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Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home.

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View from the apartment showing San Francisco and the Bay
the patio outside the apartment
patio view
Front Door to Garden
Living Room - showing the sofabed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home.

One bedroom/ one bath apartment in an historic 1924 home situated in the beautiful Berkeley hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. This flat includes a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, microwave, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. The bedroom is large, with a queen size bed and beautiful views. The bathroom, which includes a shower/ no tub, is accessible through the bedroom as well as a separate hall from the living room. The living room has a queen-size sofa bed and a flat screen TV. Cable and wifi are included. The apartment has its own washer/dryer.

The apartment is accessed down a flight of steps through a locked gate. An intercom allows the guest to open the gate for guests with the push of a button.
On-street parking is plentiful. Some guests chose to purchase daily parking passes but this is entirely optional.

The unit has an entrance directly onto a garden that was designed by the Berkeley landscape designer Keeyla Meadows. It's pretty wonderful! With fruit trees, roses, and California native plants.

Property manager

Owner/Property Manager
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We ask that if you are planning a party, you check in with us first.
If you break anything, please let us know, that's what insurance is for!
If you notice anything in need of repair, please let us know.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Berkeley

Located in Berkeley, this apartment 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. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for Oakland Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Greek Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Free Speech Movement Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cheese Board Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Menchie's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Saul's Restaurant and Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. located?

Located in Berkeley Hills, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of University of California, Berkeley and Greek Theater. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Memorial Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km). Downtown Berkeley Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan T.

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

Wonderful stay in Berkeley hills

Beautiful garden and apartment. Well equipped for a stay with laundry and kitchen facilities and a book library. Note that's quite a walk up a steep hill from Berkeley so you need to be fit or else have your own vehicle or use Uber. A great introduction for us to America. Susan is a friendly helpful host and the view to the city is stunning.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

joanna P.

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

Berkeley Hills apt

Wonderful, warm and available host, gorgeous garden, convenient location with Tilden Park, UC Berkeley, restaurants and the Berkeley Art Museum.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

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

Fantastic in every sense

Beautiful proprty in the Berkeley Hills close to Chez Panisse etc. Stunning Bay and SF views. Well appointed apartment. Owners answer immediately and are helpful and friendly. As good a place as we've ever been at after extensive world wide travel.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianna C.

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

Beautiful garden and tranquil environment

Very nice house, the best vrbo rental we have stayed. the landlord is kind and helpful！
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Excellent

Lovely spacious apartment up in the Berkeley hills. Wonderful views of the bay. Gardens are gorgeous. Host is responsive and we felt available if needed. Walkable to many restaurants. We enjoyed our stay and plan to be back next time we’re in Berkeley.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

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Beautiful setting
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian K., Svendborg

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

The best place and the kindest hosts

Just amazing. The perfect if are going to visit UC Berkeley. I always stay with Susan and Greg if possible and I have been there 4 times during 8 years. The apartment is fine and cozy, the garden with birds and squirrels and the view of the bay and SF is just wonderful. So, I hope to be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Alisha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed there 4 nights. It definitely has a great view of the bay and SF! That was the highlight. It is not in a convenient location to restaurants and it sits up on a hill to where if you walk anywhere be ready to take a hike back up! We took an Uber to wherever we needed to go. For a reason I will not divulge, I simply could not give it a good cleanliness rating. It should have been taken care of if things were being cleaned well!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Alisha B.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice view!

Cute place with a nice view of SF. Not a lot of restaurants and other places close by that is a short distance to walk... somewhat isolated but quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful unit, location and hosts
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H., Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

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

Beautiful and cozy

We had a great time there. It was well situated in the hills. The views were breathtaking , the yard and its flora were beautiful, and the owners were kind and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

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

Splendid view!

Spacious and clean one bedroom apartment with spectacular view of San Francisco, tucked on a quiet street in the Berkeley hills, only a short walk to the university. The apartment opens onto a beautifully maintained three level garden. It was a perfect spot for visiting our family who is scattered across the East Bay. Although we had little need to contact our hosts, they were readily available. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

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

Beautiful hillside apartment

We love staying at this beautiful apartment in the Berkeley hills. The view is wonderful from the garden patio. The apartment is spacious and has everything we need. The owners are welcoming and accommodating. We plan to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JR S.

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

Serenity

What a beautiful stay it was. Loved the garden & views of bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Week in Berkeley

My wife and I stayed for 5 nights to visit Berkeley and hit all our favorite spots from when we used to live in Berkeley. The accommodations provided a great spot for us to live in for the week. We were able to cook some simple meals and loved the view of the Bay Bridge. The location is awesome, far enough up the hill to have a view, quiet neighborhood with easy street parking, and walkable to the Rose Garden. We had a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherie T., Arlington, VA

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

Lovely Retreat

Hubby and I were in town for over a month to visit with brand new grandson. Daughter's house is too small and the Berkeley Hills home was a nice retreat. Daughter ended up coming a few afternoons to relax and take a nap while I got to take care of our grandchild. Thanks for a nice stay.
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

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

Great Apartment

We really enjoyed our time in Berkeley and would definitely stay at this apartment again. It was very clean and comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. We had no problems with the stairs or the on street parking and the location is great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

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

Magical setting

This was the most charming and peaceful venue one could ask for. The view of the Bay and City is mesmerizing and the garden is a complete delight.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

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

The garden is spectacular!

Loved staying here and hope to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

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

Fabulous apartment!

The stay was great and the property owners were very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

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

Amazing Views

We had a wonderful experience staying in this beautiful historic home. This home has become our favorite place to stay every time we visit Berkeley. We enjoyed the amazing views of San Francisco Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Good location with a sweet garden

Very comfortable, no problems parking on the street. The house had everything we needed. Would have loved to stay longer, but they are pretty busy! Be aware there are 30 steps down to the place if that is an issue for you. Hosts were very accommodating and friendly. I would definitely come back. Thanks Greg and Susie!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

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

Excellent Place near UC Berkeley

My family and I very much enjoyed our stay and the beautiful views of the bay and the City of San Francisco. The place was clean, comfortable, and close to markets and great restaurants. Also, very close to UC Berkerkely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Berkeley Student Drop Off

Combined dropping our son at Berkeley with a short vacation. Location is close to campus, and up on a hill where you catch the breezes. Apartment is lovely. The stairs down are long, so if climbing stairs is an issue, consider that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

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

Amazing hillside apartment with view of San Fran

We loved staying in this unique, beautiful apartment in an historic house! The terraced garden was lush and extensive with fruit trees and the patio view of San Fran was stunning. The rooms are spacious, beautifully appointed and had everything we needed for a full week stay. The hosts were very friendly, inviting and responsive. We will certainly return to this hillside retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager

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We have lived in Berkeley for twenty four years. We have two generations living in the house as well as sharing the house with two very friendly dogs. We are originally from the midwest but now very much consider Berkeley our home. We've enjoyed sharing the house with guests from all over the world and have found that we take great pride in helping our guests take advantage of the many offerings available to travelers throughout this area.

Why they chose this property

It has been a real pleasure for us to give this historic home a new life, returning it to its former glory, filling it with energy and reviving its gorgeous gardens. The house is situated within Berkeley's historic Maybeck district (also known as 'nut hill' for the many characters who have lived in this area). Throughout its history, this home has welcomed renowned artists, scientists, and academicians. Many of our guests appreciate our easy proximity to the UCBerkeley Campus (five blocks), our easy access to both wonderful hiking (with great views of the Bay), and great food and shopping. For us, the best thing about this great old home is the magnificent views from almost every window!

What makes this property unique

The house has four units, including one that my husband and I share with our dog and one that my mother-in-law lives in. One can be either very private or you can enjoy some company. Its a nice, flexible environment. The views from every room are pretty spectacular. And everything in the place is new...from the plumbing to the appliances. It is possible, in just about any weather, to sit in your private entryway, staring out at San Francisco Bay and enjoying the garden below. Nice way to spend time in the Bay! We are a 20 minute walk (downhill) to Berkeley's gourmet ghetto, including the world famous Chez Panisse Restaurant, and a 20 minute walk (uphill) to Tilden Regional Park, a vast park that includes walking trails, equestrian trails, a petting farm, antique calliope, steam trains, golf courses and more. This is a gem of the East Bay.

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