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Panoramic Views. King Beds. Serene and Comfortable. Feels like home.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Panoramic Views. King Beds. Serene and Comfortable. Feels like home.

A peaceful, comfortable retreat. You are renting the main house accessed directly from the street, with no unit above you. Located on a quiet one-block street.

**Stay-cation for a change of scenery
**Loved by families visiting local family
**Close to Redwood Regional park, hidden gem of redwood forest - hiking, walking, running, biking
**Convenient to San Francisco via ferry or car
**Enjoyed by explorers touring Napa and Northern California
**40 min drive to Pacific coast, Half Moon Bay
**The home and surrounding gardens have a healing vibe

IS THIS OASIS FOR YOU?
Do you love a comfortable bed? Each bedroom has a Tempur-pedic brand Cloud Supreme King-size bed. Bedding is high-quality. Four pillows are provided on each bed, with additional pillows to choose from. Choose your pillow fluffiness and firmness.

High-quality, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing furnishings—the same quality, brands, and styles that we enjoy in our own homes.

Flat screen TV in living room and each bedroom (3 total).

Do you like to gaze at a rare and beautiful view? All rooms have a San Francisco view except front bedroom. The front bedroom overlooks a lovely garden with fountain frequented by birds. This property has a view that scans – starting from the north, Mt. Tamalpais, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Port of Oakland, Oakland skyline, San Francisco Skyline, Alameda Island, the Bay and its estuaries; south are the western hills that separate the Bay from the Pacific. You are looking across at an amazing panorama, and everything near you is amidst trees and greenery (ergo, OAKland!)

Do you enjoy a fireplace on cool days? The living room has a beautiful Regency gas insert in front of the sofa, operated by wall-mounted remote control.

Don’t want to climb stairs to get to your rental? The Bay Area is a hilly area, therefore some rentals require climbing many step to access the rental. But not this rental! At this rental, although your magnificent view is elevated (2nd floor), you enter the rental from the street level. To enter “Oasis”, you walk from the street-side sidewalk, along a level walkway, up one small step to a stoop, then up a small step into the front door.

This is the main house with no noise over your head. Entry is from the street. The owners live downstairs which is “basement” level. We are quiet reclusive 70-ish folk who value our autonomy and quiet just as we respect yours. But at the same time, we are friendly and helpful. We take our responsibility as your hosts very seriously and will do all we can to make sure that you’re comfortable and have what you need.

Do you enjoying sitting on a large beautiful deck with comfortable furniture and awesome view of the San Francisco skyline and the famous bridges? The redwood deck is architecturally beautiful with each end shaped into a “Romeo and Juliet” curved balcony. One balcony connects to the master bedroom and has large outdoor Pottery Barn-with-rolled-arms wicker chairs. The other end connects to the kitchen and has a tall, large metal bistro dining table with 4 bar-height cushioned chairs from which to enjoy the view. A grill is on the deck (propane provided).The balconies are connected by a straight portion where there is additional seating.

Do you like to cook at home? The kitchen is fully furnished with cookware, utensils, place settings and basic condiments. Kitchen has: Wedgewood stove, microwave, Cuisinart drip maker with re-usable filter, toaster, and blender.
Can you live without an automatic dishwasher? As an interior design choice, we kept the vintage 1949 kitchen with the beautiful gas standing pilot Wedgewood stove. Our cabinets are original and of a depth that is slightly too narrow to accommodate a dishwasher.

Do you want a full-size clothes washer and dryer -- LG large capacity washer and dryer. with laundry detergent and softener provided.

Do you like to read? A small collection of books includes travel books (lots on Northern California), novels, and books related to philosophy, political science, and art. Take a day off and go on an intellectual exploration through an eclectic collection.

Do you enjoy the intimacy of overlooking a verdant garden? The expansive back deck overlooks a lush garden replete with – to name a few of the plants – a majestic poplar tree (condo to many squirrels and birds – and those Anna Humming birds put on quite a show!), calla lilies in the winter, a robust juniper tree with juniper berries, plum trees, apple tree, fig tree, bird of paradise, spider plants .

Are you allergic to dogs or cats? Animals are never allowed in the rental.

Parking is un-metered no-restrictions street parking that is generally plentiful. Guests are usually able to park in front of the rental.

Accessibility: The rental is appropriate for those who have the usual challenges that come with aging such as stiff joints and other mobility challenges that doesn’t require device-assistance, such as a walker or rollator. The rental’s interior is all on one level. The bath is a tub/shower combination with a 36” grab bar. An assist-bar is at the entry to the tub/shower. Please note that one has two small steps up to enter the rental, one step from the walkway to the stoop, the one step to enter through the front door. One must step down a small step to enter the outside deck. If you want any clarification about accessibility to learn if the rental will fit your requirements, please send an inquiry. The rental is not "Handicap Accessible".

The location’s near proximity to the 580 Freeway and the 880 Freeway gives you fast access to many local attractions and day trips to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Muir Woods, Route 1, Santa Cruz, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay etc.

You are only a 23 minute drive (if light traffic) from San Francisco, but you may prefer to take the scenic ferry that will deliver you all-too-quickly to the SF Ferry Building (and its many wonderful markets) or to Fisherman’s wharf.

More about the downstairs apartment: The owners live downstairs with a sweet Siamese cat, Cece. There is complete space separation between the units with no shared entrances. There is "quiet rock" between the floors to reduce noise transfer. The owners are rather reclusive but friendly, always available for any of the rental's needs.

Rental agreement required. Photo ID of each guest (may obscure ID#) required: must show photo, name, and date-of-birth.

Keywords: Flat, apartment, quiet, private, house, Oakland, San Francisco, Berkeley, UC Berkeley, Mills College, Mills, garden, retreat, oasis, wine country, Napa, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, NFL, king bed, smoking, Tempur-pedic king, and comfortable furniture,

Property manager

Dee Fisher

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Property does not allow children
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Children 6 and older 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
Note from host: Max nbr of people in rental day or night is 4
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Oakland Zoo - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Oakland Arena - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Rolling Loud Festival - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Jack London Square - 8 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Fruitvale Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 12 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vientian Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tea Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ghost Town Brewing - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Panoramic Views. King Beds. Serene and Comfortable. Feels like home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Panoramic Views. King Beds. Serene and Comfortable. Feels like home.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panoramic Views. King Beds. Serene and Comfortable. Feels like home.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Panoramic Views. King Beds. Serene and Comfortable. Feels like home. located?

Located in Maxwell Park, this apartment building is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jack London Square and Redwood Regional Park. Oakland Arena and Lake Merritt are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Panoramic Views. King Beds. Serene and Comfortable. Feels like home. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 312 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
The unit was excellent, comfortable, clean, amazing view, prompt attention to request and issues. Lovely couple/owners. Will absolutely make this my spot when in the Bay Area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, comfortable and well equipped place
We love staying here every time we come to visit our son and family. Looking forward to the next time!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos J. A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Again#4! The Fairbairn House and Dee are Great
This is the fourth time that we stay at Dee's Home. The house is beautiful and the property manager is even nicer. Dee accommodated all our needs. She is a five star. We are going back May next year. Rossana and Carlos
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, reasonably priced, great communication
We couldn’t have chosen a better spot for our Bay Area trip. Extremely clean, well maintained, and organized. Dee is a great host and the house has everything you could possibly need and more. Not to mention, beautiful views! We will definitely be booking this property again, when we come back to the Bay Area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maxwell Park City Views
This is a beautiful & comfortable home with wonderful views of the Oakland & SF skylines. The home is located in a very nice, quiet & walkable neighborhood with easy access to transportation & highways. Dee & Kevin are amazing hosts that maintain excellent warm open lines of communication for any questions &/or requests that may arise. Check-in was seamless with information provided well in advance of your stay. All-in-all we felt almost as comfortable as being at home. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You Will Love This Home!
If I could rate this 10 stars I would! Beautiful apartment with incredible views! Dee is an amazing host. She has thought of everything to make your stay the best ever. I’ve never had such a perfect stay at a vacation rental. We didn’t have a car so we took an Uber to the Oakland Ferry Station most days. It was such a fun experience riding the Ferry To San Francisco. We also ordered Uber Eats and Walmart grocery delivery. Both were easy. We had a perfect stay! Thank you Dee for all that you did to make us feel welcome. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and beautiful views
Quaint property, mix of retro and nouveau decor. Comfortable beds and furniture. And did I mention the view?!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Our VRBO was clean and welcoming. It was a perfect little home away from home. Our host, Dee, left us a welcoming note and was quick to answer whatever questions we had! Would definitely recommend this property as one to book if you are staying in the area!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
This was our second time staying at this property, we enjoy it that much! Comfortable, clean, quiet, close to freeway and super nice host! I’d choose it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fam Z., The Hague, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and Relaxing
Dee is a perfect host, the house was so clean, the beds do comfortable. Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay
Dee was very accommodating and the place was very clean. We love the views and the beds were very comfortable . We hope to visit here again and again. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

regina h., kingman, AZ 86401

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Views
views and home were beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment in Oakland
I have stayed in several VRBOs over the years and Dee really sets the bar high. She does an amazing job of communicating and she has given a lot of thought to what goes into her home. It was stocked with simply anything a traveler could need. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S., an island near Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Views!
A quiet and calm space with beautiful and comfortable furnishings and wall stencils. We thoroughly enjoyed the home and the deck and the view.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location... very accommodating
Somewhat excessive on communication before arrival .... However, after check in... wonderful stay. Hosts thought of everything. Great experience... plan to stay again at this location at a later date. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Very clean, quiet neighborhood, good wifi and a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and host
This is our second time staying at this property. The host is lovely: helpful, responsive, and kind. And the house is adorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cabeth M., Jacksonville, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always love our stay here!
Thank you so much Dee, for another nice stay. We love the addition of the screen door on the main bedroom!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay as good as the first!
This was our second stay, and it was every bit as great as our first stay which I reviewed previously. Definitely five stars! In fact, I've started telling friends that it is my 'home away from home' and 'our place' when we visit Oakland. Indeed, we've already got our third visit booked. This time, it was middle of summer when we visited, and the bay area was just coming out of a big heat wave. We really, really appreciated the air conditioning the first day or two until the bay area fog came back. The views were as great as ever, and our stay was very comfortable. Until next time, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views (so amazing), felt so safe, clean, comfortable, easy drive to all the cool sites!
The house is perfect. She has thought of everything and made the stay very easy. King beds were very comfy and good pillows. House is so clean and felt spacious. Big bathroom and nice full sized washer/dryer with detergent. The views ranked top of our list. Views from kitchen, living room, deck, dining room and one of the bedrooms. Had several meals on back deck watching sun go down over San Francisco and the bay. Quiet neighborhood, safe area. Free street parking but plenty of open spots steps outside the front door. This stay was so restful and enjoyable. 10/10! Easy access to freeway. The Safeway store near by was perfect for groceries and essentials. Depending on time or day it was just a fun 20 minute drive over the bridge to the San Francisco piers. Alcatraz, Golden Gate Park, Palace of the fine arts, China Town and so many more cool spots. We can't wait to return and will be booking again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
This was my second time staying at Dee's home. Once again the space was just what I needed. The weather was perfect, the balcony and the VIEW was absolutely beautiful! Dee is a great host and a very conscientious communicator.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome apartment!
Beautiful view of the skyline, both day and night. Location is great, with easy freeway access. We loved the clean and tasteful decor and neat neighborhood. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Wonderful home, so organized, everything you could need, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts, lovely stay!
Beautiful, spotless, cozy house with exquisite view. Hosts are incredibly kind. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023