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Beautiful in-law apt w deck, garden, views, great for work, play. Near UC, SF

Beautiful in-law apt w deck, garden, views, great for work, play. Near UC, SF

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Deck
Property grounds
Living area and kitchen viewed from above. Beyond kitchen are bath and bedroom.
Living area w queen sofabed, e-fireplace, deck, view, expandable dining table
Living area with queen sofabed, expandable dining table, electric fireplace, TV

Overview of Beautiful in-law apt w deck, garden, views, great for work, play. Near UC, SF

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Kensington, CA
  • Popular LocationBerkeley Marina6 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley7 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater10 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful in-law apt w deck, garden, views, great for work, play. Near UC, SF

Views of San Francisco, the Bay Bridge and the Bay from every room and the private deck. Big windows, glass sliders flood the space with light, and an electric fireplace in the living area of this one bedroom in-law apartment create an open, sunny space perfect for relaxing or work, visiting UC, SF, wine country, beaches, more. The ceiling is two-stories tall, but the guest-suite is one floor. Inside stairs lead to a separate unit, not included in this listing. Short and long-term stays are welcome.

The slider opens to a private deck off the living area, with table and chairs for dining, as well as chairs for relaxing. The lush garden attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and more. A full kitchen with full size appliances, including dishwasher, double ovens, make it easy to cook when not enjoying the amazing neighborhood restaurants. Double sinks and jetted tub in bathroom, healthy shower spray. Separate 48" desk, an expandable table for dining, a comfortable sofabed in living area, full size bed in bedroom. Lots of extra towels and blankets, pillows. The apartment is close to one level, but there is a step up from the living area to the kitchen, and another from the kitchen to the bathroom and bedroom. The bathroom separates the bedroom from the living area, great for guests with different body clocks or with children. The property is serene and quiet, in and out.

Lockbox let's you arrive anytime and have complete privacy.

Downtown San Francisco is 30-40 minutes by car, an express bus stops 4 blocks away. Downtown Berkeley is under 10 minutes by car, as are 2 Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stops. Local grocery shops, bakery, cafes, restaurants, our Sunday farmers' market with live music, prepared and fresh organic foods are just 4-6 blocks away on our hilly streets. Just a bit further: Tilden Park, the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, the restaurant that started the California and farm to table food movements, the original Peet's coffee, live music venues, movie theaters, the UC Berkeley campus, and much more. It's 45 min -1 hour by car to Half Moon Bay or Stinson and PT Reyes beaches, a few minutes longer to Santa Cruz. 2 hours to Carmel, 1 hour to Napa

Street parking is free and completely legal everywhere, unless there is an official street sign stating otherwise (none of these on our street).

In reponse to Covid, we have instituted santitizing protocols between guest reservations, and made a few changes in the apartment. We have streamlined decor to facilitate cleaning and sanitizing, so fewer throw pillows, throw blankets, items on the shelves, extra linens are in the apartment than usual. Should you need anything, please contact me

Property manager

Alix
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 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
This is a no smoking property. Near safe and clean, modern laundromats and dry cleaners, we provide no laundry service. Quiet hours: 10 pm - 8:30 am.
No extra guests without prior approval Guests are responsible for housekeeping and laundry during stay; 75+ day stays cleaned monthly $95/per time.
No smoking or burning, in or out. Violations will incur additional fees, minimum of $150, in addition to the full reservation and possible eviction.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Berkeley

This apartment is located in Kensington, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, and is near theme parks. Pier 39 and Ferry Building 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Kensington, CA

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 6 min drive
  • University of California, Berkeley - 7 min drive
  • Tilden Regional Park - 9 min drive
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 9 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • El Cerrito Plaza Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Semifreddi's Bakery - 6 min walk
  • Korean Superette - 18 min walk
  • Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - 3 min drive
  • Gordo Taqueria - 20 min walk
  • Delirama - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful in-law apt w deck, garden, views, great for work, play. Near UC, SF pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful in-law apt w deck, garden, views, great for work, play. Near UC, SF?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful in-law apt w deck, garden, views, great for work, play. Near UC, SF?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful in-law apt w deck, garden, views, great for work, play. Near UC, SF located?

This family-friendly apartment building is located in the city centre, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tilden Regional Park and University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km). El Cerrito Plaza Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location !
Cute place for two ! Nice patio, and awesome location in the hills . I would highly recommend this cute apartment and will stay again on my next visit to the area .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P., Bethesda MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved my stay in yr home
Alix has a beautiful home on a quiet , dead end street. Very comfortable for one or two people. Has a lovely deck overlooking private back yard. Hope to return there again. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right!
Quiet, clean, decorated tastefully in fun colors. We enjoyed our short stay at Alix's place, and will look forward to going back in the future. Her friendly communication made us feel welcome and free to ask her about anything we needed. Everything was clean as a whistle, and we appreciated the quiet neighborhood vibes which included an occasional chicken cackle, as well as a distance train whistle. Very nice for a first visit to the Berkeley area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D., Ten Mile, TN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and practical
This is a lovely lower level apartment situated above Kensington Circus. The host is very helpful and responsive. The layout provides plenty of privacy and is ideal for an extended stay, including working remotely. I loved the patio and beautiful light in the space! The apartment has a very functional and well-equipped kitchen, nice full bath, and comfortable bed, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment w Deck
Lovely apartment. Great kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alix

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We've lived off and on in the area since graduating from UC Berkeley. Well traveled around the globe, this is our base. Happy to be invisible to guests, we also can provide insights and information about almost anything guests might want of the immediate and greater area, including wine country, mountains and beaches, restaurants, sports, politics, theater, music, art scenes.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful, stylish space inside and out, with all the comforts of home and none of the hassel. Completely separate, private entry one bedroom apartment, below a 1930s house on a safe and peaceful residential block just a few minutes from downtown vibrance. Centrally located for easy access to adventures in wine countries, mountains, beaches, urban areas. Exceptional food and art scenes. Perfect for those here for meetings or work or friends or family at UC, downtown SF, Oakland, Berkeley, local hospitals. Gardens on the property and nearby parks, and indoor activities offer fun for accompanying children.

What makes this property unique

The views, the light, the gardens, the easy proximity to fantastic food, music, art are just a few of the reasons we live here and everyone who visits falls in love. We often hear live music wafting in, whether from the
nearby Sunday farmers' market, or the Wednesday off the grid events, or the summer benefits at the private outdoor amphitheater. But also birds chirping, peace and very safe to walk alone.

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