10/10 Excellent
Julia B.
5 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kensington gem
Julia B.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
"Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living"
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kensington, CA
- University of California, Berkeley8 min drive
- Berkeley Marina8 min drive
- Greek Theater9 min drive
- San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)52 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Common area 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
"Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living"
Gorgeous 3+bed, 2.5 bath home in great Kensington/Berkeley Hills.Sun filled living room & dining room w/ panoramic Bay views.Family room & office on lower level.Large decks around the house w/ multiple seating/outdoor kitchen/entertainment areas .Great for families that want to experience Berkeley, San Francisco & Bay Area. 2min walk to playgrounds, tennis & basketball courts, 10min walk to Kensington Shops & restaurants. 10min drive to UC Berkeley & 25min drive to San Francisco.
The space
Main floor has sunlit living room & dining room & kitchen(w/ flatscreeen smart tv) w/ folding glass doors to deck- let the inside out & the outside in-lounge inside or outside & enjoy the Bay views. Sonos sound system thru out home.
Three bedrooms(one w/ flatscreen smart tv), 1.5 baths -one w/ tub, & laundry room, also on the main floor.
Downstairs has comfy family room with flatscreen smart tv, wet bar area, office, full bath w/ walk in shower & bonus room w/ queen murphy bed.
Sliding doors to covered deck w/ full outdoor kitchen & dining & lounge areas. Steps down thru beautiful garden to turf yard -play bocce & croquet surrounded by deck w/ lounge area w gas firepit & another dining area in private fenced in backyard.
Home Gym in garage w/ Peloton Bike,(must have your own membership) weights, & other equipment.
The space
Main floor has sunlit living room & dining room & kitchen(w/ flatscreeen smart tv) w/ folding glass doors to deck- let the inside out & the outside in-lounge inside or outside & enjoy the Bay views. Sonos sound system thru out home.
Three bedrooms(one w/ flatscreen smart tv), 1.5 baths -one w/ tub, & laundry room, also on the main floor.
Downstairs has comfy family room with flatscreen smart tv, wet bar area, office, full bath w/ walk in shower & bonus room w/ queen murphy bed.
Sliding doors to covered deck w/ full outdoor kitchen & dining & lounge areas. Steps down thru beautiful garden to turf yard -play bocce & croquet surrounded by deck w/ lounge area w gas firepit & another dining area in private fenced in backyard.
Home Gym in garage w/ Peloton Bike,(must have your own membership) weights, & other equipment.
Property manager
trish mcdermott
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Berkeley
Kensington, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this holiday home. Greek Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ferry Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Kensington, CA
What's nearby
- Tilden Regional Park - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
- University of California, Berkeley - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
- Berkeley Marina - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
- Greek Theater - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Panda Express - 6 min drive
- Fat Apple's Restaurant & Bakery - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 6 min drive
- Semifreddi's Bakery - 4 min drive
- Signal Coffee Roasters - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Noga V.
8 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views
Noga V.
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
sarah b.
28 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
sarah b.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tamara P.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Residents
Tamara P.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andres L.
1 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daughters graduation
Andres L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan W.
17 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place; spectacular setting.
Dan W.
Stayed 45 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
paula c.
10 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Berkeley home
paula c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by trish mcdermott
Hi and welcome! I am Mom of three almost grown kids and a designer/project manager. Love to spend time at the beach and doing art.
Why they chose this property
Amazing views and outdoor spaces, Well appointed and comfortable interiors
What makes this property unique
Outdoor space and views
Languages:
English
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