Grandma's House (1 block from Solano Avenue. EV Charger.)

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5158 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Berkeley, CA

University of California, Berkeley4 min drive
Berkeley Marina5 min drive
Greek Theater6 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Downstairs

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Far from the the bustle and crowds of Downtown and the UC Campus, this north Berkeley home was owned by my parents. It's dated, but comfortable, and the location can't be beat. The house has large sunny deck with a full garden and an exercise area. Gigabit speed fiber optic lines and strong WiFi make working from home pleasant. Long buffer time between guests during Covid-19.

The neighborhood is stable, calm and safe, and just one block from the Solano Avenue commercial district (and two blocks from a full service grocery). It comes with a full kitchen and all the pots & pans (too many really), along with a formal dining and living room.

Two queen size beds, plus a twin and a crib.

Easy access from the freeway, and buses every 15 minutes to Downtown. Or, ride a bike along one of Berkeley's Bicycle Boulevards (bike included with rental). Formal dining area is included: it's hosted many large family dinners, and could host yours.

City of Berkeley Short Term Rental Tax Id #ZCSTR2018-0082 . Please note a 14% tax applies to rentals under 14 days, by City ordinance.

Two car off street parking included. Dogs OK, except in the front formal living/dining area (these areas are easy to keep sealed off). Electric Vehicle (EV) charger (pay only for the electricity used).

It's pretty informal: no mints on the pillow, no name artists on the walls. But basic and comfortable. It still feels like a home.

IMPORTANT NOTE
IMPORTANT NOTE
Cleaning Fee is estimated. Some people are sloppy, some treat it like they are guests. You pay the actual cleaners fee. They are reasonable, minimum $40.
IMPORTANT NOTE
IMPORTANT NOTE

Property manager

owner/property manager

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Not during COVID, sorry.

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs allowed in yard (great!) and covered sunroom.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Zero tolerance for smoking.

Strictly no smoking, strictly no vaping, and that includes the entire property including the outside.

Must set alarm when leaving for any reason (just press AWAY, or HOME if you're done for the night).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your 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

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 and a deadlock

Property Registration Number ZCSTR2018-0082

We should mention

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

About the area

Berkeley

This vacation home is located in Berkeley. Greek Theater and Fox Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. Traveling with kids? Make time for Oakland Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Oracle Park.

Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 5 min drive
Berkeley Marina - 5 min drive
Greek Theater - 6 min drive
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 8 min drive

Getting around

North Berkeley Station - 4 min drive
Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

Korean Superette - 7 min walk
Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - 4 min walk
Gordo Taqueria - 11 min walk
Delirama - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma's House (1 block from Solano Avenue. EV Charger.) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

8.0

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

24 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A big lovely home in a great part of Berkeley

Very nice owner. BIG space, lovely garden, spacious kitchen, nice bedrooms, all the amenities needed to cook etc. Highly recommended.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Vera T.

30 Nov 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandmas house

Had a great time at grandmas house! Lovely house, wonderful backyard! Sheets could use work and shower curtain was a little moldy but overall had a great time

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karla D.

20 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Place to Stay

We had an unfortunate reason to need a place in the Bay Area. Our son's best friend was killed in an accident and we were soooo grateful to find a affordable, centrally located place where we could stay. It was my husband, son, his wife and our 4 year old grandson. The wooden train set was very helpful!! We didn't spend alot of time there but were very appricitative to have a cozy sweet place to stay!!

4/10 Poor

Sarah M.

18 Nov 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Grandma's House needs Improvement

This property had some pros and cons: Pros: Good location, roomy house. Acceptable kitchen. Cons: The place is not clean. The beds are awful and the bedding is horrible. The shower curtain was awful. The "full" garden outside and the exercise area were unusable due to uncleanliness or debris in the backyard, like loose fencing and other stuff. I could go on. The owner could really improve this sweet home with more attention to detail. I have run my own VRBO and an investment in good linens and a good cleaning service would transform this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All the way to grandma's house

Other than the extreme weather changes at night making the downstairs sleeping quarters very cold, we had a very nice stay. Being in the middle of the eastbay made travel to different cities pleasurable.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020