Title: Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! ## Photo gallery for Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! ![Outdoor dining - Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! (Albany)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38240000/38234400/38234395/68df97d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, stereo - Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! 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(Albany)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38240000/38234400/38234395/06589ad7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! Rejuvenate in our unpretentious but cozy and joyful little house with deck and garden to relax! On a quiet street, yet close to restaurants, shops and public transportation. This charming, unpretentious but authentic California structure will make your visit rejuvenating and memorable. We are welcoming travelers, adventurers, students, business men, job interviewers etc. The house is 2 bedroom one bath, on a quiet street, with deck and garden to relax. The house gets sun all day long – in the morning in the front part and in the afternoon in the back part on the deck. The rooms are good size, with warm hardwood floors; The house can fit comfortably 5 people or even 6 people can be fit if needed. WELCOME! THE AREA: Tons of grocery and other shops around, easy parking on the street, nice and quiet neighborhood with lots of young people around. Walking distance to Wholefoods, Donut shop, Sprouts Grocery Market, Starbucks, Habit Burger, REI, CVC and a ton of restaurants on Solano Ave that you can enjoy in one of the most desirable and safe neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELVES AND THE PURPOSE OF YOUR TRIP BEFORE BOOKING AND CONFIRM AVAILABILITY BART / Subway - approx. 1 mile Freeway 80 - 5 min Bus Stop - 5 min walk Bay Area Trail along the ocean - 5 min Tilden Park with view over the Golden Gate Bridge - 10 min The Bay Area Trail along the ocean bay close by for a relaxing walk or bike ride PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR GUESTS AND THE PURPOSE OF YOUR TRIP AND CONFIRM AVAILABILITY BEFORE BOOKING. THANK YOU ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23800/ba0da8d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina Berkeley Marina - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 8.2 Very good 4,297 reviews £96 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=23800&PinnedHotelID=23800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438136/169545aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Shattuck Plaza Downtown Berkeley - 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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 Long-term renters welcome 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 and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Albany, a neighbourhood in Berkeley. Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ferry Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! 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 20 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kristin L. 15 Jan 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Would not recommend It -is- a good location--close to a nice downtown area and restaurants, etc.--but it was not at all a good experience. ##### Kristin L. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jason G. 17 Jul 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Com Comfortable beds, great location, kitchen well stocked. House has stained kitchen chairs and an unpleasant scent. We did not mind the house being old but everyday items need to be replaced. Especially in the bathroom: shower curtain and bath mat. ##### Jason G. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vijesh U. 27 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Functional place for a couple of weeks We were renovating our place and needed a place for 2 weeks. The house is cute and functional. It is a bit older (feels like my older aunts house), but everything worked in perfect order (kitchen appliances, washer and dryer, bath, etc). Easy parking generally on the street and a small driveway to park off street if you can be careful (we were able to get our mini van in there with a bit of careful maneuvering). Great location- lots of amazing food around the corner, super convenient to university village shopping block. Will stay again if we are in a similar situation and need something for a longish stay. ##### Vijesh U. Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Arjun R. 20 May 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Difficult Owner - Would not recommend First the good - location - Price - Clarity, owner communicated that this was an unpretentious place Now on to why this deserves only a 2 stars out of 5 a) The towels were not clean b) The sheets and whole place had a musty smell c) The shower mat needs to be replaced d) There are tears in the linoleum in the kitchen and bathroom e) The front steps were broken and rotted f) The backyard was overgrown These would have been tolerable, however, what made the trip a real headache was the owner - Johnny. First, before arriving he wanted to specifically know who was coming - and it was not enough that it was me and my family - he really wanted to know who was coming (??!!!) - and requested right away that I give him a 5/5 rating ! And then he had to explain the operation of the shower - another doozy. After arrival, he wanted to know when we would be out - so that he could send a repair person for the front steps. After I told him, no work was carried out. What took the cake was him calling at 6.30 am (AM!) - over 4 times, and texting - to remind me to put the trash cans out on Tuesday am!. Seriously, this was already in the "house rules" notes. Do I really need to be contacted about this ? Since then, he has been incessantly texting me - after I informed him that I will not be giving him an excellent rating. The location of the place is very good, however the place is an old place with imperfections - and that would be fine. But the Owner, is very difficult. ##### Arjun R. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manish S. 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 1 month stay Great place w/great value ##### Manish S. Stayed 28 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan K. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was dated but clean. Check-in was delayed by 1.5 hrs at request of host, Johnny T, but went smoothly otherwise. Communications with host were good using phone or messaging throughout the 3-week stay.Kitchen facilities were adequate, with a large sturdy table, plenty of implements and china, pots and pans. ![Driveway and steps up to front door](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/095f6052-c572-4823-91a5-aba5f16f317a-1754094313836.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Kitchen](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/776cd0d5-1d83-4b8f-8457-366842688d73-1754094312927.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Bedroom](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7e9a403d-a430-41f5-905e-2730b10b0cc7-1754094313481.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jonathan K. Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy R. 11 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Johnny’s house was indeed quiet and restful! It is simple and basic but actually exceeded our expectations of what that might mean. The property is older and shows wear, with all the quirks of a vintage home. Indoor spaces and the balcony were freshly cleaned; the porch had lots of leaves from the massive tree out front. The neighborhood is quiet and very walkable, with great restaurants just a block away. It feels like you are staying over at the home of a friend or relative, very much in character with the Berkeley vibe. Be advised that the single-car driveway is VERY narrow. The only mirror is in the bathroom- guests may want to bring a portable mirror if more than a couple people are staying. We slept well in comfortable beds, with no traffic sounds except the train in the distance. Very much enjoyed the sunshine and birdsong on the balcony. Easy drive back to Cal and all that North Berkeley has to offer. ##### Wendy R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aydan Y. 2 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work stay An amazing yard to sit out and soak up the sun! All the essentials I needed for a month long stay. ##### Aydan Y. Stayed 36 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian L. 31 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, comfortable house at a good price The house is old but everything works well. It is well equipped. I stayed there with my wife and three children for 4 weeks. The house is very well located. Close to a supermarket and close to Solano Ave where you can find a lots of nice local shops. The owner is very friendly and it was very easy to communicate with him. It is easy to get to San Francisco with the BART even if it takes more time than with a car. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you Johnny ! ##### Christian L. Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie J. 16 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good home base I spent several days staying at Johnny T’s Vrbo house in Albany, and it was a relaxing experience. It wouldn’t be considered comparable to a fancy hotel, but is quite comfortable with a lovely little back yard and deck. It’s a good home base if the objective is to explore the general area, and there are many restaurants nearby, as well as grocery stores if you want to cook. Johnny T. is an excellent host and was very responsive to any questions or requests that I had. Also, a difference from my own neighborhood, the block is quiet and there is always parking. I recommend it. ##### Bonnie J. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ella W., Lansing, USA 14 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location My mother and I stayed here for about a month in October of 2022\. The house was comfortable, if a bit musty, and everything was in good repair. The bedding was clean and fresh, the water was hot, and the backyard deck/garden was very nice to sit at for breakfast. There are three grocery stores within walking distance (Sprouts, Whole Foods, and Safeway), Solano avenue is nearby and has some excellent food, and the 72 bus is 2 blocks away, which you can take down to Oakland or to the BART which will take you into SF proper. The house is also only two blocks away from the Greenway, a paved trail that proceeds under the elevated BART line and eventually diverges as as you walk towards downtown berkely, winding through neighborhoods and parks. Lastly, if you are renting a car, there is a large nature reserve perhaps 20-25 minutes away where you can hike amongst some (admittedly smaller) redwoods and in and out of canyons. ##### Ella W. Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ilija J. 30 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience The house was great, especially the backyard. The host was communicative and diligent. ##### Ilija J. Stayed 32 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andres O. 2 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hello All was good and neighbors where nice. ##### Andres O. Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith R. 9 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great location. While on a 10 week work assignment, three of us stayed at this house. While not luxurious, the home was clean and comfortable. It has a fully equipped kitchen and we were able to prepare meals when time permitted. The home is in a great location, only a couple of minutes away from from I-80/580 allowing quick access to San Francisco. Also Solano Avenue is nearby where you can find all the great restaurants that Albany and Berkeley have to offer. Parking was also not a problem and we had 3 cars. We would definitely stay again. ##### Keith R. Stayed 69 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julius v., Hamburg, Germany 28 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Humble dwelling in quiet residential neighbourhood I enjoyed my stay here. The house is not very modern/luxurious, but this was openly communicated in advance. The place is clean and spacious (2 bedrooms with a bathroom in between accessible via both, plus a large kitchen and a living room/office space). Especially the deck/garden in the back of the house is a nice touch. The place is close to Albany beach (5-10 min biking) and it takes about 20-25mins by bike to UC Berkeley and there's a supermarket on the main road just a few minutes walk away, plus a couple of nice restaurants/food trucks nearby. I did not meet the host Johnny in person (we were both busy and missed each other a few times), but we spoke on the phone and Johnny was reachable and helpful in addressing my questions. ##### Julius v. Stayed 37 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Israel K., Yuvalim, Israel 13 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoy Old pleasant homey house. ##### Israel K. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abby C. 7 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, responsive host We had problems with the place we were supposed to stay and Johnny saved us! He responded within minutes and allowed us to move in same-day for a week long stay. As described in the listing, the home is modest and doesn’t have any bells or whistles but is well-maintained and in an awesome location. Johnny left very detailed instructions and information about the house which made for a very easy stay! ##### Abby C. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madhu C. 29 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great calm/quiet house Very quiet house on a side street, walkable to lot of restaurants and close to UC Berkeley. For the price, you won't get better than this. Johnny, personally greets and explains how to operate everything in the house. ##### Madhu C. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori P. 24 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy home in a fantastic neighborhood Cozy peaceful stay on a wonderful & safe family-friendly block within walking distance of great restaurants and the beach at Albany Bulb! It's a stand-alone house with a huge yard, comfortable and well furnished. Wifi was excellent. The owner is friendly and very responsive and friendly and the house has everything you could need! ##### Lori P. Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darien S. 17 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place at a great price This is a nice place in a super location with a very attentive host. It is perfect as a base of operations to explore the Bay Area or just enjoy the many nice restaurants nearby on Solano. ##### Darien S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. 25 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Location and Very Reasonable Pricing The location was wonderful. We walked to many restaurants on Solano and San Pablo and used the Ohlone Trail (3 blocks east) several times for walking and biking. The host was incredibly responsive. The wifi worked great as we had two adults working and two kids distance learning. We also enjoyed several beautiful sunsets. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan C. 8 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy spot in Albany The property was clean, cozy, and well-located within a nice neighborhood in Albany, within walking distance of grocery stores and restaurants. It was a comfortable fit for a group of three, but I wouldn't recommend it for larger groups than that. The Internet worked well as well as the kitchen and the heating. Overall, not a lot of frills, but made for a very comfortable stay. ##### Juan C. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Akira A. 27 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as described but better This house was very nice and the neighborhood even better. Host responds within minutes to any problems that arise and can tell you about the city and food around there. If you are looking for a clean fun stay this is the spot. ##### Akira A. 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