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Cottage In Prime Location

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TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage In Prime Location

Are you looking for a quiet, private and contemporary live/work place in a renowned town? Then this charming cottage is for you. Nestled in a #1 rated community, the cottage is ideal if you're relocating to the SF Bay Area and need someplace to land while you search for your permanent home. It is also great for traveling nurses, corporate relocation, international student housing or housing for academics visiting UC Berkeley, Cal State East Bay, UCSF or for anyone seeking an exceptional rental for 1 to 6 months.

According to WalkScore.com, the location is rated 92 and rated 99 on the bike 🚲 score. Albany is described as a "walker's paradise" and "very bikable." It is an easy commute to San Francisco via the BART train or car. Zip over the San Rafael bridge to beautiful Marin County to hike on Mt Tamalpais 🏔 and enjoy a picnic on one of the many ocean 🌊 beaches. Take the Carquinez Bridge to Napa’s renowned wine 🍷 country.

Space is as follows:

* Efficiency kitchen, including small fridge, toaster oven, microwave, two burner induction stovetop, coffee pot, shelving with dishes. White brick and sleek black stone counters complete the kitchen.
* The sleeping loft can be closed off from the kitchen/living room area with either sheer curtains and contains a high quality comfy queen size mattress.
* Fall asleep gazing at the warm flame electric fireplace.
* Beautiful heated Italian tile bathroom floors will keep you toasty during the winter months.
* Modern bathroom with rain shower and attractive oval shower pocket-door.
* Quiet patio that overlooks a small garden
* Great sunny exposure throughout the day
* Furnished with open shelving and storage for your luggage and other belongings
* Table ideal for eating and working.
* All-in-one washer/dryer included. No coins required.
* Includes Internet
* Street parking
* Cottage is ideal 1 or 2 people
* 350 sq ft
* Additional guests and animals will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact landlord.

This is a GREAT place for you if:
* You need easy access to Bart, San Francisco, downtown Oakland, UC Berkeley or a Google bus stop.
* You're visiting for work or fun and need a short-term furnished place with everything included
* You love biking! and are looking for easy access to numerous bike trails ie Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley Marina , Centennial Trails
* You enjoy eating out at top rated restaurants. There are tons within a few minutes walk.
* You are looking for a private quiet place where you can live and do computer work.
* You love parking your car and walking to restaurants, cafes, the Movie theater, etc.

Please note the following:
* Bed loft is 18” above the floor. A step-stool and hand rail are provided for your convenience.
* Parties are not allowed. The cottage is in a quiet residential area and is nestled in the back of a single family home.
* For fire safety and to prevent lingering orders for the guests following your stay, smoking is NOT allowed on or near the premises.

For traveling health professionals :
Cottage is close to the following hospitals:
* Alta Bates, Sutter East Bay, Highland, Kaiser Oakland, Summit Hospital, San Leandro, Alameda . Over the Bay Bridge is UCSF Hospital

For traveling professors :
Cottage is close to the following univerisites and colleges:
* UC Berkeley, CSEB, Peralta Community Colleges, Contra Costa College, Mills College, Over the Bay Bridge is UCSF, SF State. Over the Richmond/San Rafael bridge is the College of Marin.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New In Prime Location Berkeley
New Cottage In Prime Location Cottage
New Cottage In Prime Location Berkeley
Charming New Cottage In Prime Location
New Cottage In Prime Location Cottage Berkeley

About the area

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Albany, CA

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Golden Gate Fields - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Greek Theater - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 10 min drive
  • El Cerrito Plaza Station - 15 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Club Mallard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hal's Office - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage In Prime Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage In Prime Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage In Prime Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage In Prime Location located?

Located in Albany, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Berkeley Marina, Golden Gate Fields and University of California, Berkeley. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Repertory Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km). El Cerrito Plaza Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Cottage In Prime Location Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

donald j., LAS VEGAS NV

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was clean
While the place was clean, and we enjoyed our stay there are 2 issues that can pose a problem. 1 the parking can be hard to get. And if you come when it's dark the first day locating the house can be challenging. 2 the bed is on a raise floor about 18inch up. There is a step stool to use but older people should beware as this could be a problem. The bed is very comfortable and sleep well. The washing machine did not work while we were there. Would stay again for short visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Chandler, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage for long weekend
The cottage was a great place to stay for our long weekend in the East Bay. Convenient to Berkeley, Bart, Solano. Very cozy and had everything we needed after a long flight. Very quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute perfection
I rented this cottage for me and one other person and it was the perfect place. It was small and cozy and had everything needed! The property owner was also very kind and fast with communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Fran N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bed & couch were uncomfortable had a problem with cooking, & bad wifi very slow.
Bad wifi,stove was a headache, hardly any parking. Very uncomfortable stay. Owner did credit us a day because I complained about rm.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful
This is a beautifully redone space. Very clean and bright. The location is excellent, just a block or two from Solano Ave restaurants and shops, also close to the El Cerrito Plaza BART station. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., San Juan, Puerto Rico

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed twice in a row!
This property is well run and well located. It’s comfortable, has many perks and the owner is readily available. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., San Juan, Puerto Rico

Liked: Cleanliness
Returning next week!
Comfortable, attentive to details, full of nice supplies, great property manager.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura V., El Cerrito

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy retreat
This was the perfect place for my daughter, forced home from college because of Covid19, to hunker down and focus on her final projects for school. The cottage was clean and very well appointed, it is easy to see Patricia wants her guests to feel very comfortable. The location is safe and convenient to many stores and restaurants, just an easy walk away. Patricia was lovely to work with and I would highly recommend this property to both visitors and locals alike. Thank you Patricia, I will certainly think of your property for out of town guests in the future.
Stayed 24 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Cottage, Great Location
I enjoyed the cottage very much. It’s new and Patricia obviously chose high quality materials: from the bed to the heated porcelain floors to the beautiful electric fireplace. There is even a private little garden patio to hang out in and enjoy the abundant sunshine! There are also many great restaurants a five minute walk away on Solano Ave. Patricia was easy to reach and very pleasant to communicate with. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

robin s., albany usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice place
I loved the cozy feeling especially the bed. It was warm and comfortable and nicely decorated and appointed . A great value and highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020