A Gem in the San Francisco Bay
4.7
Outstanding(51 Reviews)House in Emeryville, CA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Map of Emeryville, CA
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(51 Reviews)4.7
Met all My Expectations
4.7
Always my choice when going to the bay.
4.7
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.
4.7
Place was great for our travels.
4.7
The space exceeded my expectations
Would definitely love to stay here again
4.7
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
4.7
Clean and comfortable.
4.7
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!
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
The location is very convenient and the host, Amber is very kind and responsive… Such a sweet home.
4.7
I do love older homes, and this one did not disappoint. It was super clean, very comfortable, safe, plenty of on street parking.
4.7
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!
4.7
More than fine…comfy bed. Very clean place. Nice size bathroom.
4.7
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
4.7
Good bargain. Simple. Bed was comfy. Coffee pot works. Good hot water. Older home
4.7
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.
4.7
for a nice visiting week end
4.7
Just where I needed to be - short walk to work, transport, shops
4.7
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
4.7
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.
4.7
Spacious and comfortable. Host is delightful and helpful. We were very comfortable in this large, quiet space.
4.7
This is the second time I've stayed here and it was just as nice as the first. Great location and neighborhood. The host communicates in a quick and timely manner and ar very accommodating
4.7
I enjoyed my stay, it’s a great neighborhood and the owners helped me out when I left something behind. It’s a lovely house. Near great restaurants and mass transit.,
4.7
I enjoyed my stay, it’s a great neighborhood and the owners helped me out when I left something behind. It’s a lovely house. Near great restaurants and mass transit.,
4.7
Loved the house and beautiful east bay neighborhood. House is super clean and fun- cool art, comfy chairs on the front porch. It was quiet and my partner and I slept great. I’ll definitely stay again. I don’t like hotels. I loved the comfort of the clean, beautiful older home. Great eats in the neighborhood. My favorite was Easy Creole.
4.7
it was clean, spacious, and conveniently located to public transit. check in and out was pretty simple. overall, felt comfortable and in ease during my stay.
4.7
Two night stay
Good place, definitely recommend.
4.7
Good Stay
Enjoyed.
4.7
Great property,parking and area! Owners were very kind.
4.7
Great old home with beautiful hardwood floors. It has that old character that has long gone out of fashion.
4.7
Great getaway!
Great property,parking and area! Owners were very kind.
4.7
Love the space everything about it was beautiful and love the tub the most🎉
4.7
Amazingly perfect
Love the space everything about it was beautiful and love the tub the most🎉
4.7
The day before our arrival we still had not heard from the owner so I sent a message asking about check in instructions. She replied that the key would be in the mailbox and sure enough along with the mail there was our key. When we entered the house there was a smell – I guess it has to do with it being old but non-the-less not a pleasant greeting. Onto the living room - we couldn’t get the overhead light/fan to work and after asking we were told that it doesn’t work just use the sconces above the fireplace which happen to be beside the TV, not the best for viewing the TV and certainly no light for reading in the evening. The next morning when we could see in the living room we were greeted by dead and dying plants. My biggest disappointment was the kitchen. After getting out the coffee maker from a cabinet I had to do a thorough cleaning as it was filthy. We only planned to use the kitchen for breakfast (thank goodness). I bought a loaf of bread to make toast in the morning however no toaster and no skillet either. I was told to use the broiler. The sponge they let us in the kitchen was dirty. There were no dishtowels – owner told me to use a bath towel if I needed a towel in the kitchen. Bathroom had no hand towels or trash can. Grateful for the hairdryer but could have done without the condoms in that drawer. The shelves in the bedroom closet, which I assumed were to be used for clothes since there was no dresser, were paint splattered and dirty. A little shelf paper would go a long way. The dining room is full of their personal items. The place has potential but it needs some work. The bed was comfortable. The location was good, close to the BART. The neighborhood was quiet. The hardwood floors in the living and dining room were beautiful. There was plenty of hot water and water pressure in the bathroom.
4.7
Awesome place in the burbs
Nice suburban neighborhood. Always found street parking within a couple of spots. Bed was comfy. Beautiful upstairs apartment with easy access to the city.
4.7
Not what we expected
The day before our arrival we still had not heard from the owner so I sent a message asking about check in instructions. She replied that the key would be in the mailbox and sure enough along with the mail there was our key. When we entered the house there was a smell – I guess it has to do with it being old but non-the-less not a pleasant greeting. Onto the living room - we couldn’t get the overhead light/fan to work and after asking we were told that it doesn’t work just use the sconces above the fireplace which happen to be beside the TV, not the best for viewing the TV and certainly no light for reading in the evening. The next morning when we could see in the living room we were greeted by dead and dying plants. My biggest disappointment was the kitchen. After getting out the coffee maker from a cabinet I had to do a thorough cleaning as it was filthy. We only planned to use the kitchen for breakfast (thank goodness). I bought a loaf of bread to make toast in the morning however no toaster and no skillet either. I was told to use the broiler. The sponge they let us in the kitchen was dirty. There were no dishtowels – owner told me to use a bath towel if I needed a towel in the kitchen. Bathroom had no hand towels or trash can. Grateful for the hairdryer but could have done without the condoms in that drawer. The shelves in the bedroom closet, which I assumed were to be used for clothes since there was no dresser, were paint splattered and dirty. A little shelf paper would go a long way. The dining room is full of their personal items. The place has potential but it needs some work. The bed was comfortable. The location was good, close to the BART. The neighborhood was quiet. The hardwood floors in the living and dining room were beautiful. There was plenty of hot water and water pressure in the bathroom.
4.7
This is a vintage house and well-preserved. Relaxing in the rooms give me a feeling of my own home. The hostess is very proud of her family, her culture background. The location is fine and the supermarket is walkable. The neighbors were friendly.
4.7
You will occupy the whole floor with several rooms
This is a vintage house and well-preserved. Relaxing in the rooms give me a feeling of my own home. The hostess is very proud of her family, her culture background. The location is fine and the supermarket is walkable. The neighbors were friendly.
4.7
We were happy to find ourselves close to a muni bus stop. Everything was good. Thank you.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Emeryville?
The average price for a rental in Emeryville is $244 per night. This rental is $18 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is A Gem in the San Francisco Bay pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A Gem in the San Francisco Bay?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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