Title: Cottage In Prime Location - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage In Prime Location Cottage in Berkeley with kitchen and balcony ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45910000/45907300/45907281/c43b3a0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45910000/45907300/45907281/6764d1c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45910000/45907300/45907281/f25c0266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45910000/45907300/45907281/8d44a115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45910000/45907300/45907281/63307daa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene haven in Albany, nestled within a #1 rated community. This charming cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience with an efficiency kitchen, heated Italian tile bathroom floors, and a cozy sleeping loft with an electric fireplace. Enjoy sunny exposure throughout the day or unwind on the quiet patio overlooking a small garden. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage In Prime Location Are you looking for a quiet, private and contemporary live/work place in a renowned town? Then this charming cottage is for you. Nestled in a #1 rated community, the cottage is ideal if you're relocating to the SF Bay Area and need someplace to land while you search for your permanent home. It is also great for traveling nurses, corporate relocation, international student housing or housing for academics visiting UC Berkeley, Cal State East Bay, UCSF or for anyone seeking an exceptional rental for 1 to 6 months. According to WalkScore.com, the location is rated 92 and rated 99 on the bike 🚲 score. Albany is described as a "walker's paradise" and "very bikable." It is an easy commute to San Francisco via the BART train or car. Zip over the San Rafael bridge to beautiful Marin County to hike on Mt Tamalpais 🏔 and enjoy a picnic on one of the many ocean 🌊 beaches. Take the Carquinez Bridge to Napa’s renowned wine 🍷 country. Space is as follows: \* Efficiency kitchen, including small fridge, toaster oven, microwave, two burner induction stovetop, coffee pot, shelving with dishes. White brick and sleek black stone counters complete the kitchen. \* The sleeping loft can be closed off from the kitchen/living room area with either sheer curtains and contains a high quality comfy queen size mattress. \* Fall asleep gazing at the warm flame electric fireplace. \* Beautiful heated Italian tile bathroom floors will keep you toasty during the winter months. \* Modern bathroom with rain shower and attractive oval shower pocket-door. \* Quiet patio that overlooks a small garden \* Great sunny exposure throughout the day \* Furnished with open shelving and storage for your luggage and other belongings \* Table ideal for eating and working. \* All-in-one washer/dryer included. No coins required. \* Includes Internet \* Street parking \* Cottage is ideal 1 or 2 people \* 350 sq ft \* Additional guests and animals will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact landlord. This is a GREAT place for you if: \* You need easy access to Bart, San Francisco, downtown Oakland, UC Berkeley or a Google bus stop. \* You're visiting for work or fun and need a short-term furnished place with everything included \* You love biking! and are looking for easy access to numerous bike trails ie Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley Marina , Centennial Trails \* You enjoy eating out at top rated restaurants. There are tons within a few minutes walk. \* You are looking for a private quiet place where you can live and do computer work. \* You love parking your car and walking to restaurants, cafes, the Movie theater, etc. Please note the following: \* Bed loft is 18” above the floor. A step-stool and hand rail are provided for your convenience. \* Parties are not allowed. The cottage is in a quiet residential area and is nestled in the back of a single family home. \* For fire safety and to prevent lingering orders for the guests following your stay, smoking is NOT allowed on or near the premises. For traveling health professionals : Cottage is close to the following hospitals: \* Alta Bates, Sutter East Bay, Highland, Kaiser Oakland, Summit Hospital, San Leandro, Alameda . Over the Bay Bridge is UCSF Hospital For traveling professors : Cottage is close to the following univerisites and colleges: \* UC Berkeley, CSEB, Peralta Community Colleges, Contra Costa College, Mills College, Over the Bay Bridge is UCSF, SF State. Over the Richmond/San Rafael bridge is the College of Marin. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Street parking available - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster - Toaster oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Heated bathroom floor - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - All-in-one washer/dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted on the premises. ### Location highlights - In the city center - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the bay ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38110000/38103800/38103739/805d14cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Modern European Style in Law Unit Albany Tropical Yard Jacuzzi Pizza Albany - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 92 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=38103739&PinnedHotelID=38103739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22256000/22255973/268b9847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute one bedroom cottage in Albany Albany - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 107 reviews CA $170 CA $323 total includes taxes & fees Nov 28 - Nov 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=22255973&PinnedHotelID=22255973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95270000/95269200/95269129/c4428977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 2/2 Albany Condo Albany - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=95269129&PinnedHotelID=95269129&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113750000/113747400/113747310/a0b2fb28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern & Cozy 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Suite with Sofabed 75" TV Albany - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 6.0 2 reviews CA $201 CA $466 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=113747310&PinnedHotelID=113747310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120550000/120543000/120542931/761b27ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Private Suite Patio ~Upscale Berkeley Claremont - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=120542931&PinnedHotelID=120542931&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120550000/120543000/120542922/dc8bd8d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant Spacious Prvt Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley Claremont - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space - Fireplace 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=120542922&PinnedHotelID=120542922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116132900/116132853/4a3d748f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New2BR! 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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 Vrbo Property New In Prime Location Berkeley New Cottage In Prime Location Cottage New Cottage In Prime Location Berkeley Charming New Cottage In Prime Location New Cottage In Prime Location Cottage Berkeley ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.890293,-122.29554&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mihfFbzliV%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBS%40S%40S%40QBSBSBSBQBSBQBSDQBSDSDQDQDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFQHOFQFOHOFOHOFOHOHMJOHOHKHOJMHMJMJKJMJKJMJKJKJKLKJILKLIJILKLGLILGLILILELGNGLGLGLENENELELCNCNELCNCNCNALCNANALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNBLDNDLDLDNFLFLFLFNDLHLHLFLHJFLJLHLHJJLHJJJJLJJJJLJJJLHJJLJLHLJNHJHNHNHLHNHNFNHNFPHLFPFPFNFPDPFNFPDPFPDPDPBPDRDRBPDRBPBRBPBRBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRAPARARARCRAPARCRCRCPCRCPERCPEPERCREPEPGPENGRGNEPGPGNGPGNINGNIPGLIPINILINILILKNILKLKLIJKJKLKJKLMJKJKJMHKJMHMHMJKFMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFOFMDMDODMDOBOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMCMEOEOEMEMGMGOGMGMGMGMIMGMIMGMKKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKMKKKMKKKKKMIMKMIOIMIMKOIMIOGQIMGQIMGQGOIOGQGQEOGQESGOEQEQEQESESCQEQCSCQCSCQCSCSCSAQASASCS%3FSAQAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oZgGIlhcrbrZs_c2B97GVM0NRKs=) Albany, CA #### What's nearby - Albany State Marine Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - McLaughlin Eastshore State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Point Isabel Regional Shoreline - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Golden Gate Fields - 5 min drive - 3.2 km #### Getting around - Berkeley Station - 10 min drive - El Cerrito Plaza Station - 15 min walk - Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk - ‪Club Mallard - ‬4 min walk - ‪Oori Rice Triangles - ‬8 min walk - ‪Hotsy Totsy Club - ‬5 min walk - ‪Kitava - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage In Prime Location pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Cottage In Prime Location? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage In Prime Location? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage In Prime Location located? > Located in Albany, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tilden Regional Park, Historic Berkeley, and University of California, Berkeley. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km). El Cerrito Plaza Station is 15 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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