Top Soul Hosts in Oakland
428 individual hosts in Oakland carry a Heart Rating, 19 of them rated 85+ — the city skews toward warmth and genuine welcome. Ranked from real guest reviews.
- 143 reviews
Claire
♥97.4Oakland, United States
“They were incredibly responsive and went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.”
- 258 reviews
Milt
♥95.3Oakland, United States
“His warm personality made me and my girlfriend feel at home and welcome as soon as we arrived, with great communication throughout our reservation.”
- 373 reviews
Devon
♥91.5Oakland, United States
“Devon and Kelsey are great hosts and went above above and beyond to take care of us.”
- 429 reviews
Gizem
♥90.6Oakland, United States
“Gizem is such a wonderful sweet and kind person.”
- 5155 reviews
Anne
♥90.2Oakland, United States
“Very beautiful, clean, and spacious, with easy access to the rest of East Bay either on foot or by bus (short 4 minute walk to the 72 which took us to the BART).”
- 6345 reviews
Joan
♥90Oakland, United States
“Joan is an extremely gracious hostess....very easy going and also thoughtful--Thank you very much.”
- 7112 reviews
Jamie
♥89.4Oakland, United States
“When we got there Jamie showed us around and had everything set up for us to ensure we had a great stay (even coffee, and biscuits) - which we...”
- 8166 reviews
Carlos
♥89.2Oakland, United States
“Carlos met us at check in and gave us great recommendations and tips for exploring the area.”
- 9135 reviews
William
♥89.2Oakland, United States
“He went out of his way to resolve an issue with the tv and dropped off a replacement immediately.”
- 1031 reviews
Lindsay
♥89Oakland, United States
“She welcomed us very warmly with her friendly personality and smile.”
- 11121 reviews
Sonam
♥87.9Oakland, United States
“Lots of locals walking and hanging out by the lake.”
- 1227 reviews
William
♥87.4Oakland, United States
“He’s easygoing, inclusive, and goes out of his way to make you feel at home.”
- 1372 reviews
Clarice Marie
♥86.3Oakland, United States
“Cole's pour-over coffee and La Farine's bread and pastries should be experienced.”
- 1428 reviews
Michelle
♥85.7Oakland, United States
“Michelle helped us feel right at home and made our stay very worth it.”
- 15178 reviews
Victoria
♥85.5Oakland, United States
“Her guests room is very nice, the bed is comfortable, and she is never lacking to put in it a vase with fresh flowers! Tori is a very kind person, we shared our passion in cooking, hiking and reading.”
- 16390 reviews
Marie
♥85.5Oakland, United States
“Comfort, excellent location and very gracious hostess.”
- 17325 reviews
Joan
♥85.5Oakland, United States
“I have to tell you guys that I met Joan's house 3 hours before I got to San Francisco and Joan immediately approved my request, then she waited for me until 12am in the rainy night! You should understand how thankful when I saw all the things: warm host, cute room and even hot tea you can get any time.”
- 1827 reviews
Laurie
♥85.4Oakland, United States
“Wow - what a fantastic bnb and gracious hostess.”
- 19109 reviews
Stephen
♥85Oakland, United States
“The place looks so much better in person (the pictures just don't depict enough the awesomeness of the space).”
- 2086 reviews
Suzanne
♥84.8Oakland, United States
“I rented the ADU for my mother and her partner while she received chemotherapy in Berkeley and Suzanne and her husband were extremely accommodating.”
About this ranking
Who is the highest-rated host in Oakland?
Claire with a Heart Rating of 97.4. Guests say: "They were incredibly responsive and went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable and enjoyable stay."
How are hosts in Oakland ranked?
Heart Ratings are computed by analyzing guest review language. We look for signs of genuine personal connection — shared meals, local tips, emotional language — not just star ratings.
How many Soul Hosts are in Oakland?
20 hosts have earned a Heart Rating in Oakland.