Alameda, California
Don't be fooled by other listings that show a beautiful Victorian home but you are renting the basement apartment.... this rental is for the house.
This lovely home was built in 1885 and offers Victorian spendor along with all the amenities for an enjoyable stay.
Alameda offers easy access to San Francisco and many other Bay Area locations including the Oakland Coliseum (Go A’s and Warriors) and UC Berkeley (Go Bears). Oakland Airport is less than 5 miles away. Getting to San Francisco is quick and comfortable - use the ferry (from the Main St terminal), bus, the express bus to downtown SF or to BART is only 3 blocks away. You can also drive- getting to the I-880 freeway and the Bay Bridge is quick - driving to downtown SF takes 25-30 minutes outside of rush hour. But the ferry is a much nicer way to go and you don’t have to park in SF (free parking at the ferry terminal in Alameda)
The main floor:
This stunning house features 12 foot ceilings in the formal rooms and the master bedroom. The front parlor features formal seating while the back parlor offers casual seating to visit or watch TV. The TV has a DVD/Blueray player with a collection of action and family DVDs. Local TV stations and access to Netflix. Wi-Fi is also available throughout the house.
The dining room seats 6. The china cabinet is stocked with formal china should you wish to have a formal dinner – but since you are on vacation you might prefer to visit one of the many great restaurants that Alameda has to offer. Many within easy walking distance of the house.
The more modern kitchen has a fridge/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, sink with garbage disposal, gas stove with a large oven, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker and all the utensils a well-appointed kitchen should have.
The master bedroom has a king size bed and a large armoire as well as a dresser; the attached bathroom (also accessible from the second bedroom) has an extra-long tub/shower with 2 shower heads (each separately controlled).
The 2nd bedroom has a Queen sized bed and lots of closet space as well as a dresser. This bedroom has direct access to the main floor full bath as well as to the 1/2 bathmi
To sum up the bedroom/bathrooms on the main floor there are 2 bedroom and one full bath that both bedrooms have doors into. There is also a 1/2 bath off the queen bedroom so you can lock the queen room door access to the full bath if you dont want to run into each other in the middle of thr night ;) There is also a door to the hall (yes there are 3 door into one bathroom! Remeber this house was built in 1885 so just having a bathroom inside was super cool! There is also another full bath in the attic.
The Attic:
The 3rd bedroom and a bathroom are in the attic.
The 3rd bedroom sits at the top of the stairs and features 2 twin beds.
The full attic bathroom features a beautiful walk-in shower with a calcite wall and floors.
(Alameda has great weather but on the rare summer days when Alameda is hot the attic rooms are warmer than the downstairs rooms- a free-standing AC Unit is available should the bay breezes not be enough to cool the rooms down)
The basement:
The basement offers tenants the use of the laundry room. The laundry room has a front load washer and dryer on pedestals and an area to sort and fold laundry. The rest if the basement is not available to tenants. As the owners office is there.
The yard:
The park-like large backyard offers a comfortable seating area and a gas bbq. Yard work will be done by the owners mostly mid-day – we will do our best not to disturb our guests any more than necessary and will be happy to work around your schedule as much as possible.
Security Cameras:
There are outside security cameras at the front and rear entrance to the house.
The garage/parking:
The garage is not available for tenant use. The driveway is and has off-street parking for 1 vehicle. Additional street parking is usually easily available.
This is a historic home built in 1885 and is for use as a temporary place to stay while visiting or working in the area. Only the bedrooms are to be used as bedrooms. No airbeds may be added to other rooms – this is a family home not a bunkhouse or party pad. An airbed is available to add to the back bedroom should 2 people want to share the room but not share the one Queen sized bed. The limit for guests is 6 people.
The rental is for vacation/short term rental only. No length of stay establishes residency- this is for temporary stay NOT a primary residence. By agreeing to rent the house you agree to all the terms listed in the description of the property as well as the house rules. Violation of the agreement terminates the rental agreement.
People in the area for construction or other work are welcome as long as they realize this is HOME and plan to treat it with the care a historic home deserves.
- Rates based on 4 person occupancy - Maximum 6 people ($15 per person 5-6)
- No parties, and please keep noise down as this is a quiet residential neighborhood
- NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVENTS, AS PARTY VENUE, OR FOR LARGE GATHERINGS (>8 people) - we have to be strict about this because we want to stay on good terms with our neighbors
- STRICTLY NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY- this includes the front and backyard.
- STRICTLY NO PETS
Everything was what I wanted for my party of six. The property owner made herself available just in case we had any special needs. I would return there anytime and I would further recommend that property to any of my professional friends.
My family had a wonderful early thanksgiving on the west coast at this beautiful home. Everything was there that was needed to make a huge turkey. The layout is perfect with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Super nice, super safe neighborhood for walks, and very well maintained comfortable home. It will exceed your expectations in every way.
We entertained family from the UK and everyone loved this house and neighborhood! The house is fully stocked with everything we needed or wanted. It’s a gorgeous house and property and we had a fabulous time.
The house is beautiful and very well-equipped. We will definitely stay here again’
I stayed at this property in October, and it was awesome. Even though I usually like trying new places, I'd gladly come back here. My family and I had a blast. We all loved hanging out at the big dining table, sharing meals, and playing board games. The house was very clean and comfy and the backyard, with its beautiful avocado tree, was a nice spot to relax. I would also like to express my gratitude to our host, Maria. She was incredibly responsive and accommodating throughout our stay, ensuring that all of our needs and questions were promptly addressed. Her hospitality was truly exceptional, and it made our stay all the more enjoyable.
loved this house
This is a lovely home in a wonderful town. Very comfortable furnishings and amazing stocked kitchen. Owners were available and responded immediately to our few questions. We look forward to returning!
Stayed here for the weekend in order to attend concerts at Oracle Park. The location was perfect. We were able to come back after being in the city all day and we were able to enjoy the quiet homie feeling to unwind. Beautiful home and neighborhood and we had all the amenities we needed. Market 2 blocks away was a big plus. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!!
Our family had a wonderful stay in this lovely Victorian in a quiet residential neighborhood. Beautifully furnished with antiques and immaculate, this house has all the comforts of home. The host is thoughtful and communicated quickly whenever we had questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this home for your vacation stay.
We were celebrating a graduation - the property was perfect for all of our comings and goings and group meals. A nice quiet street close to lots of SF, Oakland and Berkeley venues. Parking was plentiful and easy. Gray space for families
Family vacation ( 4 people), we stayed for 4 nights exploring SF before proceeding to Hawaii. Loved everything about this really nice home: very spacious, comfy beds, easy parking, quiet and nice neighborhood. And fully equipped with everything! Especially appreciated the high quality bath supplies, water in the fridge and coffee for getting started! The kitchen was the most favorite family place, although we had no time for cooking :-) The weather was too cold for enjoying the garden with its magnificient Avocado tree. Nice restaurants in Alameda within walking distance and easy to drive to SF. We would return any time!
Maria the owner was super responsive! Very accommodating! Home was beautiful and has a fascinating history. Beautiful yard. You won't be sorry if you rent this beautiful home.
You will find everything you could possibly need for a family vacation in this very special, incredibly well-maintained historic Victorian town. We walked to nearby playgrounds and downtown Alameda, as well as just enjoyed the beautiful backyard (with cornhole and other games at the picnic table). The host is very responsive as well if you have questions or need something. We would absolutely stay here again !
This is lovely historic property that is very comfortable and well equipped. It is great for a family. The host is very responsive, and even picked some avocados for us from the back yard tree. This made a delicious breakfast of avocado toast. We enjoyed our comfortable stay tremendously.
Stayed here with my family (3 kids 13,11,9 and hubby) for our visit to explore San Francisco. We took the ferry in most days and that made it super easy! The house is spacious, clean, and in a great location!
We stayed in this beautiful property over Memorial Day weekend. We booked it to attend a graduation ceremony. It worked so well for our family. It was myself, my husband, our 9 year old twins and my mom. It had the perfect amount of room and was exactly as advertised. We had only 1 issue come up and the owner answered my call right away and fixed it within ten minutes. The house is comfortable and well stocked. We would highly recommend it to others and will certainly stay again if we find ourselves in the area.
We will definitely stay here again.
This property is a very lovely, spacious home in a safe and beautiful neighborhood. We spent a lot of time walking around the neighborhood looking at homes and gardens. The home has plenty of space and many great areas to sit and visit. Very convenient for restaurants and shopping in Alameda. We took the Seaplane into San Francisco during the day and evening- very safe, economical and comfortable. While staying here, we biked across the Golden Gate Bridge, hiked at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, went to an Oakland A’s game and did a walking food tour in the Mission District. Maria was very accessible and accommodating. Loved our stay! Thank you!
This was the perfect home away from home. The host was helpful. The home was well-stocked with towels, linens, and toiletries. There were also many movies, games (both electonic and board/card), and books. Walkable neighborhood. Home was as-advertised, in excellent condition, and clean. It has many charming qualities, and was a beautiful place to stay. The yard is private and has plenty of seating.
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