Family-friendly holiday rentals in Alameda

Large Cottage Near SF, Beach, Airport w/ Backyard

Beautiful, spacious, and quiet cottage 1-bedroom 1-bath, 860sqft, with a private garden, located in the prestigious Alameda Gold Coast neighborhood, safe, 7miles to OAK Airport, 5miles to Oakland Coliseum, 9miles to UC Berkeley, walk to the beach, easy transportation to San Francisco by ferry, bart, or bus. It is walking to coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores. Next to Crown beach with spectacular view of San Francisco. Parties are not allowed. Top speed Internet. Pet allowed, $50 per stay.

Step back in time on this beautiful classic yacht

Good Luck is a hundred-year-old classic yacht, lovingly restored and ready to transport you to another time while luxuriously spoiling you on your bay area adventure. This dockside charter gives you complete privacy and an amazing nautical experience. Alameda is a beautiful island community in the heart of the Bay, filled with beautiful homes, adorable shops, and many great restaurants. The San Francisco ferry is close by to whisk you to the big city, so why would you want to stay anywhere else?

The Pacific - KING bed, 1.5 blocks to downtown

Welcome to The Pacific - a 1,000 sq ft loft-style apartment, steps from downtown! - Lounge on the private patio while your dog enjoys the backyard - Charming local shops and restaurants 1.5 blocks away - Stroll the beaches to see the San Francisco skyline at sunset - Close to San Francisco (30 mins drive) and Oakland/Berkeley (15 min) - Stay in, work remote, and make meals in the well-appointed kitchen. Whatever your adventure, this tranquil retreat awaits you! 14 mins from Oakland Airport.

Alameda 1b/1b garden level flat in 1885 Victorian

Tucked along a tree-lined street on the island of Alameda, this thoughtfully restored 1885 Victorian cottage offers a quiet, ground-floor retreat. The bedroom features a queen bed, living room includes a queen pullout sofa. A sleek kitchenette is equipped with a two-burner electric cooktop, compact refrigerator/freezer, microwave, sink, and portable oven. A dedicated work desk with high-speed internet completes this refined space for guests who appreciate boutique comfort and timeless design.

Cute, backyard Cottage w/ close access to all!

Great space for a lovely trip to the Bay Area! Located in a very safe & quiet neighborhood of Alameda. The cottage has a private bathroom with shower (no tub), a kitchenette with microwave, and the most comfortable queen bed. Close to Oakland Coliseum, BART, SF, Oakland Airport, and ferry to SF. Great access to Bay Farm Trail and just a short walk to restaurants and shopping. ** Please note that the bed is against the wall, so if you are a group of two, one person will be against the wall.

Fully-equipped studio in victorian home

Fully-equipped studio apartment in Alameda victorian home. Spacious, with modern amenities (WiFi, Netflix), free coffee and tea, queen-size bed, and big yard, shared with the main house. Separate entrance through the backyard. Young kids live in the upstairs house part-time (see “other notes”) and can be loud until 9:30pm. We’re a dog-friendly space and love hosting pups (maximum of 2, house trained)! Please note that we’re not able to accommodate cats at this time. Lab lives in property.

Detached Cozy Studio w/ private patio garden & BBQ

Renovated 100 yr old backyard studio in the heart of the Alameda island. Private fenced garden with bbq. 7 mins from Oakland Int. Airport. 20 mins to SF city by ferry. Convenient location to UC Berkeley. Close to BART, beach, parks, local markets and restaurants in walking distance. • Fully-equipped, self contained studio, with cooking basics, microwave, airfrier/oven, induction cooktop, coffee machine, electric water boiler, BBQ, patio. Private entrance. No share ventilation.

Cozy Watertower by Beach and Transit

This 100-year old water tower in our backyard supplied water to beach cottages on our street. It's been renovated into a tiny home, mostly using reused or upcycled materials. We're happy to share it with guests looking for a quiet & unique place to stay in the Bay Area. It has its own entrance, private courtyard and is located one block from the beach, pinball museum, transit, farmers market, coffee shops & restaurants. You’ll love it because it's quaint and conveniently located.

Sunny Garden Studio with Parking

This is a fully-equipped, self contained studio with off-street parking in a private driveway, located in central Alameda. Walking distance to stores, less than a mile from the beach, & easy access to transportation to San Francisco by bus or ferry. The studio has everything you need for your stay - microwave, smart TV, induction cooktop, fridge, airfryer, and more. Shared access to the backyard. Perfect for weekend getaways or visiting the sights of San Francisco. LGBT+ friendly.

Secret Garden Cottage

This magical garden retreat is a short hop to San Francisco. Three sun filled rooms in a 19th century train station are set above fruit trees and mini meadows with a Japanese style soaking tub for one or two. Step out to the beach, park, nature preserve, restaurants, shops and coffee houses. All within .02 miles. Take the bus or boat to downtown San Francisco (15-25 minutes) Charming on site hosts. Safe walkable neighborhood. Art filled and almost Ikea free.

Downtown Dream Cottage

Cozy cottage, close to the best restaurants in town, walking distance to beach and public transport. Private entrance, this is your own building without shared hallways or walls. Quiet neighborhood in the heart of the city. Alameda is a beautiful historic city if you're visiting San Francisco Bay Area, Ferry access to San Francisco attractions and business district and to Oakland. Conveniently located close to Oakland airport and major highways.

Charming Alameda Getaway, Easy SF Access via Ferry

Enjoy a sunny, furnished 1BR/1BA home with private entrance, full size double bed, shower and tub, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, dining + living rooms with fireplace, pull-out sofa, Roku TV, Wi-Fi, and in-unit washer/dryer. Located in a safe, walkable Alameda neighborhood near cafés, marinas, shops, parks, ferry to SF, and bus to Oakland Airport. Clean, comfortable, and clutter-free—your perfect home away from home.