 1955 and is mid-century modern in style with modern conveniences. Here you can enjoy vintage decor that doesn't take itself too seriously; think Don Draper meets Howdy Doody. A vibrant, yet relaxing, place to stay!

Spacious Boho Studio on Lake Merritt

Embrace the unique personality of Oakland in this spacious century old studio. The unit is situated directly across from the lake and features a blend of old bones with retro and modern boho accents. Perfect for solo travelers or couples desiring a cozy, local experience in the heart of the town. Due to COVID-19, we have enhanced cleaning and check-out procedures for the safety of our guests and cleaning team.