El Refugio was a quiet, comfy and cute studio near Lake Merritt. I am from Oakland and have tons of family around but, due to Covid, I wanted to stay in a central location while having social distancing.
I loved having the Keurig and cute appliances. The neighbors were quiet and respectful. The host was quickly responsive to any questions or concerns I had. The secured parking was great bonus. You can take a long walk (30 min) along the lake to the Lakeshore area for groceries and cute restaurant/cafes. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others.