Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Albany, CA

Berkeley Marina2 min drive
University of California, Berkeley7 min drive
Greek Theater10 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A perfect cozy home with a unique architectural structure, minutes from Albany beach and the Waterfront, and the University of Berkeley. Surround yourselves with nature, while being moments away from a variety of global restaurants, trendy coffee shops, and performing arts in Downtown Berkeley!

The space
The condo has a private entrance, 2 bedrooms, 1 stylish bathroom, a spacious living room, and a recently renovated kitchen, and can comfortably accommodate 4 guests. Both bedrooms are spacious and minimal. The first bedroom is equipped with a King bed, and the second bedroom has a Full size bed. Both bedrooms have plenty of storage, and are equipped with a nightstand and lamps. The big windows in the bedrooms offer lovely views and natural light.
The renovated ample kitchen is equipped with an oven, microwave, refrigerator, and everything you will need to prepare your meals.
The living room is bright and equipped with a comfortable couch, a lounge chair, a dedicated workspace area, a TV, and a dining room right by the window with a relaxing view of Albany Hill.
Enjoy the indoors fireplace in the living room, and in-floor heating!
The utilities room is equipped with a washer and dryer, and offers plenty of space for storage. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the warm living room, sitting on the comfortable couch by the fireplace, or on the beautiful balcony, which offers great views of Albany Hill. As the property is integrated into the hillside, you will have lovely views on three sides!
Lots of natural light is present in all the rooms.
The property is perfect for individuals, couples and small families relocating to the Bay Area!

Other things to note
Approximately 8 steps up to single level apartment. Apartment is on the top floor and has views on three sides.

Location:
Albany Hill is a prominent area along the east shore of San Francisco Bay.
It is one of the best places to live in California, as it is safe, it offers residents an urban suburban mix feel, and there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks nearby.
The location offers the possibility to enjoy a variety of activities, all within proximity. Whether you wish to study and visit the University of Berkeley, want to relax and visit the beach, fabulous restaurants and bars, and enjoy the night lifestyle, or prefer to have an adventurous vacation, this is the place to be!

BEACHES AND PARKS
- Albany Hill Park, a Nature-Lover's Paradise is just around the corner!
The park is open space, with a pleasant eucalyptus tree lined rustic trail.

- Albany Beach & Albany Waterfront Trail are approximately is approximately 1.5 mile away
Feel free to also check out Albany bulb, a former landfill which is now a waterside park with graffiti art, a beach, hiking trails & skyline views.

- Keller Beach, in Richmond is 7 miles away

- Lake Temescal is 9.5 miles away.
It has tons of parking, shade, bbqs, picnic tables, trails, playgrounds, and a lake you can fish in (with a permit) and swim

- Indian Rock Park, a great outdoors spot in the urban landscape of city life, is 2.3 miles away

- Tilden Regional Park is 3.9 miles away.
From a carousel ride and a picnic to a swim at Lake Anza and a stroll through the Botanic Garden, Tilden has variety to delight everyone.

FOOD & DRINKS:
- Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar is 0.6 mile away

- Juanita & Maude (wine, cocktails & refined American dishes ) is just 0.5 nile away

- Chez Mansour (Lebanese) is 1 mile away

- Rendez-Vous Café Bistro is known for the traditional French bistro fare, brunch menu & sidewalk seating, and is 0.5 mile away

- Taco Bell is just 0.4 mile away

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
- Albany Aquarium is just 0.3 mile away

- Solano Avenue, one of the larger shopping districts in the Berkeley area, is 1.2 mile away

- Downtown Berkeley is approximately 3.5 miles away

- The University of California, Berkeley, is 3.7 miles away
Getting around
- Oakland International Airport (OAK) is about 18 miles away
- San Francisco International Airport is 25 miles away

- El Cerrito Plaza BART station is 1.2 mile away

- There is free street parking

Property manager

Sean

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

- Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am

- No extra guests without prior approval

- Primary renter minimum age requirement is 25 years old

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Berkeley

This vacation home is located in Albany, a neighborhood in Berkeley. Fox Theater and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for California Academy of Sciences, a top attraction not to be missed.

Albany, CA

What's nearby

Berkeley Marina - 2 min drive
Golden Gate Fields - 4 min drive
University of California, Berkeley - 7 min drive
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 10 min drive
Greek Theater - 10 min drive

Getting around

Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
El Cerrito Plaza Station - 18 min walk
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

Chipotle Mexican Grill - 12 min walk
Club Mallard - 5 min walk
Juanita & Maude - 8 min walk
Taco Bell - 5 min walk
Al's Big Burger - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo?

There is free parking nearby.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

7 Apr 2023

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

Bright and spacious

A roomy second floor 2bedroom with lots of natural light, new well equipped kitchen and bathroom with two separate areas and two sinks. In the middle of Albany Hill, quiet neighborhood, across the street from a park and butterfly sanctuary. Great view of towns below, sunrise and Berkeley Hills across the way from balcony. A short walk to see sunset over Bay. Three blocks downhill to extensive Solano Ave shopping and restaurants. Steep hill return if walking but worth the view. Owner really responsive and generous our entire winter 4 month stay.

Stayed 116 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 June 2022

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

Great apartment with a great view!

We stayed at the apartment for three months while my family relocated from Albany. This apartment was very comfortable, the location was great, quiet, and safe. Sean was always prompt with communication. I highly recommend this VRBO.

Stayed 105 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gail and Michael S.

8 July 2021

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

Comfortable, clean, convenient

The condo was very comfortable, clean, up-to-date and has a well-stocked kitchen, etc. The visitor will never run short on toilet paper, shampoo or soap/body wash! We really appreciated the room darkening drapes in the bedroom. As the host's description mentions, it's within walking distance of a major commercial street with shops and restaurants. (also a movie theater which had not yet reopened at the time of our stay.) My only caveats - there's plenty of shelf space in the bedroom closets but if both bedrooms will be occupied, more hangers should be supplied. Also, although cool weather is the norm for the east bay, depending on the time of year, there are hot sunny days and the apartment can get very warm and stuffy. As the list of amenities shows, a fan is NOT included. With the sliding doors in each room open, the condo cools off but the living room sliding has no screens so we kept it closed or opened only about 6 inches. (i spoke to the owner about this and sliding screen may be installed in the future.) fyi, i recommend walking up Hillside Ave (to the left when you leave the condo) The view is spectacular!