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Charming Alameda Bungalow Easy Access to San Francisco, Beach, Redwoods, Marinas

Queen Bed with Crisp Cotton Linens, Line-Dried

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2520 sq ft

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Alameda, CA

Jack London Square
‪7 min drive‬
Oakland Arena
‪7 min drive‬
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
‪7 min drive‬
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

living room

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Charming Alameda Bungalow Easy Access to San Francisco, Beach, Redwoods, Marinas

Escape to this vintage 1940s bungalow, tucked inside a peaceful five‑unit courtyard oasis on the Island of Alameda, a perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Ideally located for exploring San Francisco, hiking in the majestic redwoods, and enjoying everything the Bay Area has to offer. Accommodates both corporate and vacation travelers.

Cozy & Comfortable Stay:

* Tranquil bedroom with a queen‑sized bed dressed in crisp cotton linens
* Fold‑out sofa in the living room and seating perfect for reading or relaxing
* Large desk ideal for remote work or planning your day

Fully Equipped Kitchen:

* Recently remodeled and stocked with essentials—just add groceries!
* Gather for meals around the bright eat‑in kitchen table.

Updated Bathroom:

Enjoy your choice of a bath or shower in the refreshed bathroom.

Thoughtful Amenities & Details:

* Hardwood floors throughout
* Fresh air flows through windows in every room
* Dedicated off‑street parking space—no searching for a spot!
* On‑site, coin‑operated laundry facilities
* Little Free Library right out front

Perfect Central Bay Area Location:

* Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet close to everything
* Just four blocks from Alameda’s beautiful beach with sweeping views of San Francisco
* A short two blocks to local coffee shops, groceries, and charming boutiques
* Two ferry terminals (1-1.5 miles) with direct service to San Francisco, Sausalito, Larkspur, Giants games & more
* Quick 10‑minute drive to Oakland Airport and Oakland Coliseum
* Close to hiking in the redwoods and other Bay Area adventures
* Located North of Silicon Valley, South of Napa Valley, West of Sacramento and just over the Bay from The City

Alameda itself is known for its tree‑lined streets, historic Victorian homes, many marinas for sailing, restored Art Deco theater, and local treasures like the USS Hornet aircraft carrier museum.

Local Highlights:

* First Sunday Antiques Fair—one of the largest in Northern California
* Bike‑friendly town with dedicated bike lanes
* Longest 4th of July parade in the country
* Charming local dining, shopping, and waterfront parks
* Spirits Alley with breweries, wineries, distilleries, restaurants
* Unprecedented views of the San Francisco Bay

Additional Details:

- Five‑night minimum stay
- No pets
- No smoking
- About five steps leading into the unit (please note for mobility)

A peaceful, centrally located retreat perfect for beach days, redwood hikes or city adventures across the Bay Area.
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Property manager

Betty Gladden

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alameda

Alameda is home to this apartment. Greek Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena.

Alameda, CA

What's nearby

Jack London Square - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Oakland Arena - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Oakland Convention Center - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Fox Theater - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

Fruitvale Station - 4 min drive
Coliseum Station - 8 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
‪Lucky 13 - ‬13 min walk
‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬13 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬13 min walk
‪Spinning Bones - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Alameda Bungalow Easy Access to San Francisco, Beach, Redwoods, Marinas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Alameda Bungalow Easy Access to San Francisco, Beach, Redwoods, Marinas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Alameda Bungalow Easy Access to San Francisco, Beach, Redwoods, Marinas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Alameda Bungalow Easy Access to San Francisco, Beach, Redwoods, Marinas located?

Situated in Alameda, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of San Francisco Bay, Jack London Square and USS Hornet Museum. Oakland Convention Center and Oakland City Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Cozy and Comfy!

Very quiet and comfortable, everything you need, cute inside, pretty outside, excellent communication from the property owner. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Columbus Ohio

21 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alameda Stay

One of the best pluses of this property is off street parking.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

14 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Wonder place to stay in a safe community in the Bay Area. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

paul b., Wisconsin

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bay Area Stay

Enjoyed our stay very much. We have stayed in Alameda many years visiting children and grand children in the Bay area. This was the best! Clean and spacious it was just a wonderful experience! Hope to go back next year!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

14 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place in Alameda

Nice place in Alameda, very good location, easy to go to San Francisco. Friendly host. Highly recomend

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

20 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful residential area

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were visiting family so we didn’t need to use all the facilities on offer but it is cosy and well equipped. There are some lovely restaurants within walking distance and excellent shops. The bay is a short walk away with views of San Francisco. We highly recommend it.

Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

nobuko t.

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best holiday rest!!

This is very special. As you stay a week, you realize how all the things you have at home are here, and good quality too. It's beautiful, the seats outside are idyllic, I've used it just to reflect even for 5 minutes. This is a wonderful home and a very beautiful home as well, beautiful bath. kitchen, table at window... So restful for your holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David J.

9 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May 2023 stay

This is a very nice small apartment in a very quiet Alameda neighborhood. We had lived on the same street 2 blocks from this place over 50 years ago and little has changed.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan C.

25 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice time

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D., Dallas texas

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frank Bette Plein Air week

This is perfect! Location, apartment, everything Betty is So very welcoming. Off street parking. Could not ask for a better experience. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken R., Buffalo Center, IA

4 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Quiet Apartment

We stayed at Betty's rental for 10 days over Thanksgiving while visiting family at Alameda. The location was convenient, safe and quiet. The apartment itself was very comfortable and clean. Online pictures and information are accurate. Hopefully we can stay here again the next time we travel to Alameda. As other people have mentioned, the parking spot was great! Ken & Kathe

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juanita S.

24 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and so convenient to Everything

Sweet, lovely little apartment, beautifully appointed. We enjoyed our stay tremendously. The sofa bed is not really a viable 2nd bed for longer stays - thin mattress and could totally feel the bars through it. But it would be an absolutely perfect place for a couple. Betty was an outstanding host. My roommate had a major health crisis and we thought we would have to stay a day or more longer and she was super kind and very accommodating. I highly recommend her darling, peaceful place.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

12 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I'll join the other 5-star ratings

As others have said, this is a great property. It's located in a quiet, safe neighborhood and has a parking space. Alameda is a central location from which you can access all parts of the east bay. With the full kitchen you can prepare your own meals. One of the best aspects for me was that we lacked for nothing. I had forgotten to bring my flashlight. Bingo! there was a flashlight in the closet. Will make this my go-to place in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

20 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Apt

We found the Garden Bungalow Apartment so charming. It was in a very peaceful neighborhood. It was super easy to get around the area from the apartment both by foot and by car. The apartment was clean and very well equipped. It had everything we needed, including things like q-tips, cotton pads and a sewing kit. Betty has thought of everything. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. We met some fellow travelers who were staying next door to us and enjoyed morning conversations with them. There was coffee waiting to be brewed and delicious banana bread waiting for our arrival. We can’t wait for our next visit. Thank you, Betty.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank & Jane H., Traverse City, MI

1 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Comfortable!

This is the 2nd time we stayed in Betty Gladden's apartment. It is my favorite place to stay in Alameda! The apartment was updated since our last stay and contributed to the coziness and comfort of the stay-especially the sitting room. The neighborhood is very walkable, close to eating places and stores, even a beautiful school and Basilica around the corner. Betty is very accessible and available when needed. Only suggestion I have is to include an electric sweeper in the apartment. We were there for close to 3 weeks and I would have liked to run the sweeper a few times. Just me and my need to keep busy. Thank you!

Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

This was our second stay here and of course we wouldn't have returned if we didn’t like it - a lot! It's a cozy one bedroom apartment with everything you need. There is parking in the driveway but nearby street parking is also usually very easy to find. Two short blocks away is the Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar. It's a terrific neighborhood coffee place with excellent in-house made pastries as well as egg dishes. It's open daily except Sunday and Monday. Alameda's primary main street business district, Park Street, is maybe eight blocks east. You can skip a lot of driving by using the AC Transit 51A line with frequent service to Oakland and Berkeley, and to San Francisco (O or OX lines) along Santa Clara Avenue. It's an easy 5 block walk or so from this vrbo to catch a bus. If you haven't been to Alameda or stayed at this vrbo I think you'll be very glad you did. It's a great base of operations for a Bay Area visit. One last tip. If you're headed to San Francisco consider using one of the three ferry lines that operate from Alameda to the Ferry Building in the city. One from the former naval air station, the other on the estuary (across from Oakland), and the other from Bay Farm Island (part of Alameda but connected by a bridge from Alameda proper. It's a beautiful (and fast) way to get over to San Francisco. The ferries are fast.

Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell A.

30 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

2nd time and wont be the last!This is a gem when in Alameda. Its close to everything and quiet.Betty is a great source of information and great host.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent choice for a stay in Alameda

This is the third time in 2023 that we stayed about a week in Alameda. All three of the stays were good, but we give this our highest rating. The property itself has a great location in the center of Alameda though closer to the east end (Park Street) than to the west end (Webster Street). The street where the rental is located is very quiet, but only a short distance from Encinal Avenue, and its small business district with a market (Encinal Market) and a great coffeehouse (Blue Dot) with homemade baked goods and simple breakfasts. From the vrbo it's about a one mile walk to Park Street with its excellent array of places to eat, drink and shop. South Shore Center is a major shopping center nearby, with all of the necessaries including a splashy Safeway, Trader Joe's, and much more. The lodging is cozy but more than adequate for two guests. It's nicely furnished with everything you will need. It's very quiet as is the street that it's on. It's not a limitation, but be aware that if you have an automobile (vs an SUV or truck) you will need to park on the street. The parking space is a steep ramp from the street to the garage. We tried, but our sedan scraped the sidewalk as it was partly on the street and its front end on the ramp. We didn't try further, and simply reversed back into the street and parked the car there. We never had an issue finding close-by street parking There aren't any day-of-the-week or time of day restrictions. You'll really like this vrbo!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami M.

14 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great !

It was all they said it would be and we will be back🙌

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Columbus Ohio

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Enjoyed our stay and will likely come back for another

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth C., Georgia

25 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family emergency

This rental is like a warm hug at the end of a long day. It's comfortable, well appointed, quiet and in a nice neighborhood. I stayed for 8 days and was very comfortable. Convenient location. Walkable to grocery stores. I happened to meet the owner, Betty, one day. Very sweet/kind woman. Her banana bread upon arrival was a welcomed gift as I arrived late. I have stayed at many VRBOs and this is one of my very favorites. Thank you Betty!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

3 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tidy outside entrance one bedroom in Alameda.

One bedroom apartment is well equipped, walking distance to everything, tidy and quiet.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne P.

15 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Cozy, Quaint and Comfy!

We had a wonderful stay at Betty:s. Everything was perfect. And the Banana bread..Awesome. one reason we chose Betty's is the opportunity to have parking. The whole place simply felt like home everytime we walked in the door. Quiet and safe neighborhood. We can DEFINETLY reccomend that you put this at the top of your list of Alemeda stays. Thank you so much Betty for hosting! We would certainly stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olena C., Edmonton

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It's a very good and beautiful place to stay along or with family 💗

We spent an amazing week in this property for our vacation. The Owner is a very nice lady, welcoming and helpful! Thank you very much, Betty ❣️

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

11 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations

I thought that the fridge would be stocked up. However there was a nice banana loaf waiting for me in the kitchen which was unexpected. The location was peaceful and safe only 10 minutes walk to the bus stop and public transport links into Downtown San Francisco. All in all this stay exceeded my expectations. I am likely to stay there again.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Betty Gladden

Betty owned and operated The Garratt Mansion Bed and Breakfast on the Island for 30 years, honing her expertise in hospitality while welcoming guests from around the world. Throughout her time there, she hosted countless weddings and special events, creating unforgettable experiences. Our family has called Alameda home for nearly 100 years, witnessing its many transformations, yet there's no place we'd rather live. Your inquiries and communication are always a top priority and will be met with the utmost attention.

Why they chose this property

This property holds a special place in Betty's heart, thanks to its tranquil courtyard design. Alameda is renowned for its nearly perfect weather year-round, and every room is equipped with fully operational windows, allowing the refreshing bay breeze to naturally flow through. Located in a fantastic neighborhood, this property offers the convenience of being within walking distance to just about everything you need.

What makes this property unique

What sets this property apart is the owner's proximity, with the host living nearby to ensure personalized attention and a seamless experience. The location is highly walkable, offering easy access to local amenities and a nearby beach. Plus, guests enjoy the added convenience of a dedicated parking space.

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10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Quiet, Cozy and Comfy!

Erica C.

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Columbus Ohio

Alameda Stay

Michael K.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Great Place

David R.

8/10 Good

paul b., Wisconsin

Bay Area Stay

paul b.

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Nice place in Alameda

Vincent M.

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Peaceful residential area

Tim S.

10/10 Excellent

nobuko t.

Best holiday rest!!

nobuko t.

8/10 Good

David J.

May 2023 stay

David J.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan C.

Very nice time

Stefan C.