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Serene & Charming Private Suite Patio ~ Upscale Berkeley

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Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • University of California, Berkeley
    16 min walk
  • Rick & Ann's Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Rockridge Station
    2 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    23 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serene & Charming Private Suite Patio ~ Upscale Berkeley

This charming homely Mediterranean-style property is set in the socially diverse and culturally progressive reputable city of Berkeley. Close to a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational pursuits, this private suite comfortably accommodates 2 guests, as it offers two commodious and cozy rooms with a queen-sized bed in one , a beautifully-painted personal bathroom with a comfy shower to enjoy after a long day of excursion and a laundry room containing a washer/dryer and essential cleaning appliances for your convenience, a kitchen with its kitchenette amenities for productive cooking meals, and lastly, a lovely private patio with bistro table and chairs for amazing afternoon teas with friends, close to Koi pond, which is a lovely spot for your yoga and dining. Furthermore, Free dual band WIFI is available and wooden desk/chair and Lap desks, extra folding tables and chairs are available in the closets to use either for work or to accommodate a few more friends for a fun social gathering.
Take the opportunity to explore Berkeley, a city of American counter-culture roots, and home to the renown University of California, Berkeley and Tilden Regional Park, a marina-side park with vistas and bay front trails.

The space
*The main house was built in the 1920's, the Mediterranean architecture, hardwood floors and French doors add to its charm.
*Located in the proximity of the landmark Claremont Hotel which offers added convenience of Spa, Salon, Massage, Gym, Tennis Club and Fine Dining within two blocks of walking distance.
*Private suite has two rooms one with a queen bed and a personal bathroom. The cozy suite is ideal for two people. There is an extra rollaway bed stored in the bedroom.
*Kitchenette has a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, French press, refrigerator and kettle/utensils for beverages.
*Free dual band WIFI is available.
*Wooden desk/chair, wooden Lap desks, extra folding tables and chairs are available in the closets.
*Private Patio with Bistro table and chairs near Koi pond is a lovely spot for your yoga and dining.
*Guests staying longer than 5 days can request keys to the laundry room for their personal laundry.
*This is a pet-free and smoke-free environment.
*We strive on keeping the private unit spot-clean and dust-free.

Guest access
*Your ‘Private Entrance Gate’ – you will need to go DOWN LEFT on the ‘sidewalk’ facing the 'main house'.
*If you enter through the Front entrance gate of the main house, you will need to make a left on the narrow pathway to go to the private suite.
*Please do not park in the driveway of the main house. Permit-Free street parking is available outside the unit.
*Keypad entry code will provided in the 'welcome email' a few days before your scheduled check-in/arrival date. You will not need host to be present in person for entering the private suite at any hour.
*Check-in time is 4:00PM onward anytime.
*Check-out time is 11:00AM. Please inform the host by sending a text/email message when you have checked out of the unit.

Other things to note
*We respect our neighbors and neighborhood.
*The second bed is a rollaway single.
*Please do not leave any visible items/valuables in your parked cars as a 'rule of thumb' for parking in any city (even if this neighborhood is upscale and safe).
The neighborhood
Kalpana’s place is located in Berkeley, California, United States.
The location is in the neighborhood of the landmark Claremont Hotel in Claremont Hills; and is about a 10 minute drive to UC Berkeley.

Getting around
The location is walking distance from AC transit bus services. The Rockridge BART* station is less than 1 mile away. One can walk to Claremont Avenue or College Avenue in a pleasant 5 or 7 minute walk.

*Bay Area Rapid Transit
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of University of California, Berkeley. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a gym. Free WiFi and a kitchenette are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchenette, a washer/dryer, and a furnished patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of California, Berkeley and 13 minutes from San Francisco Bay
This vacation home offers its guests a fitness center and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Property manager

Kalpana Singh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available
  • On-site parking

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the bay
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

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
Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Parents are responsible for their children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

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Serene Cozy Private Suite Patio ~ Upscale Berkeley Berkeley

Serene & Charming Private Suite Patio ~ Upscale Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard G.

Ok, with a caveat
Access for older or disabled people is very difficult. Uneven stairs and patio blocks make it a hazard. Musty smell activated my wife's allergies. VRBO's communication system not functioning. Could not respond to messages, nor could we initiate a message. Needed to call VRBO contact number to get garbage bags and kleenex. Not a make or break, but a nuisance when on vacation - time consuming. Overall, nice place to stay, however I can't get used to a porta potty 2 steps from the entrance.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful neighborhood; total privacy; everything was clean, well cared for, and comfy. Very minor suggestions: I couldn't find a dish towel; also there was no recycling bin. I replaced a burned out light bulb, but couldn't find one that exactly matched the other bulb in the light.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Trisha C.

Adequate
I’ll start with the positives: The location, the neighborhood, and the ease of parking made this property wonderful. The pictures are exact, and the owner is responsive. The negatives: The bed and pillows are so uncomfortable. Actually, they are just terrible, hard as a rock. I slept better on the plane. A nice option for longer stays, you can wash your clothes in a very moldy washing machine. The washing machine is in desperate need of sanitizing. It was nice to have a mini fridge, but the setting froze my food. The magic number is 7 to keep your food cold not frozen. Finally, the coffee maker was really dirty. I had to clean it very well before using it. As this is a room in an occupied house, we did hear noise at 9:30 at night which is completely reasonable but we were on east coast time. It was only on one night. All in all, you get what you pay for. I knew the place was small, and this was intended as a place to sleep. However, the quality of the bed and pillows caused extremely poor sleep. I will be booking a different property next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and quiet area in the Berkeley Hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Great neighborhood and lovely place to stay. Just wish it had a tv. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R., Whitefish Bay, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we expected.
Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
good location
Pretty close to downtown Berkeley and a Bart station. Up a pretty steep hill, but that’s to be expected in the Bay Area. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay! Neighborhood was very quiet. The rental space was very clean. Owner was very responsive. I would definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a good night's sleep in Claremont
Good instructions from owner and check-ins during stay. Great place for two in an older well kept home. Lots of character and charm. Comfortable bed. Heaters worked well. Gorgeous original wood floors. Three rooms: entry/kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom. No living/lounge/tv area. Outdoor patio/koi pond/garden is lovely if it's warm enough to be outside. Safe upscale neighborhood with street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Very cool old building with friendly owners. This was the perfect spot in-between our local family, the show we attended, and amazing food. I was cautious at first due to the narrow roads but it was always easy to park right in front of the entrance. Ordering food in, was always seamless as well. I especially enjoyed walking through the neighborhood, there are so many cool old houses, "secret" stairways, and winding hedged paths. Once again, it's a pretty old building so be prepared for older mechanisms, it's very well maintained considering. By the end of our stay it just added to the charm of old Berkeley, couldn't have asked for a better place. I miss those Koi already!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had an easy seamless comfortable and wonderful stay! Thank you for hosting my friend and I! We would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place and location
Loved the property, just had some issues with the code and lock on the door getting in. Found it very difficult to use . Otherwise stay was great and I loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven A., New City, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Pond
All you need classic and class act
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aviva S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Our host was attentive and kind and we felt well cared for. The pictures don’t do justice to this comfy stay. We loved the neighborhood and were able to walk to a ton of local spots from the house. A lovely place for a couple to rest during their stay in the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and cozy just as described. The patio by koi pond is everyone's fav!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for my weeklong stay. I felt very safe there and really enjoyed the beautiful covered patio. The bedroom was plenty large and comfortable. Before I left, the hosts added a perfect table for eating, games, writing etc. It really was a great addition. The host was extremely helpful and friendly. The location of this property is in a lovely area of Berkeley and I will hope to stay there again when I return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and peaceful
Everything was just as described/pictured. This home has so much charm and was so peaceful. We slept easily in the quiet and had coffee on the patio. The shower was a little small (we’re tall folks) and I would have appreciated info about the outdoor staircase (we arrived in the dark). But it was so nice and made for a wonderful oasis on our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place and very clean
A very nice place in a lovely neighborhood. It was very small for three people, but if you’re only planning to sleep there, it is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

JIM

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lonna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and value
The location is fantastic and easy to access all of Oakland and Berkeley. Nice and safe! Very lovely property owner with great communication! Thanks for the nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet location!
I wish our stay was longer so I could have had lunch on the patio by the koi pond! The queen bed was one of the most comfy I’ve been in. A small table for 2 people to dine inside would have been more useful than the extra bed since it was too cold to have dinner outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice hideaway
Beautiful place, great neighborhood!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan T., Philadelphia, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay in Berkeley
I enjoyed staying at this place and found it convenient to various restaurants and the Rockridge BART station.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021