Family-friendly holiday rentals in El Cerrito

The home is very lovely. It felt safe in the neighborhood. I failed to read information about a resident cat however, and I'm allergic to cats. The cat was not there at the time and thanks to the cleaning that preceded our stay, I did not have an allergic reaction. Thank you, Lisa

Had a lovely stay at Annette and Fred’s place - the location was great, the house was fully stocked and the hosts were extremely responsive when we had questions. Having a hot tub and gas fireplaces were an added bonus for spending the evenings admiring the views.

We loved this home. The area was great and near everything and the street was nice and quiet for the area. The home was immaculate, the care to maintain this home is obvious! Next time we are in San Francisco, this will be our first choice for lodging.

Quiet, peaceful, beautiful garden, responsive host, ample street parking. Definitely worth the price. Plus there's a hot tub you can use after the end of a long day or before the start of one like how we used. MINUTES away from bars, restaurants, and shopping in Oakland. Great location. Thank you so much for the comfortable stay!

I'm tempted to only say horrible lies about this place, because I want to keep this gem all to myself. But I can't think of a single negative thing to say about this place. The location was gorgeous, the interior design was beautiful, and the hot tub in the middle of the redwoods was just the cherry on top.

This Berkeley hideaway is tucked into a wooded neighborhood, providing a restful and quiet space to relax. It is still close to Berkeley for entertainment and hiking, and Tilden Park and the wonderful botanical gardens are just 6 minutes from this location. It certainly is a place we'd enjoy visiting again.

Danielle’s home was cozy and sweet. It was very clean and she responded quickly to our questions.

This is by far the best Airbnb I've ever stayed at. The apartment is gorgeous, cozy and comfortable. Beautiful (and Bay Area themed) decor and a fully stocked kitchen which is always so nice to have. They even had basics in the fridge for us and coffee and tea. There were also sweet touches like menus for local restaurants, guidebooks and history books for the Bay Area, which were so helpful to have! They really know their audience. The backyard garden was a dream and just walking to the entrance was so beautiful every time. We came in spring and the flowers were so fragrant! The house is close to lots of great places for coffee and food and super convenient for bus and BART. And finally, the host! Paula was so lovely! She was super responsive over text from the start. We also got to meet her in the backyard! Staying here was a total treat. I would highly highly recommend and will definitely book again next time we are in the Bay Area!

overall we really liked ramils place. it is very spacious and we loved sitting out on the front porch while the kids enjoyed drawing with chalk on the sidewalk. it was in walking distance to lots of great things including a great little coffee shop (lazy bird) and a playground. they had lots of amenities for people with kids including a stroller for us to use for longer walks. parking was really easy. the kitchen is huge and was a nice place to drink our coffee while the kids ate breakfast. kitchen was decently stocked but we ate out most nights. the only downside was the noise from upstairs. towards the end we were used to it but the first few days it woke us up/surprised us and felt very bothersome. however, I think we would stay here again despite that (and I'm sure we were plenty loud downstairs too). ideally there would be no upstairs noise but for the size, comfort and cost of this Airbnb I'd say it's worth it.

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.

The place is a magical, with the house built right in the redwoods. The architecture is stunning and the view is spectacular. All of the little things were perfect too: comfortable furniture, well stocked kitchen and nice beds.

This Airbnb is special. It felt like staying with family friends. Lots of character and the garden is a gem. Sara really opens up her home to you - feels like the way Airbnb used to be. And Sara is an amazing host. You're also steps from the Haight and Buena Vista park.

Staying in Kathleen’s bungalow is always a special treat. It is well-maintained, exceptionally clean and beautifully furnished and decorated. Kathleen herself lives close by and she is a very kind and responsive host. I highly recommend both her and her cozy bungalow when visiting Fairfax and the surrounding area. – Leslie

I was in Danville to visit friends. I had time and easy opportunity to walk Iron Horse trail out their back gate to the downtown area and to enjoy the shops, restaurants and ambiance. The area is desirable for so many reasons and John's home and guest house is another pleasant part of that attraction. Thanks.

It was the perfect place for our family to gather over the holidays. Cozy but spacious with that back cottage providing a separate space for separate couple.

Absolutely delightful. I highly recommend this place. The home is lovely and well equipped. Excellent location. I have zero complaints! This place is something special and you will not regret booking.

Needed a place for a few days… and fell in LOVE with this hidden gem!!! Amazing hosts- Lori& Mike are the best! They are friendly , helpful and inviting- while simultaneously giving privacy and space. Not to mention all of the amazing work they are doing in and for the community- check out their bio!! The accommodations were beautiful, peaceful and intentional. And CLEAN!! Every space well curated. Home felt like a hug- and was filled with treasures! Looking forward to a return trip!! Thank you Mike& Lori!!

We had a wonderful trip to San Rafael. The house we stayed in was so lovely and cozy, with a really special and peaceful atmosphere. It felt like a little home away from home. Adam and Eli were incredibly kind and helpful. They answered all our questions and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. Their hospitality made everything even better. The area is beautiful, and we’re already looking forward to coming back. We’ve told our friends about this place, and they’re excited to visit too. It was such a sweet and memorable experience. We truly loved it!

It was an amazing weekend, Mrs. Jenny was very attentive she made the stay so much better for every guest involved even my daughter!!! She is the type of person you look for when using Airbnb! I loved the unit and will DEFINITELY be back again!

My family (parents, grandparents, and kids) stayed at this great waterfront home in March 2025. My kids loved the heated pool, hot tub, and kayak! We liked the well appointed kitchen and having lots of space to spread out across the five bedrooms. The only downside is that’s it’s a bit on the well used side and could use touch-ups here and there and one bedroom is a loft so we had to be aware of the noise level downstairs. That didn’t stop us from having a great time and using this as our jumping off point to the city (15-30 min depending on traffic) or North Bay for hiking, oysters, and wine.

The hot tub and open patio was great to have! Meghan was so nice and responded quickly with all of my questions. Felt very safe and she added sweet touches for our stay such we’re very appreciated!

Everything was perfect the house was amazing with its pool and hot tub… Everything mentioned was there but unfortunately the Air-conditioning wasn’t available for the first floor and the fans in the rooms where not enough for cooling. Lastly, Rahel the host was very welcoming and we had an easy check-in. Great communication she was very responsive to our notes…

I rented Polina’s place for my daughter and toddler grandson during their visit to the area because my husband and I did not have room for them to stay with us. It was an excellent choice - a lovely well maintained unit on the grounds of Polina and her family’s home in the hills above Walnut Creek. Very peaceful area, yet close to downtown and transportation options. Polina was so kind and helpful, the unit has everything one would need for a short stay in the area. Highly recommended and a good value for the area.

If I could give a rating of 6 stars, I would. This is my go-place when I have to be in the Bay Area.....if it is available. Peaceful is amazing to work with. It has a great location, gated parking, very comfortable bed and more