Title: Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN! Family-friendly holiday home with a fitness centre, near University of California, Berkeley ## Photo gallery for Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN! ![Dining - Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN! (Oakland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59910000/59903500/59903426/68d3445e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN! 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(Oakland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59910000/59903500/59903426/e8e7a323.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in historic North Oakland, this family home offers a serene retreat with gorgeous coffered ceilings, a chef's kitchen, and spa-like bathrooms. Relax in the zen backyard with sound system and BBQ or work from the home office; perfect for business travelers, couples, adventure seekers or families. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Gym - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN! It’s a great time to start the new year in the Bay Area! Come stay at my family home inspired by my travels around the globe as a musician and my pride for ‘The Town.’ Nestled in a beautiful and quiet historic North Oakland neighborhood, my home features: gorgeous coffered ceilings, a formal dining room that seats six, chef's kitchen, queen-sized beds with 1,000 thread-count luxury sheets in every bedroom, spa-like bathrooms with thoughtful toiletries, home office, and a zen backyard with sound system and BBQ. Features “SMART” home details such as light and sprinkler automation, NEST thermostat, and a RING doorbell (with backyard camera) that can be operated with an ALEXA home device. Its perfect for the solo business traveler, the couple looking for some time to get away from it all, adventure seekers wanting to explore the San Francisco Bay Area while still being in close proximity to SF and Napa, or the family road trip stop off (we've got private off-street parking that can accommodate an RV or even a boat). You'll feel like you're in your own oasis while staying here! Taking a family trip with small kiddos? Perfect home for families with small children and I can supply a high chair, crib, and car seat if needed so you don’t have to travel with these bulky items. Oh and did I mention the location?! Meet up at ‘The Greek!’ Perfect home to stay in while taking in a summer concert at The Greek Theatre. My home is a quick ten minute drive to/from the UC Berkeley campus and a ten minute drive to the vibrant downtown Oakland attractions and restaurants. Heading off for the day to explore San Francisco and celebrate PRIDE is literally a 15-minute drive over the Bay Bridge, and wine country is a 45-minute drive away- so basically LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Can’t wait to meet you! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office - Printer ### Comfort - 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. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Gym - Basketball nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9329/5d196618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N Downtown South San Francisco - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Upper Telegraph, a neighbourhood in Oakland, is home to this holiday home. Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena. Jet skiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beat the HEAT - North Oakland Home ready for your family’s SUMMER FUN! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 39 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael H. 27 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Helpful host Simone was super friendly and helpful and the snacks and drinks provided were a nice touch after a long day of traveling. The property was just as described and met our needs very well. We were really happy with our stay. ##### Rachael H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucas H. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house! This place was the ideal location for us visiting our daughter in college for her graduation. Simone thought of everything! The kitchen was well equipped, as where the bathrooms and bedrooms. The backyard was a plus. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Lucas H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia S. 8 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Oakland gateway Cool house that has everything you need with a responsive host. We had a great time. We really appreciated the coffee and snacks because we got in too late to shop for breakfast ##### Patricia S. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 20 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property and owner The property is clean, in good shape, and just the right size. The owners were so kind and responsive. Great experience. ##### David S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frankie S. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Oakland! The house was lovely, cozy and well stocked, including snacks and bathrobes. Simone was very responsive and easy to communicate with, and the location was great - a 15 minute stroll to lots of restaurants and businesses, plus great parks and a beautiful neighborhood to walk around. Highly recommend! ##### Frankie S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Davy D. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just right! Simone was a warm and welcoming host from original booking to our departure. She created a home that provided everything we needed. 5 of us comfortably stayed 3 nights for a UC Berkeley event. The location is convenient to campus and the safe parking behind a gate was a plus. We needed an extension cord and Simone immediately delivered one. We even used the washer/dryer. Simone's place was just right for our stay! ##### Davy D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly H. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it! We had an amazing stay at Simone’s place! The location was central to everything we wanted to see and do, and had a good bed/bath set up for two couples traveling together. Simone was very communicative leaving up to the stay and the personal welcome/walkthrough was really nice. The stocked snacks and drinks and beautiful freshly cut flowers were such nice extras!!! Thank you, Simone! ##### Kimberly H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nicole h. 30 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simone & David are outstanding hosts! I booked Simone & David's beautiful house rather last minute before Christmas as my daughter had to have leg surgery & I needed a place with a first floor bedroom and few entrance steps. Boy, did we get lucky! I can easily say that Simone and David are the best & most attentive hosts that I have ever experienced. The house itself has been beautifully renovated. The decor and artwork are very well done too (and I'm picky). Every need has been thought of in this well stocked home! ##### nicole h. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy V., Tulsa, OK USA 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolute 5-Star Gem! We have stayed in many properties over the years and this home is the best by far! The owner met us personally upon arrival and showed us around the house. She provided every convenience imaginable for our stay (slippers, robes, toiletries, snacks, beverages, games, laundry, and so much more!) The historic home is newly updated and tastefully decorated with a nod to Oakland history. It has a lovely backyard with spaces for lounging, playing, and off-street parking all secured behind closing gates. The neighborhood is charming and convenient to shops and restaurants. We were in town to visit the UC Berkeley campus and will definitely return to stay here when we are next in town. Highly recommend this lovely home! ##### Nancy V. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra H. 19 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant and convenient This was the most well-stocked vacation rental we've stayed at. The dining table and living room worked well for us as gathering places. Our host was very gracious and thorough in showing us around. Off street parking was excellent, with spaces for our 3 cars. There were 7 in our party, including six adults and a teenager. Sleeping was a little tricky for us since the bedrooms held 6 and the teenager didn't want to sleep on the living room couch. It worked, due to everyone's flexibility. Also, the trundle bed, where my husband and I slept, would not have worked for everyone, but we are pretty nimble. Overall, it was a charming home. ##### Debra H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erum N. 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything with the house was great. Very comfortable and well stocked, with a great location. Would recommend! ##### Erum N. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ramaswamy A. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and amenities Very convenient, clean property comfortable for 6 adults and a teen, fantastic amenities provided, including robes, slippers, toiletries and lots of snacks and drinks ##### Ramaswamy A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse M., Colorado Springs, CO 13 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good stay Nice property, attentive host. We were happy here. ##### Jesse M. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki A. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was great, the batteries to the remote were dead and they sent someone over with replacements (and I was just telling as something to do for the next group). ##### Vicki A. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate B. 3 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Our family with 2 small kiddos stayed here during our stay in the Bay Area. Very easy check in and out process. Lots of thoughtful extra like the pantry stocked with kid snacks and it was nice to have cooking basics- spices, oil, etc. Very clean as well! ##### Kate B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Asmeret G. 9 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome My family has a wonderful & comfortable stay at the house..thank you ##### Asmeret G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica H. 2 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Hosts Simone and David were lovely and responsive hosts. The house was cozy and thoughtfully decorated with many nice pampering touches. And the pantry was full of treats! The backyard was a very sweet place to relax. We enjoyed our family stay there. ##### Monica H. Stayed 8 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean S. 4 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cali Getaway The house is in a nice neighborhood that is convenient to dining, parks, and San Francisco. It is very nicely furnished with everything you need for your stay. It has a nice back yard and a nice gated parking area. The property owners are very helpful and responsive and helped to make our stay perfect. The house came stocked with a lovely pantry as well. We totally enjoyed our stay in this adorable home! ##### Jean S. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace C., Hawaii 8 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Host with a Super Home This is a lovely home, with a beautiful backyard oasis in a prime area close to all amenities Oakland and Berkeley have to offer. We were in the area for a wedding and were able to entertain family with plenty of dishes, glassware and basic provisions. Simone is a very generous host, who has added numerous touches to make her guests feel welcome. In fact, everything about the home was welcoming and fitted for comfort. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Grace C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen L. 26 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay The reviews for this property are all accurate. Simone is a beyond fantastic host. The home is adorable, very clean, and loaded with amenities. The neighborhood is quiet and is conveniently located near a variety of transportation options (highways, Bart, ect). We had a rental vehicle and the property has private parking behind a locked gate, which was a huge bonus. One of the cutest and best equipped places I've ever stayed in. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would. ##### Stephen L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay M., Oshkosh, Wisconsin 21 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very convenient location The home is very nicely updated and very clean. The owner was fantastic and communicative. She was kind and thoughtful. We used the house as a home base while moving out our daughter after graduating from Cal. Very close to campus. Off street gated parking was very nice as street parking is limited. We appreciated the snacks area. The kitchen which was well stocked with cookware. ##### Jay M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron S. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and Wonderful We've stayed in many VRBO's and other rentals over the years, but we've never had such a pleasant and enjoyable stay as we did at Simone and David's home in Oakland. Simone is the most incredible host we've ever had the pleasure of renting from, the home is cozy and wonderfully appointed, the kitchen is well stocked and the location affords numerous nearby cafes and markets within easy walking distance. Simone was immediately attentive to even our most minor inquiry, and made us feel very welcome in her home. We will definitely look to stay here again on future visits to Oakland. ##### Ron S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yaser H. 17 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Check-in Experience Ever! 5 Star! First, the owner was incredibly friendly and made the check-in experience amazing. Explained everything and even provided suggestions of local restaurants. Just A+. The house was superb - clean and the best equipped place I've ever stayed at. There was literally nothing we could have asked for. I've stayed at fancy hotels that didn't have as nice amenities. Truly an amazing house, in a great location, with an incredible owner. I can't recommend this place enough! ##### Yaser H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul R. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft Wir haben eine sehr schöne Zeit in Oakland verbracht. Die Ausstattung der Unterkunft war hervorragend und ließ nichts zu wünschen übrig. Simone war ein toller Gastgeber und stets hilfsbereit. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen. ##### Paul R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven R. 27 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house in Oakland! Wonderful house in great Oakland neighborhood. Simone was a fantastic host! The house was clean and well equipped. We would gladly stay there again! ##### Steven R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ---