Beautiful Benicia! Hidden Treasure Of The San Francisco Bay Area!
House in Benicia, CA
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Elegant, contemporary custom 2 story home. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, big landscaped gardens front and back, hardwood floors throughout, stunning kitchen, and much more. Sleeps 4 (up to 6 with futon and inflatable double bed). Clean, modern downstairs bedroom with a queen bed. Bathroom is just outside the door. Upstairs bedroom has a double bed, and another full bathroom adjacent. A futon in the living room folds down to a double bed.
The kitchen is modern and fully equipped, with a dining area that leads to the back deck… perfect for coffee in the morning sun and afternoon or evening barbecues. Front deck is perfect for watching the California sunset. Orange, tangerine trees and a pomegranate tree with tons of fruit in the winter and fall, free for the guests. Upright piano, acoustic guitar and bongos for your musical endeavors. Desk with speakers for your laptop. High Speed WIFI Internet Connection, Washer and dryer, dishwasher, ice maker, filtered drinking water, and more!
NOTE: Unfortunately the fireplace is not working for the time being
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San Francisco Bay Area's best kept secret... Benicia is a charming small town on the Carquinez Strait just off the San Francisco Bay. There is a wonderful variety of restaurants, bars, antique shops, and convenience stores within walking distance from the house. A farmer's market which takes place on First Street every Thursday afternoon, is walking distance. Benicia, once the capitol of California, is the perfect place from which you can explore so much of Northern California.
*California Wine Country - 20 minutes
*San Francisco - 35 minutes (It's a 10 minute drive to the Vallejo Ferry Building where you can get the 55 minute ferry ride to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and Embarcadero! Fun!)
*Pacific Ocean Beaches - 45 minutes
*Lake Tahoe - 2.5 hours
*Six Flags, Discovery Kingdom Amusement Park- 10 minutes
*Excellent Shopping at Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek - 10 minutes
*Infineon Raceway - 20 minutes
*Sacramento, State Capitol - 50 minutes
*Berkeley - 25 minutes
*Sausalito - 45 minutes
(*Driving times)
The kitchen is modern and fully equipped, with a dining area that leads to the back deck… perfect for coffee in the morning sun and afternoon or evening barbecues. Front deck is perfect for watching the California sunset. Orange, tangerine trees and a pomegranate tree with tons of fruit in the winter and fall, free for the guests. Upright piano, acoustic guitar and bongos for your musical endeavors. Desk with speakers for your laptop. High Speed WIFI Internet Connection, Washer and dryer, dishwasher, ice maker, filtered drinking water, and more!
NOTE: Unfortunately the fireplace is not working for the time being
***
San Francisco Bay Area's best kept secret... Benicia is a charming small town on the Carquinez Strait just off the San Francisco Bay. There is a wonderful variety of restaurants, bars, antique shops, and convenience stores within walking distance from the house. A farmer's market which takes place on First Street every Thursday afternoon, is walking distance. Benicia, once the capitol of California, is the perfect place from which you can explore so much of Northern California.
*California Wine Country - 20 minutes
*San Francisco - 35 minutes (It's a 10 minute drive to the Vallejo Ferry Building where you can get the 55 minute ferry ride to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and Embarcadero! Fun!)
*Pacific Ocean Beaches - 45 minutes
*Lake Tahoe - 2.5 hours
*Six Flags, Discovery Kingdom Amusement Park- 10 minutes
*Excellent Shopping at Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek - 10 minutes
*Infineon Raceway - 20 minutes
*Sacramento, State Capitol - 50 minutes
*Berkeley - 25 minutes
*Sausalito - 45 minutes
(*Driving times)
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Benicia, CA
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
My sister and I had a lovely stay in this Benicia gem! The property was very much as advertised in the listing and photos. Be aware - the kitchen/living room is a few steps down from the family room/lower level bedroom/bathroom (this wasn't clear from the listing/photos). Not a big deal at all for us but may be for guests with mobility issues. Stef always replied promptly and was a joy to interact with. It was hot during our stay so we especially appreciated the air conditioner, ventilation fan, shaded back deck, ice maker and chilled filtered water. The TV/sound system instructions could use some updating but this didn't affect us too much as we didn't have time to watch too much TV. The backyard was lovely and the fruit trees provided sweet treats (a few plums had ripened for us to enjoy during our stay). The reviews are correct -- this property is easily a 5 out 5. Easy access to the freeway (but far enough away that you don't get the noise). Also easy access to the grocery store, awesome little shops of downtown Benicia, and the beautiful waterfront. If we ever find ourselves in the San Francisco Bay area again, we will book this property again! Thanks for a wonderful stay, Stef!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice place
10.0 / 10.0
We had the best get away in this beautiful home. Stef was amazing and very attentive to all needs and questions. The house is beautiful and well stocked. Very convenient location for our stay. Would absolutely recommend and hope to stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
This place was very clean and had everything we needed. It’s a great location with easy access to get from San Fransisco and tour the surrounding areas such as Napa, Muir Woods, and the ferry to get back to San Fran without driving for the day. It was also very convenient to drive to downtown Benicia. The host was very informative and responsive to all messages. I definitely would recommend this place.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time staying at Stef's house with our dog. The home is walkable to 1st St (downtown Benicia), which has lots of cute shops and restaurants, and also close to the freeway. The house is spacious, very clean and comfortable. Stef was very communicative and flexible, including allowing us to check in early. We would definitely return!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was beautiful, well located, and is very well equipped. Communication with the owner was excellent. The owner is not only an excellent communicator, but was also very accommodating to our needs.
Lots of on street parking. Calm, quiet neighborhood. Very walkable to downtown locations. Beautiful, fenced backyard/deck space.
10.0 / 10.0
From the moment one walks through the door it feels like home. It is so comfortable and beautifully restored. It smells of furniture polish and has a very happy feel about it. The kitchen is well stalked and big enough to cook a meal. The open plan living/dining room is spacious and the high ceiling makes it very airy. A couple of the upstairs rooms are locked, but two bedrooms and two bathrooms are plenty enough space to stretch out. The backyard is large and offers good space for a dog to roam. There is a small grassy part below the deck that leads into a hidden little wilderness, perfect for dogs and children to play. The main floor bedroom mattress is on the firmer side. All appliances we used were in perfect working order. Some of the kitchen lights were flickering, but even with them turned off the place was bright enough. The TV was a challenge to sort out. We just pressed several buttons until we had success, this took a few minutes every day. But there is certainly enough reading material to keep one occupied. The neighbourhood is quiet but not necessarily ideal to walk a dog. But it feels safe and with the grassy front and backyard there is enough space for a dog to play a little ball. The only thing I would ask the owner to consider is to install a motion light on the porch. It was very difficult to operate the keypad in the dark on our arrival. Thank you for letting us stay, we would not hesitate to rent this house again when working in the area.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is very comfortable and easy to access. The location is ideal for access to the town’s restaurants and shopping. I would rent this home again.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is clean and comfortable. It is close to most desirable amenities. Stef is a uniquely responsive and understanding host.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was perfect for 2 couples traveling together. The separation of bedroom and baths on both floors and the open floor space made it work great. Stef (owner) is great to work with and has the home set up with everything to make our four day stay very comfortable. The home is very conveniently located to safe walking to grocery store, bakery, restaurants and water front in Benicia. It is also conveniently located for day trips to Muir Wood, Wine Country and both Oakland and San Francisco. We would definitely book again.
10.0 / 10.0
This was the perfect place to stay for our family. Very comfortable and easily accessible to all modes of transportation to the city. We quickly acclimated and called this place home! When we weren’t out on an excursion, Benecia provided its own comfort with a variety of shops, restaurants, and views of the water. Everything we needed was right here in this wonderful place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
My family were comfortable in this house, and all my questions were answered quickly. The house is a short walk to the Main Street. I highly recommend this house!
10.0 / 10.0
This place is adorable. We had plenty of room to spread out. We would walk to First Street most of the time because our location was ideal.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location for our in-between home stay.
The home is beautiful and very well kept.
Check in was a breeze.
We enjoyed having our dog with us.
10.0 / 10.0
This home had everything we needed and the backyard was perfect for our 2 little dogs. They had just as much fun as we did on our vacation. So conveniently close to the freeway and just a walk away from downtown Benecia’s waterfront as well as the little shops/restaurants. Only cons.. tv does not have any way to set up Netflix etc. if you want to relax and watch movies at night. Screen mirroring from your cellphone doesn’t work, so you can’t access streaming apps that way either. There was plenty of street parking right outside the house, which was great. Stef responded to our questions timely even though he was out of the country. His sister is also available for questions and concerns if he can’t respond.
Overall, this was a great place to stay and we would definitely book again when we come visit the Bay Area in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location for visiting the Bay Area! Close to Freeways, Ferry service to the City, and walking distance to a quaint historical town.
Home is very well maintained and will certainly meet all your needs!!
10.0 / 10.0
A nice, clean, well located property for a family or couple. Host is outstanding.
10.0 / 10.0
Love the house, neighborhood and location. Stef is an excellent host. Thanks for another great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed here with my husband and 1yr old. The house was great (even better than it looked in the pictures!) and had everything we needed. We loved being able to walk downtown for coffee/food. I might be a light sleeper but the lights from cars/outside woke me in the main floor bedroom so would suggest bringing an eye cover (or add curtains in the bedroom). Otherwise the house was comfortable and we loved the outdoor space. Would definitely stay here again on our next visit
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the fact there were two desks. Two of us worked from home part of the week, so that was perfect. LOVED the fact there were all those fruit trees in the yard! Kitchen was super well-stocked. Great to have the washing machine and dryer and detergent! Walking distance to downtown. To top off the awesomeness, the Beatles and John Lennon accents/decor were totally our jam. :)
8.0 / 10.0
Aloha Stef
Our stay was very comfortable. Unfortunately our granddaughters were not able to join us at your home due to their flight nightmare with SWA. All that made it were their bags and only to be returned back to las vegas. The TV remote was still not working, we had to manually change the channels. We accidentally left some Spanish sausage and brie in the fridge. Enjoy! I would suggest that you replace your bath towels. I washed them but they smelled funky after washing and are a bit thin. There was only one small hand towel to be found in the downstairs bath area. The heater worked fine and we felt at home there.
Mahalo and happy new year,
Gary and Teresa Reiss
10.0 / 10.0
Manicured landscaping, pristine organizatio, complete kitchen, cozy decor ... simply excellent! This is all in this beautiful corner lot that overlooks the bay, less than an hour from San Francisco and next door to Napa and Sonoma.
A shout out to the inspiring host who was the friendliest of many trips in many states and coutries! We found a gem!
10.0 / 10.0
This property was so charming, quaint and very clean. It was perfect for our getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay. Really nice home. Conveniently located between wine country and ferry into city. Stef is a great host.
10.0 / 10.0
This place was great, comfortable and loves having a fenced in yard. Just wish there was some comfortable deck furniture to enjoy the peace and quiet.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is accurately listed and easy to stay at with your family. The location is great for quick access to grocery, parks and the downtown area. The host was exceptional - responsive, helpful and ensured comfort during our entire stay. I'd recommend this location for a visit to the area or if you're in need of a place to stay if you're displaced from your own local home.
10.0 / 10.0
Benicia! Who knew?
What a find!!! Benicia is a secret little town, set along the waters edge. Lots to do. Lots to see. The home was perfectly situated, close to shops, views, local adventures and more. My husband, daughter and I enjoyed the instruments. Comfortable stay. Great communication from the homeowner. When visiting, don’t miss out on watching the sunset at the Benicia marina, within walking distance or a quick drive.
10.0 / 10.0
Benicia getaway
Loved the property!! Well laid out, very comfortable! Close to downtown, easy to get around. Will definitely stay again next time in northern CA
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect layout and location
Walking distance to downtown Benicia made this an ideal base for our stay. We also enjoyed the front porch and back deck most mornings and evenings.
10.0 / 10.0
Benicia!
Great stay. Stef is an excellent host, house is perfect, location is perfect. Benicia is a beautiful town.
10.0 / 10.0
Even better than in photos!
We had a great stay, tons of space for our group of 4 to spread out. We would absolutely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Lucked out with this spot!
My partner and I, along with our dog, were in the area for an event and were very pleased with our stay at this property. Additionally, Stef was appropriately communicative and easy to get in touch with. If we come back to the area, we would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Benicia at its best
Stef is a superb host, and his property is perfect for anyone looking for clean, private accommodations within walking distance of downtown. The back porch is a great place to get some sun, and there are tons of games for indoor activities. We have stayed here many times and will continue to do so.
10.0 / 10.0
Benicia getaway
The home is all everybody says and more. Wish I could stay longer. Orange blossoms along the sunny deck. Yard securely fenced for dog.
10.0 / 10.0
We NEED to come back
We enjoyed our 4 night stay at Stef’s vacation home. The music themed home was perfect for my music-loving family. The home was clean and comfortable. Stef was quick to respond to any questions I had as I was planning prior to our stay. Everything was exact to the description. The location was great. The house automatically gave us a “welcome home” feeling the moment we walked in until the moment we left. Thanks Stef for a great stay. We look forward to our next stay!!
10.0 / 10.0
Benecia Stay
We had a great time at Stef’s property. The house was great, located in a great neighborhood, super close to the freeways. There’s also a super close car wash which was nice after the long drive. Beds were comfortable, plenty of blankets and towels. There were also games to play for the kids (or adults too) My youngest liked being able to practice the piano and playing the drum as well. Overall a great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay in Benicia
Beautiful place to stay near wine country and San Francisco. The house was clean and comfortable. Whether you want to visit the wineries or just enjoy the small town vibe of Benicia, this is the place.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent
This home worked very well for our family of 5. The kitchen and laundry were excellent features and my kids enjoyed the yard. We enjoyed our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Best of Benicia
We have stayed here many times. Always clean, nice amenities, and outstanding communications with host. Location is perfect-easy walk to downtown and Marina.
10.0 / 10.0
nice place
Very safe and quiet neighborhood. Very easy access to freeway and close to lots of nice restaurants.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Benicia?
The average price for a rental in Benicia is £159 per night. This rental is £34 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Benicia! Hidden Treasure Of The San Francisco Bay Area!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful Benicia! Hidden Treasure Of The San Francisco Bay Area! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautiful Benicia! Hidden Treasure Of The San Francisco Bay Area!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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