Family-friendly vacation rentals in Alameda

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?

Private Aptartment 25 minutes to SF, B'fastCoffee

Quick drive or Bus/Bart ride to enjoy major SF attractions. 20 min. drive, longer during commute times. 30-40 min by Bus/BART. Private 3 room apartment, modern decor in charming Victorian, quiet street. Private entrance thru garden gate. 5G internet-WiFi, 43" Smart TV. Low ceilings 6'4". Bedroom-Queen bed. Large living room has queen sofa-bed, & Twin Sz airbed. Full kitchen. Good for family with 3/4 kids. Comfortable for 2 Adults + 3 Children. 4 Adults OK but tight . No child-safe latches-plugs

Hip hideaway steps to DT w/garden patio & W/D

Spacious, hip, ground floor 1-bedroom apartment w/many amenities & charming decor just 2 blocks from Alameda's Park St shopping & restaurants. 20-min walk to beach. 1 block to bus route to Berkeley & downtown SF. Great for work trip or family stay! Incl. private entrance, bright desk space, and fully stocked kitchen w/indoor & outdoor dining options. Queen sofabed in living room. Washer-dryer & tub in bathroom. New mattresses w/600 TC bedding. Strong wifi & streaming services. Street parking.

Garden entry private suite near shops and transit

Spacious 500 square ft. guest suite, five steps down from private at- grade garden entry, within our beautiful 1904 Dutch colonial on a quiet street in lovely Alameda. The space has standard 8ft ceilings, plenty of natural light with 6 full size windows and a patio space in our lovely garden. Amenities include Roku TV, kitchenette appliances but not a full kitchen. The Queen bed and the full size sofa bed can sleep a family of 4. Easy walk to public transit, restaurants, shops and parks.

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.

Alameda Private Suite with Easy Access to the Bay

We are happy to welcome you to our quiet, spacious studio guest suite! Our guest suite is on the ground level of our split-level mid-century modern home with a private side entrance. The bedroom is spacious and includes a comfortable pillow-top queen bed. The luxury bathroom has a large, glass-enclosed shower with a rain shower head, two vanities, and a walk-in closet. Inside the walk-in closet, we've also curated a coffee & tea station with a mini fridge and a cold/hot water dispenser.

Cozy Studio with Sep. Entrance Steps From Downtown

Our recently renovated studio has a separate entrance, keypad lock and 400 Mbps Wifi. Step through the door into an interior filled with light, original art and all the comforts of home. Welcoming touches include salt from our salt farm and air diffusers. Fix your own meals in the kitchenette or pick up takeout at dozens of restaurants blocks away. We follow Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol, which was developed with expert guidance. We live upstairs, close by if you need anything.

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.

Guesthouse Garden Retreat

Our 'sister guesthouses' consist of two small side-by-side cabins (you get both) located behind our home, nestled in a verdant hillside garden that our friends and family lovingly call ‘Little Tuscany’. Cabin 1 - living room with a well-stocked kitchenette, pull-out couch, table and chairs Cabin 2 - bedroom with a queen-size bed, full bathroom and a private deck Accessed by a private entrance, the cabins are luminous and efficient, designed to meet all your needs.

Alameda Zen Cottage

This private zen cottage, is conveniently located near major ferry service, train,and bus lines to San Francisco and other cities surrounding Alameda. The cottage offers a outdoor private court yard area. Inside the cottage you will find a desk, living room area , queen size bed with cozy bedding, a kitchenette area with microwave, toaster, coffee maker, kettle, with complimentary tea, coffee and creamer, and last but not least the bathroom with a toilet and shower.

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.