Beautiful Cottage by the Lake Cozy Lake Merritt Cottage | Full Kitchen

Located in the friendly Cleveland Heights neighborhood of Oakland, this private studio cottage is a short walk to Lake Merritt, great restaurants, shops, and easy transportation into San Francisco. It comfortably suits 1–2 guests, with a maximum of 3 — the space is intentionally cozy, so if you're a larger group, please double check the layout works for you before booking.

The cottage sits in a private green oasis, surrounded by fruit trees and a landscaped lawn. Inside you'll find a plush queen mattress, a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel pots and pans, a large closet, and a clean bathroom with a spacious shower. High-speed wifi and Fire TV (Netflix, Prime, Hulu — with your own login) are included. The space is light and airy with reliable heat and A/C. We leave 24 hours between guests for enhanced cleaning.

The neighborhood is quiet and walkable, yet close to everything Oakland and the Bay Area offer — Lake Merritt's 5K perimeter path, Grand Lake's restaurants and cafés, Jack London Square, Downtown, and Chinatown. A short bus or BART ride reaches Temescal and Berkeley, and the express TransBay bus to San Francisco is five minutes away.

Good to know before booking:
- Guests must be 25 or older.
- There is a $500 security deposit, refunded after your stay.
- The walkway from the sidewalk to the gate has several steps, some without a handrail, and there are no grab bars in the shower — worth noting if anyone in your group has mobility needs.
- Washer and dryer are available for guests staying 30+ days.

Rates & Availability

Cancellation Policy: Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 60 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued. Grace period with free cancellation (no cancellation fees or partial refunds possible) for 24 hours after booking if arrival is at least 24 hours away at time of booking.

There is a 10% discount for stays longer than one month. There is a $500 security deposit that will be returned after your stay.

Location

Oakland, California

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