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Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo

Vacation home near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Albany, CA
  • Place, Albany State Marine Reserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Berkeley Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Berkeley

Albany stay.Your stay at this Albany vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Historic Berkeley and Tilden Regional Park. Berkeley Marina and University of California, Berkeley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Albany State Marine Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • McLaughlin Eastshore State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Berkeley Marina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Point Isabel Regional Shoreline - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Golden Gate Fields - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • El Cerrito Plaza Station - 18 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Club Mallard - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotsy Totsy Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kitava - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

- Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am
- No extra guests without prior approval
- Primary renter minimum age requirement is 25 years old

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bright & Lovely Albany Hill
Bright Lovely Albany Hill Condo
Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo Berkeley
Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo Private vacation home
Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo Private vacation home Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.6 mi (34-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo to the beach?

This vacation home is 18.1 mi (28-min drive) from Baker Beach.

Does Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo to downtown Berkeley?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Berkeley.

Reviews

Bright & Lovely Albany Hill Condo Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well be back.

Very nice apartment with first class appointments.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice.

Great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021