**Please note: To keep our rates low, we don't accept reservations that leave a large gap in the calendar. Other listings build in vacancies which is why rates are higher. Ours can only stay low by minimizing vacancies. The Airbnb calendar is up to date and shows current bookings. If your reservation will leave 7 or more days open between your stay and the one before it, please contact us before booking** The space Enjoy everything the Bay Area has to offer from your private, modern retreat on the charming island of Alameda. The space has been completely updated and is conveniently located near San Francisco, Oakland, restaurants and shopping. The one-bedroom apartment has a queen bed in the bedroom and a fold-out futon in the living room, with an additional twin air mattress. The kitchen is light and bright with an eat-in dining area. There's also a desk and wifi for convenience. Outside the bedroom is your own private balcony. A washer and dryer are also located inside the unit. Dogs under 40 lbs can be accommodated for an additional pet fee and deposit. Sorry, no cats. Guest access There are a few stairs up from the street and a flight to this second-story apartment. Street parking is available. Other things to note Please read full listing before sending in a reservation request. We strive to provide a pleasant stay for our guests and keep our rates low by providing comfortable basics. Our apartments are not luxury accommodations, the building is 130+ years old and the sheets and towels are Target-brand. We also accept pets so if finding pet hair would upset you, or if anyone in your group has allergies, a different Airbnb would be best. We do our best to provide clean apartments but there have been cleaning issues from time to time. It's difficult to find cleaners in this area who will clean at a fee guests are comfortable paying. Cleaning quotes for a single apartment run from $100 to $325+. If there are cleaning issues, we always work quickly with guests to correct but if it would upset you to work through these things together, for your stress levels and ours, please book elsewhere. Guests looking for space on a budget who are self-sufficient and communicate well have the best experience staying with us. The quality of our apartments is similar to a Best Western, Extended Stay, or Comfort Suites and our prices of $1xx per night reflects this. If you wouldn't stay in these chains, or if you prefer a Hilton or Marriott, there are higher-end Airbnb options available in Alameda so please book with them. We take great care in screening our guests to ensure it is in safe hands. Please leave a message with details of who you are, reason for the visit, and who will be accompanying you, in addition to any details you think would be helpful for us to know. If you leave a short message without detail, we probably won't be able to accommodate. Price is fixed—Airbnb is great in that there are plenty of options to fit everyone's budget! Lastly, we are a husband and wife team managing the property. We are here should guests need anything but we are extremely busy with four young kids and full-time jobs so if you anticipate needing a lot of correspondence or assistance, we unfortunately won't be able to accommodate. Additional details: * The building was built in the late 1800s and is on Alameda’s historical list. It is solidly built but noise can travel so you may hear footsteps/ voices in units next to, or above, you. There are also pets on the property so there may be barking from time to time. * Most of our bookings are longer stays for 30-120 days but we do have shorter bookings in-between. Guests replenish their own paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc at the nearby Target or corner stores. * This is a self check-in/ self check-out apartment. Instructions will be sent day of check-in. * Check in is anytime starting at 4pm, with a 11 am check out. Please leave the place as you found it and send us a quick text that you’ve checked out. * Pet policy: We accept dogs under 40 lbs, unfortunately no cats due to the damage their urine can cause to flooring. Dogs are an additional $40 per month and a $300 refundable deposit. * No parties or unaccounted for guests