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Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home

Apartment in Alameda with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior detail
On the island of Alameda, in San Francisco Bay, Boxwood House offers a charming Victorian retreat. With a full kitchen, comfortable queen-size bed dressed in Italian linens and plenty of closet space, you'll feel right at home. Unwind with an AM/FM radio or cable TV and take advantage of the back garden during nice weather.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home

Welcome to Boxwood House a completely furnished vacation/corporate garden apartment located on the first floor of a gracious 1893 Victorian home with its own separate entrance.

Boxwood House offers such amenities as a full kitchen, with all electric appliances, including a dishwasher, full size refrigerator, china, silverware, and glassware.
The Bedroom has a queen size bed dressed in Italian linens for a comfortable nights sleep. Plenty of closet space, a dresser, and a writing desk with wireless service for your laptop.
The bathroom shower features a Speakman shower head. There are plenty of thick white towels.
The Living/Dining Room is very comfortable with a sofa that makes into a double bed. The antique dining table and chairs seat four. AM/FM radio with CD player and cable LCD TV with VCR that gets up to 88 channels.
There is a back garden available during nice weather to sit and read or enjoy a glass of wine.

Conveniently located on the island of Alameda, in San Francisco Bay. Boxwood House is situated in the historic Gold Coast a few blocks from parks, beaches with beautiful views of San Francisco, windsurfing, tennis, sailing, bike riding, coffee houses, and restaurants. Direct transportation to San Francisco is accessible both by bus and ferry located a few blocks away.

Enjoy all the scenic attractions the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer from Boxwood House your home away from home. Available by the week or month.

Keywords: Vacation or Corporate Apartment

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 288565

About the area

Map
Alameda, CA

What's nearby

  • Jack London Square - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • USS Hornet Museum - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Oakland Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Oakland City Center - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Fox Theater - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Lake Merritt Station - 5 min drive
  • Coliseum Station - 9 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Island Savoy Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lazybird Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SIGNAL Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Top Up - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home located?

Located in West Alameda, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of USS Hornet Museum, San Francisco Bay and Jack London Square. Oakland Convention Center and Oakland Museum of California are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

great location

Near the water and the park. Not far from restaurants. Easy parking
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Wonderful Place

Wonderful garden apartment in a beautiful home. Was a perfect neighborhood location. The host was lovely and checked in with us early on. Will happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Alameda dreaming

Comfortable and convenient, well appointed and fully furnished, easy and friendly communication with the owner. We look forward to next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Cute place and quiet neighborhood

We had a very relaxing stay. Marti was a great host. Wonderful area to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

barbara l.

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

perfect for Alameda

We love this property. We have stayed many times.the owner is great. She is very friendly and most helpful.we like to stay here anytime we are in Alameda if the property is available. Close to everything, easy to find parking...just a perfect location with an ideal host.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flo W.

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

A Great Property

This is a charming rental close to the park, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth C.

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

Sweet location and lovely accommodation

My stay was smooth from beginning to end. Martha was the perfect host, available but not intrusive. The accommodations fit my needs perfectly and the bed was very comfortable. Would gladly recommend Martha’s spot to friends and family.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Great Alameda Apartment!

This garden apartment is lovely and ideal for visiting the East Bay. The rooms are nicely furnished and equipped with everything you might need. So reasonably priced! This was our second stay and we’ll be back soon! Thanks Marti!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

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

Visiting Family

Lovely spot, well supplied, plenty of room for the two of us. Centrally located in Alameda allowing us to walk many places. Very quiet street. The owner lives upstairs and was very responsive and helpful when we had questions. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Delightful Stay in Alameda

This was a delightful place to stay in Alameda. It is comfortable, charming and fully equipped. It is within walking distance of parks and shops, and it's an easy drive from Oakland. The host is attentive and helpful. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Alameda

Cozy apt.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Just perfect

I stayed for 4 nights and this unit was perfect. Plenty of space for me to work and relax. Walking distance to a cute coffee shop. Beautiful neighborhood . Host was very accommodating and responsive . I would definitely stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Pleasant apartment

Nice little apartment with wonderful garden. Owner very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Our Summer Getaway

My husband and I were so glad to have chosen the Garden Apartment for our summer getaway. The apartment had all that we needed during our trip. Our next scheduled trip to No Cal will be in 2025, which we hope the apartment will be available to book. It's a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald j., LAS VEGAS NV

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

Great host

Everything about staying there was great. We had no problem and enjoyed our grandkids. This is our second time staying there. And both times we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a nice place… Very cozy. We were fortunate enough to run into Marti that owns the place. Very very nice lady and made us feel extremely welcome. Definitely a thumbs up.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

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

Couldn’t be happier

Lovely, well appointed apartment in a very nice, walkable neighborhood. Easy parking. Coffeehouse 2 blocks away. Marti is a personable and friendly host. Definitely would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Great location!

We were in Alameda to visit old friends in the east bay. The location was perfect, in a great neighborhood in the Gold Coast district with lots of Victorian homes. The apartment was very quiet and private. It was very well equipped with everything we needed. It has a beautiful garden where we would often sit outside and have coffee and eat breakfast. Definitely a great find.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia K.

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

Feels like home

We love staying at Marti’s apartment. When we asked to extend our stay an additional day, and she was responsive and helpful. We will return the next time we go to Alameda.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Alexandria, VA

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

Perfect location and more!

Just as the listing says, this private ground floor apartment is located near restaurants and coffee shops on the island. The neighborhood is safe and lovely to walk around. The apartment is clean and has everything you need. The best part is the back garden to sit in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

*

The apartment was spacious and very clean and well decorated. We would go back in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Alameda Victorian Apartment

The apartment was cute and cozy, it was located in a very cute neighborhood that was close to grocery stores etc. would highly recommend staying here. Marti was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice neighborhood

Comfortable but cold.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

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

Cozy as can be.

The apartment is beautiful. The kitchen has everything you need. Neighbors are so sweet. This was our 2nd stay and we’ll be back. Marti is a super host!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Wonderful accommodations!

Centrally located for my visit. Apartment has everything one could possibility need. Furnishings are an absolute delight. Thought I was in a Paris flat! Couldn't have been more pleased. Son slept on couch bed. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024