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

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Exterior detail
Living Room with pull out sofa
Queen Bed with Crisp Cotton Linens, Line-Dried
Property Entrance
Courtyard entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2520 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

living room

1 Double Sofa 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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Please turn the heater off
leave the key on the desk
Please leave by 11am
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Walt Disney Family Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland Arena or Oracle Park.
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Alameda, CA

What's nearby

  • Alameda Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alameda Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great White Adventures - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alameda Island Brewing Company - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Station - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lucky 13 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬13 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Alameda Bungalow Easy Access to San Francisco, Beach, Redwoods, Marinas?

As of 16 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Alameda Bungalow Easy Access to San Francisco, Beach, Redwoods, Marinas on 1 May, 2026 start from S$164, 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 Charming Alameda Bungalow Easy Access to San Francisco, Beach, Redwoods, Marinas?

On-site parking is available at the 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, USS Hornet Museum and Oakland Convention Center. Jack London Square and Oakland City Center 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. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved my stay here. Very comfortable and clean apartment in a quiet, yet centrally located, neighborhood. The host was easy to reach and welcoming. She had anticipated and provided for any possible need a guest might have. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo M.

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

An exceptional Vrbo stay.

The apartment was very nicely decorated, exceptionally clean, and in a very quiet neighborhood. Our host, Betty, went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of very thoughtful touches, thank you, Betty!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing. Very peaceful.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First of all, there is no winery as part of this stay. Our stay was a perfect place for us. Perfect location. Off street parking in this area is a must. We were charmed by the home and decor. One of us is mildly disabled at this time, and found the stairs to be easily accessible despite the personal condition. We found a delicious home baked loaf of bread awaiting our arrival, which we enjoyed very much. Checking in was easy, and Betty wanted us to contact her once we arrived so she could answer any questions we had. We did not meet with her, but she sounded like a delightful hostess, concerned with our comfort in her property. We will certainly stay with her the next time we return to the area for visits with family and friends. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell A.

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

Michael K.

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

Erica C.

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

David R.

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.

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.

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.

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

Linda P.

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

Alameda Bungalow

The cottage was very clean and we had everything we needed during our stay. The owner was gracious, prompt answering all our questions and provided us with excellent information regarding the area. She even had a small cake waiting for us in the kitchen upon our arrival. Shopping was close by and we were within walking distance of restaurants and coffee shops. Perfect location and accommodations for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

David J.

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.

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

Very nice time

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Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

nobuko t.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Greg F.

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

About the host

Hosted by Betty Gladden

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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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