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Alameda 3BR luxury Penthouse, 2 blocks to downtown, near beach, 2 free parking.

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Welcome Victorian Penthouse sign in front of entrance to apartment.
Interior
Living room with TV
Living room with Fireplace, couch, coffee table and 1895 brick chimmey.
brick chimney in living room with antique telephone on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Alameda,, CA
  • Place, Alameda Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Alameda Island Brewing Company
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alameda 3BR luxury Penthouse, 2 blocks to downtown, near beach, 2 free parking.

THE VIEWS, PRIVACY, BEACH & ARCHECTURE makes this Penthouse a special place to stay. This Alameda 3 BR luxurious penthouse occupies the entire top floor of the building. It is spacious with a private deck with views looking towards the beach 3 blocks away and surrounded by an avocado tree. It has its own private entrance, beautiful hardwood floors. Fully stock kitchen with granite countertops, large refrigerator, Dishwasher and a breakfast area with coffee maker, ground coffee, tea, sugar and cream. Its 2 blocks from the Alameda downtown with 2 free parking spaces. There are over 40 different restaurants, many gift shops and jewelry stores on Park St. just 2 blocks away.

The Apartment has beautiful red Oak hardwood floors throughout. The living room opens out to the deck with outdoor furniture where guests can sit and enjoy the view looking towards the beach 3 blocks away. The deck is surrounded by a large avocado tree and privacy fencing. It has AIR CONDITION. The penthouse also has WIFI WITH AT&T INTERNET 1000 (FIBER 1 GIG) HIGH SPEED for the business person who may want to work from home. A PERFECT LOCATION.

It also has a baby high chair for the infants. Its a 8 minutes drive to the Alameda ferry station on Main St. to San Francisco.

San Francisco is just 20 minutes drive away over the Bay Bridge or via BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) and the Alameda/Oakland ferry to San Francisco. The Oakland Airport is just about 3 miles away.

This unique penthouse is ideal for family vacations, the business executive, professional, and corporate housing.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Do not change toddlers on the cough.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not go on top of the lower roof and pick the avocados off the avocado tree. NO PARTIES. NO SMOKING. NO PETS.
No parties.

Important information

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Property # 739994vb
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

Located in Alameda, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Pier 39 and Ferry Building are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland Arena or Oracle Park. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Alameda,, CA

What's nearby

  • Alameda Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • AMF Southshore Lanes - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great White Adventures - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alameda Island Brewing Company - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Fruitvale Station - 3 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lucky 13 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alameda 3BR luxury Penthouse, 2 blocks to downtown, near beach, 2 free parking. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alameda 3BR luxury Penthouse, 2 blocks to downtown, near beach, 2 free parking.?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alameda 3BR luxury Penthouse, 2 blocks to downtown, near beach, 2 free parking. on 16 Aug 2026 start from £171, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Alameda 3BR luxury Penthouse, 2 blocks to downtown, near beach, 2 free parking.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alameda 3BR luxury Penthouse, 2 blocks to downtown, near beach, 2 free parking.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alameda 3BR luxury Penthouse, 2 blocks to downtown, near beach, 2 free parking.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alameda 3BR luxury Penthouse, 2 blocks to downtown, near beach, 2 free parking. located?

Located in the heart of Alameda, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of San Francisco Bay, Jack London Square and USS Hornet Museum. Lake Merritt and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thue Lægdsgaard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monica was a great host and super responsive. The place and location was also perfect. Super close to downtown Alameda. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely space!!! Clean, comfortable and the location could be better to enjoy Alameda!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Peter, Thanks for a great review. I think you meant to say "the location could not be better to enjoy Alameda" when you were describing the location. The apartment is just 2 blocks from Park St. downtown and 3 blocks to the beach. Most guest usually walk to Park St for dinner and chose from 40 different restaurants. I have gotten great reviews about the location. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful apartment/condo. We found it on short notice and couldn’t be happier with it. It comes fully stocked and super clean & comfortable. Only downside is it’s on the 3rd floor and no elevators so if you have mobility issues with stairs this would not be the place for you. It has a wonderful patio & patio furniture, unfortunately it rained the whole time we were there so it did not get utilized much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2026
Thanks for your great review. Yes the penthouse takes up the whole 3rd floor of the building. That is why its called a penthouse. It has views looking towards the beach from the outside deck. I put that information in the description so people would know. I agree with your honesty, if someone has a problem climbing stairs, they should not choose this apartment. But for those who have no problem climbing stairs, the apartment and its views are amazing to see.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose J.

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

Very cozy

One of the nicest places I've stayed in Alameda
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome B.

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

Lovely place

This is a great place to stay. Convenient for trips to downtown and an outdoor space for relaxing. Generously supplied with tea coffee etc and furnished to a good standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

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

Alameda Gem

This place was perfect for a family vacation in the San Francisco area. So clean, quiet, and well-kept. The most comfortable beds, great living area, and kitchen. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami Y.

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

Great Stay in Alameda

This property fit our needs perfectly. Great safe location near to restaurants and easy access to Oakland, Berkeley, and SF. We had a minor issue with the front door but Monica was responsive and able to get it fixed quickly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erich R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed in the apartment for one week. It is on the top floor of a house, with somewhat unusual shapes of the rooms because of that. But we thought that gave it a nice, somewhat special character. The location is also a plus (close to Park Street, with its many restaurants, also to the South Shore shopping center). Finally, the host was very good at communicating and at helping us (to re-start a furnace in the apartment). We can recommend the place, also for families with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W.

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

Fabulous!

Wonderful apartment, very clean and well outfitted
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roxanna brown p.

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

Comfortable,clean, and easy

Visiting family and touring San Francisco Alameda and beach Al’s and adventure.3 flights to pent house was concern , front steps easy narrow and safe.Back entry were also safe and not difficult
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Pleasant/cozy-nice private deck

Very communicative host; ample parking; cozy property; lovely private deck; on-site laundry : ) Note: Parking is in the rear but the driveway access is at the front of the house!! Easy commute into Oakland. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

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

Clean, Spacious, and a Great Location,

Our first time staying in Alameda to see family and friends in the Bay Area! This rental is a couple of flights up, but if you don’t mind stairs, it is a lovely, clean, and comfortable place—3 spacious bedrooms plus a large kitchen and living room. Convenient laundry in the basement and very close to shops and restaurants in charming Alameda! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Great place for our work trip

This is a great place to stay. It had everything we needed. The best part is off street parking directly behind the house. No searching for street parking. Host checked in with us during the stay to make sure we didn't need anything. We will defiantly stay here again when we come back for work or vacation.
Stayed 22 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

A great place for our stay!

The building is in a central part of Alameda - very easy to get all around the island, as well as to Oakland and SF from this location. Very clean, with comfortable beds and a nice kitchen with all the cooking equipment we needed. It was nice to have the deck to sit out and relax on. My adult son and I stayed here while in Alameda for my Granddaughter's baby shower. It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe P.

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

Family trip

Lovely place with lots of character. Everyone in family, including teen daughter, enjoyed the place due to spaciousness. In a very nice, quiet neighborhood close to grocery store & restaurants. Designated off street parking. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk R.

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

South Alameda penthouse large apartment

South Alameda family stay with 3 children.Walk-up apartment with full kitchen and lots of room.Open deck to enjoy the sun.Onsite assigned parking.Minutes from Oakland airport, 40 minutes from SFO.Hosts provide full & accurate information.Next to Park street restaurants. Less than 1 mile to South Shore grocery, shopping, restaurants, pharmacy and retail.Great place to stay when visiting Alameda / Oakland.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

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

Great VRBO

Our first VRBO experience was really fantastic! Everyone in our party commented on how thoughtfully every aspect of the VRBO was setup. It has everything you need in every room and has plenty of space for 6 people. Great neighborhood with lots of old Victorians and friendly locals. Wonderful walks for exercise or errands. Local shops, restaurants and groceries (Trader Joe’s!) are within 10 minute walking distance. There are cute parks in the heart of the residential areas and the beach is only a 15-20 minute walk away. Things to know that will help future renters and that will hopefully be added to the VRBO profile. - Three flights of steep external stairs to get to the unit. - There was only one designated parking space instead of the two spaces specified. - There is a low roofed part of the building that juts out over the driveway just a bit. It’s a tight squeeze and untenable if you have a large or tall vehicle. Our Audi SUV and Denali fit just fine, but it was close! Overall, we had a wonderful experience. So good in fact, I felt a bit conflicted writing the review, wanted to keep it all for ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
The apartment has 2 parking spaces as stated on the website. The parking spaces are in tandem one car park behind the other. Dan never called me once to ask questions about the other parking space. He wrote this review even without asking me about the parking space. He ask other questions and I got back to him immediately. He never ask about the parking. The apartment is a penthouse. I stated that in the description so people would know its at the top of the building. It has greats views, but you have to climb the stairs to see the views. To some people having great views, beautiful trees around the deck with tables and chairs on the deck to eat and have a drink. Also close to the beach and over 40 restaurants in walking distance is worth climbing a few stairs. I have had a guest told me that.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cristopher j.

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

Great place

Clean, comfortable, excellent neighborhood, beach less than a mile away, all amenities (shops, restaurants, etc) in east walking distance. Would certainly return here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terés S.

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

Beautiful house and perfect location

We are so happy with our stay in this apartment, it was more than we hoped for. Clean, charming and close to stores in South Shore and restaurants downtown. Check-in and checkout was extremely smooth, expect a message on the day of your arrival with information. I would gladly come back to this place with my family in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

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

Perfect Vacation Location!

Our stay was amazing. We had the whole third floor of a Victorian house. Could have easily had six guests. Thank goodness for off-street parking too. The apartment had everything we needed and had very comfortable beds. It’s location made it the perfect base to ferry into San Fransisco or drive south to San Jose or Monterey. Plus we enjoyed just staying on the island. Lots of thing to do and places to eat. We would stay there again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Convenient and comfortable

We found the apartment roomy and comfortable for our stay in Alameda. It was quieter than I expected it to be, and it was easy for the kids to sleep in the bedroom and not be disturbed by the adults in the living room. The main thing to be aware of is that it is a climb up three flights of stairs, so if anyone in the group has mobility issues this would not be a good choice. The apartment was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Texas Visitor

Clean and comfortable; conveniently located
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great stay

Great neighborhood and well equipped home. My fiance and I had everything we needed to be comfortable at this home. Gordon and Monica are very accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentina K.

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

Beautiful appartment

We enjoyed our stay. Apartment is very clean and in a good area. The owners are very pleasant people and very easy to communicate with. The only problem, I would not recommend it for older people as it is located on the 3rd floor and a little bit difficult to climb upstairs. Other than that I would definitely recommend it and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

melinda d.

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

Plenty of space for the family

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Monica Getten & Gordon Coslow

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I live in Alameda, CA for the past 40 years. I graduated from San Francisco State University. I love interior designing. I feel good about hosting because I believe that I give travelers an option by providing them a place to stay with a kitchen to cook their own meals when they are on vacation instead of having to go to a restaurant for every meal.

Why they chose this property

The property is in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Alameda. It is a beautiful neighborhood and the home is just 2 blocks from Park Street, the main street in Alameda where there are over 40 different restaurants and shops. It is also just 3 blocks from the beach. I walk to Park St. many times to eat out and I don't have to worry about finding a parking space on the busy street.

What makes this property unique

This penthouse is a CLASSIC. The building is registered with the City of Alameda as an HISTORIC BUILDING. The penthouse is on the 3rd floor of this Large 1889 Victorian. It covers the whole top floor of the building. This 1889 Victorian house has 7 gables and windows in all directions. From the back deck you can sit on the wagon wheel chair and look all the way down to the beach which is 4 blocks away. The view is beautiful. There is a avocado tree hanging over the deck that bears many avocados and it also give you privacy. There are stairs to climb. But when you get to the top of the stairs and enter the penthouse it makes it all worth the climb. The fireplace, the redwood ceiling, the 1889 old brick chimney, the view from the deck., the outside furniture on the deck with a redwood table and chairs where you can have dinner outdoors all makes it a special place to stay in the heart of the city. The penthouse is in a location that has easy access to the 880 freeway which will take you to anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Oakland Airport about 3 miles away. It is also just a 10 minute drive to the Alameda ferry station on Main St. to San Francisco.

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