Vacation rentals with outdoor seating in Alameda County

This place is such a lovely landing pad in the hectic Bay Area with such thoughtful and funky decor and an amazing back yard. It felt very safe and was a short walk to so many nice amenities. Loved the fully stocked kitchen complete with spices and super high quality olive oil. My toddler came with and there were a few nice parks very close by! We would definitely return and reccomend to friends.

Kit was a great host and the home is in great shape!

Jackie & her home rate a 10 out of 5 for (1) furnishings/supplies; (2) condition of the home and (3) location – all with great attention to detail & care! She goes above & beyond! Jackie has thought of everything that one could need, including every kind of “start-up” supplies – from the kitchen & refrigerator, to the laundry, the bathrooms, and the closets! If you need anything, it is there the same day or the next. She responds almost immediately. The home environment is spotlessly clean; it is crisp and airy with a fresh modern touch (the new kitchen, master bedroom and master bath all designed /renovated by her architect husband). Cleaning & change of linens is weekly, including bed covers and bath mats! The location is ideal, being a 2-3 block walk to BART, a walkable 1 mile to restaurants/shops on Solano Avenue, a 1/2 mile to a shopping center for groceries, CVS & Starbucks. Jackie really cares that you have a good experience during your visit! We are rebooking!

Charming, quiet and spacious with a beautiful backyard. Lots of natural light, beautiful original hardwood floors, comfortable beds. Big dining room table ideal for games, well equipped kitchen. We loved this quiet neighborhood convenient to services including a nearby Trader Joe's. It's also just a few minutes walk from El Cerrito Natural Grocery and Annex, a fantastic spot. Friendly, responsive hosts. We will definitely stay here again when we're in the area!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The home was peaceful and located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood with beautiful views. One of the biggest highlights was how welcoming they were to our pups. It made our stay even more enjoyable. Communication was excellent; they were always quick to respond to any questions we had. Overall, a fantastic experience, and we would definitely stay here again!

Everything went smooth. Clean space. Easy check in. Kind people.

Don & Lori are great! Attention to detail, helpful & quickly responds! I’ll be back!

Kevin and Catherine's place is exactly as pictured. They were incredibly responsive during our stay and went above and beyond to accommodate my twin infants. The outdoor amenities for kids were fantastic—super kid-friendly! We’d love to stay again.

The spot is bigger and better appointed than the photos show. The location is great and parking was easy. Would definitely stay again.

We had a delightful stay at Sheila's home, the place was exactly as described,and was organized and well planned out...the outside patio was very pleasant..we found the location perfect for our needs and would happily stay here again!

Izzy was a great host. She was incredibly responsive to any issues (all small and easily managed) that I had. She was very friendly and made me feel right at home. If I’m ever in the Oakland/SF area I would love to have Izzy as a host again.

We had a great week at Shielah’s place in Alameda. The 2 bedroom space was perfect for our visit with our son’s family very nearby. The beds are very comfortable, the linens are very well stocked, and then there were those extra added touches… a basket of toiletry items in the bathroom, a basket of helpful items that you might need during your stay but didn’t think to bring… those added touches make it extra special. And one other thing… her outdoor garden areas are delightful! Spring was a great time to see her handiwork!

Dennis & Tiiu's place was perfect for our needs. We stayed for a week while in town visiting our son, who lives only a few minutes away, so it was a perfect location for us. The location was peaceful and quite. The house was cozy and suitable for two people. It was a little smaller than it looked in the pictures but again, it worked for the two of us. The amenities were as described. We would definitely stay again.

I enjoyed my time at Audrey’s place. They are centrally located and the backyard is a beautiful place to work or unwind. Audrey, Jordie, and the pups were very friendly and hospitable. I would highly recommend their place for any guest visiting Oakland.

Stayed with my 3 kids, ages 4, 7, and 10. Was just as advertised. Backyard space was great to hang out in and my kids made themselves right at home. Lili promptly helped us with a small key issue when it came up. Would definitely recommend!

Loved this place! We’ve been traveling around a lot and seen too many lackluster Airbnbs so this unit was a breath of fresh air. The place was clean! It’s eclectic without being too crowded or busy. The kitchen table is cute, there are great books and lots of lovely stuff to look at. The kitchen is much better stocked than most and Bree was a breeze to communicate with. We needed to add an extra night and she made it super simple and responded quickly. It’s easy to walk the lake and get to restaurants on lakeshore or grand and also the farmers market on Saturdays. There are stairs but they help you get your steps in! We would easily stay here again!

We had a great stay. The space was beautiful and very Berkeley! It was quiet and serene, beautiful bay views, a little deck to sit on and enjoy your morning coffee. Very well equipped kitchen. If you aren't familiar with Berkeley and its hills, note that its a steep hill with lots of steps, so might not be ideal for anyone with mobility issues. The host was great - very communicative. Would happily stay again - a little oasis in the east bay!

Noel’s always responsive and friendly during our stay. The house is exactly the one you see on the pictures. Check-in and check-out are also easy to process. Furthermore, it’s a quiet neighborhood which you can get great rest here. Recommend to stay if it is available!

Henrick was a very responsive and communicative host. When I mentioned it'd be great to have some extra blankets/TP/etc., he responded very quickly and had those items to me ASAP. The place was very comfortable and perfect for my 2 week stay in the area for work. Everything was super clean and the kitchen was stocked with cooking utensils/pots/pans/etc. Henrick included all the amenities I needed, including detergent for laundry, towels, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, etc. Wi-fi was also great and perfect for the days I worked remotely from the apartment, and having A/C in both rooms kept the place very comfortable. The location was great as I was commuting to my office in Palo Alto. I'll be recommending this listing to my coworkers who come for extended stays, and I look forward to staying again in the future!

Great apartment super close to College Avenue, walkable area.

Place is in a GREAT location as it is close to Piedmont Street (restaurants, coffee shops, movie theater) yet on a quiet neighborhood street. Very nice experience.

The residence far exceeded my expectations. Very clean. Everything I needed to “live” a week there, felt like home

Selamawit’s places is the perfect spot to stay if you ever have business in Oakland – I was there for a local film festival at the Grand Lake Theater. Matching the tranquil location that was within walking distance to all of the excitement of grand Avenue was the impeccable and spacious home as well as Selamawit’s consummate hosting. She was always available, flexible, and attentive to my needs. It was a pleasure to stay in her space I hope to stay there the next time I find myself in the Bay Area.

Max and Tony’s home is gorgeous — beautiful mid-century furniture, a sun-filled garden, all on a quiet and leafy street. It’s even more beautiful than the photos. Max and Tony are thoughtful and generous hosts with great local recommendations. Their dog Eddie is a sweetheart. This is the only place we want to stay in Berkeley.