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Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home.

Apartment near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
TV, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Berkeley, CA
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Berkeley

Heart of Berkeley.Within a 10-minute walk of this Berkeley Hills apartment, you'll find University of California, Berkeley and Greek Theater. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Tilden Regional Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Greek Theater - 11 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gourmet Ghetto - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mind Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Impression Of Lanzhou - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Val's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chez Panisse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home.

One bedroom/ one bath apartment in an historic 1924 home situated in the beautiful Berkeley hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. This flat includes a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, microwave, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. The bedroom is large, with a queen size bed and beautiful views. The bathroom, which includes a shower/ no tub, is accessible through the bedroom as well as a separate hall from the living room. The living room has a queen-size sofa bed and a flat screen TV. Cable and wifi are included. The apartment has its own washer/dryer.

The apartment is accessed down a flight of steps through a locked gate. An intercom allows the guest to open the gate for guests with the push of a button.
On-street parking is plentiful. Some guests chose to purchase daily parking passes but this is entirely optional.

The unit has an entrance directly onto a garden that was designed by the Berkeley landscape designer Keeyla Meadows. It's pretty wonderful! With fruit trees, roses, and California native plants.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We ask that if you are planning a party, you check in with us first.
If you break anything, please let us know, that's what insurance is for!
If you notice anything in need of repair, please let us know.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number ZCSTR2017-0111

Property is also known as

Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Apartment
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Berkeley
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Apartment
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Berkeley
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Apartment
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay Berkeley
Historic Home University California Great Views Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. to the airport?

This apartment is 16 mi (39-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. ?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. ?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. to downtown Berkeley?

This apartment is 1 mi away from Berkeley.

Convenient walk to UC, Haas, MSRI, Simons and Goldman School. Historic home. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana C.

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

Great stay!

Excellent property, wonderful location. Clean, very responsive owner. All around great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, great, kind, and responsive hosts. Access to a garden paradise. Definitely would visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view. Beautiful garden. Beautiful neighborhood. A home with a lot of character and interesting history. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful unit, location and hosts
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing Views

We had a wonderful experience staying in this beautiful historic home. This home has become our favorite place to stay every time we visit Berkeley. We enjoyed the amazing views of San Francisco Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H.

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

Beautiful and cozy

We had a great time there. It was well situated in the hills. The views were breathtaking , the yard and its flora were beautiful, and the owners were kind and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianna C.

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

Beautiful garden and tranquil environment

Very nice house, the best vrbo rental we have stayed. the landlord is kind and helpful！
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent Place near UC Berkeley

My family and I very much enjoyed our stay and the beautiful views of the bay and the City of San Francisco. The place was clean, comfortable, and close to markets and great restaurants. Also, very close to UC Berkerkely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

As nice as I've ever seen!

I've stayed in about a dozen Airbnb or VRBO rentals over the past few years and this is without a doubt my favorite of all. Located in a beautiful Berkeley neighborhood, the unit was large, clean and opened into a patio with paths leading to a very nice garden area on the lower part of the property. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colin F.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
No mention of many steps. It was noisy. Lots of ants. Small bed.On the plus side, it is a great location and the hosts lent us a casserole dish.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joanna P.

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

Berkeley Hills apt

Wonderful, warm and available host, gorgeous garden, convenient location with Tilden Park, UC Berkeley, restaurants and the Berkeley Art Museum.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alisha B.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice view!

Cute place with a nice view of SF. Not a lot of restaurants and other places close by that is a short distance to walk... somewhat isolated but quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

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

Fantastic in every sense

Beautiful proprty in the Berkeley Hills close to Chez Panisse etc. Stunning Bay and SF views. Well appointed apartment. Owners answer immediately and are helpful and friendly. As good a place as we've ever been at after extensive world wide travel.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Refreshing and Inspiring Weeklong Stay

This was a cozy, clean, and aesthetically inspiring apartment with a wonderful view and a sprawling garden. My kids (ages 9 and 13) and I stayed here nearly a week, doing all kinds of fun activities in Berkeley. I asked the 9 year old what her favorite part of the trip was, and she said cuddling up in the little book nook while looking out at the view every evening. They felt at home and did not get homesick at all--which is first!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Excellent

Lovely spacious apartment up in the Berkeley hills. Wonderful views of the bay. Gardens are gorgeous. Host is responsive and we felt available if needed. Walkable to many restaurants. We enjoyed our stay and plan to be back next time we’re in Berkeley.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

No title

Beautiful setting
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

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

Amazing hillside apartment with view of San Fran

We loved staying in this unique, beautiful apartment in an historic house! The terraced garden was lush and extensive with fruit trees and the patio view of San Fran was stunning. The rooms are spacious, beautifully appointed and had everything we needed for a full week stay. The hosts were very friendly, inviting and responsive. We will certainly return to this hillside retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian K.

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

The best place and the kindest hosts

Just amazing. The perfect if are going to visit UC Berkeley. I always stay with Susan and Greg if possible and I have been there 4 times during 8 years. The apartment is fine and cozy, the garden with birds and squirrels and the view of the bay and SF is just wonderful. So, I hope to be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

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

Splendid view!

Spacious and clean one bedroom apartment with spectacular view of San Francisco, tucked on a quiet street in the Berkeley hills, only a short walk to the university. The apartment opens onto a beautifully maintained three level garden. It was a perfect spot for visiting our family who is scattered across the East Bay. Although we had little need to contact our hosts, they were readily available. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Gergeous view

My parents and sister had a lovely long weekend in this place. The view of the bay bridge is absolutely breathtaking. The backyard is beautiful. Definitely be prepared for the steps. They are easily navigated but it's good to know that you will need to go up and down them each time you come and go. The amenities of downtown Berkeley are just down the hill so everything you might need is close by.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alisha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed there 4 nights. It definitely has a great view of the bay and SF! That was the highlight. It is not in a convenient location to restaurants and it sits up on a hill to where if you walk anywhere be ready to take a hike back up! We took an Uber to wherever we needed to go. For a reason I will not divulge, I simply could not give it a good cleanliness rating. It should have been taken care of if things were being cleaned well!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan T.

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

Wonderful stay in Berkeley hills

Beautiful garden and apartment. Well equipped for a stay with laundry and kitchen facilities and a book library. Note that's quite a walk up a steep hill from Berkeley so you need to be fit or else have your own vehicle or use Uber. A great introduction for us to America. Susan is a friendly helpful host and the view to the city is stunning.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

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

Beautiful hillside apartment

We love staying at this beautiful apartment in the Berkeley hills. The view is wonderful from the garden patio. The apartment is spacious and has everything we need. The owners are welcoming and accommodating. We plan to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

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