Is Sitting on the dock on the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Sitting on the dock on the Bay 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 is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Sitting on the dock on the Bay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeline R.

12 Jan 2023

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

Great stay

Convenient location, comfortable bed, they even make us a delicious cake ! Thank you for welcoming us in your home.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

22 Feb 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Location

Property is in a quiet neighborhood. Perfectly located on the water within walking distance of trails and parks. Also convenient for trips into Oakland and San Francisco.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

10 Apr 2023

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

I wish we gas more time.

This was such a relaxing place to stay. You have your own dock with many items to use not just a bbq. We spoke with Gary a few times. Once was regarding the bathroom fan, he was very empathetic and responsive. Lisa, we only got a chance to say hi in passing. We didn’t get to spend much time here… wish we did. For our first VRBO type stay, it was a huge success. Thank you Gary and Lisa for having us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Otis D.

27 Nov 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Power issues

As soon as we got there, we tried to heat up our food in the microwave and the breaker goes. This happened throughout our stay. At one point we were without power to our fridge bathroom and TV. He finally got an electrion to come out on Friday, the day we were leaving. Was not a fun time.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Analie F.

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication

Nice location

The location was very nice but the room was VERY hot and the mobile air conditioner was not functional. Be aware that this is a room in a house with a separate entrance but you do share walls with the owners. There were plenty of towels and bottles of water along with a few snacks which was nice. But the used bottles of shampoo/body wash in the shower kind of grossed me out. Also, the tv was older and not a smart tv so there were few channels and not great reception.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc M., Waconia

1 Dec 2022

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

Business Trip

Visiting a customer nearby. Quiet neighborhood and lots of restaurants in short driving distance. Hosts are very nice and quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Susan R.

7 Sept 2022

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

OK room in a great location

Bedroom is in a condo, but has its own entrance. Table and chairs on deck is shared with owner. Owner very nice! Room needs a bit of a cleaning - shower somewhat moldy. Cobwebs on the walls. Water, coffee maker, snacks included - nice touch. "Kitchenette" is actually in a closet - kinda strange. Perfect location in Alameda.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

25 Jul 2022

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

Very nice

Our room was very nice. You can’t really prepare food there but they have converted a closet into a small kitchenette with a refrigerator microwave and coffee maker. If you are just going to sleep there it is perfect. It is attached to their living quarters so you can hear them which means they can hear you. Beautiful setting right on the bay. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

19 Jul 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Peaceful bayside retreat

Tranquility of sitting outdoors viewing the marina channel and the bay very pleasurable. Owner did not respond to my request for specific information. The room could use maintenance and upgrades: •Kitchenette/closet area needed dusting and lacked dishwashing liquid. •Tub/shower faucet needs to be loosened. Very difficult to turn on. •Walls are very thin. I could hear snoring at night. Their cooking smelled good, though--waffles in the morning and curry at night. Share some with guest? :) :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryann K.

5 Jul 2022

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

Honeymoon

My husband and I enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed visiting San Francisco but staying outside of it for sleep! Bed was comfortable though be careful not to stub your toe! Water gets very hot fast.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rita P.

22 Jun 2022

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

Short stay.

This small space worked ideal for the purpose of our visit. Located near friends and we needed it only to sleep. Virtually no sounds proofing, yet comfortable. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesly T.

5 Jun 2022

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

Great location, comfortable room.

Easy booking and good communication with the owners.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

SINDY L.

3 Jun 2022

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

Cozy & Quaint

We spent two nights here and slept great. We were active during the day and just need to sleep. All that you need for a relaxing evening and night. Very well kept and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

2 May 2022

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

Peaceful place

Had a great visit! Worked perfect for us!! Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Sharon R., Franklin, NC USA

9 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Not a great space

I booked this space almost a year ago. I’ve learned a lot since then. This is a bedroom in a house with an exterior door. If you need a comfortable bed and little more, it may work for you. The deck over the canal offers gorgeous seating outside. Inside there are lots of deferred maintenance issues, such as hard to start faucets, bathroom fan that took 5 minutes to start and then sounded like it was about to fall out of the ceiling. The bathroom light would randomly turn off. The walls are paper thin, and offer little privacy. You can hear snoring and arguments and I’m sure they can hear everything that we said. The hair dryer was dirty,

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

V

14 Mar 2022

Disliked: Communication

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

24 Feb 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Charming apt with everything you need provided. Enjoyed the views from the dock and deck. Took several pictures of San Francisco across the bay. Loved it and will be returning again the next time we visit our daughter in Alameda

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Junaid K.

17 Jan 2022

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

nice location

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Jay B.

30 Dec 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Marginal.

Owner didn’t know I was coming Unprepared Marginal accommodation

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

tibor H., North Billerica

3 Nov 2021

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

GREAT LITTLE PLACE FOR ONE (2 if your confortable in relative small places.) this could be easily be

GREAT LITTLE PLACE FOR ONE (2 if you are comfortable in relatively small places.) this could easily be a 5 star if it had immediately outside the sliding door (which is your only door to enter unit) a table and good size seat to be comfortable with a small crank out awning so the sun glare would not affect the computer screen you need to work on to change flights etc. price is half the price of a hotel price so YES, I will stay there again. bathroom fixtures are new and tight so tight we thought we would break the faucet if we pulled any harder to activate the faucet. A sign should be posted as we went without shover and sink the first night it was so tight. we did not want to damage fixtures. Found parking easily most nights and it is very nice and quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keely M.

14 Sept 2021

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

Amazing for fellow water lovers

Gary & Lisa were great hosts! The room was perfect for the two of us! Right on the water, very peaceful and close enough to town we could walk everywhere we wanted to go. They were extremely kind & even let us borrow their kayaks to explore the bay & Marina area. We LOVED it and will be back forsure! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery K.

29 Aug 2021

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

Nice stay

Nice location.? Clean place

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Denise N., Lakewood, Colorado

20 Jul 2021

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

Great location

Parking and access are very good in a quiet neighborhood. Bed was very comfortable and enjoyed Keurig coffee , and lots of it, each morning on semi private area on there dock. The room was a little tight for a 5 day stay. The faucets were very hard to turn on and off, the bath room fan groaned loudly or did not works at all. The fluorescent light in the bathroom had one bulb burned out and the other one to flickered all the time.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Anthony M.

18 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Great price for the space

It’s their home and you stay in it

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

April Z.

2 Jul 2021

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

Beautiful location..

Everything was fine! Great location to get around. Nice clean room, loved to walk to the end over the road and look out at the water. Watch your step sign needs to be put up when going thru the main door, i tripped. The bed was not so hot and the bathroom needs some updating. My husband had to turn the shower on for me, because I couldn't pull it out, he even had a hard time turning it on same with the sink. The shower head is too low didn't even get my head wet same with husband, you only got wet mid chest down.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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