Sunny and lush. 2-BR, 1-BA duplex Close to BART, restaurants, Cal campus

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

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.)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Berkeley's Westbrae neighborhood! This comfortable duplex was built in the 20s, was recently renovated and is lushly landscaped with an enclosed back garden. BART is a 12-minute walk. UC is 10 minutes by bike (you can borrow mine), 5 minutes by car or take the direct bus that stops a block away. Coffee, bakery, wine store are 2 blocks away. Sushi, beer garden, Italian, BBQ and Whole Foods are 6 blocks away. Ample street parking in the immediate neighborhood is available with no permits required. (Currently 50% off $120 cleaning fee!)

To ensure your safety with regard to COVID-19, the duplex is thoroughly cleaned between guests by cleaners using Nitrile gloves and face masks. Afterwards, I personally go through with Clorox wipes and wipe down every door knob, other handles, light switches, plumbing fixtures and other surfaces commonly touched. Linens and towels are washed in hot water. Extra Clorox wipes are supplied.

Property manager

Robert L.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

For safety concerns, only children 5 and older

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

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

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

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

About the area

Berkeley

This apartment is located in Northwest Berkeley, a neighborhood in Berkeley. Berkeley Marina and Ferry Building are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Oakland Zoo and California Academy of Sciences. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.

Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive
Golden Gate Fields - 5 min drive
Berkeley Marina - 5 min drive
Greek Theater - 6 min drive
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 9 min drive

Getting around

Berkeley Station - 3 min drive
North Berkeley Station - 14 min walk
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min walk
Philz Coffee - 10 min walk
Casa Latina Bakery - 8 min walk
Dog Haus Berkeley - 5 min walk
Foster's Old Fashioned Freeze - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny and lush. 2-BR, 1-BA duplex Close to BART, restaurants, Cal campus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

16 Aug 2016

Beautiful, quiet, well-equipped.

The property is very well-equipped, the washer/dryer is a big bonus to cut down on holiday washing! The garden is a peaceful haven. Everything was very clean and comfortable, with well stocked crockery and cutlery. Bob was a very gracious host. He lives in the apartment next door. Unobtrusive, but very helpful and happy to chat when needed some advice on where to go. Bob even had an hour to spare so drove us to the botanical gardens, giving is a guided tour along the way. The house itself is beautiful, it is about a ten minute walk to the BART station, but you can get a bus from across the road if you don't want to walk. Don't miss out on the artisanal bakery and coffee house just round the corner. There is also a Whole Foods and Walgreen's within ten minutes walking distance. It takes about 30 minutes, maybe less to get into San Francisco from the BART. Overall we loved staying here for a week, and were sad to leave. As a base for exploring, it is perfect. Hopefully see you again in a few years Bob!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

7 Jun 2023

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

Perfect stay in Berkeley

My mom and visited the Bay Area for a short trip to visit family and we were so pleased with our stay in this sweet VRBO. Bob lives next door and greeted us when we arrived and on our departure. We knew that if anything came up during our stay that we needed assistance with he would be right there to help. The VRBO was spotless and I am very particular about cleanliness. We both felt right at home. Also, it is well-stocked with cooking supplies and most importantly, coffee :) We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Harvest, AL

25 Jul 2022

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

Feels like home in Berkeley

We thoroughly enjoyed this house. It's lovely--the kitchen, especially, is great. Pristine appliances and lots of light. The house is on a quiet street, but seems close to everything. We could walk to the North Berkeley BART station (15 mins) and the 4th Street Shopping District (20 mins). There was always a parking space available right in front of the house. I really appreciated the neighborhood map with dining and shopping recommendations that the owner provided. We took many of his suggestions!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

18 Jul 2022

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

A great place to stay in Berkley

The house was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hank L.

24 May 2022

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

Graduation

Great location. In Berkeley for Law School Graduation. Will stay there again when we go and visit

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robert L.

I'm a former journalist, former lawyer and now mostly write mystery novels. I live next door on the other side of this duplex, occasionally with one of my two daughters when their busy lives bring them here. My books are all set in the San Francisco area where I've lived for the past 25 years so I've have the opportunity to describe the neighborhoods, restaurants and amazing natural settings in this region. I feel fortunate to live here!

Why they chose this property

Aside from providing great value if you need two bedrooms for kids or you're more than a couple, people seem to enjoy the duplex as a place to relax when day's activities are finished. It's comfortable, airy with lots of sunlight, and is a great place to entertain - either just yourselves or with a couple of friends. Folks visiting nearby friends or relatives enjoy having a place like this to host as well.

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