What a GEM! The apartment is so cute and cozy with all the amenities you need! The bed was SO comfortable!The locations is killer, super close to the lake and lots of places to explore! Wonderful, friendly and communicative hosts. We have family very close by and would absolutely stay here again!
The home was nicely arranged wit whatever we needed for our stay. Nice touch was creamer and coffee for first day or two of coffee which many hosts don't have available
Extremely clean with all provided house supplies easy to locate. Having access to the driveway was really great for avoiding street parking. Also it's a great place to stay if you have little ones they provide small basic furnitures like high chairs and stools.
Very nice and it was easy to walk to Lake Merritt. I did not rent a car and found it relatively easy to get public transit, including the train to SF. Host very nice and responsive.
Loved the apartment for its charm, neighborhood and comfort. Stayed 10 days and enjoyed our days before going to the festival. Convenient to use Uber, we would come back next year
Beautiful property! Fabulous back yard. Walked to restaurants. Karina gave us great suggestions on where to eat and was very commutativeđ. We will definately stay againđ.
Great water pressure, lovely rooms, wonderful back patio, everything you need to cook, plenty of linens, beautiful outside foliage, quiet neighborhood, close to shopping and restaurants.
We stayed at this very comfortable property for four nights. Itâs as the description says - no fisheye lenses or exaggerations. The bed is very comfy, as is the living room furniture. Full kitchen with everything youâll need. At first we were a bit concerned about the neighborhood, but I felt perfectly safe walking to the store. Our host was remarkable. PG&E shut off the power for a few hours one day, which messed up their modem. Rather than have me wait until it was convenient for her, Karina went to the store, got the new modem and had the WiFi up and running while we were out. She accommodated every request, and did it with a smile. We were very pleased with this property and would stay there again in a heartbeat. heartbeat. convenient for her, Kieran
I was very pleased with the proximity of this place to where my cousins live (there are plenty of nearby restaurants, so we ate out). The best part was being able to do laundry as I had another week of traveling!
Overall a comfortable stay! I wish we couldâve had an easy checking in process but the cleanliness coming in was great! Thank you for the great communication. Definitely would come back to this bnb.
Comfortable home walkable from lake Merritt and restaurants along Lakeshore and Grand Ave. Karina was responsive and flexible, and the check-in process was smooth.
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 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!
The neighborhood has issues with a homeless population which every big city faces today. But with that said, everyone I spoke to in the neighborhood was super kind and we never felt unsafe. extremely tight
Do not let the exterior of the home fool you when you first pull up. Once inside the home is clean and nearly new with contempt modern style. One and one half bath was nice for the three of us. The back yard space is great! HOST was great allowed us to drop off luggage and dog earlier than check in time.. I forgot my toothbrush and toothpaste. The only thing that I would suggest is stocking extra toiletries in the bathrooms. The home was clean except for a bit of hair left in the shower drain. It is well stocked with linen dishes extra blankets and pillows. The faucet handle in the kitchen was missing but it was still operable. The kitchen and bathrooms are nicely updated and the overall decor and Furnishings work well in the space and are functional. We brought cards because we like to play games. Games were not found and we did not ask host for any but it would have been nice to have some handy.. We came to the City for a Giants game this location was perfect not to far away. The Host had a single stem rose in the Kitchen next to the sink freshly cut I thought was nice and welcoming.
Karinaâs place is absolutely delightful. Itâs even lovelier than the photos. It was a perfect getaway for my son and I. We walked to Lake Merritt and to Trader Joeâs with ease on a beautiful afternoon. There are MANY amazing shops and restaurants that are walkable. ***WORD OF CAUTION If youâre bringing your vehicle, be advised that the driveway is VERY steep and VERY narrow. Be careful!
I would DEFINITELY recommend this place and I would happily stay there again!
I'm a designer and mom. I take pride in my property and am responsive to my guests' needs. Since I live onsite, I interact with my guests directly â from check ins, to cleaning, to repairs, and anything in between.