10/10 Excellent
Kristen W.
22 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristen W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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Berkeley Garden Cottage
Cottage with patio, near University of California, Berkeley
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 223.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Berkeley, CA
- Place, Historic Berkeley19 min walk
- Place, University of California, Berkeley3 min drive
- Place, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall4 min drive
- Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
About this property
Berkeley Garden Cottage
This cozy, light-filled studio cottage is located in my back yard and features double french doors that open onto a lush garden filled with roses and wisteria. The main room has a queen-sized bed, a large skylight, a desk, and a closet. The mini-kitchen has a fridge + freezer, microwave, induction hot plate, and an electric kettle. The spacious bathroom has a walk in shower — I probably spent days picking out the tile!
If you like walking and the outdoors, you'll love our neighborhood! We're located two blocks from a market, cafe, butcher, pizzeria, cheese shop and sushi restaurant, an outdoor, heated city-run pool, tennis courts, and a track.
A couple of blocks in the other direction is Solano Ave, which offers an even broader range of restaurants, from Thai to Mediterranean to Himalayan and more.
If you have a car, you're just a short drive from hiking, biking and running trails in Tilden Park or miles of shoreline by the San Francisco Bay.
If you like walking and the outdoors, you'll love our neighborhood! We're located two blocks from a market, cafe, butcher, pizzeria, cheese shop and sushi restaurant, an outdoor, heated city-run pool, tennis courts, and a track.
A couple of blocks in the other direction is Solano Ave, which offers an even broader range of restaurants, from Thai to Mediterranean to Himalayan and more.
If you have a car, you're just a short drive from hiking, biking and running trails in Tilden Park or miles of shoreline by the San Francisco Bay.
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Berkeley
Albany, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this cottage. Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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.
Berkeley, CA
What's nearby
- Gourmet Ghetto - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Historic Berkeley - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Headlands Brewing - 14 min walk
- Gordo Taqueria - 14 min walk
- Taqueria Talavera - 11 min walk
- Korean Superette - 12 min walk
- Zachary's Chicago Pizza - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Monica Lam
I was born in California, but grew up in Chicago and Washington, D.C. I love to travel, and to meet new people around the world. I speak conversational Spanish, German, Cantonese, and French and have traveled to 5 out of 7 of the world's continents.
Why they chose this property
This neighborhood has everything, from good food to easy access to the outdoors. If you love to run, bike, hike, or swim, this is the place to be!
What makes this property unique
I live right next door in the main house, so you'll see me coming and going. If I'm here, join me for a meal or a chat!
Languages:
French, German, Spanish
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