A craftsman home in Oakland
Good old bones, kept honest.
An Oakland craftsman with the patience of an older era, held and cared for by Altai.
Character
What it feels like at Santa Ray.
This one was built in a time that trusted wood, and it wears its years well. The detail is in the joinery and the trim — the kind of care that doesn't announce itself but holds up.
It sits on a settled street where the neighborhood keeps a low, friendly hum. Easy to arrive to, easy to stay in, and warmest of all when dusk comes down over the block.
Days here
Three moments, most stays.
- Coffee on the front steps while the street slowly wakes.
- An ordinary afternoon that the old rooms make feel unhurried.
- Porch light catching the last of the dusk as the block goes gold.
Gallery
A closer look at Santa Ray.
How Altai hosts
The standard behind this house.
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Kept honest.
Kept honest to what it is, with nothing added that the house didn't ask for.
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Better than found.
Every stay leaves it a little more cared for than it was found.
Book your stay
Two ways to book Santa Ray.
Book direct
Direct booking through Altai — availability, dates, and payment in one place.