Located in Benicia, this charming house for $218 per night is a great option for your next break. 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 *** 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)