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

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TV, books
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Berkeley, CA
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Just blocks from UC, Simons, MSRI, Haas and Goldman Schools with great Bay views

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 51 reviews
Just blocks from UC, Simons, MSRI, Haas and Goldman Schools with great Bay views

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.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from University of California, Berkeley. Features include laundry facilities. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley and 9 minutes by foot from Greek Theater
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Berkeley apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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

Rules

We ask that if you are planning a party, you check in with us first.
If you break anything, please let us know, that's what insurance is for!
If you notice anything in need of repair, please let us know.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number ZCSTR2017-0111

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view. Beautiful garden. Beautiful neighborhood. A home with a lot of character and interesting history. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place, great, kind, and responsive hosts. Access to a garden paradise. Definitely would visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Refreshing and Inspiring Weeklong Stay

This was a cozy, clean, and aesthetically inspiring apartment with a wonderful view and a sprawling garden. My kids (ages 9 and 13) and I stayed here nearly a week, doing all kinds of fun activities in Berkeley. I asked the 9 year old what her favorite part of the trip was, and she said cuddling up in the little book nook while looking out at the view every evening. They felt at home and did not get homesick at all--which is first!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

As nice as I've ever seen!

I've stayed in about a dozen Airbnb or VRBO rentals over the past few years and this is without a doubt my favorite of all. Located in a beautiful Berkeley neighborhood, the unit was large, clean and opened into a patio with paths leading to a very nice garden area on the lower part of the property. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Excellent property, wonderful location. Clean, very responsive owner. All around great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Berkeley Hills apt

Wonderful, warm and available host, gorgeous garden, convenient location with Tilden Park, UC Berkeley, restaurants and the Berkeley Art Museum.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M., Givat Shmuel, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic in every sense

Beautiful proprty in the Berkeley Hills close to Chez Panisse etc. Stunning Bay and SF views. Well appointed apartment. Owners answer immediately and are helpful and friendly. As good a place as we've ever been at after extensive world wide travel.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

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

Travelled 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