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Refresh and relax in this garden oasis or on the beach 4 blocks away

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area
Bathroom
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alameda, CA
  • Place, Pacific Pinball Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Hornet Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack London Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Refresh and relax in this garden oasis or on the beach 4 blocks away

Depending on the season you might find, blueberries, mint, lemons, limes, tomatoes, Sweet peas, sugar snap peas, herbs, lettuces, roses,humming birds, butterflies, nesting song birds and gentile breezes just outside the back door of this ground floor apartment. You can also test your putting skills on the 3 hole course.

The apartment is close to Webster St (West End) where you can find the farmer's market Tuesday and Saturday, a neighborhood bar, restaurants, coffee shops and public transportation. Buses take you to the Bay Area Rapid Transit , San Francisco, Berkeley or just around this 5x3 mile island. The ferry is 11/2 miles away.

Not far away is the old Navy base, home to the WWII aircraft carrier, The Hornet, with very informative tours, a WWII museum and usually playful sea lions .. Along "Spirit's Alley",in the same area ,are many brew pubs, a couple of wineries, Hangar 1 Vodka, St. George Spirits Distillery, most with a back drop of the SF sky line. The first Sunday of each month Michaan's Auction house hosts a large antiques fair on the old tarmac. This area of Alameda is constantly changing as the redevelopment continues.

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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
no smoking anywhere on the property

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alameda

Located near the beach, this apartment is in West Alameda, a neighbourhood in Alameda. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Walt Disney Family Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Golden Gate Bridge and Ferry Building. 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

  • Crab Cove Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pacific Pinball Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • USS Hornet Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jack London Square - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Lake Merritt Station - 5 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 9 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen of Alameda - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Refresh and relax in this garden oasis or on the beach 4 blocks away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Refresh and relax in this garden oasis or on the beach 4 blocks away?

As of 14 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Refresh and relax in this garden oasis or on the beach 4 blocks away on 31 Mar, 2026 start from S$153, 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 Refresh and relax in this garden oasis or on the beach 4 blocks away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Refresh and relax in this garden oasis or on the beach 4 blocks away?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Refresh and relax in this garden oasis or on the beach 4 blocks away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Refresh and relax in this garden oasis or on the beach 4 blocks away located?

Located in West Alameda, this apartment building is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from USS Hornet Museum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from San Francisco Bay. Jack London Square and Oakland Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Betty”s place was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep C.

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

Good and comfortable stay.

Good and comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Monthly stay

Had a wonderful stay! Great location…easy walk to restaurants, beach, neighborhoods. Host was very welcoming and helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

clifford h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn b.

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

Comfort

Was visiting family. A great place to hang out with family. Loved having access to fresh blueberries!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Alameda apartment

Betty is a wonderful host who made us feel welcome with homemade banana bread. The apartment is perfect for two and is located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of several restaurants. If we return to the area, we will book here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E.

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

Lovely little place in Alameda

I really enjoyed my stay at this place. It had everything I needed with many little surprises from the host. The garden is gorgeous and the place is conveniently located with its own parking. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann H.

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

Welcoming and comfortable

Visiting with family in the Bay Area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ronnie S.

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

Great location!

Quirky, comfortable, close to restaurants. Be aware that there's not actually a kitchen (get water from bathroom) but there are multiple ways to make coffee tea etc. Fridge is great. Lovely welcome note and home made nut bread.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth C.

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

Quiet spot in walkable neighborhood

Spacious, comfortable place with easy off street parking. Short walk to a large park which extends to the bay with San Francisco views. Quiet so good sleeping, comfortable bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

Cozy

Comfortably tucked away and quiet
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Alameda visit

We enjoyed our stay in Alameda! Betty made us feel very welcomed. The accommodations were spacious and clean. A great plus is the available parking space.Our grandchildren really enjoyed playing in the backyard on the putting green! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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

Great Host on a Great Island

All of Betty's rentals are nice whether it's the Garden Oasis or the Garden Bungalow. Her descriptions and pictures are accurate and if you have any questions just contact her and you will get a quick response. We stayed over Thanksgiving week and everything was nice. This was our second time at her Alameda apt. Hope to stay next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

April R.

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

Wonderful property, close to everything even the beach!

This property was a delight to stay at. Perfect location as it was close to restaurants, shops and even the beach. It was nice to have my own parking spot! The checkin process was smooth, she even baked a tasty banana bread. There was a water filter as well which was a nice suprise. The apartment had every thing I needed during my stay. I would stay here again. Thanks, Betty!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Excellent accommodations in quiet part of Alameda

We selected this property for its convenience to family and were so glad we did. Everything was as expected based on the property description and prior reviews. We liked having a separate bedroom and a spacious living/work space. The garden was a lovely place to relax and read. The quiet neighborhood was also welcome for me as a light sleeper. We also took advantage almost every day of the close proximity to the walking path along the Bay.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Alameda Stay

Very roomy. The amenities were more than adequate, including banana bread and coffee for the first morning. I appreciated the little things, such as a heated throw for the bed and a flashlight near the front door. The property is very close to Crab Cove and restaurants at the end of Webster Street. I would have appreciated more security, such as a chain lock, for the front and back doors.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

The Y.

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

Betty is a gardener too

We loved all the thoughtful touches and the kitchen-- silverware, toaster, refrigerator. Great TV that didn't take a Phd to use. Wonderful neighborhood, close to coffee shops and store a few blocks away. Only problem was a saggy bed. Betty is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

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

Comfy and relaxing.

This is an adorable apartment on a quiet dead end street. The yard is private and comfortable like another room of the apartment. The fresh flowers in vases in the apartment and the lemonade and banana bread were lovely touches. The owner is available but not overbearing. I highly recommend. If you want to do a lot of cooking, it may not be the place because it lacks a real kitchen. Nearby restaurants and deli were fabulous.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy & Pat H.

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

Convenient, Comfortable, Great environment

We have stayed in several places during our years of visiting family in Alameda. This was by far the best, most comfortable and most convenient. The bed was great, there was plenty of dresser and closet space, the bathroom was roomy. There was a grab bar in the tub/shower which worked perfectly for us old folks. There is no kitchen, but the refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven and coffee pot was all we needed. The backyard was a beautiful place to sit and read a book. In and out was easy. Even parking was easy. And even WE could walk to several restaurants, markets and donut shops.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Betty is sweet, but too close for comfort.

Betty is very nice. She knew we were there to celebrate a birthday and she had a card and bouquet waiting. She also made some yummy banana bread for us! Her coffee bar was the best!! Unfortunately, she lives upstairs and you here every step. You also have no privacy outside. Betty was out on her deck and tending the yard, couldn’t go outside and just relax without being on display, made it awkward and couldn’t enjoy the space that was advertised. Felt like we had to tip toe around and worried about noise and every move being watched, not the relaxing, enjoyable stay we wanted- but good coffee bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Janet S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice little house with a lovely garden

This is a minimal but comfortable house. I stayed here for 3 nights. The bed is great, and the TV is actually easy to use! It is strange in having no kitchen sink but the bathroom sink has a tall faucet and Betty supplied a small bucket to carry dishes to the bathroom in. She also supplied paper bowls and plates so I didn't have that many dishes. There are lots of good restaurants right in the neighborhood. The garden has blueberry bushes filled with blueberries and gardenias that bloom. The only negative is that the bathroom rugs were not clean. Probably just a bath mat that gets washed would solve that problem. I recommend this place for an inexpensive comfortable place to stay not too far from Crab Cove and the beach on the bay in Alameda.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Sherry B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandma‘S Place

The owner Betty was great, very responsive and provided great information regarding check-in. She baked us a banana bread and provided coffee and bottled water. The apartment is roomy with tons of potential. The bedding , towels and bathroom were clean. The apartment itself is in need of a complete facelift. The entire place needs painting. The area rugs are dirty and frayed. The doors, baseboards and moldings are scuffed and dirty. The furniture is a mishmash of antiques and very tired pieces. I have rented over fifty homes over the years and have not given a negative review until now. If Betty wasn’t so accommodating the rating would have been less.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Perfect little space!

This space was great and within walking distance of shops and restaurants! My stay was lovely and I had everything I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Susan N.

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

Great Location with No Steps!

Great location within a short walking distance of a grocery store, restaurants , shops and the waterfront! Quiet cul-de-sac with outdoor seating area for relaxing in back. Ground-level - no steps! Cozy bed, plenty of towels in the bathroom. A very nice overall stay. Would recommend it to others.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Nice stay

As listed. And within walking distance to many restaurants. Good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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