Title: Serenity Cottage-conveniently located Bay Area Backyard Bungalow, private oasis Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Serenity Cottage-conveniently located Bay Area Backyard Bungalow, private oasis ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99818500/99818498/1aeb8546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99818500/99818498/01baf9ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99818500/99818498/aa47ba57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99818500/99818498/5d97a6ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99818500/99818498/d3b752da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Serenity Cottage, where tranquility awaits in the heart of Alhambra Valley Hills. Savor breakfast on your private porch, unwind with a hammock nap under evergreens, and indulge in activities like ping-pong or exploring the art gallery. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Serenity Cottage-conveniently located Bay Area Backyard Bungalow, private oasis Whether for business, pleasure, visiting family/friends or a weekend hiatus, Serenity Cottage is a cozy backyard nook to relax & rejuvenate. It is 1 of the 3 possible Red Tent Retreats on the property. (Ask about our other housing options if traveling with groups up to 12 or hosting outdoor events up to 50+) Take Breakfast on your private porch. Repose on the hammock under the evergreens. Enjoy onsite laundry, bee gardens, play structure, ping pong, boardgames, puzzles, art gallery, dvd collection, wifi. (Other Amenities available upon request: Hot tub, ice bath, fire pit, fresh raw honey, art, Reiki Energy Balancing Sessions, Sun Salutation Exercises, air hockey, event hosting, party planning, karaoke/outdoor sound system) Private neighborhood pool available seasonally for houseguest staying 3+ days. Serenity Cottage is nestled on the edge of the beautiful Alhambra Valley Hills of Historic Martinez, conveniently located near bus, BART, hwy, stores, only 30-45 min from San Francisco,(dep. traffic) About an hour drive from many other wonderful Bay Area excursions and day trips! Napa, Six Flags, Stinson Beach, Muir Redwoods, as well as just up the road from local parks, shopping, restaurants, John Muir House, hikes & quaint downtown Marina. We’ve listed our favorite shops & restaurants in our guestbook. Favorite Activity: Paint a rock and leave it, along with inspiring advice, encouragement, intention, wisdom or any burden you are ready to shed, on Inspiration Trail! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.9736,-122.1076&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:arxfFnchhV%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40SBQ%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSDSBQDSDQBQDQDQFQDSFODQFOFSFOFOFQHOFQHMFQHMHOHOHMHOHMJMHOJMJMJKHMJKJMLKJKJKJILKJKLILILIJILILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENGLENELCNELCNENCLCNCNANCLANANCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDNBLDNBLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLHLJJJLHJJJJJJJLJJJLJJJLHNJLHLHLHNJLHNHNFLHPFLHPFNFPFNHNDRFNFPDNFRDPDPDPDPBPDRDPBRBRBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40P%40RBR%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAR%3FRCRARARARCPCRCRCPCRCRCPEPERCPEPEPEREPGPENGPGPEPINGPGNGPINGNINGNILINKNILINILKLILKLKJKLKLKJKJKJKJMJKJMHMHKJMFMJMFMHMFMFMHMFODMFMDMFODMDOBMFOBOBMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOCMCOGMCOEMEOGMEMGMEOGMIMGMGMIMGKKMGMKMIKIMKKKKKKKMKKKKMIMKKKMKMIMKMIOIMIOIOIMIOGOIOGOIQGOGQGOGQGQEQGOEQGQESEQCQEQESCQEQCSCSCQCSCSAQASCSASASASAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=owBlgAkW8Usehj3r1B8Qax1Q_us=) Martinez, CA #### What's nearby - John Muir National Historic Site - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles - California Grand Casino - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles - Sunvalley Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - The Veranda - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles #### Getting around - North Concord-Martinez Station - 10 min drive - Martinez Station - 12 min drive - Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive - ‪JP’s Bistro - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Serenity Cottage-conveniently located Bay Area Backyard Bungalow, private oasis have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Serenity Cottage-conveniently located Bay Area Backyard Bungalow, private oasis pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Serenity Cottage-conveniently located Bay Area Backyard Bungalow, private oasis? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serenity Cottage-conveniently located Bay Area Backyard Bungalow, private oasis? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Serenity Cottage-conveniently located Bay Area Backyard Bungalow, private oasis located? > Situated in Martinez, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of John Muir National Historic Site, VA Martinez and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. Chilpancingo Dog Park and California Grand Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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