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Epic, gorgeous, huge historic, Victorian mansion - easily sleeps 40+

Epic, gorgeous, huge historic, Victorian mansion - easily sleeps 40+

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Exterior
View from the street. Tons of parking in driveway and on street.
Exterior
Exterior
Lots of Outdoor furniture. Here is 14 seat iron set. Includes 2 buffets

Overview of Epic, gorgeous, huge historic, Victorian mansion - easily sleeps 40+

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
19 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 50790 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Oakland, CA
  • Popular LocationOakland City Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFox Theater4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJack London Square4 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

19 bedrooms (sleeps 50)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 9

+6

Bedroom 10

Bedroom 11

Bedroom 12

Bedroom 13

Bedroom 14

Bedroom 15

Bedroom 16

Bedroom 17

Bedroom 18

Bedroom 19

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Shower only

Bathroom 8

Shower only

Bathroom 9

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Epic, gorgeous, huge historic, Victorian mansion - easily sleeps 40+

The mansion has been used for dozens of photo and video shoots by Williams Sonoma, Cost Plus, Loews, Gumps, Pottery Barn and others. As all this implies, the property is just beautiful, with grand rooms, and towering ceilings.

We have done a huge amount of redecorating in the past few months, and the Mansion is more spectacular than ever. We can now provide at least 11 bedrooms. There are more in the house, but they may be in the process of decorating. If you need more, please ask if they are available before you book. Also, I only provide the number of bedrooms required, to avoid confusion for the cleaning people as to what rooms they should clean.

Here's an overview of the mansion (again, depending on your needs and redecorating status).

Entry Floor, all definitely available now (entered one flight of stairs from the - Big Kitchen, two dining rooms, two foyers, and living room. Five bedrooms. One bedroom is VERY large, with a King bed, and lots of seating. The other four have queen beds. This floor has two full bathrooms, and they are definitely available. The Kitchen has many pots and pans, blender, plates and bowls, glasses, cutting boards, cutlery, and microwave.

Second Floor (at least 5 bedrooms available NOW) - the main bedroom floor: Nine bedrooms, all with Queen beds. It also has four bathrooms, all with showers.

Top Floor - Five bedrooms, all with Queen beds. And two bathrooms, both with showers. This floor also tons of comfortable lounging space, with at least five couches, PLUS three twin beds.


Outdoors:
There are vast, beautiful outdoor spaces, with several furnished areas, in which to lounge and just enjoy the great many sunny days in Oakland (far sunnier than SF). It is VERY IMPORTANT not to be outside socializing (or otherwise making noise outside) after 9 pm. This is a residential neighborhood and this is required by law.

Interaction with guests

I love helping people have a great time in our beloved Oakland and nearby San Francisco. Please ask me anything you like. At the same time, I know many guests will prefer just having privacy.

Other things to note

Please see additional people charges. Those charges also apply to guests who don't sleep at the mansion. They will be reduced if people will be there for only a few hours.

Property manager

ej blumberg

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Interior
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children must be supervised.

Events

Events allowed
Charges apply. No one can be outside past 11 pm.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking outside either EXCEPT with WRITTEN perm
Base rate includes 10 guests. Charges apply for more visitors, day or night.
Please respect our neighbors. No one may be in the yard past 9 pm. If this rule is not abided, neighbors may call the police.
Gov ID required for all reservations, by email immediately after reserving, and then in person at check in.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Charges apply. No one can be outside past 11 pm.
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 and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this vacation home is in the city center. Fox Theater and Greek Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ferry Building. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Oakland Zoo and California Academy of Sciences. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
Map
Oakland, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Merritt - 20 min walk
  • Oakland City Center - 4 min drive
  • Fox Theater - 4 min drive
  • Oakland Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • Jack London Square - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Fruitvale Station - 3 min drive
  • Coliseum Station - 7 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Champa Garden - 6 min walk
  • Banh Mi Ba Le - 15 min walk
  • Xochi The Dog Cafe - 2 min walk
  • Cambodian Street Food - 15 min walk
  • Burger King - 13 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oxana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous victorian mansion
Beautiful and truly unique place. Owner was very quick and easy with communications. All bathrooms are newly renovated while bedrooms maintain victorian chic. Great for friends/family reunions.

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House, Great for big groups & events
We had the most amazing time at the mansion. I hosted a 1920's murder mystery dinner party for my friend's birthday there and it was absolutely perfect. The house fit everyone super comfortably and the decor/ ambiance was perfect for getting into the theme. I saw some reviews say the kitchen was small, but i disagree! We had ample space to set up dinner, make cocktails, and roam around to play the game. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a place to host a larger group or dinner party. Everyone had a spectacular time!! Definitely one of the coolest parties I've ever thrown. The host EJ was super accommodating and helpful. He let us check out later, which was much needed & appreciated when only staying one night.

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing historic house in the center of a vibrant urban city.
Our extended family decided to take this historic place for our annual get together after Christmas, a time all 22 of us can get together. This year we decided to try an urban experience. (We are ranchers in the Central Valley of California.) This was our 20th year going somewhere, usually near the beach. The rooms in the mansion are amazing, with architectural details everywhere, tall windows that let in the sun on a winter afternoon, with lots of space to spread out . We watched the San Francisco Forty Niner game one night, some played games, our son brought his guitar. The third floor enchanted out granddaughter from Tennessee, with areas to play games or sit around and visit. Beautiful dark beams cover the ceiling, and windows look out to the bay. The bedrooms are large, the beds comfortable. There were a few negatives. The kitchen is small for a crowd, and has poor lighting in the evening, for slicing up onions or preparing something on the stove. However, we had pizza one night from Philomena, and it was outstanding. The only bathroom on the ground floor was in the middle of a remodel but we managed. The neighborhood was noisy for two nights around New Years Eve. Lots of firecrackers and the sound of guns going off. It would help if the owner could put up a hand rail along the steps leading to the entry. I give it 4 stars because of the few negatives. Over all the house is beautiful and perfect for a reunion or meeting.

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend
The property was perfect for my wedding weekend. The house was large enough to accommodate most of the wedding party - many of which came from out of town. The weekend was very special since everyone was under one roof. Additionally, we took our "first look" pictures inside the house since it's very unique with beautiful features. I highly recommend the house for large gatherings due to its size, beauty and proximity to Lake Merritt.

10/10 Excellent

darren l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a corporate retreat
We took our group of 13 co workers to EJ's mansion in Oakland. The accommodations were perfect for us. Everyone had their own place to sleep and we didn't even use all of the bedrooms! The mansion is exactly as described and there is tons of room for everyone. There are several living rooms and dining rooms, but we spent most of our time in the main living room where everyone was able to have their own seat where we were able to socialize as a group. It was very hot during our stay, but the mansion stayed surprisingly cool. There were air conditioners on the top floor that we did use, but really did not need them on any of the other floors. EJ was great to work with, quickly responding to our many enquiries before we arrived. He even met us on arrival to familiarize ourselves with the place and make sure that we had everything that we needed. EJ's place is perfect for a corporate retreat and if we ever get a chance to return to San Francisco, EJ will be our first contact
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by ej blumberg

Host profile image
I'm from Oakland and lived a lot of other places before returning. I love it more than ever!

Why they chose this property

The mansion is one of the finest examples of interior design and architecture that can be rented anywhere. Most of the house is full of fine art and elegant decor. The top floor (of three) is more casual, with exposed rafters and a closet full of games.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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