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Location-Location-Location! Walk to Solano Ave cafes, bistros, shops, grocers.

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Bright and cozy living room.
Private front door.
High-speed Wi-Fi, 45-inch Sony HDTV, Satellite Direct TV, and Netflix.
Dining table seats three.
Gas stovetop & oven. Kitchen equipped with pots, pans, baking dishes, utensils.
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 393 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFi
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Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • Popular LocationBerkeley Marina5 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater7 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)24 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Main

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Location-Location-Location! Walk to Solano Ave cafes, bistros, shops, grocers.

Sunny two bedroom, one bath bungalow nestled on the Berkeley/Albany border in Thousand Oaks, one of Berkeley's most charming and vibrant neighbourhoods.

The property is located in a quiet residential area, but it's just one block to a lively shopping district on Solano Avenue with cafes, restaurants, bakeries, trendy shops, pubs, and bookshops. Solano Ave also has grocery stores, CVS, a post offfice, several banks, and a gas station.

Excellent ground transportation makes it easy to get around: buses to San Francisco, UC Berkeley, and the City Center are on Solano as well as buses to BART (the North Berkeley and El Cerrito Plaza BART stations are a pleasant 30-minute walk in either direction or a 7-8 minute drive). Highway 80 is easily accessible.

Ideally situated--close but not too close to UC--the house is near enough to be convenient but far enough from the hustle and bustle of campus and downtown Berkeley. Whether you're seeing family and friends, visiting the university, or daytripping around San Francisco Bay this property makes a great home base.

In addition, the home features: High-speed Wi-Fi, 45-inch Sony HDTV, Satellite Direct TV; large well-equipped kitchen; full-size washer and dryer; central heating.

Owner lives in a separate unit on the property and is available to assist as needed.




Property manager

Robert

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note, however, property is not child-proof.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Berkeley

This holiday home is located in Albany, a neighbourhood in Berkeley. Berkeley Marina and Ferry Building are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pier 39 and Oakland City Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 5 min drive
  • Historic Berkeley - 5 min drive
  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 7 min drive
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • El Cerrito Plaza Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Semifreddi's Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Korean Superette - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Oori Rice Triangles - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gordo Taqueria - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Location-Location-Location! Walk to Solano Ave cafes, bistros, shops, grocers. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Location-Location-Location! Walk to Solano Ave cafes, bistros, shops, grocers.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location-Location-Location! Walk to Solano Ave cafes, bistros, shops, grocers.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location-Location-Location! Walk to Solano Ave cafes, bistros, shops, grocers. located?

Located in Albany, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Historic Berkeley and 1.9 mi (3 km) from University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km). El Cerrito Plaza Station is 24 minutes by foot and North Berkeley Station is 30 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home in Berkeley
Beautiful, well kept home within short walking distance to restaurants, grocery stores, shops and parks in residential neighborhood. Host was exceptionally responsive. Made our stay feel like home.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot
Very well furnished and excellent location. Walking distance to great restaurants, markets and shops. Overall, legit 5 star!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Berkeley stay
Very clean, comfortable beds, great shower flow, plenty of hot water. Washer and dryer very convenient. Very quiet Berkeley neighborhood, would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Family
What a great place to stay. The location is fantastic. Close to shops and restaurants and hiking. The home was really comfortable and clean. Robert left us a bottle of wine and coffee and chocolate when we arrived. That was such a nice touch. I will definitely stay here again when we are in town!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
Robert’s home was absolutely perfect for our small family. We immediately felt at home and the area was super convenient. Robert was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Berkeley Visit
We all felt the property was very nice. So clear and comfortable. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bernard W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house.
This was the second time this year that we stayed at the place, each time for two weeks, so we obviously liked it.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
We loved this spic and span home! The beds are really comfortable, all basic needs supplied. The house is in a charming, quiet street with easy parking but a short walk to stores. Our host Robert very responsive. Great find.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, walkable, nicely equipped
We appreciated the very welcoming little extras Robert provided, as well as the proximity to Solano.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Encore
Very comfortable home. Location was very convenient. Suffice it to say, we were pleased enough to book again for two weeks in June.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall rating great
only minor exception no bedside lamps in one bedroom
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Location!
Great location, extremely comfortable house. I felt as though i was in my home, being that i live in a craftsman. I loved everything about the house. Well maintained and clean. I would stay there again. Great neighborhood and made it easy to walk about town for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prorperty exactly as advrttised. Perfect location
Appreciated the wine and ammenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and immaculate
This was the cleanest Vrbo I have ever stayed in. It was truly spotless. And the location 1 block from Solano was awesome. An easy walk to Safeway and tons of great restaurants up and down solano to enjoy. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sadie S., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We really enjoyed our stay at Robert’s place. It’s located on a quiet tree-lined street in Albany, and had just the right amount of space for our family of 3. It was very clean and kitchen was well-appointed for cooking meals. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
location, location, location
Spacious, comfortable older home in a great location
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corrin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
We came in from Massachusetts for a long weekend to visit our daughter at Cal. Plenty of space for our family of four. Kitchen was perfectly equipped for me to cook a few of her favorite meals. Location was excellent and absolutely no hassles. We will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very nice. Great location and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gitty D., Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly neighborhood
Clean and neat!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Berkeley Visit
This is a very pleasant home in a delightful neighborhood. Owner was very responsive over e-mail. We were always able to find a parking space next to the house. Others have written plenty about the property, so I will focus on the location. We were traveling from Northern VA. Lyft XL from SFO cost about $100 plus tip. You could take the BART, but it would take about an hour and cost around $10 per person for one-way. House itself is about a 35 minute walk to the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station and about a 35 minute walk to the UC-Berkeley campus. Both are lovely walks through local neighborhoods -- we felt very safe. We rented a car from the Budget on Kitteridge Street in Berkeley and that was about a 35 minute walk, so very convenient. Solano Ave. has tons of shops and restaurants, which is great -- including a neighborhood Safeway and CVS. An Arco gas station was not far (about an 8 minute drive). Would highly recommend and would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Cristina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, great location
Only 1 block from Solano with shops and market. Plenty of room for the 4 of us to spread out, very comfortable, good wifi, would def stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul W., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solana area stay
Stay was for 3 weeks. Clean and well equipped house. Location perfect as a block from Solano. Owner available to answer questions, although we had very few. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location/ cute house
Rental is very comfortable and clean. Lots of kitchen and bathroom essentials provided. Location is convenient to Solano without being busy or noisy.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and quaint
Enjoyed our stay and short walk to the shops on Solano.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D., PORTLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home-Away-From-Home!
We immediately felt at home in this well-appointed, well-cared for house. High quality linens, plenty of towels, washer/dryer, lots of light, quiet neighborhood, located close to a well-known and beloved shopping area. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Robert

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Why they chose this property

Berkeley is known worldwide for its outstanding university but it retains a small town feel. This sunny bungalow is located in Thousand Oaks, one of the city's most sought-after neighbourhoods.

Languages:

English
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