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

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Relax in this inviting living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the street.
Situated on a lively street corner, this coffee shop offers a charming outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside table, and window offering a view of lush greenery.
Enjoy meals in this cozy dining area with a wooden table and four chairs, surrounded by framed pictures and a vase with fresh flowers.
Bathroom features a sink, mirror, toilet, and shower area with a glass door.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

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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

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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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

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 University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and Greek Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km). El Cerrito Plaza Station is 24 minutes by foot and North Berkeley Station is 30 minutes.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All about Solano Ave

Nice place, well maintained, lovely beds, great neighborhood.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely WONDERFUL Peaceful & Perfect 11/10

Beautiful 1924 home - very quiet and peaceful. Amenities thoughtful and generous. We couldn't have been more pleased. The beds delightfully comfortable and home immaculately clean. 11/10
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ilene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Bernard W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Garrett W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Bernard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

jacqueline s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Albert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall rating great

only minor exception no bedside lamps in one bedroom
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location+

Fine property. Dated to be sure, but comfortable. Kitchen is very basic. Few dishes/glasses etc, but nice enough if you don't plan to prepare a significant meal or entertain. Could not get on-line.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lee Ann G.

Sweet rental in a great location

We spent 4 nights in Berkeley for my mom's 80th birthday celebration. The house is a classic Berkeley bungalow, well furnished and in a great location- we could walk through the neighborhood or out to Solano for lunch/dinner/breakfast. The living room , dining room and kitchen were large enough that we could have family members come over to share breakfast with us. The kitchen was fairly well appointed. Although there were lots of walkers through the neighborhood we didn't have any noise issues or problems sleeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Garrett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Irma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prorperty exactly as advrttised. Perfect location

Appreciated the wine and ammenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

location, location, location

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