Entire home

3,200 sf in best area. Towering Palm Trees Outside. Gorgeous Original Art Inside

Photo gallery for 3,200 sf in best area. Towering Palm Trees Outside. Gorgeous Original Art Inside

101 year old, stately, architectural masterpiece & historical landmark.
Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Oakland, CA
  • Popular LocationKaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationFox Theater4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJack London Square6 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)22 min drive

Most relevant reviews

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Common Spaces

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

3,200 sf in best area. Towering Palm Trees Outside. Gorgeous Original Art Inside

Gorgeous historic landmark on a 15,000 sf lot in the best part of Oakland, right on the Piedmont border. Huge Living room, family room, dining room, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, all on one floor. Very high ceilings. Tons of space. Phenomenal art collection.

The sleeping arrangements and bathrooms are as follows:

#1 bedroom - 1 king bed, 1 twin. Beautiful Bathroom of stone and glass en suite.
#2 bedroom - 1 king bed.
#3 bedroom - Bunks, which are Queens both above and below. So, each bunk is easily big enough to sleep 2 people.
Bedrooms 2 & 3 share a bathroom that was just remodeled with beautiful tile work and an oversized bathtub.

Living room and family room - three very large couches. Each as big or bigger than twin beds.

Assuming the kings and queens are shared by two people each, and the couches are used as beds, the above layout sleeps 13 people. Airbeds and bedding for the sofas are available, but PLEASE REQUEST them, if you need them. For sofa and airbeds, the bedding is provided, but we don't make the beds. Because our cleaners do their best work when following a standard process, we ask that you inflate the air beds and make the sofas.

Please note that this listing and pricing does not include: 1) a small, detached cottage in the back. It's further away from the house than the nearest neighbor. This may be available to rent, but usually is not; 2) The garage and several areas of storage; 3) A space downstairs that I use as an office and workshop. This is entered from the side of the house, far from the front door that guests use. You will not likely ever see or hear me, unless you need me for something. Please do note that I work long hours here.

If you need less space, and would like a lower price, I will consider reducing access to just 2 bedrooms.

HOUSE RULES:

Pardon the strict nature of these rules. It is imperative in this neighborhood. Otherwise, rentals of this property could be prohibited.

-- Guests must not disturb neighbors. In general, this means not being audible in neighbors' homes between 9 pm and 8 am.
-- If you hope to entertain here, we must discuss it. I may not be able to allow it. And, if allowed, additional charges do apply.
- It is imperative that you reserve with the maximum number of people, adults and children, that will be on the property at any time, day or night. Increases later are open to discussion, but if you raise that number without telling me, you will lose your security deposit and your stay may be discontinued without refund.

Thanks!

Property manager

Ej blumberg

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fine art everywhere. It should not be touched.

Events

No events allowed
Please ask with details before reserving.

Pets

Pets allowed
Pets CONSIDERED w/ fee. Please ask.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside, or outside.
Reservation is only for number agreed to in writing. No other people may visit house AT ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT.
City laws must be followed, including that there be no noise that may disturb neighbors past 9 pm. Neighbors WILL contact police if law is not abided.
Government ID may be required before entry. Please be ready to send such ID, for all visitors, upon request.

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
Note from host: Please ask with details before reserving.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakland

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Lakeshore, a neighbourhood in Oakland. Fox Theater and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for Oakland Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 3 min drive
  • Paramount Theatre - 4 min drive
  • Fox Theater - 4 min drive
  • Oakland City Center - 5 min drive
  • Jack London Square - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 4 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 9 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arizmendi Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Colonial Donuts - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rico Rico Taco - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3,200 sf in best area. Towering Palm Trees Outside. Gorgeous Original Art Inside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3,200 sf in best area. Towering Palm Trees Outside. Gorgeous Original Art Inside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3,200 sf in best area. Towering Palm Trees Outside. Gorgeous Original Art Inside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3,200 sf in best area. Towering Palm Trees Outside. Gorgeous Original Art Inside located?

Located in Lakeshore, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lake Merritt and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and Paramount Theatre. Oakland Museum of California and Fox Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yama A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Our family had a great stay. The house is located in a perfect location, walkable to restaurants and parks and very easy access to I580. The house has a lot of charm and a nice patio. The host is very responsive!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, awesome house, wonderful host!`
This is a beautiful property just on the edge of Piedmont and Oakland. Walkable to restaurants on Lakeshore and Grand, as well as the weekly Farmers' market on Saturday. EJ was very communicative and quick to troubleshoot with any issues that came up during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quinn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
The house had more than enough room for 2 adults and 4 children. Location is great. Owner is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

TJ R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right for our family reunion
This spacious house easily accommodated 6 adults and 2 children. We enjoyed cooking and eating together, playing with the games in the house, reading the house books, and taking advantage of the neighborhood. I would rebook this house -- there is nothing else like it in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nahuel F., Seattle, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Our stay with impecable both by how stunning the property was and how unique it is, but also because of how Ej was on top of things and he shared with us very detailed information about the accommodation and made sure we were comfortable. Totally recommend this both for couples like our trip or potentially for family reunions. Would definitely love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
This was a very spacious, clean place to stay. 11 of my friends and I stayed in this house and it comfortably fit all of us. It is also super close to cute shops, restaurants, and a park. I would definitely recommend staying here. It was nice and relaxing :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great house
Large house with plenty of space 1-2 families. Very bright. good location. very responsive owner who is available if needed
Stayed 71 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Very convenient, spacious and walkable. Close to restaurants & shops.
I would rent again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

joseph v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for my family
This home was very warm and inviting for my family while in town for a wedding. EJ is very responsive and did everything he could to make our stay positive and friction-less. I highly recommend EJ and this property for anyone requiring a spacious, clean and conveninent place for a large gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Great location with lots of common areas
The house is quite and walking distance to breakfast spots. The common areas are large for hanging out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey W.

Gorgeous House
Great place for a large group!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clifford D.

Great stay
Lovely big house great neighborhood - had a blast with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Unique and fun space
Awesome service throughout the day , it was a really unique and cool space and enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Great property, great communication
We've used this property several times for work collageues who are visiting Oakland. It's a nice safe neighboorhood, walking distance to the Grand Lake area. It's a great comfortable house, well appointed, and great communication from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Granite Bay, CA

Phenomenal Home! Amazing Art! Fantastic Neighborhood!
This was unique in the many VRBO homes I have leased. Location of this home was amazing! Nearby clubs, shopping, and restaurants, all are walking distance. The home was incredible! Gorgeous structure, high-end furnishings, including original art and a grand piano! Lots of room, and a lot of outdoor living space. I will rent this place when I return to the area, there is nothing better!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

A chance to feel like a millionaire!
This is a hidden gem in the Oakland area. We felt so at home here and really enjoyed a chance to meet the owner. Everything from the furnishings to the artwork just makes this a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

Ideal home for family vacation
We held our annual family reunion at this beautiful home in Oakland, California. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have comfortable furnishings. The kitchen is well equipped and the large dining table was perfect for gathering at mealtime and playing board games afterwards. EJ is easy to work with, and all-in-all we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jennifer R., San Francisco, California

Stunning house in a great neighborhood
Simply gorgeous and majestic architecture for this house nestled near Piedmont. Big beautiful dining room perfect for a dinner party. TWO beautiful high ceiling common spaces - one with a piano the other with beautiful skylights. The outer decks provide a nice spot to relax and get some fresh air. There's a wonderful art collection on the walls which along side the high ceilings and stunning column entrance ways really gives this place a high end atmosphere. There are some amazing restaurants nearby (Shakewell - Dinner and Rolling Dunes - Brunch). We got treated so well and would love to go back to visit these places. The reason it's not a 5 star is that it felt a bit expensive (weekend rentals are quite high), checkin time was later than most places, check out time was earlier than most places and the property manager wanted $100 per hour if you wanted a little extra time and $20 per person for anyone coming by the house and $200 more to open any bedrooms you weren't using so we only had access to 1 bathroom....so it felt a bit much with all the added fees for everything....It was just a little disappointing that the place actually had a hot tub but it wasn't available for use - it wasn't advertised until you checked in but for the price it would have been nice to be able to use that amenity. But all in all the house is so gorgeous and so special we were glad we stayed there and celebrated our anniversary and had a beautiful dinner party there. The pictures capture some of it's beauty but it's even better than the pictures depict!!! We'd definitely go back. You'll love the place. It is special.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria C M.

Wonderful vacation
The house is very well located in a nice neighborhood where you can take walks, run, with restaurants ans shops close by. The house is comfortable with an spacious kitchen and dining room. We were a group of 10 friends and didnt have any problem accomodating the whole group.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ivo S.

1001 Winsor, Oakland, CA
Our family had a great stay in this spacious, special home. We enjoyed the large rooms, high ceilings, comfortable furniture, huge dining room table, 2 outdoor decks and especially the center 'den' with a big, flat screen TV and streaming Netflix that offered many hours of entertainment for all ages. A great feature is that there are doors that close off this room from the rest of the house. The kitchen is well-equipped and the 3 bathrooms were well stocked with towels, shampoo and soap. We would love to return for another family reunion some day! Ivo & Pat Spalatin
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Great stay in Oakland
This is a well maintained house with comfortable beds, great dining room, a spacious living room and an atrium as a family room. Shops, restaurants and groceries are all within walking distance. The kitchen is very nice, complete with island, but there are a few missing implements if you're into gourmet cooking (eg. no whisks, working thermometers, pie servers), but it's well set up for simple family dining. I'd recommend this place, and I'd stay here again if I found myself back in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Claude A.

négatif
regret de cette location, pas de réception, pas de chauffage, aucun mode d'emploie des appareils , très déçu de cette location. je ne fais plus confiance à Homelidays. veuillez me désabonner merci.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

vicki f.

Pleasant stay. Host is responsive to concerns quickly.
Very pretty, most of the beds were comfortable, lots of room and clean. Accommodating host. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A., Chattanooga

The Best VRBO House We've Ever Stayed In
My family and I have stayed in many vacation rentals and this is the best (though not the most expensive) we've had. The house is spacious, comfortable, beautifully appointed, clean and bright. The art work, carpets and plants were a nice bonus, as were the bookcase full of children's books for our little ones. The location could not be more perfect--in a pretty, quiet neighborhood that is very walkable. Shops and restaurants are a few blocks away, as is Lake Merritt. Within a couple of days we were easily navigating ourselves around to the many grocery stores, playgrounds and parks that are a short driving distance. Everything we needed seemed to be between a half mile to two miles; we could have been here without a car if it hadn't been for wedding events in SF. EJ was a terrific host! We didn't need much as everything was already provided and everything worked! But when I discovered there was no ironing board, EJ had one to us within minutes. When I worried that there was no set up for both grandchildren to be together with their parents, EJ brought over a toddler bed straight away. Any questions were answered by text or phone within minutes. Concierge-level service! And our deposit was electronically refunded the day after we checked out! We were a happy family in Oakland to celebrate the marriage of one of our children and this house made the occasion even better. Thank you, EJ!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bob H.

Good sized property, not deluxe but accommodating for a large group.
Our fondness for the property grew as the week progressed. Owner is responsive and friendly which helped. We found the VRBO page out-of-date and confusing but once we took possession all was made right. This was a family reunion with 3 generations and all declared themselves satisfied with the experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Ej blumberg

Host profile image
I grew up in Orinda, a little suburb 30 minutes from San Francisco. I've spent most of my life between the Bay Area, Santa Monica (a beach city in L.A. County) and New York City. I surf, ski, snowboard, play basketball, tennis and soccer and a lot of other sports. I like art and the house is quite filled with it. I've traveled a lot, from 10 in a room hostels to luxury, and understand what makes a nice place to stay. Thank you, EJ Blumberg
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

More Holiday Rentals ideas

People also search for