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
Property amenities
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Jetted bathtub
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)
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
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
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
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 neighborhood
Emeryville, CA
What's nearby
Bay Street - 20 min walk
Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 5 min drive
University of California, Berkeley - 7 min drive
Jack London Square - 7 min drive
Getting around
Ashby Station - 4 min drive
Emeryville Station - 12 min walk
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Cafe Colucci - 8 min walk
Chai Thai Noodles - 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.
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?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay located?
Located in Golden Gate, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bay Street and within 3 mi (5 km) of Berkeley Marina and University of California, Berkeley. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 3 mi (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
9.4
Exceptional
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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.
The home is lovely and very conveniently located near restaurants, cafes, and several bus stops. Easy to get to campus and BART. Amber was very easy to get in touch with!
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.
We had such a lovely stay, thank you for welcoming us into your home. The home was just that, a home. It was cozy, quiet, unique, and all around a wonderful experience. The place had character, personality, and was overall welcoming.
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.
Savannah K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Jennifer P.
27 February 2023
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
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.
Totally quiet, lovely older home. Lots of space with great internet. Beautifully decorated. Lots of space.
Owner on site if needed. Very accommodating!
No crazy post it notes saying what we could not do as in some places.
Everything we needed was there. Jetted tub a plus!
Close to everything.
Will stay there again in a heartbeat!
Thank you Amber!
Denise M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Ben S.
8 May 2023
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
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.
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.