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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Berkeley Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious Berkeley Home

We, your hosts, are a married couple; Margarita is a business owner, Bob is a physician. Our children are grown and have moved out and our place is underutilized as we spend a lot of time in Santa Cruz. We'd like to offer our Berkeley home to you as a short term rental.. The house is spacious and well equipped and there is ample outdoor space for spending time with friends or family with social distancing.

We have a 7 night minimum but may at times accept shorter stays The home has two bedrooms and one bath as well as a living room, a dining room, a pantry, and a breakfast nook. There is plenty of privacy. When we are in Berkeley we stay in back in a cottage. We enter via a driveway and would not be close to you when we stay in Berkeley.

Please note that the City of Berkeley charges a 14% tax for short term rentals.. If you rent our home for fewer than 14 nights you will need to pay this directly to us and we will forward it to the city. There is no tax for longer stays. We have a zoning certificate - # ZCSTR2017-0022.

The normal rent is $220.00 / night. During certain times of the year (Thanksgiving, Xmas, and most dates in May (University of Berkeley graduation) the rate is $250.00 / night This rate for two guests. There is a charge of $20.00 / night for any additional guests. The maximum number of guests is four.

Our house is meticulously maintained, clean, airy, and fully equipped. It is located on a tree-lined street in what is generally considered to be one of the most desirable areas of Berkeley, close to wonderful restaurants, shops, and walking streets.

Our place is perfect for visiting scholars, scientists, business or creative people and for tourists who prefer the peace and quiet of this lovely East Bay city. Many of our guests have been people with children and grandchildren or other relatives or friends in the area. There is easy and fast access to downtown San Francisco via public transportation; bus and BART stations are in walking distance from our house.

Parking is on the street but is not a problem - often you can park directly in front of the house. No sticker is needed. Occasionally parking might be a half block or at most 1 block away

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Property manager

Bob Dolgoff and Margarita Nicol

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
But not childproof - not good for toddlers
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Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings okay
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shoes may not be worn in the house No smoking, no pets
City of Berkeley tax= 14% for stays of fewer than 14 days. Pay directly to us, not through VRBO or Homeaway. . No tax for stays of 14 days or more
generally minimum number of nights is 6 but from December 17-January 2 there is a 10 night minimum length of stay

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
Note from host: small gatherings okay
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
Property Registration Number VCSTR0022

We should mention

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

About the area

Berkeley

Located in Berkeley, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Golden Gate Bridge and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. 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 drive - 1.8 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Greek Theater - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • North Berkeley Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese Board Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Signal Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gioia Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Korean Superette - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafenated Coffee Company - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Berkeley Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Berkeley Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Berkeley Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Berkeley Home located?

Located in the heart of Berkeley, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from University of California, Berkeley and within 3 miles (5 km) of UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Marina. Greek Theater and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are also within 3 miles (5 km). North Berkeley Station is 20 minutes by foot and Downtown Berkeley Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely well cared for home.
This is a lovely well cared for home. The owners are friendly and helpful. The neighborhood is quiet and an especially fine example of the best Berkeley has to offer.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Practical and friendly
Friendly and welcoming, well equipped and practical. Good information
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
All as advertised. Great place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The house is attractive, well-equipped, comfortable and in a great neighborhood. The owner always responds to questions within hours.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Berkeley- August 2024
Great place - we enjoyed all aspects of our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June-July 2024
All around - a great place. We will come back again.
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay
Thank you for sharing your delightful home!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
We returned to the Bay Area to explore eventually retiring there since we went to college at UC Berkeley and Santa Cruz. Bob and Margarita's house was perfect in so many ways! In a nice area of town, close to fantastic restaurants, the campus, and with easy access to SF across the bay and Marin County, we took daily day trips to the ocean and other favorite spots! The house was nicely decorated, very clean and had every little thing one could want. The hosts made themselves easily available if we had needed assistance-which we did not. Probably the best VRBO we have ever had! Will stay again if we can.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in Berkeley
This property was the perfect annex for friends attending a reunion with us in Berkeley. It was close, comfortable, and cozy. Communications with Robert, the owner, were prompt and easy. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best
The house is a pure delight well maintained, comfortable, in a beautiful walkable neighborhood. Bob and Margarita are gracious and helpful hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elegant, serene home…
My husband and I stayed for about ten days in this exquisite home. The house itself is spacious, well-stocked, beautifully decorated, and carefully maintained. The neighborhood is lovely, with parks and shops within an easy walking distance along tree-lined streets. A sweet library is a stone’s throw away. I’d stay in this perfect spot every time I visited Berkeley, if I could…
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L., Chatham, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable house
The owners have thought of everything. This is really a welcoming, comfortable house. We felt at home immediately.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
This is our second stay and both times the property and hosts were wonderful. Beautiful sunny house, quiet street, excellent location, clean and well stocked. The hosts are excellent communicators, friendly and welcoming, let us check in a few hours early, left some delicious fruits and wines for us. We love staying here and hope to be back someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erdmut L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleased
Wonderful. Cozy, clean.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday stay.
Great place! Perfect location!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home in a beautiful location
We had a wonderful, restorative stay at this charming home. The property is meticulously maintained and outfitted with everything we needed. It is convenient to great markets, interesting restaurants and the surrounding neighborhood has many beautifully landscaped yards that make walks a treat. Our hosts were welcoming, friendly, and very communicative. We were sad to leave and look forward to visiting again. Thanks!
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Excellent location, clean, well equipped kitchen. Price does not include 14% city tax
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home and Neighborhood
We immediately felt at home in this beautiful home. The owners had thought of every detail to make our five week stay a five star experience. The back porch made it possible to entertain outdoors to avoid exposure to covid etc. The neighborhood is ideally situated to enjoy Berkeley highlights like Monterey Market, Gourmet Ghetto, the Rose Garden, Solano Ave, and Tilden Regional Golf Course. Plus Sonoma and Napa are an easy day trip. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 35 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refuge and Launching Pad
This is a lovely home in a quiet, leafy neighborhood, convenient to the many restaurants and cafes along Solano Ave. The Bart train is nearby, which takes you in and out of San Francisco. Grocery markets, including the fabulous Brooklyn Bowl, are also a short drive away. In general, this is a wonderful spot to explore the best of the Bay area.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, even better location!
The craftsman style of this house made me feel right at home, since I grew up in one...it was perfect for two of us, and up to four would be comfortable if you don't mind sharing a bathroom. The kitchen is small, but the breakfast nook added space. Living room furniture and beds were very comfortable and everything was very well stocked. Terrific formal dining room. Most importantly, the location was almost perfect for our purposes: lots of shops, cafes and restaurants in walking distance or a very short drive away, including the wonderful Monterey Market (probably one of the better produce markets in California, if not in the US) and even better Monterey Fish Market. Street parking only but we never had problems parking either directly in front of the house or right across the street. We used BART several times to go to San Francisco: the North Berkeley station is about a mile away and not a difficult walk, although on the weekends parking in the BART lot is free and easy. Bus ilnes stop very close to the house. Highly recommended and I would (will!) go back in a heart beat.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christoph E., Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice House
Perfect location to explore Berkley. Close to Solano, Monterey Market (top), to Shattuck Avenue (you can go by foot to Chez Panisse – still wow). By car a few minutes to downtown an the University ... House is very clean. There is a nice little Porch and the Kitchen is topp! Safe Place. Nice Neighborhood.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy S., Brunswick, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Berkeley Home
We had another wonderful stay at this property. It is very clean and comfortable, beautifully appointed and in the perfect location. The hosts are gracious, friendly, and extremely accommodating. We can’t thank them enough for welcoming us so warmly to Berkeley again. We hated to leave and we look forward to visiting again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home / Ideal Location
The house was perfect for our family's 10-day stay in the Bay Area. Enough space to spread out yet cozy enough to spend time together. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals together. A sun filled breakfast room to start the day. DVDs and streaming services to keep young adults entertained. Books and maps for exploring the Bay Area. The outdoor deck was lovely for meals or wine in the evening. The house is in a very walkable neighborhood and is ideally located within walking distance of Solano Ave's restaurants and shops, the Monterey Fruit & Produce Market and nearby shops, a lovely public library, and the new North Berkeley BART station (for easy trips into SF). The host was delightful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Bob and Margarita’s house was perfect for our stay in Berkeley as our son recovered from surgery. The house is extremely clean, comfortable, and attractive, with everything we needed for the week. The neighborhood is beautiful, convenient, and walkable. Even though we had a car, we never used it as we could shop for delicious fish, meat, baked goods, and groceries all within half a mile, and get to Cheeseboard within a mile! Bob was super helpful and communicative. We will hope to be back next time we visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sonoma June 2023
Great place - this is our 3rd stay and we have already booked the 4th for 2024. Bob and Margarita are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob Dolgoff and Margarita Nicol

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Husband: physician. Wife: businesswoman. We have 5 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Yes, cute! We have been in the area for many years and want It would be fun to tell you all about our town and neighborhood. We know you'll enjoy the area and our home.

Why they chose this property

We didn't buy it as a vacation rental. It is our home. You will have full use of the appliances, dishes, etc. and you can use the staples and spices you find in the pantry and the refrigerator.

What makes this property unique

Great location. Walk to UC Berkeley. Solano Avenue with its shops and restaurants is just 3 blocks away. An express bus to San Francisco is two blocks away. You can walk to the North Berkeley BART station;. it's just a little over a mile. If you don't know about the climate in our area let us tell you -- it seldom gets very hot in the summer (almost no one has air conditioning) or too cold in the winter (no frost or snow). Winters can be rainy and cool and at times cold. It almost never rains all summer long but it can be foggy and cool. Our usual summer weather may features fog or clouds in the morning clearing by Noon, then bright sunshine all afternoon, and then cooling in the evening. In the summer we can have spells when it is overcast for few days at a time. September is frequently our hottest month. In the winter it can be drizzly or rainy for days at a time or warm and sunny for days at a time or bright sunny and warm for days at a time.
The neighborhood is fabulous. Tree-lined streets, homes with beautiful landscaping, lots of flowers even in the winter. Shopping streets a few blocks away are lined with boutiques, cafes, restaurants of all kinds, specialty food stores, a great bookstore, etc. You'll have fun just walking around. One of the county library branches is a block away.

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English, French, Spanish
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