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Bay Area Charming 1938 Art Deco Duplex

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A two-story house with a red door, blue trim, and a small front porch.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A wooden fence with a 'Beware of Dog' sign, two white metal chairs, a small round table, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a large island.
A staircase leading to a bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Situated in the heart of the city, this vacation home features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, accommodating 4 guests. Enjoy outdoor areas including a porch, patio, and deck. Engage in adventure activities like snowboarding and mountain biking. Nearby attractions include the Alameda Museum and a bowling alley. The property also offers games for indoor entertainment.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Alameda, CA
  • Place, Alameda Island Brewing Company
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, AMF Southshore Lanes
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bay Area Charming 1938 Art Deco Duplex

Spacious updated one bedroom Art Deco home, conveniently located outside of downtown San Francisco. A 5 minute walk to Alameda's historic Park Street, featuring local shops, restaurants, bars and a movie theater. This Art Deco period home was recently updated, keeping the charm and character original to the property. Enjoy relaxing in this light filled home, with east, south, and west-facing windows. Spacious, eat-in, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, beautiful stone countertops, and detailed Art Deco period details and backsplash. The bathroom features include large sit-in shower with twin rain shower heads and period tile work. Large master bedroom with king bed, high-boy dresser, and walk-in closet. Central AC for cooling during the warm summer months. Brand new private Whirlpool front loader washer and dryer onsite. Enjoy dining outdoors in private patio space with bistro set and colorful bougainvillea. Direct TV Sunday Ticket access with WiFi and print/copy/scan onsite.

Immediate access to BART or take a short ferry ride to San Francisco. Within a few miles to Oakland's Oracle Arena and Coliseum, downtown Oakland, and Berkeley. Northern California's wine country, including Napa and Sonoma, is 45 minutes to an hour north of Alameda. Enjoy the outdoors in the Sierra Nevada mountain range just three hours inland of the East Bay, featuring famous Lake Tahoe ski resorts with hiking and golfing during the summer months. Access to Bay Area hiking, Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, and Marin County. To the south of Alameda is Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 855703vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Alameda

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in Alameda. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Alcatraz Island and Palace of Fine Arts. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Alameda, CA

What's nearby

  • Alameda Island Brewing Company - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • AMF Southshore Lanes - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bowlero Alameda - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Great White Adventures - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Fruitvale Station - 2 min drive
  • Coliseum Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky 13 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Speisekammer - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ole's Waffle Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Penca Azul - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Area Charming 1938 Art Deco Duplex pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Area Charming 1938 Art Deco Duplex?

As of 24 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Area Charming 1938 Art Deco Duplex on 22 Oct 2026 start from AU$887, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bay Area Charming 1938 Art Deco Duplex?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bay Area Charming 1938 Art Deco Duplex?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Area Charming 1938 Art Deco Duplex?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bay Area Charming 1938 Art Deco Duplex located?

This family-friendly Alameda holiday home is located by the sea, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from San Francisco Bay, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Oakland Museum of California and Jack London Square. Oakland City Center and Lake Merritt are also within 6 miles (10 km). Fruitvale Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a charming place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and conveniently located.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is lovely, in a very easy walk to restaurants. Very clean and up to date. Street parking was a worry before we got there, but it was no problem at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to find, parking ample on side street, convenient location for access to town. Stay was comfortable with very little noise from Broadway, surprisingly. Kitchen, bath, and bedroom were very clean and well-appointed. Couldn’t get the coffee maker to work, but don’t care for Keurig coffee anyway due to the plastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
People have personal preferences to their coffee and coffee makers. We would have been happy to help with the operation had we known there was difficulty. Coffee maker working without issue. Glad that you enjoyed your visit and the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little quaint cottage so much! It’s close to everything, you can easily walk to so much. The property is very well appointed with literally all you need, it’s very clean and comfortable. Alameda is adorable too. Don’t miss that directly across the street there is a Spite house! We had no idea! If you don’t know what that is, look it up, very cool. Ole’s Waffles was great, and there is a pin ball museum here too! We were here for a week and cannot recommend this as a place to stay more highly.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous- perfectly appointed. Convenient setting near town.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Everything was fantastic, highly recommend it.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
I'm glad you enjoyed your vacation at my property. Thank you for staying with me and I'd love to have you and your family back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect comfort and location

Perfect for enjoying Alameda
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alameda visit

Great central location and cute comfortable space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Art Deco Home

Loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful spot for two

Super clean, well-laid out space that’s only a short walk to Park for food and shops. The kitchen and bath stand out as especially nice and functional.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Lots of extra comforts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just excellent! Beautiful property, quiet, comfortable, A/C and heating were awesome, host was wonderful!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy ,Clean and Modern

This is my second time staying here for a work trip, and it will always be my go-to if its available.Perfect location, clean and updated, and Margaret is very communicative and wants her guests to enjoy their stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back.

This was our second stay at Margaret's charming place and it was just how we remembered it, Perfect! Great location, easy parking and fun location. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and charming getaway. We have family in Alameda and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June stay

Very nice and would highly recommend it. The house was exceptionally great in every aspect and the neighborhood was lovely with easily accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for choosing my Bay Area vacation property. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and walkability of shops and restaurants here in Alameda as well as nearby and easy access to San Francisco or the city as we locals call it. Please come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful time in Alameda visiting our daughter and sightseeing in the Bay area. We had everything we needed and more. It was very comfortable and convenient to walk to restaurants in Alameda. The owners were very accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

This was our 4th stay at this home. It consistently fills our needs. It is close by to where we want to be and we are comfortable here. The beautiful gardens are an added bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alameda rules

We have been to the Bay Area many times, but this is the first time we stayed in Alameda. The accommodations were perfect, as was the neighborhood. We had a very good stay at Margaret and Paul‘s. We recommended this property wholeheartedly.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in Alameda.

This home was even better than advertised. Super comfortable. Location is close to coffee shops and restaurants. Very clean and comfortable. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and fantastic Rental!

I can’t say enough great things about the property and the owners. It is so well kept, clean, and centrally located. It has everything you can think of for a comfortable stay. It’s easy to see why the calendar shows this property is often booked in advance. Will definitely book again when we visit Alameda again.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem of a Place

Thank you for hosting us while we visited family in Alameda. Your high standards to cleanliness and pristine condition of everything in the unit is very much appreciated. We will book again on our next visit for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Meticulously clean, perfectly located, cozy cottage

From the moment I checked in to the moment I left, I felt like I was in my home away from home. The home was meticulously clean, cozy, perfectly located, and had all of the necessities including toiletries and kitchen needs you could possibly need for a week-long stay. The only challenge was street parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best!

My girlfriend and I stayed here for 4 days and absolutely loved this house, location, and beauty! The bed is so comfortable we almost didn't get out of bed until late in the afternoon! The beautiful garden and friendly honey bees make this location an Oasis! Will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Margaret

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Seattle area transplant fortunate to call the Bay Area home. I'm a Healthcare management professional and California native.

Why they chose this property

Charming Art Deco Duplex conveniently located in San Francisco's East Bay with easy access to San Francisco and surrounding communities. Scenic drive to wine country and Lake Tahoe's ski and outdoor region.

What makes this property unique

Alameda is a quaint small town and property is a 5 minute walk to local shops, bars, restaurants and movie theater. Public transportation to BART or San Francisco about a block away. People describe Alameda as stepping back into time and Mayberry like.

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