Beautiful Benicia! Hidden Treasure Of The San Francisco Bay Area!

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Living room with 50' Plasma TV and surround sound. Fireplace is out of order! 🙏

Modern kitchen with concrete countertops

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Outdoor space
Gym
Kitchen
Dryer

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Benicia, CA

Benicia Clock Tower
‪2 min drive‬
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
‪11 min drive‬
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
‪12 min drive‬
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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)

Property manager

Stef Birnbaum

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Benicia

Located in Benicia, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Blue Rock Springs Golf Courses and Vallejo Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Benicia Certified Farmers Market and Vallejo Farmers Market. Studio 41 and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Benicia, CA

What's nearby

Benicia Clock Tower - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Vallejo Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord - 11 min drive - 14.9 km
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - 12 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

Martinez Station - 11 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
‪One House Bakery - ‬13 min walk
‪Rrags Cafe - ‬8 min walk
‪Lucca Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Benicia! Hidden Treasure Of The San Francisco Bay Area! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Benicia! Hidden Treasure Of The San Francisco Bay Area!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Benicia! Hidden Treasure Of The San Francisco Bay Area!?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Benicia! Hidden Treasure Of The San Francisco Bay Area! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Benicia Fire Museum, Benicia Capitol State Historic Park and Studio 41. Benicia Certified Farmers Market and Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelli R.

21 April 2025

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

Family Visit

Unfortunately we were not able to stay the entire time. However, the property was very responsive and understanding. For the time my family was at the property, they were comfortable and had all the amenities they required. The location of the property in a good location.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

R_Five

19 April 2025

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

Loved the home & location, a perfect stay!

Completely seamless & a wonderful stay. Very central location in a quiet neighborhood. Felt at home and we all slept well. I'll definitely stay again when we are back to Benicia. Stef was great at responding quickly & there was even a cute little booklet at the property with house info for every question you could think of. We had a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

16 December 2024

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

Lovely home with musical touches

We stayed in Stef's home for a wedding in Benicia and the house was perfect. Loved the Beatles photos. The house is beautifully appointed and has everything you could want. Very comfortable and our dog loved the fenced yard and walkable neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John-Erik H.

20 October 2024

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

Great

Great location and easy to find.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

17 September 2024

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

Weekend get away

Everything was wonderful! Very nice place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

7 August 2024

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

Wonderful!

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!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia L.

1 July 2024

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

Nice place and good location

Nice place

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

22 June 2024

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

Benicia get away

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.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara P.

4 June 2024

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

First trip to San Fransisco area

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.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

27 March 2024

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

Great 7-week stay in Benicia!

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!

Stayed 45 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

George W.

15 November 2023

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

Beautiful Home

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dow O.

11 November 2023

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

What a charming, clean house

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

29 October 2023

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

Benicia

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

8 October 2023

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

Benicia gem

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim F., Glencoe IL

8 October 2023

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

Benicia's Best

This property is clean and comfortable. It is close to most desirable amenities. Stef is a uniquely responsive and understanding host.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora L.

29 July 2023

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

Fun, Safe, Perfect!

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariel H.

16 July 2023

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

Happy with this house

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny F., Springfield, MO

10 July 2023

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

Extremely Charming

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia Z.

23 June 2023

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

Great location - beautiful home

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.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy E.

18 June 2023

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

Cute House/Quiet Neighborhood

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

18 May 2023

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

Perfect Bay Area Location

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!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim F., Glencoe IL

28 March 2023

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

Benicia Bounty

A nice, clean, well located property for a family or couple. Host is outstanding.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerald T.

18 March 2023

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

We'll be back

Love the house, neighborhood and location. Stef is an excellent host. Thanks for another great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ayla E., Denver, CO USA

27 February 2023

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

Great spot for family

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

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie J., Connecticut

23 January 2023

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

Great find In beautiful Benecia

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. :)

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

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English, Italian

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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