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Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN!

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Smart TV, books, stereo, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN!

It’s a great time to start the new year in the Bay Area! Come stay at my family home inspired by my travels around the globe as a musician and my pride for ‘The Town.’ Nestled in a beautiful and quiet historic North Oakland neighborhood, my home features: gorgeous coffered ceilings, a formal dining room that seats six, chef's kitchen, queen-sized beds with 1,000 thread-count luxury sheets in every bedroom, spa-like bathrooms with thoughtful toiletries, home office, and a zen backyard with sound system and BBQ. Features “SMART” home details such as light and sprinkler automation, NEST thermostat, and a RING doorbell (with backyard camera) that can be operated with an ALEXA home device. Its perfect for the solo business traveler, the couple looking for some time to get away from it all, adventure seekers wanting to explore the San Francisco Bay Area while still being in close proximity to SF and Napa, or the family road trip stop off (we've got private off-street parking that can accommodate an RV or even a boat). You'll feel like you're in your own oasis while staying here!
Taking a family trip with small kiddos? Perfect home for families with small children and I can supply a high chair, crib, and car seat if needed so you don’t have to travel with these bulky items. Oh and did I mention the location?! Meet up at ‘The Greek!’ Perfect home to stay in while taking in a summer concert at The Greek Theatre. My home is a quick ten minute drive to/from the UC Berkeley campus and a ten minute drive to the vibrant downtown Oakland attractions and restaurants. Heading off for the day to explore San Francisco and celebrate PRIDE is literally a 15-minute drive over the Bay Bridge, and wine country is a 45-minute drive away- so basically LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Can’t wait to meet you!

Property manager

Simone Taylor

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

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
Note from host: Absolutely no pets or animals of any kind!!!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Our 3rd bedroom has a daybed with pull-out trundle

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Jack London Square - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Greek Theater - 7 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Emeryville Station - 10 min drive
  • Ashby Station - 13 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A+ Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Bay Coffee Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN! located?

This family-friendly Oakland holiday home is located in Upper Telegraph, within 2 mi (3 km) of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, University of California, Berkeley and Historic Berkeley. Bay Street and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ashby Station is 13 minutes by foot and Rockridge Station is 20 minutes.

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Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Oakland gateway

Cool house that has everything you need with a responsive host. We had a great time. We really appreciated the coffee and snacks because we got in too late to shop for breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helpful host

Simone was super friendly and helpful and the snacks and drinks provided were a nice touch after a long day of traveling. The property was just as described and met our needs very well. We were really happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramaswamy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and amenities

Very convenient, clean property comfortable for 6 adults and a teen, fantastic amenities provided, including robes, slippers, toiletries and lots of snacks and drinks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Nice property, attentive host. We were happy here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frankie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Oakland!

The house was lovely, cozy and well stocked, including snacks and bathrobes. Simone was very responsive and easy to communicate with, and the location was great - a 15 minute stroll to lots of restaurants and businesses, plus great parks and a beautiful neighborhood to walk around. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property and owner

The property is clean, in good shape, and just the right size. The owners were so kind and responsive. Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Our family with 2 small kiddos stayed here during our stay in the Bay Area. Very easy check in and out process. Lots of thoughtful extra like the pantry stocked with kid snacks and it was nice to have cooking basics- spices, oil, etc. Very clean as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

My family has a wonderful & comfortable stay at the house..thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Hosts

Simone and David were lovely and responsive hosts. The house was cozy and thoughtfully decorated with many nice pampering touches. And the pantry was full of treats! The backyard was a very sweet place to relax. We enjoyed our family stay there.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cali Getaway

The house is in a nice neighborhood that is convenient to dining, parks, and San Francisco. It is very nicely furnished with everything you need for your stay. It has a nice back yard and a nice gated parking area. The property owners are very helpful and responsive and helped to make our stay perfect. The house came stocked with a lovely pantry as well. We totally enjoyed our stay in this adorable home!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!

We had an amazing stay at Simone’s place! The location was central to everything we wanted to see and do, and had a good bed/bath set up for two couples traveling together. Simone was very communicative leaving up to the stay and the personal welcome/walkthrough was really nice. The stocked snacks and drinks and beautiful freshly cut flowers were such nice extras!!! Thank you, Simone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

The reviews for this property are all accurate. Simone is a beyond fantastic host. The home is adorable, very clean, and loaded with amenities. The neighborhood is quiet and is conveniently located near a variety of transportation options (highways, Bart, ect). We had a rental vehicle and the property has private parking behind a locked gate, which was a huge bonus. One of the cutest and best equipped places I've ever stayed in. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay M., Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very convenient location

The home is very nicely updated and very clean. The owner was fantastic and communicative. She was kind and thoughtful. We used the house as a home base while moving out our daughter after graduating from Cal. Very close to campus. Off street gated parking was very nice as street parking is limited. We appreciated the snacks area. The kitchen which was well stocked with cookware.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and Wonderful

We've stayed in many VRBO's and other rentals over the years, but we've never had such a pleasant and enjoyable stay as we did at Simone and David's home in Oakland. Simone is the most incredible host we've ever had the pleasure of renting from, the home is cozy and wonderfully appointed, the kitchen is well stocked and the location affords numerous nearby cafes and markets within easy walking distance. Simone was immediately attentive to even our most minor inquiry, and made us feel very welcome in her home. We will definitely look to stay here again on future visits to Oakland.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

nicole h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simone & David are outstanding hosts!

I booked Simone & David's beautiful house rather last minute before Christmas as my daughter had to have leg surgery & I needed a place with a first floor bedroom and few entrance steps. Boy, did we get lucky! I can easily say that Simone and David are the best & most attentive hosts that I have ever experienced. The house itself has been beautifully renovated. The decor and artwork are very well done too (and I'm picky). Every need has been thought of in this well stocked home!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yaser H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Check-in Experience Ever! 5 Star!

First, the owner was incredibly friendly and made the check-in experience amazing. Explained everything and even provided suggestions of local restaurants. Just A+. The house was superb - clean and the best equipped place I've ever stayed at. There was literally nothing we could have asked for. I've stayed at fancy hotels that didn't have as nice amenities. Truly an amazing house, in a great location, with an incredible owner. I can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V., Tulsa, OK USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute 5-Star Gem!

We have stayed in many properties over the years and this home is the best by far! The owner met us personally upon arrival and showed us around the house. She provided every convenience imaginable for our stay (slippers, robes, toiletries, snacks, beverages, games, laundry, and so much more!) The historic home is newly updated and tastefully decorated with a nod to Oakland history. It has a lovely backyard with spaces for lounging, playing, and off-street parking all secured behind closing gates. The neighborhood is charming and convenient to shops and restaurants. We were in town to visit the UC Berkeley campus and will definitely return to stay here when we are next in town. Highly recommend this lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant and convenient

This was the most well-stocked vacation rental we've stayed at. The dining table and living room worked well for us as gathering places. Our host was very gracious and thorough in showing us around. Off street parking was excellent, with spaces for our 3 cars. There were 7 in our party, including six adults and a teenager. Sleeping was a little tricky for us since the bedrooms held 6 and the teenager didn't want to sleep on the living room couch. It worked, due to everyone's flexibility. Also, the trundle bed, where my husband and I slept, would not have worked for everyone, but we are pretty nimble. Overall, it was a charming home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft

Wir haben eine sehr schöne Zeit in Oakland verbracht. Die Ausstattung der Unterkunft war hervorragend und ließ nichts zu wünschen übrig. Simone war ein toller Gastgeber und stets hilfsbereit. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in Oakland!

Wonderful house in great Oakland neighborhood. Simone was a fantastic host! The house was clean and well equipped. We would gladly stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely hospitable

Simone is the ultimate hostess - from her communication to the charming updated bungalow to the stocked fridge and pantry, everything had been thought of to make our trip be as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We felt very taken care of and our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alcina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host

We had a great stay. The host had the best service and communication of any host I have worked with. The house was exceptionally well stocked with the basics but also tons of snacks, spices, oils, sodas and more. We asked for 2 pack and plays and the host accommodated that as well. It was a great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urban Oasis

This property owner has thought of everything you could possibly need and more. This experience was like staying in a luxury resort. Smart home, great location, superior stocked kitchen, spa robes, fresh flowers, a huge jar of fresh Oreos in the pantry! We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like staying at your friend's while they're away

We all felt welcomed to a home - more than a house a home. The house had everything we needed to be comfortable. And, so much more, like coffee pods for the Keurig, and stuffed cookie jars. The home reflected the fact that it was the family home of Simone who was our host. And, we could easily get to Berkeley for our grandosn's Bar Mitzvah, to the city to ride the cable cars, and into Sonoma for winery visits. This is a great spot to tour the Bay Area
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace C., Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Host with a Super Home

This is a lovely home, with a beautiful backyard oasis in a prime area close to all amenities Oakland and Berkeley have to offer. We were in the area for a wedding and were able to entertain family with plenty of dishes, glassware and basic provisions. Simone is a very generous host, who has added numerous touches to make her guests feel welcome. In fact, everything about the home was welcoming and fitted for comfort. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022