8/10 Good
Goldy M.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Basement Apartment - Not great for tall people!!
Nicely remodeled basement apartment. Overall this apartment was nicely appointed, and had the essentials for a comfortable stay, but we did have some issues with the accommodations that surprised us. There are several steps up and down into different rooms in the rental, and ceiling height differences that made it a challenge for my 6’4” husband to avoid hitting his head, which touched the ceiling in the shower!! We both stubbed our toes several times on the awkward steps in the bathroom and from the bedroom to the hall. Only street parking was available, so we had to park wherever we could find a spot, not always easy in the Berkeley hills. The long driveway to the back of the property, where the entrance to this unit is located, was blocked by the owners vehicle, making checking in and out with all our bags very difficult - and it was raining!! There was also quite a bit of noise from upstairs while we were there, mostly the sound of heavy footsteps, but also what sounded like a vacuum being run on wood floors early in the morning one day!! The check out instructions included a few chores including stripping the sheets off the bed, and taking out the trash and recycling and compost, which was unexpected given that we payed a cleaning fee!! We were surprised that the owners would even want us to see the condition of the mattress and pillows - they need to be replaced ASAP!! I don't like leaving bad reviews, but I feel like some of these issues really need to be addressed!!
Goldy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
