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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY

  • Discover Oakland and the Bay Area. from this 1-bedroom apartment. This apt's location has a 97 walking score!

    Piedmont Ave, 3 blocks away offers banks, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, Fentons Creamery and even Piedmont Movie Theater.

    Walk to BART (subway) in minutes and go to San Francisco 20 min, SF airport or Oakland Airport 19 min.

    Off street parking for your car to take day trips to Napa, Sonoma, Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Fishermans Wharf, Alcatraz. Uptown Oakland, Jack London Square and Oakland Foodie favorites.
    Three highways minutes away & you'll be on your way to a great day.

    This apt will help you experience everything the Bay Area has to offer.

    Light filled apartment is comfortable with private porch for morning coffee and sitting area in yard for afternoon sun.

    Medical travelers will love this beautiful apartment just steps away to Kaiser Hospital and short drive Children's Hospital and Sutter Health Alta Bates and Summit Campus.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Piedmont Avenue, a neighborhood in Oakland, is home to this apartment. Fox Theater and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Consider SF Masonic Auditorium for a night out, and don't miss Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, a top local attraction. Visit our Oakland travel guide
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CA, Oakland

What's nearby

  • A vintage Grand Lake theater with colorful marquee lights and a sign reading "Families Belong, All People of Conscience Should Oppose."
    Grand Lake Theater
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings reflected in a calm body of water.
    Lake Merritt
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • An ornate theater with intricate carvings and a red curtain.
    Paramount Theatre
    4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • A city street with a prominent building with a dome and a sign that reads "FOX OAKLAND".
    Fox Theater
    4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cathedral of Christ the Light
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station
    7 min drive
  • MacArthur Station
    15 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Doña
    6 min walk
  • Panama Red Coffee Co. - Broadway
    3 min walk
  • The Lodge on Piedmont
    6 min walk
  • Cato's Ale House
    7 min walk
  • Oori Triangles
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY located?

Located in Piedmont Avenue, this apartment building is steps from Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, and within 3 mi (5 km) of San Francisco Bay and Jack London Square. Lake Merritt and Paramount Theatre are also within 2 mi (3 km). MacArthur Station is 15 minutes by foot and 19th St Station is 28 minutes.

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Reviews

STAY 5 MINUTES AWAY Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, good parking, would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful and as advertised…apart from a bit of broken glass found in a remote area of the apartment. After reaching out via text, our host graciously offered to come and clean it for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a clean, fresh and light filled space.A lot of big windows and charming architecture.I was very comfortable there! I would definitely recommend or stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect as Son lives nearby. Parking was a BIG plus! Locked front gate sits low and has to be lifted to work properly. Nice, private spot in back of property. Has 2 chairs in front of apt to sit, have coffee/wine and unwind. Nicely appointed apt - kitchen has pots/dishes/silverware/coffeepots/full size refrigerator. Big TV, couch, chair and minisplit (heat and A/C unit) in living room, but occasional spotty connectivity to internet at times. Bathroom is very small, step-in shower nice and hot, towells provided. Bedroom is in back of apt with a big window that looks at back of property, and queensize bed that is tucked up against the window making it tricky to use as a couple. The small office room off the dining room was perfect. Entire apt seems to be on a tilt so its not that you had too much wine! :) Back outside area seemed messy and like we were not to enter (kid trikes were placed in a row across area. The Host Laura was very helpful with quick replies when we had questions. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was super clean and cozy! Great location for walking. Driveway parking was a big plus. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice older unit in a great area. Host was very responsive and helpful, and the bed was comfy. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for my quick stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Only minutes to the local restaurants, shops and bus transportation.Very clean, cozy and had everything I needed. Will stay there again when visiting my relatives.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room. Well stocked. Shopping 10 min walk (on Piedmont Ave )Off street parking.Pleasant available host / contact!Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, walking distance to grocery store and Piedmont avenue. Great value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quiet, commodious, and charming. What more can one want?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great and let us check in super early since we arrived in the morning! She also sent a detailed instruction sheet. The location, although tucked behind a big medical building where Google Maps couldn’t quite find, was super close to piedmont ave so we could walk for food/shops and it felt safe. The house is quirky but was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A woman’s touch to details, e.g. lighting, pencil, paper, tape;
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was quite spacious and comfortable. It's really a complete apartment not just a studio space. The patio is modest but would be nice in a warmer season. (My visit was January.) The kitchen was well-equipped with cookware, appliances, silverware, plates etc etc. (although I used only the cups & coffee maker). The host was immediately available by text when I had a question about the access directions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Very good location if you a visiting the Piedmont area. Airy, light and comfortable. Feels very secure and safe.Listing says Laundry, but it is not included it is a pay laundry. Doesn't have a lot of dishes, glasses or utensil. It is an older property, so the floors are not level.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This spot was Just Right! It has all the charm & idiosyncrasies of a building constructed in 1908. Felt like home to me having lived in spaces like this one in my hometown of San Francisco. Would come again.The apartment was private, clean, & uncluttered. And yet, beautiful flowers welcomed me on the dining table as I arrived. Practical supplies like pens, scissors & tape made life details easy. Excellent wifi. Host Laura was attentive & responded immediately to requests upon my arrival & thoughtfully took care of outdoor chairs during the changeable early spring weather. The heater kept me warm whenever seasonal chill hit the air. The kitchen was well supplied & perfect for morning coffee & light meals.The enclosed table & chair just outside the front door was a favorite spot for me to spend outside time in early morning watching stellar jays play among the foliage of the old growth garden, even as rain fell. I called it my "Oakland nest." I was here on a family visit so the refuge in the down time, & solitude were a gift. Many mornings I had breakfast & worked at Caffé Chiave, just a short walk to Piedmont Ave where I also found fun shopping & handy places such as a CVS. Location was ideal: driveway parking, just a 12 minute drive to friends, family & dining in the Elmwood area of Berkeley as well as a 24 minute straight shot down Broadway to catch 24 through the Caldecott tunnel to family in suburbs beyond. Highly recommend this place as a private home away from home.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026