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 - 1.7 km
Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Fox Theater - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
University of California, Berkeley - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
Jack London Square - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
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 within 2 mi (3 km) of Bay Street, Children's Hospital Oakland, and Telegraph Avenue. Berkeley Marina and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Emeryville Station is 12 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 24 minutes.
A Gem in the San Francisco Bay Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
James S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pam H.
21 September 2024
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.
Pam H.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Denise M.
9 September 2024
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.
Denise M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Dom M., Tucson, AZ
8 September 2024
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.
Dom M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Harold L.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Stay
Met all My Expectations
Harold L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Braeden M.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Always a pleasure!
Always my choice when going to the bay.
Braeden M.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Antoine W.
1 May 2024
Convenient
Place was great for our travels.
Antoine W.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fox F.
1 May 2024
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.
Fox F.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monica L.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome listing
The space exceeded my expectations
Would definitely love to stay here again
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
nancy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brenda D., Arnold
7 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet area
Clean and comfortable.
Brenda D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Reese H.
15 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
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!
Reese H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Savannah C.
12 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected
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.
Savannah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Beth C.
4 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Beth C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica M.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Jessica
The location is very convenient and the host, Amber is very kind and responsive… Such a sweet home.
Jessica M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelley H.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Kelley H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Denise M.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay!
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
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean
More than fine…comfy bed. Very clean place. Nice size bathroom.
Jennifer L.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Zara
14 May 2023
Zara
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Ben S.
8 May 2023
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
Ben S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Edward K.
3 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
Good bargain. Simple. Bed was comfy. Coffee pot works. Good hot water. Older home
Edward K.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Savannah K.
12 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Savannah K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dennis W.
27 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Just where I needed to be - short walk to work, transport, shops