Guesthouse vacation rentals in Alameda

Serene private back yard cottage in Alameda

Serene, private free-standing cottage in our back yard converted into a studio efficiency apartment with King bed, 1 full bath, 2 sink, microwave, dorm fridge, coffee maker and more! Alameda is a beautiful historic Island city located across the bay from San Francisco. The cottage is in the rear of our property inside locked security gate. Plenty of residential parking, no stairs, .2 mi. to bus, .7 mi. to BART, .7 mi. to Park St, 1 mi. to beach, shopping, restaurants, ferry. Onestep at entrance

Serene foothills Garden Suite, private parking +EV

Have the entire Bay Area at your fingertips... & right outside your window! This private studio tucked into the Oakland Foothills is the perfect base for adventures. A 9min drive & you can be on the train into San Francisco. Coliseum & redwoods are minutes away, as are many other attractions*. You’ll be welcomed home to a comfy Cal King bed & a serene garden view. Enjoy coffee/tea as you settle in at the table, & our high speed wifi has you covered. Have an EV? Charge Level 2 overnight (J1772)!

Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Huge Views, gated, ADU

Stunning, ADU cottage w/ higher end finishes. Endless VIEWS of mountains set on a beautiful, peaceful, upscale gated, property surrounded by redwood, pine & oak trees. 1 mile to large regional parks for hiking, mountain biking and horse stables. Nature at its best! Pool heated May 31st to October 30th. 16 miles to San Francisco, 5-10 minutes to many restaurants. New Jacuzzi and outdoor sauna. Large patio, pool / deck (6500 sq foot outdoor oasis shared with main house with a small family of 4)

Redwood Sanctuary Oakland Hills

Redwood Sanctuary is located in the idyllic Oakland Hills with beautiful vistas, hikes, and parks within a short drive. The home is situated on half an acre of land in the middle of redwood, eucalyptus, and oak trees secluded away from other homes. Montclair village is an 8 minute drive, providing lots of great food and shops. Minutes from Highway 13 and 580. It is a 1 bedroom studio with a queen bed and a pull out sofa bed. It can comfortably accommodate up to 3. We'd love to host your stay!

The Purple Door, Private Sanctuary, Epic View

Private guesthouse located in the Oakland Hills with stunning views of the bay. We recognize the importance of privacy, this guesthouse will allow you to have everything you need all while never having to be bothered. The sunset views can be taken in from your bed or the deck. There is a bus stop about 150 yards away if you need, the airport is about a 7 minute ride away, rail (BART) is about 5 minutes and the house is near a freeway for quick access to everywhere in the Bay Area.

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.

Private, Detached, Urban Creekside Studio.

This unique, well equipped, 1 Bed cute little studio (that we love) is detached and fenced off from our main house. It has a separate entrance through a side gate and it's own private rear deck, with a seating and dining area... that overlooks Sausal Creek and Dimond Park. The tall willow that grows along the creek gives the deck the perfect amount of privacy and with the tranquil sound of the creek flowing (not during dry season) you would almost forget you are in an urban city.

Luxury Rockridge Casita in Our Sunny Garden

** FEATURED in Sunset Magazine ** Our bright modern guest house with private access awaits you. Retreat from the city to our comfortable, clean casita. This lovely, light-filled space sits behind our family home, in our garden with fresh berries and lemons. Enjoy morning coffee at the wood farm table. We offer local coffee + tea, a small fridge, robes, wifi, and outdoor dining. Our quiet street is close to BART, 3 blocks from College Ave, full of great restaurants and shops.

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.

Rustic Cottage *****Hiking & Biking

The place is nestled in a garden setting . The cottage is stand alone and is not shared . The bathroom is detached, just a few steps away, through the garden, and shared with a very quiet and clean tenant, it is sparkling clean. The trails start just across the street and are fantastic, spreading over 800 acres of parkland. You will enjoy the quiet, peaceful and remote setting. We do have WiFi ;)

Traditional Japanese Tea House

Traditional Japanese architecture tucked away in a great Berkeley neighborhood. Peaceful and quiet but just a few blocks to UC Berkeley, all the restaurants of the "Gourmet Ghetto", and the North Berkeley Bart station. Brand new and very easy to use heater/air conditioner installed in March 2023 Berkeley Short Term Rental Registration # ZCSTR2017-0007.