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Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

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Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

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Berkeley, CA

Berkeley Marina
‪18 min walk‬
University of California, Berkeley
‪3 min drive‬
Greek Theater
‪6 min drive‬
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage

Fully Furnished - Two Bedroom 1 Bath North Berkeley Cottage with Private Backyard.
Close to everything: 4 blocks to BART, Bike to UC Berkeley, 4th st shopping, Chez Panisse, The Cheeseboard, The Local Butcher, Monterey Market, Whole Foods, and much more.

Fully furnished to sleep three with everything needed for cooking and relaxing at home. Laundry is on site. Please see the features listed in more detail below:

Kitchen:
Gas Stove and Oven
Refrigerator
Instant Hot Water
Toaster Oven

Living Room:
40" Flatscreen TV with CABLE and Web Streaming (Amazon Fire)
Office nook with desk and chair

Bedrooms
Full Size bed and plenty of clothes storage (sleeps up to two)
2nd Bedroom with twin size bed/ walk in closet - can be used as additional guest bed

Washer/ Dryer in unit.

Security Deposit Due at Check In:
Weekly Stay: $200 sec. deposit
Monthly Stay: $500 sec. deposit/ for multi month rental sec. deposit to be 1 month rent

Cats/ Dogs OK with additional sec. deposit and cleaning fee.

Property manager

Andreas

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking in backyard garden

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Berkeley

Northwest Berkeley, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this cottage. Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.

Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

Berkeley Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
Jack London Square - 11 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

North Berkeley Station - 9 min walk
Berkeley Station - 17 min walk
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
‪Acme Bread Company - ‬8 min walk
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
‪Rainbow Donuts - ‬8 min walk
‪Casa Latina Bakery - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage located?

Located in Northwest Berkeley, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of California, Berkeley, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Marina. Greek Theater and Telegraph Avenue are also within 3 miles (5 km). North Berkeley Station is 9 minutes by foot and Downtown Berkeley Station is 29 minutes.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

4 June 2025

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

Lovely place

Overall a great experience and sweet property. I would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

12 May 2025

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

Great location

The Vrbo is in a great location. It’s about 4 blocks from the North Berkeley BART station and is an easy walk to a coffee bar and bagel place on one side and a bakery on another side. The bed is comfortable, the water filter quite amazing, plenty of towels, a usable outdoor space and easy in and out.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise C.

16 Feb 2025

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

Great stay!

Very clean, comfortable, plenty of towels,fun touches like the countertop dishwasher and mineral rocks water filter and bike racks, nice neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

rebecca h.

27 Mar 2025

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

good value

beds were comfortable, everything was clean and as pictured/presented, although the carpeting in hallway and bedrooms could use a cleaning. for the price, it was a good value. love the neighborhood! owner/host was very responsive during our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny O.

28 Apr 2025

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

Fit the bill!

My mother, sister and I visited my brother and sister-in-law in Berkeley. I was pleased to find this listing close to their place. The home offered separate comfortable living quarters Andreas was great to work with and was amiable to a few Reasonable accommodations. We are excited to return soon to visit again! Cozy and homey, with space for us to eat and play games together.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin S.

5 June 2024

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

Cute little house

Came to visit family and this place was in a good location

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

27 Aug 2024

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

Short Stay

Perfect place if youre not staying long. Very small, but had all the conviniences..

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

16 May 2024

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

Charming cottage

Enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed walking to different parts of Berkley. Quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda L.

17 Apr 2024

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

Loved it here!

Very charming and interior photos are true to the actual property. Andreas is very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

9 Oct 2023

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

Nice spot in Berkeley

The property met all our needs for size and location.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

13 July 2024

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

Very comfortable

Quiet neighborhood, convenient to BART - very easygoing.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina N.

15 May 2024

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

Awesome

This place was so clean!!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

5 May 2024

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

Golden Time

Comfortable, quiet location. It was exactly what we had hoped for. We stayed five nights.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Doug B.

26 Apr 2025

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

Neat Berkeley Craftsman Cottage

My wife and I had a 3 week stay in this cottage while visiting family and grandchildren living nearby. It has all of the charm and some lovely quirks typical of an old Berkeley craftsman-type home built in the 1920’s/1930’s. Comfortable, and we had no issues with the home or its systems. We took our granddaughter on stroller tours all around the area, ranging from Westbrae to the north, Monterey market to the Northeast, down to the 4th street shops to the west and the UC Berkeley campus to the south. We most likely walked/strolled a total of 100 miles through the neighborhoods while there. We found the location to be very convenient for all these pleasant walks.Andreas, the host was pleasant and helpful with the minimal communications we had. We believe this home represents a good value for the money spent. We’d certainly stay there again.

Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Penny M.

2 Apr 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

nice neighborhood, manager

Not maintained. The place has construction scaffolding, unkempt yard, unsightly overgrowth, paint peeling everywhere. So much junk on drainboards there's hardly room to cook. Extremely dangerous driveway. We didn't invite family members over. Pretty bad.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan K.

26 Apr 2024

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

This is a comfortable place to stay.

Everything you need is there. The back sections are a little run down but useable. The fenced yard was great for the dog, but could use a cleanup.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karen T.

8 Jan 2025

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

It was fine and met our needs

Andreas' house was fine for our needs. The location was excellent and why we picked that house. It fit our needs. The beds were comfortable and it was very quiet. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked.On unexpected issue was that the water pressure in the kitchen sink was so low that any dish cleaning was challenging. We alerted Andreas and hopefully that will get fixed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn T.

7 Apr 2019

It was fine for our needs

It was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mr. T.

4 Nov 2024

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

Cute little place

Since this is my very first stay at a VRBO it is hard to compare but the little house had comfortable seating and beds and it was easy to access. The little things that you have to figure out for yourself were exactly that- easy. I guess I could try to find faults but if what you need is a comfortable space for a few days why look for faults. It had what we needed and that’s enough. I feel like I should add that it was stylish and cool.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Afton, Virginia

18 Jan 2018

Very nice house for our stay

Friendly owner, nice neighborhood. Everything worked just fine. I would go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brenda V.

20 May 2024

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

Quaint

The home is really charming, vintage and simple. Photos depict the space accurately. When the backyard gets done, it will be nice to really enjoy. I hope to stay next time I'm in town as it was a perfect location to get to the university, marina, transit and amenities. Parking on street was no problem. Thank you, Andreas, for sharing the home.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny H., Mount Shasta

30 July 2023

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

Berkeley getaway

This lovely home was in a quiet neighborhood but centrally located. Very distinctive in layout and architecture. Within walking distance to many things. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals and the rooms were comfortable. Dog park close by (or playground if you have littles). We will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

30 July 2024

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

Fine for a quick visit with grandson at Cal

House was well-suited for our party of 3, with a separate bedroom for our high school aged grandson. Coffee shops on nearby San Pablo were convenient. The house obviously needs many improvements but it's fine for a short stay. And the neighborhood is very quiet. Don't park on the street under the neighbor's tree to avoid a heavy dusting of very sticky sap.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kolap S.

5 Aug 2024

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

Clean, comfortable and convenient

My old college roommates and I were looking for a place that was more comfortable than a hotel but close to public transportation such as the Bart and Bus lines. This place was it. Our host was friendly and responsive in our communication. It has everything we needed such as plates and utensils for our takeout and clean fridge for our fruit and milk. The location is ideal as we were close to a lot of cades, bakeries, restaurants and even Target.We hope to book this place again when we are in Berkeley. I highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Terri S.

22 Dec 2024

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Shabby Craftsman Cottage

Everything was there as listed in the description; for example a dishwasher that sits on the counter and must be manually filled, but the place is right out of the 1950’s. And cold. Portable heaters located in the living room and hallway but no heating vents in the bedrooms or bathroom. If the price was reduced by 1/3, it would be okay but as offered, it’s no bargain.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andreas

Languages:

English, German

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage

Property manager

Languages

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Berkeley

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.2/10

10/10

10/10

9.6/10

9.2/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

Lovely place

Krista W.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Great location

Wendy S.

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Great stay!

Denise C.

8/10 Good

rebecca h.

good value

rebecca h.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny O.

Fit the bill!

Jenny O.

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin S.

Cute little house

Jasmin S.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Short Stay

Cynthia S.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

Charming cottage

Rachael R.

10/10 Excellent

Lynda L.

Loved it here!

Lynda L.