‘House is fabulous!Had a work event in San Francisco and it was easy to get to the city and back.It’s on a quiet street and parking is a breeze.Great to come back late at night and park right in front of the house (all four days) It's truly an oasis’
French door entry detail

‘You are truly tucked away in this beautiful space!
Sparkling clean, beautifully designed inside & out. A gem! So glad I was able to stay here, will visit again'~ Laurie, 2022
Comfortable new queen bed

‘Great host, great place to stay - quiet neighborhood, was able to sleep very well, beautiful garden - great stay!’ ~ Ulrich from Germany, 2023
‘Lovely craftsman home with amazing outdoor space! Patio with great seating to work outside on laptop, and lower level garden with koi pond and hammock made this airbnb extra special. We loved it!’
‘Stayed here for over a week and we loved it. We had everything we needed to truly feel at home. Very clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully decorated, with a beautiful back yard, and close to delicious food, as well as grocers, parks.Highly recommend’
Comfortable brand new queen bed and a large mirrored wardrobe for your clothes
Bathroom features - a shower over a bath tub; radiant-heated floors and a chocolate Venetian Plaster
Full kitchen with a gas range  stove and oven and wooden French Doors leading to a big terrace overlooking the koi fish pond and lush greenery
A dreamer is one who can only find his way home by moonlight...
Oscar Wilde
Nesspresso machine
Living room featuring an elegant Swarovski chandelier; a comfortable chocolate leather reclining couch; radiant heated floors and a Spanish olive Venetian plaster throughout
Smart TV and heated floors throughout just to name a few amenities
Swarovski chandelier brings elegance and serves as a focal point.
‘This was a great find! The living space was carefully planned and designed to maximize the space and the outdoors was lovely and felt like a little exotic garden.Albena was very kind and took great care of my parents while they were visiting’ Ashley
‘Albena's ability to create space is excellent. The Craftsman was expertly renovated and had so many personal touches, beautiful artwork, comfy rugs, beautiful plants and landscaping and tons of amenities. We felt at home here!‘ ~ Elizabeth
‘Albena's home is wonderful! Extremely well-appointed, it had everything I could have wanted.
The garden is spectacular and truly and urban oasis.
Very comfortable place to stay in Emeryville and I hope to come back!’ ~ Amanda
Formal dining area

‘ I highly, highly recommend Albena and Nikolay's place! Every part of the space is beautiful and well thought out. Extremely comfortable and calming, and all the amenities you could need.’ ~ John
‘We stayed at Albena's flat for a month. We were incredibly comfortable and Albena went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. The unit was spotless and smelled amazing! The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, and dishes.’ ~ D.
‘I have stayed at Albena's multiple times for long periods and I already want to stay there again. Very comfortable, very stylish.
The garden is lush and beautiful. Very relaxing place to spend time. I loved Emeryville, very walkable! ‘
‘Truly an Urban Oasis. It was cool comfortable and an amazing place to relax.’ ~ Ellen, 2022
‘This place is awesome and is the best airbnb I have ever been at. I would recommend this place to all of my friends who need to stay somewhere around San Francisco.’ ~ Sungki
‘The flat is across the street from a beautiful brand new school sports field which is great if you love to run on a track or work out in the grass. It was very quite and we never had issues with parking. Every day we parked in front of the house.’
‘Gorgeous home, the most beautiful backyard l've seen in an Urban house. Good location w lots of access to public transit. Host was extremely quick to respond and very nice and helpful. Overall one of the best Airbnb's I've stayed at.’ ~ Kim, 2022
‘The back patio overlooking the koi pond and magical back yard truly does make this an urban oasis! Bravo Albena and Nikolay! All the best’ - Elizabeth
‘This beautiful home is truly an urban oasis. The backyard is like nothing that I've ever seen in an Airbnb. The sound of the koi pond is incredibly relaxing. Parking was very easy on the street. The home is beautiful and has everything you'd need’
Reading a book in the hammock, surrounded by birds and immersed in nature - our favorite thing to do!
Watch the Koi fish play or read a book in the hammock among birdsongs.
Lush greenery surrounds the koi fish pond - perfect for relaxation.
‘The deck in the back was lovely after a day at work.
The back yard is very 'zen'. It's truly an oasis.’ ~ Kim
‘Lovely craftsman home with amazing outdoor space! Patio with great seating to work outside on laptop, and lower level garden with koi pond and hammock made this airbnb extra special. We loved it!’ ~ Leslie

California Craftsman — Urban Oasis with Serene Garden & Deck - Emeryville

2 guests
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
CondoEntire place
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About this place

Wander home through the French wrought - iron gates and step back in this turn of the century 1910 California Craftsman spacious and beautifully updated apartment. It’s a private unit, within our house with a separate entrance and a lovely terrace.

Meditate by the koi fish pond, read a book in the hammock, immerse in the serenety of the gardens, sip a coffee on the terrace, all surrounded by greenery and birdsongs.

It’s a peaceful retreat.
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FREE and Easy street PARKING.

🌿 Charming 1910 Craftsman Guest Suite with Private Entrance & Water Lily Koi Fish Pond 🌿

…Since the thing perhaps is to eat flowers and not to be afraid. - e.e. cummings

Step into our beautifully updated 115-year-old California Craftsman Guest Suite, where historic charm meets modern elegance. Nestled on a serene, tree-lined street with FREE street parking, this urban oasis blends traditional and contemporary design with natural materials like reclaimed redwood and natural stone.

The spacious one-bedroom suite features a QUEEN bed, formal dining room, bay window nook, and a remodeled bathroom with a shower-over-tub. Enjoy brand-new hardwood floors with hydronic radiant heating, Venetian plaster walls, and original wainscotting. Relax in the living room under a Swarovski crystal chandelier, with a 65” Samsung 3D Smart TV, reclining leather sofa, and large electric fireplace.

Outside, unwind on your private terrace overlooking a tranquil koi pond with water lilies, surrounded by palm trees, bougainvillea, lemon trees, and hummingbirds. The private entrance and outdoor seating area enhance your peaceful retreat.

Stepping into comfort, this spacious apartment boasts a sophisticated living space, blending warmth and style. Soft light filters through the windows, illuminating a living room designed for relaxation. Beyond the ordinary, this craftsman-style one-bedroom flat offers more than just a place to stay; it's an experience. The koi pond and lush yard beckons and is just the beginning.

Located across from the Emeryville Center of Community Life, with a community pool and running track, this Craftsman gem offers easy access to local amenities. Experience history, serenity, and modern comfort in one unforgettable stay.

One big advantage we have is:

Easy and FREE street Parking 🅿️ on our tree-lined street.

#modern #peaceful #craftsman #urbanoasis #garden #koifishpond #tropicalgardens

🌿 MAX OCCUPANCY:
2 people at all times! 🌿

OUR GUESTS:

Perfect for single professionals, business travelers, UC Berkeley visitors, guest professors, visiting families of young professionals who work in Emeryville, San Francisco visitors.

It comfortably sleeps 2 people, great for couples!

Our guests are kind, friendly, self-sufficient, easy - going and lovely folks ONLY who understand the home-sharing ideas and values!

AMENITIES 🌿:

~ Queen bed with a luxury pillow mattress

~ Hardwood bamboo floor - hydronic radiant heat in every room ( green and allergy, asthma friendly)

~ Stainless steel refrigerator

~ Maytag oven

~ FREE Wireless Internet

~ 65' LED 3D SAMSUNG TV

~ electric fireplace with a remote

~ cable TV, premium channels Discovery, Science, HBO, movies, NEWS, etc.

~ Apple TV

~ gas stove

~ well-stocked kitchen, equipped with utensils, glasses, cups, etc.

~ Nespresso machine

~ cotton linens provided

~ cotton towels provided

~ WASHER and DRYER downstairs in the back of the house

~ FREE STREET PARKING

Your HOSTS:

We are a friendly, quiet and considerate couple - landscape architect/designer ( Nikolay ) and a psychologist ( Albena ). We are both born and raised in Europe.
We've built our dream house here in San Francisco Bay!

We love hosting the world in it!

LOCATION:

Strategic central location - close to anywhere in the Bay area.
Emeryville is just across the BAY BRIDGE from San Francisco.

It's an easy commute to downtown San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland and moments away from public transit, Emeryville Marina and bay side nature trails.
It's located in the heart of Emeryville, close to highways, shops, local restaurants, and groceries;

~ walking distance to animation studio Pixar, Novartis, LeapFrog, Stanford Health Care Outpatient Clinic, Bullseye Glass Gallery, Survey Monkey, Imperfect Produce and numbers of Emeryville local businesses;

~ 10 - 25 min drive to downtown San Francisco ( depending on the traffic) IMPORTANT: Bay Bridge requires one way Toll to the city;

~ 10 min drive to Berkeley and Oakland;

~ 40- 50 min drive to San Francisco International Airport; Napa; Silicon Valley

~ FREE SHUTTLE to BART ( Metro ) and groceries

With easy FREE street PARKING!

WALK SCORE: 84 very walkable ( out of 100 )
BiKE SCORE: 72 ( out of 100 )

OUR VISION:

• We have tried to design a GREEN, beautiful and fully FUNCTIONAL space for a comfortable, modern, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE living while preserving all the original floor plan and details!.

THANK YOU for assisting us in keeping it that way by:
• conserving energy and resources
• treating your hosts, our neighbors and our property with respect

Access to:

~ 1 bedroom with a brand new luxury QUEEN mattress with 100% cotton bedding

~ full kitchen with a gas range, Samsung refrigerator and Illy pods espresso machine

*** NOTE: NO dishwasher

~ bathroom with a shower over a tub

~ formal dining room with wooden dining table and chairs

~ living room with 65" Samsung 3D Smart TV

~ Apple TV

~ front porch with seating area

~ big back terrace overlooking lush tropical gardens and our koi fish pond with water lilies

~ washer and dryer

🦋 NOTE: stairs involved 🦋

THANK YOU!

Communication is crucial to us!
We promptly respond to any questions via Airbnb messaging system.

We are just a text away and we respect each other's time and privacy.

Self-sufficient, respectful, KIND and friendly, 5-star rated guests with previous stays ONLY! Thank you!

Emeryville is just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco - minutes from SF downtown, Berkeley and Oakland.

9 miles to Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Pixar Animation Studios, local businesses, cafes, restaurants, groceries, public transit, Emeryville Marina and bayside nature trails are just a short walk/drive away.

We have an open to the public track right across the street - perfect for your daily run and an open air outdoor gym up the street about a 2 min walk. There is also a swimming pool across the street from us.

🔻We are ADULTS ONLY accommodation
🔻MAX occupancy 2 persons at all times per our insurance
🔻Registered guests only
🔻No gatherings / No Parties
🔻No animals due to a family member with allergy
🔻📸 outdoor surveillance installed - facing the street, monitoring outdoor staircase and entry door and porch. All devices record audio, when motion is detected 24/7

GETTING AROUND

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

•FREE SHUTTLE to Bart ( metro), PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS, Emeryville Marina, Grocery shops, boutiques; emery-go-round HOLLIS LINE
~ 3 min walk down the block

• bus stop 2 min walk up the block

• walking distance to ANIMATION STUDIO PIXAR, coffee shops, bars and restaurants;

• FordGo Bike station on our street
Pick up a bike and ride into San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville or San Jose

• 10 min drive to UCBerkeley or Berkeley downtown;

• 10 min drive to Oakland downtown;

•10-30 min driving distance to downtown San Francisco, depending on traffic;

• 40 - 60 min to San Francisco International Airport

• 40 - 60 min drive to Silicon Valley;

• 40 - 60 min drive to wine country Napa, Sonoma

• 4 hours drive to beautiful lake Tahoe ( skiing in the winter, swimming in the summer);

• 4 hours drive to Yosemitte;

• 3 hours drive to Big Sur;

• 6 hours drive to Los Angeles

• 10 hours drive to Las Vegas

RENTING A CAR:
~walking distance to several major rental car companies
~zipcar location down the street ( zipcar is a car-share start-up; if you need a car per hour or per a day - low driving rates
(from $8.25/hr and $89/day)

TAXI ALTERNATIVES, we recommend:
~ LYFT
~ UBER
~ GETAROUND

GROCERIES delivered in an hour to your door:
~ try instacart app ( we highly recommend it)
first delivery is free

Check-out our other listings on the link below, some are in the same location. It’s perfect if you need 2 - 6 coworkers or bigger family to stay in the same spot.
Ask us about it.

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This particular listing is for The Craftsman, the main floor of the house apartment with a separate entrance and its own spacious outdoor terrace, overlooking our koi fish Lily pond and tropical gardens.

✅ by Booking you confirm $500 Refundable AIRBNB SECURITY DEPOSIT temporary credit card Policy:

We have $500 standard credit card security deposit, placed 48 hours prior arrival and released 48 hours after if all house rules are followed. It’s collected via our guest portal on hospitable which is an Airbnb Official Authorized partner. Your deposit is refundable in full unless there is a case of a damaged property or violation of house rules.

In such case, we reserved the right to communicate to you and Airbnb any damage and your deposit might be partially or fully claimed!

In rare incidents of severely damaged property including but not limited to an artwork, you might owe more than your deposit is worth!

We don’t charge for small stuff like a broken plate, etc.

By booking our home, you agree to authorize the temporary security deposit credit card hold via our management software Hospitable, Official Airbnb Preferred Partner.

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There are people living downstairs.

We look for quiet and respectful guests to share our home with.

Please be considerate when you walk or watch TV. Avoid loud noises.
Quiet hours are from 8 pm to 8 am.

Please confirm the following information when sending a booking request, as it’s essential for both us and our insurance company to confirm your booking:

1. The PURPOSE of your trip / What brings you in town?

2. Total number of ALL guests?

3. Full NAMES ( first and last name ) and AGE of all guests who will be staying.

4. Your approximate CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT times, to ensure we are on the lookout for your arrival and ensure a smooth check-in and provide an assistance should you need it at check-in / check-out times.

• FYI, our check-in time is: 4 pm
• Our check-out time is: 11 am


***NOTE 🔻:

• EARLY CHECK-IN:

Subject to availability and a $25/hour fee paid via guest portal. Please request at booking or at least 48 hours in advance. Same-day or short-notice requests cannot be accommodated. Early check-in only available when we are away and not using our home ourselves.

• LATE CHECK-OUT :

Subject to availability and a fee $25/h. It needs to be approved by us in writing at least 48 hours prior.


• ALLERGIES DISCLAIMER:

Guests with allergies are responsible for bringing any necessary medications or supplies to manage their condition. Our property is a pet-free and smoke-free environment, and we use mostly organic, natural, and harsh chemical-free cleaning supplies. Bedding is 100% cotton, and we use scent-free laundry wash pods. However, we cannot guarantee that our property is free from allergens, including but not limited to dust, pollen, or other potential triggers who are unique to you.

While we maintain thorough cleaning protocols, we do not provide specialized allergen-free environments.

By booking, you acknowledge that you assume full responsibility for managing your allergies and that we are not liable for any allergic reactions or related issues during your stay. Please carefully assess the suitability of our property for your needs before making a reservation.

ESSENTIALS:

• For longer stays, we provide a STARTER PACK of essentials ( since we give a a 15% discount). Guests are responsible for replenishing any additional items they may need as described in our listing. You can use instacart to order whatever you need for yourself and instacart will deliver it to your door.

Sleeping configuration

Room 1

1 queen bed

Living Room

What this place offers

39 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Hot Tub
Private Garden
High Speed Internet
TV
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
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Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

No children allowed

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

Meet the Host

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Albena

Owner

English , Bulgarian
We are friendly, kind and easy-going hosts who love sharing our home with the world!
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
within a few hours
Member Since
September 2019

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