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

Experience warm hospitality with easy access to San Francisco Bay attractions. Enjoy relaxing downtime at home with modern comforts.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note, however, property is not child-proof.

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
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

2 Br. House 1 Block Solano Ave. Albany Berkeley
2 Br. House 1 Block Solano Ave. Albany
2 Br. 1 Block Solano Ave. Albany Berkeley
2 Br 1 Block Solano Ave Alban
2 Br. House 1 Block to Solano Ave. Albany
Two Bdrm House one Block to Solano Avenue and Albany Berkeley

About the area

Map
Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 5 min drive
  • Historic Berkeley - 5 min drive
  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min drive
  • Golden Gate Fields - 7 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 7 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
  • ‪Signal Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gordo Taqueria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Korean Superette - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hal's Office - ‬14 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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Historic Berkeley, University of California, Berkeley and Berkeley Marina. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Golden Gate Fields are also within 3 miles (5 km). El Cerrito Plaza Station is 24 minutes by foot and North Berkeley Station is 30 minutes.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 93 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great stay, perfect location in Berkeley
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely stay for the holidays
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. Quiet, clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in a beautiful neighborhood
We spent nearly a week in this lovely little two bedroom home. The neighborhood is an easy drive to all of the East Bay locations that we wanted to visit during our stay. The area was quiet with tree-lined sidewalks and limited traffic. There were lots of nice restaurants and shops a short walk away. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was spacious. We hope to stay here again during our next East Bay trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Robert is a wonderful host - very welcoming and very responsive throughout our visit. The house is perfect and is exactly as described. In advance, we had a slight concern about on street parking, but Robert assured us that we would always find easy parking and we did. We were also a bit concerned about the house being too hot, but Robert responded by installing window units and we never felt hot. The neighborhood is quiet and just a short walk to Solano and all the shops and coffee places. We will definitely return and we appreciate everything Robert did to make our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This was our second time staying here. We love this place. It is so convenient to locations in the East Bay. Robert is a great host. Any time we come to the Bay Area, we will try to come here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
Prorperty exactly as advrttised. Perfect location
Appreciated the wine and ammenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
location, location, location
Spacious, comfortable older home in a great location
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corrin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Great location
Very nice. Great location and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gitty D., Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly neighborhood
Clean and neat!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.