Webster House

1238 Versailles Ave
Alameda California 94501-5453
USA

http://websterhouse2.home.comcast.net

Phone: +1-510-523-9697

General Information

Only ten minutes from Oakland Airport and thirty from San Francisco Airport. Walk to State Beach, Bird Sanctuary, or shops and restaurants; or ferry to San Francisco in just fifteen minutes. Webster House sits nestled back in coastal redwoods and mature oaks. A large deck fills the backyard by a flower garden and waterfall and fountain. Tea served daily; dinner available. Rooms have private entrances and private baths, two have a private parlor with fireplace. Cottage with fireplace in rear of home. Architect - Andrew Jackson Downing - 1854 Gothic Revival shipped around Cape Horn on early sailing ship.

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Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Room w/waterfall view
  • There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 175.00
  • Other Accommodations: Room and parlor w/fireplace
    Cottage, one room with fireplace and bath in rear of home.

Amenities

In Room
  • Alarm clock
  • Fireplace
  • Internet Service
  • Private entrance
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • VCR
  • Wi-Fi
On Site
  • Board games
  • Conference Rooms
  • Wedding Facilities

Other Amenities: Hairdryer by Request, Early Coffee by Request, Ironing Boarrd by Request, Special Diets Available, Afternoon Tea, Dinner Available

Meals

  • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: M-F 8:30a.m. S-S 9:00a.m.
  • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area, Deck by waterfall & fountain or by fireside, On-site restaurant
  • Lunch is available by special request for $25.00
  • Dinner is available by special request for $30.00 - 45.00
  • Additional food services included in room rate: BYOB no corkage fee with dinner, Afternoon tea
  • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is English Breakfast
    Scrambled eggs with cheese and parsley, english bangers, scones with devonshire cream, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and teas from around the world!

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (2 nights on Holidays)
  • Smoking is not allowed
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying (Children under 18 must be with an adult at all times)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Deposit amount required (Full reservation deposit required)
  • Check in time is 4:00 p.m. and Check out time is Noon
  • Cancellations:
    Seven days for most stays, Fourteen days for Holidays. Special events compiled with all four rooms booked requires thirty days.
Discounts available:
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Property Features

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Property Details

  • Architectural style is Gothic Revival
  • Built in 1854
  • Opened for business in 1987
  • Parking is not available

Location

  • Location is best described as: City, Island, Small town
  • Nearest major city: San Francisco, CA (15 miles west)
  • Directions to property:
    Interstate 880, High Street exit to Alameda, go one mile on High Street into the City of Alameda and turn right on Encinal Ave. Go just five blocks to the first stop sign, Versailles Ave. and turn left on our street - we're the third house on the left, #1238 - it sits back in the trees.
  • Nearest major airport: OAK 5 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Exit Airport and continue straight on Hegenberger Rd. Go to Interstate 880 and go toward Oakland (noth). Take High Street exit off of Interstate 880 and turn left on High Street at the light. Go toward Alameda and continue one mile on High Street after you cross the drawbridge. Turn right on Encinal Ave. and go just five blocks to the first stop sign, Versailles Ave. and turn left - we're the third house on the left #1238.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Andrew and Susan McCormack
    Cooking, photography, script writing, videography, painting, hiking and travelling.
  • The innkeepers speak: English
  • Pet(s) on the property: 0

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Ferry all over the Bay!, Fisherman's Wharf, China Town, Trolley Cars, Angel Island, USS Hornet tours, Golf, Bird Sanctuary, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ruins, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports