Downtown Walnut Creek Cottage (The Walnut)

Entire guesthouse in Walnut Creek, California

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Steve
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 1% of homes

This home is one of the highest ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In downtown Walnut Creek

About a 5-min walk to Water Light Plaza, with downtown restaurants and BART within walking distance

Charming renovated cottage

A 1920s bungalow-style cottage with polished concrete floors, redwood beams, and a private patio

Repeat guests and standout hosts

Many guests return multiple times, praising Steve and Wendy as thoughtful, responsive hosts
Featured in San Francisco's 7x7 online magazine, our private-access cottages (“The Walnut” & “The Creek”) are tucked away in the heart of downtown’s highly desirable Almond-Shuey neighborhood, a charming enclave of 1920s and 30’s bungalow-style homes.

The space
After nearly 30 years in the hotel business and some exceptional Airbnb visits, my wife and I were inspired to share our hospitality by offering a first-class experience. We completely renovated our two guest cottages with the sole objective of providing comfortable, peaceful and well-equipped accommodations.

“The Walnut”, a 720 SF bungalow-style cottage located behind our home, features polished concrete floors, a lighted redwood-beamed living area with brick fireplace (sorry, no fires - candles only), recessed lighting with offset lighting accents and warmly painted linen-colored walls.

The alcove just off the entry offers a Pottery Barn desk and bookshelf unit should you need to spread out and get work done. USB outlets are also conveniently located on plugs throughout the cottage.

The living area has a plush loveseat/couch and leather chair along with a 50-inch flat-panel Roku TV with smart functionality that offers access to over 4,000 streaming channels featuring more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes via Roku

The bathroom features designer travertine wainscot walls, shower/tub combo along with a pedestal sink, large skylight and great lighting options.

A single step up from the living area leads you to the private bedroom with lots of natural light. The bedroom features stylish seagrass flooring, recessed lighting, a full size dresser and closet with full length mirrors. Your rest is assured in the new queen-sized bed with 700 thread count sheets and a comfy plush comforter-duvet.

The light and bright European kitchen has a honed-quartz countertop with an inset dual-burner cooktop, Italian-marble coffee bar and state-of-the-art appliances; an undercounter two-drawer fridge, automatic pull-drawer microwave, Breville countertop oven and Keurig coffee maker.

This cottage is truly your well-equipped home away from home.

Guest access
Property. The Walnut cottage is one of two that are located behind our home. The second cottage (“The Creek”) is separated by a privacy fence.

Access. Both cottages are accessible through the rounded iron gate down the right-side driveway. Once inside the gate, directional signs point you to The Walnut (on the left side) and The Creek (on the right). The front doors have a key-coded deadbolt. Confirmed guests will receive a personalized private entry code prior to arrival.

Parking. There is ample street parking in front of the main house. A parking permit is located in the unit and must be returned on check-out or is subject to a $50 replacement fee.

Laundry. A full-size washer & dryer are available for your use. They are located in the open garage adjacent to The Creek cottage. Laundry detergent & dryer sheets are provided.

Yard and common area usage. Both cottages have a small patio area just outside the front doors. The common area yard also has a full-size gas grill, along with a complete set of outdoor furniture for your use.

Other things to note
Rate includes an 8.5% Walnut Creek Occupancy Tax

Housekeeping: As hosts, we take housekeeping very seriously. Following every guest departure, we launder ALL linens and bedding, including duvet covers, blankets, sheets, pillow liners, pillow cases, including decorative ‘throw’ pillow covers and blanket throws. Our dedicated, professional housekeeper follows a cleaning checklist process that not only meets, but exceeds US hotel industry standards.

In support of Airbnb’s Economic Empowerment Agenda, we have also taken the Living Wage Pledge to insure fair pay for cleaners. This helps support our community and generates new economic opportunities for families.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 91 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
55 inch HDTV with Roku

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 574 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Walnut Creek, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Almond-Shuey neighborhood is located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek. The cottage boasts a Walk Score of 90 ('Walker's Paradise') meaning you are within a few minute stroll of the East Bay’s finest shopping, dining, theater and the arts along with local and regional transportation plus tons of outdoor options.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,251 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: Travel, Hospitality & Real Estate
Lives in Walnut Creek, California
I have spent almost my entire life in and around travel & hospitality, having worked in the hotel industry for over 30 years. As a Superhost, you can expect to be welcomed by a couple with a keen eye for cleanliness, service, comfort, and genuine hospitality. We take it seriously and operate our cottages with the same attention to detail that you would expect from a 5-star hotel. As Airbnb guests, you can count on us being clean, quiet, courteous, and above all, respectful of your accommodations and surroundings. My family and I have stayed in some amazing Airbnb homes across three continents. Cheers!

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Co-hosts

  • Wendy

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

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