Quiet&handy family friendly in convenient location w/quick access to Hy 580&town
Benicia,the Bay Area's best kept secret,has its downtown on the water w/stunning sunset & hill views,enjoying the best bay areas weather.Quaint fishing & boating mecca offers sport fishing guides & yacht clubs.Huge community pool rec center is nearby & it is but 1 mile walk walk to 1st Street Downtown, which is full of eateries,antiques & art. California's 2nd State Capitol,has a court house downtown, & the Camel barracks museums is nearby, & is full of very interesting local history.Many parks & numerous golfing opportunities. A summer Farmer's Market is on Main st every Thurs. Larry’s produce market in Fairfield & 6 Flags Park in nearby Vallejo. The space High speed Wi-Fi & a black & white lazer jet Wi-Fi printer @ library table desk w/ document shredder. TRX strap & a Nordic Trak elliptical,& ping pong table.Basketball court w/ adjustable net height.3 very comfortable adult bedrooms w/over-sized beds plus bunk bed bedroom for kids.There is a pac-n-play portable crib & high chair, plus stairway safety gate in bunk closet. 60" 4D TV swivel wall mounted in the great room, w/ ROKU to DIRECTV STREAMING TV w/ numerous added subscriptions-same in master bedroom.Under the TV are many DVD movies, Playstation games, Roku, & Bluetooth sound bar.Please re-sleeve all opened disks.FULL kitchen w/ all the gadgets. Microwave glass pop corn popper for THE best popcorn.Couple ice chests & folding chairs. Propane WEBER deluxe bbq & patio heater,but gas is NOT guaranteed-nearby gas station has trade out replacement bottles, but we do not reimburse. Guest manual has local restaurant menus & points of interest.2 patio tables/w 1 covered & lighted. PLEASE NOTE:Two story house with ALL 4 BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS. All have privacy door locks.The automatic front porch light & hand rail. Sturdy safety grab rails all toilets & showers. Doorbell has camera & monitor.We are set up for a TOTAL OF ONLY 8 guests over 2 years of age. There is a Holiday Inn Express is 3 blocks away to accommodate unplanned for extras. Be aware there is a disincentive fee/penalty of $100/extra guest(s)/day. Please respect our space and our friendly neighbors nearby, who are made aware of our every guests' booking. And we have a city business permit & pay into the city a 13% occupancy tax rate each quarter.
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Our neighbors are friends & consideration required
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
1 dog is allowed, $25/day
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Patio ok.
Neighbors allowed us to get use permit, and they are our friends.No parties or large gatherings allowed.4 car limit.They will call us.
Do walk thru upon arrival to note cleanliness and repair issues. Call to notify RES-COM, leave concerns and take pictures. We want everyone protected
Empty garbages to cans ∓ wheel to the yard side of driveway for Wednesday pickup
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Property # 2589258vb
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
Note from host: Our neighbors are friends & consideration required
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Benicia
Located in Benicia, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Benicia Historical Museum and Martinez Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Benicia Certified Farmers Market and Vallejo Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Studio 41 and Seed of Life Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Benicia Marina - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Studio 41 - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Benicia Clock Tower - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Martinez Station - 10 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Got Plate Lunch - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Jack in the Box - 5 min drive
Rrags Cafe - 16 min walk
Bruehol Brewing - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Quiet&handy family friendly in convenient location w/quick access to Hy 580&town have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Quiet&handy family friendly in convenient location w/quick access to Hy 580&town?
As of 24 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet&handy family friendly in convenient location w/quick access to Hy 580&town on 7 Dec, 2026 start from S$1,192, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Quiet&handy family friendly in convenient location w/quick access to Hy 580&town pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Quiet&handy family friendly in convenient location w/quick access to Hy 580&town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quiet&handy family friendly in convenient location w/quick access to Hy 580&town?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quiet&handy family friendly in convenient location w/quick access to Hy 580&town?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Quiet&handy family friendly in convenient location w/quick access to Hy 580&town located?
This family-friendly Benicia holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Benicia City Park, Benicia Marina and Benicia Fire Museum. Studio 41 and Benicia Certified Farmers Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).
About the host
Hosted by Audrey Vargas
I am a REALTOR broker associate with DownTown Realty. I was licensed in 1976. We opened & owned HOME REALTY & LAND COMPANY, a retail full service Realty office, as well Full House Management, a full service residential, office & retail management concern, servicing over 120 doors. We sold both firms to colleagues in 2017. My wife is a retired laboratory tech. Our kids and grandkids are nearby, so we visit our home away from home here monthly.
Why they chose this property
Located an easy near flat walk to downtown. Nearby is the sports bar, Bottom of the Fifth and it feels like Cheers with pool tables, multiple TVs, local sports pageant theme and great bar food. Bart, train & ferry nearby. LYFT /Uber available. Accessible to 4 airports: Oakland Int Airport, San Francisco Int Airport, Sacramento Int Airport, & San Jose Int Airport. Very convenient location to the SF Bay Area's best day trips. Approximate drive times: 45 min to downtown San Francisco via Bay Bridge or 55 minute Ferry ride to The Embarcadero.
What makes this property unique
There is an onsite binder manual with policies AND local attractions. The front doorbell is a motion detecting audio/video monitor. The 2 rear patio lights are motion and solar detecting if the wall switch at dining room table and in the 1/2 bath are turned on. We have Alexa to ask all sort of questions and to play requested music. Activate by addressing first by saying “ALEXA” and THEN a command or question. “Alexa, play Van Morrison....Alexa what is the weather today?” Fun toy/tool.
There is a small safe with code inside and first aide kit in pantry closet. Also a fire extinguisher & numerous emergency battery lamps, 2 light sticks & some flashlights. Please do not allow kids to play with them. In the upstairs closet there is a second fire extinguisher & a chain ladder with window hooks for emergency upstairs exit, along with iron & ironing board, and an emergency light.
TV- use the ROKU remote POWER button at top right to turn on/off the TV, the Satellite and the sound bar all at once. There is no on-off switch on the TV. The remote will adjust the volume by side toggle & give you input choices for TV channels, the ROKU or DVD. The DIRECTV streaming choices are via HDMI 3. To watch a DVD, choose DBP-S3700, but once on, it displays as HDMI 2. The sound bar can be adjusted for the TYPE of sound desired, and /or to stream music from your blue tooth device. Please do not download rental titles, or rewire the tv setup.