Tucked down a quiet, wooded, lane, this 600 sq. ft. carriage house is in the Alhambra Valley of Martinez, CA. Located above a woodworking shop on a secluded 1.6 acre-certified wildlife habitat. Only ten minutes to downtown district of historic Martinez with antique shops, restaurants and water front park. Nearby access to Briones Park and Mt. Wanda for hiking or biking. One mile to the John Muir National Historic site. Easy access to highways 4, 24, 680 and 80, Amtrak and BART. The space Enjoy preparing meals in the spacious kitchen and relaxing in the cozy open living space. Separate bedroom, large closet, in-unit washer and dryer and many amenities for your convenience. Queen size bed, plus fold out “chair and half” sofa bed with memory foam mattress to accommodate up to three people in the house. High chair and play pen available. We recently added an outdoor patio area complete with redwood deck with dining for four, along with a small garden bench. This unit is very private and set fairly distant from the main house. Private access from back side of property. Steps to front door with keyless access. Come learn more about the historic connection of this unique property to John Muir and his family. Enjoy the visiting wildlife as families of deer, turkeys, and quail wander frequently among the majestic oaks. Listen to the birds, hawks, crickets and frogs, lending their voices to the beautiful neighborhood. Landscaping still a work in progress, but guests are welcome to explore the grounds and see how we are creating a California native wildlife habitat. Guest access We offer private gated parking for up to two vehicles and utilize a keyless self check-in process for your utmost privacy. You may park in front of the garage door, as we do not keep a vehicle in the garage. Other things to note Cell phone coverage: Due to our secluded setting, and your particular carrier, cell phone coverage can be spotty at times. There is a landline available for guest use. No additional cleaning services are provided between check in and check out. When requested, we will replenish paper and hospitality products. If you've forgotten a tooth brush or paste, were happy to provide those as well when requested. We encourage guests to join us in our efforts to reduce how much trash goes into the landfill. We recycle plastic, glass, and metal cans. We compost food scraps, and minimize use of single-use plastic bags. We have outdoor bins for your use for any excess and can clear away anything requested. We stock the pantry with a few complimentary food items for our late arrival guests (soups, pasta, mac & cheese, popcorn, etc.) Please only use what you need and leave a little something for the next guest :) We appreciate knowing if something needs attention during your stay. There is absolutely no smoking on the premises (indoor and outdoor) as we are in a constant high-fire zone. Caution: You must navigate a full flight of stairs to access this unit. Please use stair railing at all times. Word of caution to individuals with sensitivities to bees. We operate an active honey beehive on the property. Working within Airbnb's established privacy policies, we have two actively recording (exterior only) security cameras on the premises that record video and audio. They are overlooking the driveway entrance and stairs.