Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Peaceful relaxation in house with lots of restaurants and the Bay close by! located?

Located in Albany, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Berkeley Marina, University of California, Berkeley, and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. Greek Theater is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. North Berkeley Station is 26 minutes by foot and El Cerrito Plaza Station is 26 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Aydan Y.

May 2, 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.

Stayed 36 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kristin L.

Jan 15, 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

Dec 31, 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 !

Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Jason G.

Jul 17, 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.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vijesh U.

Aug 27, 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.

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

Mar 16, 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.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Arjun R.

May 20, 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.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella W., Lansing, USA

Nov 14, 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.

Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilija J.

Sep 30, 2022

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

Great Experience

The house was great, especially the backyard. The host was communicative and diligent.

Stayed 32 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andres O.

Sep 2, 2022

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

Hello

All was good and neighbors where nice.

Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Aug 9, 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.

Stayed 69 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julius v., Hamburg, Germany

Apr 28, 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.

Stayed 37 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Israel K., Yuvalim, Israel

Mar 13, 2022

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

Enjoy

Old pleasant homey house.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby C.

Mar 7, 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!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madhu C.

Dec 29, 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.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Nov 24, 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!

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darien S.

Jul 17, 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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Mar 25, 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.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

Jan 8, 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.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Akira A.

Aug 27, 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.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

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