Title: Cottage In Prime Location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=45907281&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage In Prime Location ## Photo gallery for Cottage In Prime Location ![Property grounds - Cottage In Prime Location (Albany)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45910000/45907300/45907281/f25c0266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Cottage In Prime Location (Albany)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45910000/45907300/45907281/6764d1c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Cottage In Prime Location (Albany)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45910000/45907300/45907281/8d44a115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage In Prime Location (Albany)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45910000/45907300/45907281/527b598b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Cottage In Prime Location (Albany)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45910000/45907300/45907281/46d9ed2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene haven in Albany, nestled within a #1 rated community. This charming cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience with an efficiency kitchen, heated Italian tile bathroom floors, and a cozy sleeping loft with an electric fireplace. Enjoy sunny exposure throughout the day or unwind on the quiet patio overlooking a small garden. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### 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 - Laundry facilities ### 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 - Near a hospital - Near the bay ### 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 ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98546300/98546277/abd93355.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wfh-friendly Berkeley Home < 2 Mi to University! 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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 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 Located in Albany, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, this cottage is in the mountains and near the beach. Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. [Visit our Berkeley travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Berkeley.dx8059) [View more Cottages in Oakland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Cottages.d601762-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.890293,-122.29554&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mihfFbzliV%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBS%40S%40S%40QBSBSBSBQBSBQBSDQBSDSDQDQDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFQHOFQFOHOFOHOFOHOHMJOHOHKHOJMHMJMJKJMJKJMJKJKJKLKJILKLIJILKLGLILGLILILELGNGLGLGLENENELELCNCNELCNCNCNALCNANALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNBLDNDLDLDNFLFLFLFNDLHLHLFLHJFLJLHLHJJLHJJJJLJJJJLJJJLHJJLJLHLJNHJHNHNHLHNHNFNHNFPHLFPFPFNFPDPFNFPDPFPDPDPBPDRDRBPDRBPBRBPBRBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRAPARARARCRAPARCRCRCPCRCPERCPEPERCREPEPGPENGRGNEPGPGNGPGNINGNIPGLIPINILINILILKNILKLKLIJKJKLKJKLMJKJKJMHKJMHMHMJKFMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFOFMDMDODMDOBOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMCMEOEOEMEMGMGOGMGMGMGMIMGMIMGMKKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKMKKKMKKKKKMIMKMIOIMIMKOIMIOGQIMGQIMGQGOIOGQGQEOGQESGOEQEQEQESESCQEQCSCQCSCQCSCSCSAQASASCS%3FSAQAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oZgGIlhcrbrZs_c2B97GVM0NRKs=) Albany, CA ### What's nearby - ![One of the many sculptures made of metal scraps at Albany Bulb. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179368/9f54b06c-e4ef-4e3e-b8b8-2c83849acaa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) McLaughlin Eastshore State Park 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![#indianrock #rockclimbing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/060699d2-b638-4f0d-bb9f-d18896979dfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Indian Rock Park 6 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Albany State Marine Reserve 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Donkey and Goat 4 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Golden Gate Fields 6 min drive \- 2.0 miles ### 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 10 min walk - Kitava 5 min walk - California Fish Grill 11 min walk - Oori Rice Triangles 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage In Prime Location pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cottage In Prime Location? ### What time is check-in at Cottage In Prime Location? ### What time is check-out at Cottage In Prime Location? ### Where is Cottage In Prime Location located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage In Prime Location Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### robin s. 31 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### robin s. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy M., Chandler, AZ 26 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Nancy M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Fran N. 27 Aug 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Fran N. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### donald j., LAS VEGAS NV 4 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### donald j. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica M. 31 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Monica M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phoebe T. 16 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Phoebe T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H., San Juan, Puerto Rico 28 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Susan H. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H., San Juan, Puerto Rico 27 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Returning next week! Comfortable, attentive to details, full of nice supplies, great property manager. ##### Susan H. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura V., El Cerrito 7 May 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Laura V. Stayed 24 nights in Apr 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan F. 25 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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!! ##### Alan F. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ---