Holiday rentals with a kayak in Oakland

This was one of those getaways that we will remember forever. The beautiful waterfront location provided exceptional access to the Bay. We had a blast fishing, exploring, and whale watching! The house and amenities beat our expectations. The coffee bar made a perfect start to the day! The hospitality provided by our hosts Timothy and Christopher was unbeatable. Truly a perfect vacation, and we cannot wait to come back. Thank you!

Really cozy and comfy. Love the interior and the property was really fun lots to explore for my 8 year old. Thank you so much we would definitely stay again.

We have stayed here twice and it has been exactly what we were looking for. Peaceful, walkable, near the water. The space is perfectly appointed with every thing you might need. And it is private. The host is lovely and very respectful of your privacy. We will definitely return next time we visit the Bay.

Stunning home on a gorgeous marina! we stayed as a group of 8 and we're more than comfortable.. the two master rooms are wonderful, both with french windows onto the beautiful large patio garden and dock.. lots of soaking up the sunshine, kayaking and dining outside. Very spacious lounge and separate kitchen/diner with fabulous bi-fold doors to the exterior. Lots of amenities and a very home from home feel, we'd love to return! Novato itself is also very pretty with plenty cafes, shops and restaurants, plus we were close to lovely nature areas / bike park, and only 20+ mins from Sonoma and 40+ mins from Napa!

We stayed four nights in Stan’s beautiful home with our three children ages 8, 6 and 11 months. Our two boys loved all the games and toys in this home. They loved being able to kayak from the deck and they built so much confidence going out on their own! This home had everything we needed and more! We loved driving to all the beautiful beaches in the area. We played tennis with our kids at the end of our street with racquets available in our home. We went boogie boarding and did a beautiful hike on the Matt Davis trail. Enjoyed several lovely meals in the Parkside restaurant. The store in town had everything we needed to stock up on food and other items. We love Stinson Beach and Stan’s home was perfect for our family of five. What a wonderful way to spend Spring Break!

This is a really special property with amazing views and great access to both the town and the beach. Matthew is an excellent communicator.

We had lovely stay. Brian and his wife were very friendly and easy going.

Great communication - amazing house!!! We had such a great time. Awesome to work with and so helpful and could not have been better. We’ll definitely be back.

Our stay in this San Mateo studio was super fun!! The highlight was undoubtedly the backyard. Even if you’re not a birdwatching enthusiast, I believe most would find themselves mesmerized by the incredible variety of coastal and marine bird species flourishing across the brackish river in their backyard. The view is stunning, plus easy access to paddle boats and kayaks on their dock. I wish we had more time to have fun exploring the water by paddle boat!! As well as a no-spring trampoline looked like enjoyable addition for families with children. We loved how conveniently situated it was for exploring the wider Bay Area. San Francisco and San Jose were both easily accessible. For me, its proximity to Stanford Medical Center was a real plus. Our host, Wilson, was extremely helpful and accommodating, making the entire experience seamless. Especially communication, Wilson made it a total breeze start to finish. Both my husband and I’d recommend and stay again!!