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

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Interior
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Apartment
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Berkeley
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Apartment
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Berkeley
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Apartment
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Berkeley
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay

About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 30 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. ?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km). Downtown Berkeley Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
No title
Beautiful setting
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Alisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H., Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

8/10 Good

Alan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Betty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and lovely owners
Thank you for sharing your home and fur baby with us. Blessings Donna and Jon
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timmy W., Laguna Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Berkeley Hills Wonder
This was a wonderful place to have stayed, the home upon arrival is stunning and historic. When you reach the apartment, you are met with the perfect view of downtown San Francisco; all the while standing in one of the most beautiful gardens in the neighborhood. The interior of the apartment was just as great as the exterior. Susie, the awesome landlord, has the space perfectly stocked and styled with everything that I was missing from home. In suite laundry, Heat/AC, full spacious kitchen (I cooked Thanksgiving dinner in), and even a small library for an afternoon read whilst catching amazing views from every room. If you have an opportunity to be lucky enough to stay here, take it! I am so lucky to have enjoyed Susie's hospitality and thank her for allowing me to stay in such a wonderful home.

2/10 Terrible

Brenda P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unsatisfied
I do not recommend this property. Check-in was problematic. No one was there to open the door. We needed to wait quite sometime to enter the premise. There were gnats, spiders and spider webs throughout the apartment. The apartment was so dusty that it made my son and I sneeze. The entrance of the apartment was filthy. The downstairs garden has a significant amount of dog feces. Dog feces from their dog was also nearby the front entrance door and stairs. Several requests were made for it to be picked up. I was also surprised when they asked if we could pick it up. I made it clear that it was not our dogs that made the mess. There were 2 separate occasions where the owner and one of their family members came into the apartment unannounced, which startled us, making us feel uncomfortable. On the last 3 days, loud construction coming from the upstairs apartment occurred for several hours per day, making it difficult to relax. You can also hear the tenants from the upstairs apartment walking around. We are glad our stay is over.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2019