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Beautiful Modern European Style in Law Unit Albany Tropical Yard Jacuzzi Pizza

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor spa tub
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 264 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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Albany, CA
  • Berkeley Marina
    3 min drive
  • Yo Sushi
    4 min walk
  • El Cerrito Plaza Station
    3 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    23 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Modern European Style in Law Unit Albany Tropical Yard Jacuzzi Pizza

Immaculate Modern European-Style In-Law Unit. This thoughtfully designed, compact basement space features four windows, a kitchenette, a shower with a Jacuzzi tub, a queen-sized bed, hardwood floors, and elegant Italian tiles. Enjoy a private entry leading to a large tropical yard with an outdoor Jacuzzi and fire pit. Free WiFi with 1 GB Fiber, the fastest available. Although cozy, the space is efficiently organized, making it ideal for visiting scholars or families of UC students. Convenient transportation options include bus, BART, car, and walking. Non-smokers only, please. As a special touch, you'll be welcomed with a bottle of wine and chocolates.
House Rules overview:
1. Check-In/Check-Out:
o Check-in is anytime after 4 PM.
o Check-out is by 12 PM.
2. No Smoking:
o Please refrain from smoking, we do not allow smoking inside the property or in any shared areas of the property.
3. No Pets:
4. No Parties or Events:
o To keep the peace, parties and large gatherings aren’t allowed.
5. Respect for Neighbors:
o Please keep noise levels down, especially between 10 PM and 8 AM, to respect our other guests.
Safety and Security
6. Lock Up:
o Ensure all doors and windows are locked when you head out.
7. Registered Guests Only:
o For everyone's safety, only the guests included in your reservation are allowed on the property, unless pre-approved by us.
Cleanliness and Maintenance
8. Keep it Clean:
o Please treat our home with care and leave it as you found it. We are not a travel hotel.
9. Trash Disposal:
o Use the designated bins for trash and recycling.
10. Accidents Happen:
o If anything gets damaged, please let us know right away. You might be charged for repairs or replacements.
Amenities and Usage
11. Enjoy the Amenities:
o Use appliances and amenities as intended, and follow any specific instructions provided.
12. Save Energy:
o Please turn off lights, appliances, and the air conditioning/heating when you’re not using them. We appreciate this more than you know.
13. Water and Towels:
o We ask for you to moderate your usage. Consider using your towels and allow to dry for additional uses. These conservation actions help our house function.
Outdoor Areas
14. Respect the Outdoors:
o Enjoy the garden, outdoor seating areas, and please keep them tidy.
Special Requests
15. Need Something Special?:
o If you have any special requests or needs, just let us know in advance.
Health and Safety
16. Emergency Contact:
o In case of an emergency, contact us immediately using the provided information. Greg 1-510-325-4906 and Blanca 1-510-387-2999
17. Stay Safe:
o Follow any provided COVID-19 guidelines, like social distancing and mask-wearing, if applicable.
We hope you have a wonderful stay! If you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out. Enjoy your time here!
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at this condo building. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Berkeley Marina. Features include a spa tub. Free WiFi and a fireplace are available in the condo.
  • The condo offers a washing machine, a fireplace, and a balcony
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • 11 minutes by car from San Francisco Bay and 6 minutes from University of California, Berkeley
This condo offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Berkeley condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Gregory and Blanca

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 688.9 sq ft (64 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

297421

Beautiful Modern European Style in Law Unit Albany Tropical Yard Jacuzzi Pizza Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Stay
Overall, this property was as advertised. It is a basement unit in a home. The host allowed an early check-in with their friend to accommodate our flight schedule. They offered suggestions for local restaurants. We had a severe weather event during our stay, and our host responded immediately to clean up a small amount of flood water on a carpet in the entryway.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
It is a wonderful little basement VRBO. It is small, perfect for two people but it is so well laid out it never felt cramped. It is quite adorable and well-decorated. Despite its size, it has all the necessities, Kereg, hotplate, and refrigerator. Great shower and jacuzzi tub. Extremely comfortable bed. The backyard which is available for use is amazing. Beautiful landscaping. Use of hot tub, wood pizza oven and grill with small patio. Owners live upstairs and are extremely nice and always available to help if anything is needed. I cannot recommend this enough for one to two adults. Fantastic location and a short walking distance to Solano Ave
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Convenient, Clean and Comfortable
We (my husband and I) have stayed with "Gregory of Albany" several times as we visit our son and his family who live in Albany. It is perfect for our needs - a convenient, clean and comfortable place to be based while visiting family. It is a basement apartment with a very comfortable bed, excellent shower, and basic cooking equipment (microwave, refrigerator and freezer, coffee maker and basic dishes). There is a small desk area and reading chair - overall an ideal "base" for one or two people. The workmanship of the setting is impressive and there is a lovely garden with a wonderful hotter. the host is very easy to communicate with. AND thanks for the bottle of wine!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to family
This is a very nice rental with an amazing number of amenities in a beautiful garden and an outstanding location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Plymouth, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host
Greg and Blanca are gracious host and generously offered us the use of their beautiful yard.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient, comfortable & clean
Everything went well on this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming basement unit!
This unit is so creative in its ability to offer everything you need. Our favorite was the microwave with attached toaster. The location is superb with easy walking to surrounding commercial areas. The backyard was amazing- beautifully planted with outdoor seating areas, grill and pizza oven. I wish we had been able to enjoy it more. Our host was the best - informative, helpful and fun to chat with. Overall a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
One Week In Paradise
Greg & Blanca were accommodating hosts, even allowing me to check in early after a long flight from the east coast. They have a beautiful backyard with bamboo, lemon and palm trees. Though I didn't use them the outdoor jacuzzi and grill looked inviting. Inside, the queen bed was comfy, the shower provided ample hot water, and the complementary wine, tea & coffee was a welcome surprise. The location, being a couple blocks from both San Pablo and Solano, was ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Bozeman, MT USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A visit to see my grandchildren
I appreciated a comfortable bed, a beautiful courtyard and an easy place to relax in after spending time with my grandchildren who live nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, comfortable place!
We had a terrific time here. The unit is like a superbly appointed little yacht. We had everything we needed and more. Very comfortable bed and chairs, lights everywhere, towels galore and very nice owners. We did not meet Greg but Blanca (who was warm and funny and personable) gave us the complete tour and Greg responded to all texts and emails. Gorgeous back yard. Palm trees, beautiful tile work everywhere. A very nice place to sit at dusk with a glass of wine. Even an elaborate pizza oven. Cheers!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette M., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
a too short stay in Albany
We very much appreciated the cozy apartment that Greg and Blanca provided us. All was very clean and comfortable. The bed was super comfortable! Although we did not use the outside grounds, the outdoor pizza oven and grill truly impressed me! I would have liked to make some dough and pull together some tasty toppings for an authentic brick oven. Thanks so much for all the hard work it takes to create and maintain such a lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
As Good as Described
My husband and I just finished our third visit at Gregory and Bianca's lovely and distinctive space. It is a small space ingeniously and thoughtfully executed with a very comfortable bed, lovely big shower and tub, a small desk and provisions for refrigerating and heating very simple meals. The yard is lovely and the neighborhood safe, attractive and very walkable. It is the perfect spot for us to stay then visiting our grandchildren.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley F., Costa Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy elegance
Unit is a small space thoughtfully designed and elegantly decorated. Backyard is landscaped to perfection. Hosts available and could not have been more welcoming and accommodating. Hope to return to this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shlomo A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B., Spring Green, Wisconsin USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for two
This well-planned apartment was thoughtfully equipped with all we needed for a comfortable and very convenient stay for us during a visit for our daughter's graduation. We were able to walk nearly everywhere, many amazing restaurants in this area! (Good thing we were walking.) Our hosts were very friendly and always ready to answer any questions. A busy week for us with family in from far and wide so not much time to visit but very nice folks. Would stay here again ! Wish we'd found it for prior visits actually.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

W. David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Berkeley
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mimi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and lovely people
The property is charmingly set up, but it is cozy. Enough room with seating benches, desk, arm chair. There is a kitchenette and a big shower area. Pretty much a full sized fridge and freezer. One of the big attractions, though, is the spacious backyard with the grill, pizza oven, and hot tub. The other big attraction is the kindness of the hosts. Greg communicated quickly and was very welcoming and attentive. He was out of town for our stay but his daughter was there to show us the unit and was super friendly. Loved our stay here and would happily return. Excellent proximity to UC Berkeley. Safe, residential neighborhood with open street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Albany/Berkeley visit
Great host, comfortable and perfect for our stay in Berkeley.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but cozy!
My husband and my stay in Albany at Blanca and Greg’s property was lovely. They are terrific hosts, with a clean, beautiful, well kept property. They were gracious and welcoming, even inviting us to join them one evening for a backyard party featuring their outdoor pizza oven. While it is a small unit, we were comfortable. And it is so conveniently located, you’ll walk everywhere. Would recommend!
Stayed 85 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

wanda W., Stockbridge, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Paradise
Reading the reviews had me cautiously excited about renting the place and let me tell you once I arrived it did not disappoint! First let me say, Greg and Blanca, thank you for opening your home to us. Blanca met us upon our arrival and she was so welcoming just like meeting s old friend. When we entered the yard I felt like I was transported to little Italy they really took care in the design. The quarters were cozy and had everything you could possibly need. We truly enjoyed our stay and how close we were to the vicinity of our daughters apartment in Berkeley -just 5 minutes away. I look forward to our return and hopefully your home will be available for our stay! ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts! Great location! Second time renting.
5+ stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stannage Avenue Avenue
A lovely stay.Bianca and her husband were lovely, friendly, and helpful .the garden outside was gorgeous s little oasis. The apartment awash clean and comfortable, beautifully decorated. The kitchenette was so useful to have. Overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basement stay in Albany.
Very clean, comfortable bed, it is against the wall, if two are staying. Which makes getting in and out of the bed a bit of a challenge. Well stocked with paper products,, and towels. We did not cook or use the backyard but it is beautiful. A bit of a problem communicating on the site with Cell phone reception. Not sure what would make that easier. In a basement but very quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kelli W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little space!
The space is great! Very modern and cute with plenty of room to hang out and sleep. Only issue was figuring out how to get in, but we had a super late flight so it was dark dark. Host had offered to meet us to show us the property so not fault. Oh and parking is almost non existent! Plan to come in a little early to get a space.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shironda D., St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
1st Anniversary
This property served my husband and I very well. It was just the perfect spot to stay cozy during our stay. The property was very clean and well equipped!! Greg and Blanca have done a very nice job with the place. Thank you Greg and Blanca for the nice card, cakes, and wine that greeted us upon arrival. ~The Tilson 10/10/21
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021