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Cozy Island Retreat: 3 BR & Garden Yard - 10 minutes from everywhere!

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Dining
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Great White Adventures
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Alameda, CA
  • Place, Frank Bette Center for the Arts
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Great White Adventures
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Alameda Island Brewing Company
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cozy Island Retreat: 3 BR & Garden Yard - 10 minutes from everywhere!

Welcome to our quiet, cozy, and quaint centrally located home in the heart of the island! Just minutes away from ferry, BART, shopping districts, and marina. Ideal for families and working professionals year-round. Features 3 bedrooms (queen & daybed, full, two trundle twins), 65" 4K HDTV, two workspaces, central AC/heater, filtered water, instant hot water tap, new appliances, and washer/dryer. Enjoy lovely Alameda evenings in our beautifully lighted private yard. Book now for a perfect stay!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please take grey garbage, blue recycling, and green compost bins to the edge of the sidewalk Wednesday evening for pickup Thursday morning.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3494445vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alameda

Alameda is home to this holiday home. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and SF Masonic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Alcatraz Island and Ferry Building. Check out an event or a game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, and consider making time for Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Alameda, CA

What's nearby

  • Frank Bette Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great White Adventures - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alameda Island Brewing Company - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Alameda Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Fruitvale Station - 4 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 12 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forbidden Island - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Benton - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Acapulco Nuevo Sabor Latino - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Swell - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Island Retreat: 3 BR & Garden Yard - 10 minutes from everywhere! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Island Retreat: 3 BR & Garden Yard - 10 minutes from everywhere!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Island Retreat: 3 BR & Garden Yard - 10 minutes from everywhere!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Island Retreat: 3 BR & Garden Yard - 10 minutes from everywhere!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Island Retreat: 3 BR & Garden Yard - 10 minutes from everywhere! located?

Situated in Alameda, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of San Francisco Bay, Oakland Arena and USS Hornet Museum. Oakland Convention Center and Oakland Museum of California are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful for our trip in for Thanksgiving gathering with my whole family. I will rent in again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MUSTAFA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly

Beautiful home with all the amenities our family needed. The backyard was such a fun addition!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Alameda

This home had everything we needed to have a comfortable and fun time on the island as a family, we’ll definitely check for availability next time we’re coming to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

The house was great and the backyard was perfect for the family to hangout.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway from the city

Clean house in a quiet neighborhood close to Oakland and San Francisco.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dionne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, clean and convenient

Great location and everything was true to the listing. The house is warm, functional and centrally located. We had a great stay and would recommend to anyone who has family and/or friends in the Easybayand needs a safe place to land and decompress. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a perfect rental for my family. Comfortable, quiet neighborhood, close to everything and easy communication with the host. The kids room and enclosed backyard made it easy to entertain the kids when we weren’t out exploring the Bay Area. Plenty of parking on the street plus a dedicated parking space was another big win, as anyone who has spent time in this area is aware of. I hope this property is available for booking next time I’m visiting the East Bay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and clean little house with great outdoor space

Stayed with my wife and daughters. It’s a cute little house, very clean, and the backyard space is awesome. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely island stay

The house is just right- clean, comfortable, and in a quiet neighborhood. Spending time in the beautiful garden patio and enjoying the tree that provided delicious oranges, we had a most wonderful weekend. I would recommend and would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nuara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

We felt very comfortable in this accommodation and its surroundings. San Francisco and Oakland are very easy to reach by car and bus/train/ferry. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stat!

Very responsive, clean and convenient. 5 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mauricio A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

I wanna buy this house

Lovely home. Lovely area. Lovely neighbors. I just fell in love with this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This home offered everything we could possibly need. It was spacious and had a beautiful back yard with an orange tree and outdoor lights . The private driveway was a big plus along with a large dining room and kitchen was perfect for cooking lots of family meals . The host was responsive to any questions in a prompt and friendly manner . We highly recommend this property and will not hesitate to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property wasnt to bad. The point of contact in charge of the property was helpful and answered our questions very quickly. The beds were super firm, so if you like that then youre in luck. My biggest issue was feont door. It wouldnt lock unless the deadbolt was locked, otherwise it wouldnt close, so that was a huge red flag. Security of the home was not up to par. But other than that the home was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and cozy

Loved this little gem, the neighborhood was quiet, the backyard was so cute, extremely family friendly, my daughter loved all the books and dolls that were left for her to play with. The legos were left out, and she got to them before I did so I hope I found all the pieces. We felt very comfortable in the home, and was spacious enough for my family. Only downside was the toilet it wouldn’t flush after a certain point so my hubby had to fix the chain and when we did you had to hold the knob down for 30+ seconds for it to flush, common in older homes so nothing to major, just a heads up for next guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Glad your family had a wonderful stay. Thanks for bringing the toilet issue to our attention, it has since been fixed at time of this comment. Hope you will visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruben Felipe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Treasure!

Loved everything about our stay in this wonderful house. It has very modern amenities with some old fashioned subtleties. The whole time, we felt like we were not next to the mega-metropolitan Bay Area. I guess Alameda Island is known for being very different from its surrounding areas. You also have a private driveway. The location was perfect. Not too far from all the parks and restaurants on Alameda island or SF or Oakland and Berkeley. We were able to walk to our favorite Alameda restaurants: Cholita Linda for the best fish tacos you’ll ever eat. And Burma Superstar for a fancier gourmet dinner. And we were only 20 minutes away from our favorite restaurant on Earth, Los Moles in Emeryville. The house had everything we needed. Towels, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. The kitchen was fully stocked in case you want to throw down. Laundry room as well. Our daughter loved starting the robot vacuum and following it all through the house. The major bonus was the incredible backyard. This house has the biggest orange tree we’ve ever seen. There is also a pole you can use to pick from the hundreds of ripe oranges. We ate delicious oranges everyday for breakfast. The backyard is so peaceful and relaxing. This house was worth every penny and it made our trip to the Bay Area a dream come true!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and comfortable house. It was a perfect place for visiting family to stay. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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