Family-friendly vacation rentals in Alameda County

Emerald stay. Timeless. Relaxing

Follow the yellow bricked entry to a timeless, relaxing stay. A mix of modern indirect lighting, the warmth of indoor plants, and classic yarn art. The Emerald Stay has a spacious living room that opens out to an equally spacious private deck with fabulous sunset bay views, and a shaded relaxation space, under large oak trees. Enjoy your private entrance, deck, and zero sightlines to any neighbor windows. The Emerald Stay is a tranquil escape in the East Bay. This is a soundproof divided house.

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)!

The French Door

This space is a private entry 275 square foot small studio with a private bath, connected to the main house but with no access to the main house. The unit has a standard sized mini fridge, microwave and keurig coffee maker with coffees to choose from, a very mini toaster oven for one bagel or one piece of toast, lite snacks and waters for you. Also a small table and chair set, desk and a brand new queen sized bed, the location is great if you work at the lab or if visiting family in the area.

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!

Private and serene studio with full kitchen

Lovely studio is light and bright with a vaulted ceiling and sky light, and the property is in a country setting. It is close to hiking trails, Redwood Canyon Golf Course, Lake Chabot, shopping and restaurants, Bart, and easy access to the freeway. The outside view is a meadow, hiking trail, and rolling hills. The studio has a full kitchen so if you decide to cook, we have all the tools you’d need for you to prepare a meal. We’d love to host you for stays of two days up to 28 days at a time.

★COZY & Unique Guest Suite★ (Wifi, Netflix & MORE)

Located in the “Heart of the Bay” is our cozy & private guest suite (SUITE A). Just a 5 minute drive to downtown Hayward & BART, 20 minutes from Oakland International Airport and 35 minutes from SFO. You'll have ONE dedicated parking space on our driveway for your vehicle & SEPARATE entrance. Complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks provided. Perfect for couples or professionals coming to CA for an extended stay. Enjoy the Bay Area's beauty and excitement from your stay in the middle of it all!

Sweet Suite!

Our typical guest has grandkids or children that live in our area, is in town for work or is traveling from just about anywhere in the world. Guests have said they like being close to SF at a very reasonable price. We're a family home so you can hear our family when we are in the kitchen. The Sweet Suite is behind our kitchen. Our kids have grown up doing Airbnb so they work to be as quiet as they can when guests are in the Sweet Suite. There is no doubt you will hear us at some point.

Beautiful In-Law Unit in Dublin (Private Entrance)

Quiet, luxurious 400 square feet in-law unit (1 Bedroom/1 Bath) located in the beautiful Dublin Ranch Golf Club. The in-law suite is part of a bigger house but is completely private with a separate entrance. The studio has quality furnishings including a queen bed, dresser, office desk & chair, couch, and flat screen TV. While there is no full kitchen, we have a Keurig coffee maker, mini fridge & a microwave in the unit. We have Disney+, Hulu and Netflix for you to enjoy. No pets please.

Cozy Clean Private Cottage

Welcome to this cozy private cottage in Oakland's Frick neighborhood! Enjoy a plush queen bed, full kitchen with a stove and fridge, and sleek laminate floors. Relax with high-speed internet and streaming on Netflix or Apple TV. Walking distance to Mills College, with easy access to Hwy 580, Coliseum BART (2 miles), and Oakland Airport (5 miles). Near Highland Hospital (3.7 miles), Kaiser Oakland (6 miles), and Kaiser San Leandro (7 miles). Perfect for professionals and travelers alike!

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.

Charming Cozy Cottage in Eco-Garden Oasis

Our charming cottage is a relaxing retreat in the city! Our sweet cabin is small and cozy set in an expansive garden oasis. We offer a unique experience for those interested in a beautiful and tranquil escape in the heart of the city. The cottage is at the back of our large garden with views of our beautiful urban farm with a pond, chickens and goats! Families with up to 2 children are best suited for the loft because of the low ceiling. No more than 2 adults please.

Private Master Suite + Bathroom in Oakland Hills

Spacious guest suite nestled in the beautiful Oakland Hills perfect for guests to enjoy a peaceful stay in the Bay Area This is a completely private suite offering: - Gated secured parking - Your own entrance - Full bathroom - Kitchenette - Comfortable desk space Quick access to I-580 freeway to get to Berkeley, Downtown Oakland and SF 30 min from SFO 5 min from Oakland Zoo and Leona Canyon Park 12-15 min from BART, OAK Airport and UC Berkeley