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A Gem in the San Francisco Bay

Vacation home near University of California, Berkeley in Emeryville

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Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area
1 bedroom, WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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Emeryville, CA
  • Place, Stanford Health Care in Emeryville
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Public Market Emeryville
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Emeryville

Golden Gate stay.Your stay at this Golden Gate vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Bay Street and Children's Hospital Oakland. Telegraph Avenue and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stanford Health Care in Emeryville - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Public Market Emeryville - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bay Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Children's Hospital Oakland - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Telegraph Avenue - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ashby Station - 4 min drive
  • Emeryville Station - 12 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Colucci - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Prizefighter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Good To Eat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Park Cafe - ‬3 min walk

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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 age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.5 mi (26-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

As of Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay on Dec 23, 2025 start from $100.0, excluding 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.

Does A Gem in the San Francisco Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay to the beach?

This vacation home is 15.1 mi (25-min drive) from Baker Beach.

Does A Gem in the San Francisco Bay offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A Gem in the San Francisco Bay have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A Gem in the San Francisco Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay to downtown Emeryville?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Emeryville.

Reviews

A Gem in the San Francisco Bay Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I was in town for a weekend. This apartment is very nice. Really big and spacious. I pretty much only slept there and it was very quiet and peaceful at night. No issues with street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this property. In addition to having a spacious upstairs flat at my disposal I needed a full kitchen to be able to do some cooking while I was there. The interior decor was tasteful and there was a good selection of books to expand my reading options. Location was super convenient for visiting Berkeley and Oakland and I-80 is right there for easy access to SF / West Bay or anywhere else in the Bay Area. The local neighborhood was low key and relatively quiet. I would definitely be happy to stay here again on a future visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. Very clean. Very nicely decorated. Extremely peaceful environment. Good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was clean, nicely decorated, charming, and very spacious. Everything was as pictured. Perfect place to relax during my trip. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat, quaint apt.

It was a cool place to stay. Lots of room nice decorating touches. I would recommend bottled drinking water and pads under the area rugs to make them less slippery. Parking should state, "on street parking" as the driveway is very small and tight. The host, Amber, was quite nice once we reached her.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen J., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Separate, spacious and clean main floor suite in an attractive older house, which has been graciously updated and nicely decorated. The bed and living room furniture was comfortable. It's a quiet and walkable neighborhood, yet close to transportation and easy to find. Street parking was available.There are two other suites in the house, so expect a bit a noise from their TVs, etc. The best way to contact our host was by using the telephone number given; messaging through the app was not effective.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina K., Fort Wayne IN

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not sure what happened???

Pros: it's an actual apartment as listed (not just an efficiency). Close proximity to everything we were there for. Ample on street parking. Hostess was gracious enough to let our adult daughter spend one night with us without charging us extra. When we discovered we needed coffee cups and forks, the hostess left a "care package" on the porch the same day with the missing items. The bed is very comfortable. Cons: the apartment was not clean. There was a used coffee filter and with with grounds in the coffee pot. I wanted to put a pizza in the oven, but there was a puddle of burnt on food in the bottom. There was cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and walls in the living and dining room. The fireplace had leftovers from another guest. There was a coating of grime on the front windowsills. The pillows are not visibly soiled, but they have the odor of being well used and do not have protective covers on them. There is a visible coat of dust on everything that is not commonly used- ie, the bookshelves, the plant corners.I chose my VRBO's based on reviews, and this one had great reviews. So I'm not sure what happened here??Side note: this is a beautiful old home with hardwood floors. And as such, like other guests noted, sounds and cooking smells carry thru the house from the other units.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall, San Diego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

2/10 Terrible

Gabrielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great stay

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

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable home in convenient location

We got a whole house!!! Have rented before, and gotten postage stamps. Loved the jacuzi tub. Interesting decorations. We were there for a weekend retreat, and stayed before and after. Was easy to walk to restaurants. Close by to Uber to events.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay for our needs. Convenient to everything very quiet at night.

This was the second time we have stayed there and it was just as enjoyable this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dom M., Tucson, AZ

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

Harold L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Stay

Met all My Expectations
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braeden M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a pleasure!

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

10/10 Excellent

Antoine W.

Convenient

Place was great for our travels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fox F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome listing

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

2/10 Terrible

nancy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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