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2 Bedroom Condo Only 1 Block to UCB

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Living, dining and kitchen
Bright Living room
Kitchen with breakfast bar.
Dining area for 4
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

2 Bedroom Condo Only 1 Block to UCB

**Please note bookings of less than 7 calendar days are not accepted unless the arrival date is within 30 days from the date you book**

This is a very quiet, serene, sunny 2 bedroom condo. You would get to rent the entire condo. Central to all of Berkeley and a quick 20 minute drive or BART ride to San Francisco.

It is conveniently located for all academic, business and travel needs; within 5-10 minutes walk from Downtown Berkeley, BART (underground train), bus lines, banks, the Post Office, grocery stores, the Berkeley Farmers Market and a multitude of restaurants with international cuisines. For example, the legendary restaurant Chez Panisse is only 5 blocks away. Founded by Alice Waters, it is widely regarded as one of the top 100 restaurants in the world for many years!

Free Wi-Fi internet is featured throughout; full kitchen with gas oven and range, living room, dining room with seating for 4, stacked washer/dryer near front door, and a large, serene front deck with scenic views. The living room has several comfy sofas, a music center and a fireplace. I spent $10k upgrading most of the windows in the condo to double-paned Marvin windows, which are excellent at insulating noise and keeping the temperature controlled. Large windows let in natural light throughout the condo, with shades for privacy when needed. You will have a full bathroom with bath tub & shower. All bedroom doors and the bathroom door have been upgraded to solid core doors, which helps significantly with sound privacy.

There is street parking as well as a garage, but I have a car in the garage most of the time. I can let you use the garage exclusively for an extra $10/day rate so please inquire about that in advance.

This cute condo is safe, very quiet and secure and is a perfect place for work, study or pit stop while traveling.

Within walking distance:
• UC Berkeley: 1 block walk
• Downtown Berkeley: 10-minute walk
• Public transportation: Berkeley BART Station (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is a
10 min walk and AC Transit bus lines nearby.
• Restaurants: Chez Panisse, Café Gratitude, Taste of the Himalayas,
Trattoria Corso, Oscars, Cha Ya Vegetarian Japanese, Gregoire, Peets
coffee and Tea & more.
• Grocery stores: Safeway, Andronico's Market
• Banks: Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and more.

Second Bedroom:
This furnished, quiet, sun filled bedroom has genuine hardwood floors and includes a brand new queen sized bed, large desk with chair, chest of drawers, and armoire with clothing hangers. There are two large windows for air flow and light, with blinds for privacy.

Master Bedroom:
This furnished, quiet, sun filled master bedroom has genuine hardwood floors and includes a brand new queen sized bed, computer desk with chair, full length sofa, chest of drawers, and walk in closet with clothing hangers. There are two large windows for air flow and light, with blinds for privacy. The mattress on the bed is comparable with what you would find in a luxury hotel.

With advance request, breakfast food can be made available for you upon arrival, in the refrigerator and cabinets. Food options include milk, eggs, juice, cereal, bread, tea and coffee. If you are interested in breakfast, please let me know after booking which breakfast stuff you would like me to pick up for you. I don't make the breakfast, but the food would be put there for you if you request it prior to arrival.

I believe that this space would comfortably accommodate 2 in each bed making a total of 4 people. Note there is only one bathroom. That being said, I put a max of 6 just in case you want to figure out how two extra people could sleep, like on the couches or squeeze into beds.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have.

Thank you!

Property manager

Jeff
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Must pay for any damage caused by pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For arrivals less than 3 days away, contact the host to confirm availability before booking. Must allow regular property maintenance to occur.
Must fill in reservation details, sign, initial where indicated, and email completed signed rental agreement to the host within 24 hours of booking.
Guest agrees to all terms in the Rental Agreement pdf and any violation of the Rental Agreement will be treated as a violation of house rules.

Important information

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Berkeley

Located in Berkeley, this condo is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island, while Greek Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Greek Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 11 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Menchie's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪U :Dessert Story - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Victory Point Cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bedroom Condo Only 1 Block to UCB pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 2 Bedroom Condo Only 1 Block to UCB?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bedroom Condo Only 1 Block to UCB?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bedroom Condo Only 1 Block to UCB located?

Located in North Berkeley, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of University of California, Berkeley and Greek Theater. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are also within 1 mile (2 km). Downtown Berkeley Station is 11 minutes by foot and North Berkeley Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Staycation

Wonderful, sunny space. Well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable beds. We were blessed with great weather for walking around town and campus. Loved the front deck for sitting in the sun.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

bridget b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This place was so perfect for our family and was on a quiet street with easy access to UC Berkeley. Very comfortable beds and the kitchen fully stocked with everything you need. The host was readily available to answer and very very accommodating to all our needs. He went above and beyond all our expectations! A Great place for a family to settle in for a couple days or a week. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JASON F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay

Perfect location, well maintained and Jeff is very, very helpful and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

comfortable stay in wonderful location

Jeff was an excellent, thoughtful, responsive host. The condo had just about everything we needed for our stay. Kitchen was stocked with fresh breakfast items and fruit when we arrived. There is a large private, sunny deck with a dining table and grill outside the kitchen window. Location is wonderful: a nice neighborhood; walking distance to groceries, restaurants, coffee shops, bookstore; and a few blocks from UCB campus. We stayed 18 days, working remotely while visiting family. Its an older condo, but it was comfortable and suited our needs. I would consider staying again.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a fantastic stay in Berkeley. Love the community and the location of this property - close to the university and many restaurants, and a great neighborhood for walking/exercising. Beds were super comfy and condo had a nice patio and plenty of space. Host also left us breakfast foods which was much appreciated. We will be back when next in Berkeley!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARY W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Berkeley stay

The condo location is great and the host was very helpful and responsive. Having a garage was a big help, especially when coming home at night!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo!!

We had a great stay at Jeff’s condo! Perfect location, close to campus and many restaurants and coffee shops. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody Q., Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, comfortable condo and nice host!

2 minutes walking distance to UC Berkeley. I and my kids really enjoyed our leisure time at the campus every day. And we enjoyed our afternoon tea time at the deck. The deck is a great option for us. The most important thing is Jeff is a very nice host!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

DONNA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Upmarket apartment close to UC Berkeley

Stylish apartment with everything we needed, room to relax and cook meals for our family or pop down the road to local restaurants/stores and close to UC Berkeley. Responsive helpful owner/manager who made the process seamless. We would suggest asking to rent the garage as well as parking was a nightmare over the graduation week and even with the very helpful parking pass (thank you Jeff) we often ended up parked 3-4 blocks away from the apartment. We will definitely stay again - thank you very much for sharing your apartment with our Kiwi family - it was perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Great place to stay next to the Berkeley campus

This is a clean, well-furnished, comfortable apartment one block from the Berkeley campus and walking distance to everything you need. I was particularly pleased that the kitchen was so well equipped. Literally everything you might need for cooking -- I even baked a pie!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Perfect location for a five week family visit. Clean. Comfortable. All the amenities.

The condo was extremely comfortable and clean. The main living space was a great hangout for the teenagers in addition to the outside balcony with table, chairs and planters with herbs. We stayed for five weeks and the condo was equipped with everything we needed during the stay, including a washer and dryer. Easy walking to downtown Berkeley, campus and public transportation. Don’t let the outside view deter you (all you see is the garage and steps from the street). Angelo was very responsive - we extended our stay after arriving and requested parking passes after arriving and he acted quickly and stayed in touch while making the updates. We would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joanne G.

Great experience!

Angelo was tremendously helpful to me. Anytime I had questions , he got back to me immediately! The rental was great, it was close to visit my elder parents, close to my favorite eating area at Gourmet Ghetto (walking distance), and spacious to allow my sons a quick visit from out of town. And a special perk was the lovely breakfast items, drinks and snacks that were provided! The patio out front let us enjoy the mornings & evenings too. And lovely neighbors. Thanks!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ken C., Jakarta, Indonesia

Great place to stay.

Had a wonderful time in Berkeley. Apartment is warm and comfortable as we had temps in 40's with rain while there. Everything worked as expected and there seemed to be everything we needed and more. Just have to be careful parking on the street and watch the times. Lots of restuarants a short drive away. Hopefully, we will be back. 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

This a great place to stay for almost anyone! It's a spacious 2BR apartment that's in very close proximity to downtown Berkeley and the BART station. Very nice place, I would definitely come back! I was traveling with 3 friends and we all comfortably fit in the beds and on couches. I didn't end up meeting Jeff in person, but I chatted with him throughout my stay via phone call and text messaging. He was available whenever I needed something and checked in frequently to make sure everything was going well. Very nice place, I would recommend to most anyone!

About the host

Hosted by Jeff

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I studied Neuroscience and Psychology at UC Berkeley and went on to found Merlock L.L.C

I've traveled extensively to England, Germany, France, Italy, India, Thailand, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mexico, Hawaii, Ukraine, and Israel.

Merlock L.L.C. is a web hosting and I.T. consulting business that builds customized software for businesses to enhance productivity. We are also innovators of green energy equipment such as devices that recycle used cooking oil into cost effective vehicle fuel.

My dream is to use the profits of our labor to start a non-profit company that will help disadvantaged people around the world, afford medical care. Specifically a program that will send doctors from the US to the third world, to train mid-level healthcare workers to effectively treat the sick. I believe that everyone should have equal access to healthcare, regardless of socioeconomic status.

While in college I owned a company that produced raves and concerts near San Francisco. While I don't produce raves anymore, I still run (website hidden) on the side, which sells music.

I joke around a lot and act like a kid when I'm around cute little pets. I love plants and growing plants. If I get an avocado (yum!) I plant the seed.

One indicator of successful people is their ability to choose a greater reward that takes longer to achieve, versus an inferior reward that takes less time. I typically wait the longer period for the greater reward.

Favorite Quotes:
'Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.'
Horace Mann, address at Antioch College, 1859
US educator (phone number hidden))

'The Era of Procrastination, of Half-Measures, of Soothing and Baffling Expedients, of Delays, is coming to its Close. In its Place We are Entering a Period of Consequences.'-Sir Winston Churchill, November 12, 1936

Why they chose this property

I picked this place because of the deck, and the fact it is one block north of UC Berkeley. The north side is a very safe walk able neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

If you are a foodie you are in for a treat with a stay at this property. Literally walking distance to the gourmet ghetto. Make sure you stop by the cheese board for pizza one day while you are in town. Reservation at Chez Paniesse is a great way to ensure you will have a fabulous dinner!

Languages:

English

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