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A Gem in the San Francisco Bay

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Relax on the inviting front porch, surrounded by a charming neighborhood setting.
Enjoy meals together at this cozy dining table for two, surrounded by comfortable seating.
Compact kitchen with stainless steel stove, microwave, and refrigerator, featuring light-colored cabinetry and a doorway to another room.
Cozy retreat with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, and a dresser.
Relax in the living room with a sofa, armchair, and side table, plus a doorway to another room and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
The current price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

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

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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

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Emeryville, CA

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Fox Theater - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Jack London Square - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Greek Theater - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

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 Berkeley - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Prizefighter - ‬10 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 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay on 6 Aug 2025 start from AU$269.81, 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. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 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.

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A Gem in the San Francisco Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Had a great stay

We enjoyed our stay and the location is really awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very nice. Check-in and check-out was easy. Host was very nice. Everything was in good condition. All went well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Happy in Emeryville

My adult son and I enjoyed our stay. There was lots of space for the money. Living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Also, the hostess was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuti B.

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

Comfortable and homey

I needed a place that was convenient to friends in Berkley and Oakland. Bus was easy and convenient. It was also a place where I could get some work done. Quiet and well appointed. Amber is also excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

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

Awesome listing

The space exceeded my expectations Would definitely love to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

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

Happy Stay

Met all My Expectations
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

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

Great location

Just where I needed to be - short walk to work, transport, shops
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaby F.

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

Lovely house!

Such a cute place! Very homey and super comfortable! would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Exactly what we needed

Nice, homey stay. We were visiting to attend a family member’s 60th in Oakland. The property was comfortable and quiet. We were able to reach Amber quickly when we needed to check on something with her. We will stay here again when we visit the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dom M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Braeden M.

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

Always a pleasure!

Always my choice when going to the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

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

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

Beth C.

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

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

Bartley B.

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

good enough

for a nice visiting week end
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Super clean

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

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

8/10 Good

Bobby R., Seattle, Wa

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Savannah K.

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

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

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

8/10 Good

Edward K.

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

Recommend

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

2/10 Terrible

nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Fox F.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ben S.

Liked: Check-in, location
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Truly a hidden gem

Very comfortable bed and unique decor. Great location, Uber friendly. Close to the train station. Nice neighborhood. Amber was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025