Figuring out where to stay in Oakland? Look no further.
Francisco's "El Nido" is the perfect get-away. Located easy distance from Lake Merritt, the apartment feels secluded, like a little treehouse above the more urban scenes in Oakland. The decorations feel more like you're in Mexico City (in the best of ways!) than in Oakland, but the proximity to some of the best Oakland has to offer cannot be beat.
Really recommend a stay here! Francisco is super communicative and answered me within five minutes of texting whenever I had questions about the apartment. Do recommend having a car if you visit, so you can travel around more easily, and take advantage of the Oakland Hills, etc.