Work , Live , Entertain and Play in Downtown Walnut Creek!!
Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage with French doors leading to private yard with deck, lawn and garden over looking a Creekside setting all within walking distance to shops, restaurants, market, theater, park, library and public transportation! All 2 bedroom 1 bathroom unit available, furnished or unfurnished based on rental terms. This versatile property offers flexible living arrangements for home office and living quarter, or au pair or in-law unit if you also book adjoining unit. Inquiring guest has the option to reserve adjoining unit vrbo 1421182, when available, expanding the living space to 2 additional bedrooms and to total 1776 sq ft and large yard. Rate determined upon length of stay and furnishing needs. Contact host for quote. Hardwood floors, plantation shutters, fully furnished this vintage bungalow sets the mood for a cozy stay!
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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
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
About the area
Walnut Creek
Located in Downtown Walnut Creek, a neighbourhood in Walnut Creek, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Diablo State Park and Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve, while Lesher Center for the Arts and Lindsay Wildlife Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Memorial Stadium or Spieker Pool. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Gardens at Heather Farm - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Walnut Creek Station - 15 min walk
Emeryville Station - 20 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 5 min walk
Hot Boys - 8 min walk
Caffe La Scala - 6 min walk
Sweet Maple - 6 min walk
Bourbon Highway - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Work , Live , Entertain and Play in Downtown Walnut Creek!! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Work , Live , Entertain and Play in Downtown Walnut Creek!!?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Work , Live , Entertain and Play in Downtown Walnut Creek!! on 14 July 2026 start from NZ$331, 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 Work , Live , Entertain and Play in Downtown Walnut Creek!! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Work , Live , Entertain and Play in Downtown Walnut Creek!!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Work , Live , Entertain and Play in Downtown Walnut Creek!!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Work , Live , Entertain and Play in Downtown Walnut Creek!!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Work , Live , Entertain and Play in Downtown Walnut Creek!! located?
Located in Downtown Walnut Creek, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lesher Center for the Arts, Broadway Plaza and Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14. Civic Park and Kaiser Permanente are also within 1 mile (2 km). Walnut Creek Station is 15 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Positives: Great location! Love walking in the neighborhood & Great restaurants & park nearby. Air conditioning worked well & It was clean Downside: The water pressure was low and drain in tub was slow.
It was very nice and very convenient to everything.
Next time we visit out there, we eill see if this place is available.
David E.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Thank you! Your are welcome anytime!
Holly
Verified
10/10 Excellent
elizabeth d.
16 January 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Carmel style cottage aptly located on Carmel Drive.
Gorgeous Creekside Carmel style cottage. Within walking distance of the Iron Horse, Trail, Shoppes, restaurants, the library and festival the local theaters .
elizabeth d.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Hi Elizabeth,
It was such a joy to have you and your beautiful family here during the holidays! You are welcome back anytime!
Cheers for 2023!
Holly
Amazing Location, cute house, walking distance to food, shops, library, park etc.
I really enjoyed our stay and enjoyed the fact that I could work over the internet, while my wife and daughters ran about town. Since it is walking distance to food, I didn't need a car. :) We had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Jim G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Hi Jim,
I am thrilled your stay was enjoyable and convenient for the family! You are welcome to stay again anytime! Thank you for leaving the place so clean!!
Best Regards, Holly
This location was a relaxing surprise in the city. As advertised I walked to downtown Walnut Creek each day for shopping and meals. Check in was a little difficult and the address if the property were not provided as compared to other VBRO stays I have had. I would stay at this location again if I had a need to be in the area.
Bonnie F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Hi Bonnie,
Thank you so much for your nice comments and reminding me that I should let guests know that once they receive a confirmation and my cell # to only use that to contact me prior. I do not open VRBO website on my phone.
Look forward to hosting you again!!
Best Regards,
Holly
Perfect cottage for us. Very clean. Holly was lovely and responsive. Beds were comfy and we enjoyed hanging out in the living room. WiFi a bit spotty at times. The location is unbeatable and we really could not have asked for anything more. We would love to stay here again when we come back to town.
Melanie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Hi Melanie, Thank you for your review! Enjoy the holidays and I look forward to you as a continued guest in 2022! Holly Fitzsimmons
Holly's cottage is adorable! Love the original 1930s character of the home. Beautifully tucked away in a charming setting right in the heart of bustling Walnut Creek! Cute backyard with lovely landscape to relax or read. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars. Two key points to note, there are two cottages so make sure you reserve the size that accomodates your needs. Second, parking is limited to one space in driveway. Off street parking can be a challenge for a second vehicle or visiting guests due to restricted or no parking. Overall, our family had a wonderful stay and look forward to future visits!
Jane Z.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Hi Jane , Thank you for the great review. I am happy you enjoyed your stay. Also thank you for leaving the place so tidy at your departure! Just wanted to mention that if you stay again that not all the parking on the street has limited parking hours - you just have to look for that difference.
Also both units are actually the same size.. the bed count is just different as unit 2 sleeps more.
Look forward to having you as a guest again!
Verified
8/10 Good
Marcia M.
23 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Cozy, well equipped, but no central heat
Well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed & furnishings, perfect proximity to Rossmoor. Only after we’d signed a non-refundable rental agreement for a week’s stay were we informed that the furnace was not working and the cottage would be equipped with portable radiators. Outside temperatures were in the upper 30s-low 40s at night. We cranked up the radiators to high when we were there to make it comfortable. The listing says there is central heat.
Marcia M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Thank you for the review, although I am disappointed that you did not ask to have a refund and find another place upon. Unfortunately Murphy's Law it just went out close to your arrival. Your reservation was made less than 24 hour notice to accommodate your needs!
Currently the parts are on order. I appreciate your cleanliness and we look forward to you staying again! I am happy to offer gift certificate if you have visitors near your new home! Holly
Verified
6/10 Okay
John C.
2 June 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location but be sure you know which part you are renting
Our stay would have be fine except I thought I was renting the whole location but only had one part of it. My rental agreement said I was renting the "Expanded" bungalow with 4 bedrooms etc. However, when I got there it turned out I only could use one of the two units. Even after looking many times at the listing, it was confusing and unclear as to why I ended up with the unit I did. Be sure you contact the owner by text or phone to be sure of what you have.
John C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Hi John,
Thanks for stating this so there is no confusion. I specifically offered you the unit with the greater number of beds and this was discussed in advance. I am really not sure how the language got mistyped in your description but the purpose was to offer both units simultaneously if reservation dates permitted a vacancy for both units for one guest/group. Therefore as you may know now, there are three ways to reserve. Unit 1 VRBO 1421181, Unit 2 VRBO 101691 or both units together. This allows for flexibility for all group sizes. Also I do offer a discount if short term rates are double by renting both units the rate falls into a longer term rate.! I hope you did enjoy your stay and will revisit our unique property along the creek in Walnut Creek!
Cheers! Holly
This is a really cute property and a great location in downtown Walnut Creek. It had two bed rooms, one with a king and one with two twins, so it was perfect for our family of 4. The space was exactly what we needed on our trip to see family.
Holly was easy to work with and communicate with once we were there. She kept us posted on the check in process and gave clear instructions for arrival and check out. She brought us a hand soap when we realized there wasn’t one in the bathroom and was very responsive over text message. The communication through the app was a little slow.
The property was clean and there was a laundry room on site. There were ants in the kitchen because a prior guest had left BBQ sauce in the cupboard. I notified Holly and she apologized and addressed. There was a beautiful backyard garden with a small patio too.
The location was amazing, with an easy walk to a park that was great for small kids and very walkable to restaurants and bars in the area.
Mary A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Kim L.
1 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Location Can't Be Beat!
This property was adorable! It felt a little like the house from the movie UP being wedged right in the middle of 2 higher rise apts. (ps. one is under construction, so there is unavoidable construction noise). It is actually 2 separate rentals so just make sure you are aware of this. We were so this wasn't an issue at all. Unfortunately the furnace went prior to our arrival but Holly did her best to outfit us with 3 electric space heaters. At times it was still a bit chilly but there were plenty of throws/blankets to stay cozy. Holly is very easy to communicate with; just make sure to contact her directly and not via VRBO messenger. After check in, we never had any reason to contact her but I could tell from our initial meeting she wanted to make sure our stay was pleasurable. My husband and 3 kids loved staying here and exploring the neighborhood. Super convenient location to visit friends in Moraga and family in Mill Valley. Thanks Holly!
Kim L.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Hi Kim,
Thank you for the nice complimentary review!
You are welcomes anytime!!
Happy Holidays!
Cheers!
Holly
Property was clean and area was quiet. Enjoyed our stay in spite of the fact we had less space than we'd planned on. When my husband booked and paid for the reservation, he was under the impression he'd reserved the entire unit. Also, the garage doors in the photo of the outside of property led us to believe that we could use the 2 car garage. When we arrived and couldn't find key under mat as instructed we knocked and found people staying in the unit. Several messages later Holly called me back and let us know we'd only reserved half of the property and walked me thru gaining entry. A bit disappointed as we expected a 4 bedroom and got a 2 bedroom. Expected to park in garage and instead had only half of driveway and minimal street parking available. Holly was personable and kind and I don't think the ad was deliberately misleading but I'd recommend making it a bit more clear. I also think the price was entirely too high for just half of the property and no garage - based on other rentals I've stayed at. We had to pivot as far as sleeping arrangements but we were happy to have a place in the area and ultimately had a wonderful time.
Amie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Leah R.
15 September 2018
Charming Cottage in Nice Area
This charming cottage is located in a quiet area right near downtown Walnut Creek. It is walking distance to stores, restaurants, and the BART. It is located on a quiet, safe street and even has a lovely little garden in the back. Our family of five enjoyed all of those aspects of our 7-night stay.
There are a few areas that need attention in this lovely cottage. The first is the plumbing. The one toilet in the unit has a habit of plugging. We had to use the plunger several times. The kitchen is not suitable for preparing a meal for more than two people. It is outdated at best. There were not enough chairs for five people to sit around the table. One of the chairs is sagging in the seat. The white towels need replacing as they mostly all have stains. There was a funny smell in the cottage. We bought Fabreeze plugins to mask. Finally, the door lock is quirky and should be changed.
Holly was friendly, but initially hard to contact. She is not very quick when communicating through VRBO. When we were on our way to her rental but had no check-in instructions and tried to call her phone number, she didn’t pick up and her voice mailbox was full. It took a while to figure out that it is best to contact her by texting her phone number. Since she left no information about the rental either inside the house or on VRBO, there was some confusion about what she wanted to be done at checkout. I felt bad that we couldn’t comply with her checkout requests that she made after we were already on our way to the airport. Some clear instructions inside the rental or on VRBO would be nice.
Despite all that, we did enjoy our stay. The place is cute and the location is great. With a little TLC, it has the makings of a perfect rental.
Leah R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Hi Leah,
Thank you for the review. Unfortunately you were the first guests after a long term tenant had left.
There are items that have been fixed now.
The door lock has been adjusted. I was unaware about the toilet as no one had mentioned that prior. The home was built in the early 1900's and does require single ply toilet paper so perhaps you were unaware of that even though we had left plenty.
Not sure what the smell was as we have not had that complaint as well and will check into that. Although you did not mention that aspect and you did not follow the instructions given that nothing scented except citrus was to be used as other guests have allergies to certain fragrances that linger.
Chairs are soon to be replaced as some prior tenants had damaged the chairs.
The kitchen will be remodeled this Fall with a larger stove, new cabinets and larger refrigerator!
It would have been great to have you send an email requesting some of the replacement items as I could have taken care of those quickly.
I am happy the location and yard made the trip enjoyable.
I invite you to stay again after the upcoming make over.
Best
Holly
1)Although the check in was for 4 p.m., we did not receive a response from the owner even after several attempts to contact her. We left numerous messages. When she finally responded, she said that she was busy with too many emails for that day and told us that we could pick up the key which was left under the front door mat at 5 pm.
2)The property was listed as 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms under the section titled “About this rental” BUT if you read the description that follows, it says 1 Bath. This is very misleading and should be corrected to reflect just the 1 Bathroom. Please make this correction to the property as this is incorrect and misleading information for potential guests.
3)In the kitchen, there were too many leftover items like coffee, and hot cocoa powder that were expired and left for guests to use in the kitchen cabinets. There was also a bottle of oil in an unlabeled mason jar – no idea what it was or when it was stored there! The all-purpose flour had expired on January 22, 2022. Hershey’s Hot Cocoa expired in 8/2021. There were many other bottled sauces that we did not explore.
4)The large clock in the living room had no purpose as the batteries were dead and had not been replaced from the time, we checked in.
5)The laundry room outside of the main house was not organized and we did not want to use any of the items as they were in disarray. The mini fridge was icy-frozen!
6)Once we had access to the property there were no clear instructions on where the WIFI information or password was and we had to figure it out on our own since the owner was already taking too long to respond to our earlier calls regarding the key.
7)We were also unaware and not notified by the property owner that there was massive construction going on to the multi-level property next to this property. We had to keep the blinds shut all the time due to the noise and number of workers at the site.
8)On the day that we were to check out, once again all of our messages were not responded to. We finally had to send a message through the VRBO site to let her know that since she never responded, we would leave the key under the front door mat. There were no clear instructions on where to leave the trash/recycle bags that we had cleaned up from the house. Until this day, the owner has not responded to our final message regarding the return of the key! We will NEVER AGAIN use VRBO! Set up a proper set of instructions to welcome guests. Throw out expired food!
Krish K.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Dear Krish,
I was unaware of your message until now. I am sorry you had this experience. I will correct these items in the pantry and thank you for letting me know about the ice maker. Most visitors contact me by text message. The website is not hooked up to my phone and the messages through the website are not always forwarded on a timely basis. If you do use VRBO again you are given the owners personal contact information and that is what you should use. Comments are the way to improve and I will attempt to find new management that can make these corrections. Best Regards Holly
We loved our stay!! This cute cottage is a hard to find gem in
a great town. Walkable to downtown Walnut Creek and in the evening, if you are outside on the patio, you can hear the local bands playing (in a good, not loud obnoxious way). The host was great to work with, making fun suggestions and following up in a timely manner. You will not want to miss an opportunity to have this cute cottage as your home base on your visit Walnut Creek.
Proximity to restaurants and activities for children is excellent with this house. Maybe a little bit difficult to do much in the way of food preparation but that was never a very high on our agenda.
gregg d.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Thank you Gregg for being a repeat guest!
I appreciate you taking great care of the home during your stay and look forward to hosting you again!
Best
Holly
Verified
8/10 Good
Ed S.
15 February 2019
Great location. Walking distance to downtown
This property is a duplex and convenient to Safeway. We occupied the unit in the back (#2). It provides direct access to a deck that was pretty and relaxing. It is on a busy street but the unit was quiet and secluded. The bedrooms were nice size and everything was clean and tidy with plenty of linens. The kitchen has a new refrigerator and stove/range and was well equipped. The listing is a bit confusing. Unit #2 has the king size bed and a second bedroom with twin beds. There is space for parking one car in the driveway.
Ed S.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Lisa L.
31 December 2018
Very pleased
We enjoyed our stay in Walnut Creek and the location of the condo was perfect for us. Will definitely stay here again. Thank you for the hospitality and responding quickly to our questions.
Our suggestion would be that you write the details for parking, front door, laundry room etc... on a sheet that is left in the condo.:>)
Lisa L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lin G.
28 December 2018
Charming unit, great location, beautiful green setting
My husband and I stayed with our son and his family in unit 2 - 4 adults and 2 young kids. The kids slept in the twin bedroom, we slept in the king bedroom, and our son and wife on the sleeper sofa. We prefer places with character and we loved this one - built in the 30's backed by a park, quiet, but a few blocks from downtown Walnut Creek. It's small and cozy with a nice layout and a lovely backyard (though we were here for Christmas so weren't able to be outside). We cooked a lot and the kitchen is well-equipped. Also, there's plenty of seating, unlike some other places we've stayed. It had a few little quirks but the owner responded to a text right away.(Email responses to my communications before we arrived took a few days.) Street parking for an extra vehicle was tight but we always found at least one spot nearby. We would definitely stay here again.
Lin G.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara H.
21 October 2018
Cozy Rental
I loved the homey atmosphere of this rental property. It was a great place to relax after a day of shopping or sightseeing. Close to great shopping, restaurants and the BART while being in a nice quiet neighborhood. Can’t wait to go back!
Barbara H.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Thank you Barbara for the A+ review. I am so happy you enjoyed your stay and were also close to family. Thank you also for leaving the place so tidy.
I look forward to hosting your next stay!
Best
Holly
Verified
8/10 Good
Don L.
30 June 2018
It was close to a lot the area has to offer.
I liked the place, it is nice.
I will definitely stay here again the next time i
I come out this way.
Don L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
11 February 2017
Perfect for business or pleasure
With just a walk from BART, this Walnut Creek getaway provided me with the perfect opportunity to still take care of Business in Palo Alto while remianing local for the holidays to celebrate Christmas and New Years with relatives and friends in the lively down-town WC. Traveling to Oakland, San Fransisco, Berkley, and Palo Alto was so easy taking a BART ride to Millbrae and a connecting CalTrain south to Menlo Park. Having all the amenities of a pre-furnished rental with a fully equipped kitchen, towel cabinet, and own washer & dryer made entertaining a breeze. I would recommend this rental for anyone!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Hello Clarke,
I am so happy the property was perfect for your needs. It is always great to hear how the guests like the accommodations. I appreciate how well organized you left the place! I look forward to hearing from you when you plan another trip. Holly