10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Mary M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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Berkeley home with cottage & hot tub, near UC & SF
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Berkeley, CA
- University of California, Berkeley20 min walk
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center5 min drive
- Greek Theater6 min drive
- San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Futon
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Office 1
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Berkeley home with cottage & hot tub, near UC & SF
Classic and comfy three bedroom two-bath Berkeley wood shingle home near cafes and shops. Peaceful, meditative garden, kitchen designed for those who love to cook. Backyard cottage & hot tub. Near UC Berkeley and public transit. 20 minutes to downtown San Francisco. Hour from Napa and Sonoma vineyards. Yosemite about 3.5 hours away. Two cats (Kenya & Gracie) will serve as your staff or perhaps vice-versa. We would like for guests to care for them during your stay (food, kitty litter and the occasional pat.)
Downstairs includes a large kitchen with a Viking stove and breakfast nook, dining room and living room with a fireplace. The downstairs bathroom has a shower.
There are three-bedrooms upstairs including a large master bedroom (King bed) with a walk-in closet and two additional wood-paneled bedrooms. One has a queen bed and the other a double Japanese futon. There's a clawfoot tub in the upstairs bathroom to soak in, but also has a shower.
The deck off the kitchen is a pleasant place for coffee or if it's warm enough an outdoor meal.
The back cottage is a quiet place to work or soak in the hot tub...or both. It includes a couch that converts to a double bed. It's about 200 square feet with views of the garden. There's a quiet place to sit outside the cottage for a cup of tea or glass of wine.
Downstairs includes a large kitchen with a Viking stove and breakfast nook, dining room and living room with a fireplace. The downstairs bathroom has a shower.
There are three-bedrooms upstairs including a large master bedroom (King bed) with a walk-in closet and two additional wood-paneled bedrooms. One has a queen bed and the other a double Japanese futon. There's a clawfoot tub in the upstairs bathroom to soak in, but also has a shower.
The deck off the kitchen is a pleasant place for coffee or if it's warm enough an outdoor meal.
The back cottage is a quiet place to work or soak in the hot tub...or both. It includes a couch that converts to a double bed. It's about 200 square feet with views of the garden. There's a quiet place to sit outside the cottage for a cup of tea or glass of wine.
Property manager
David Fogarty
Languages
English, Indonesian, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number ZCSTR2023-0993
About the area
Berkeley
South Berkeley, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this holiday home. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Berkeley, CA
What's nearby
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- University of California, Berkeley - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
- Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
- Jack London Square - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Smokehouse - 4 min walk
- Jack in the Box - 6 min walk
- KFC - 13 min walk
- A+ Burger - 10 min walk
- Damask Rose - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sao N.
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Home with Adorable Kitties
Sao N.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judith D.
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a small group
Judith D.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by David Fogarty
My wife and I have been avid travelers and have lived abroad in Bali, Indonesia and Rome. We have two young granddaughters here in Berkeley now, so we're not on the road as much. We love to have guests enjoy our house while we're traveling and our cats, Kenya and Gracie, love meeting new people.
Why they chose this property
It's a family neighborhood, and we love walking to our favorite cafes for coffee and meeting friends at Berkeley Bowl and Whole Foods. Our granddaughters like the kid's parks nearby. There are also some great restaurants and shops on Shattuck Avenue, and in the nearby Elmwood and Rockridge neighborhoods. It's also near UC Berkeley and San Francisco is easy to get to on BART. Ashby Station is 3 blocks away.
What makes this property unique
Our house is a cozy brown-shingle with lots of character. We're renovated the kitchen because we love to cook, and you'll welcome to try your favorite recipes. There are fresh herbs in the garden for you to cook with. Both the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms also have been renovated. There's a claw foot tub to take bubble baths upstairs. In the back is a cottage where you can hang, sleep or work. And there's a hot tub to soak in. The garden is calm and there's a deck for drinking tea and coffee and for meals if it's warm.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Indonesian
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