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Spruce Street - a Hideaway in the Berkeley Hills Berkeley, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 137782

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Location: Berkeley, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (near corner of Spruce and Marin; about one mile north of UC)

Accommodations:  House, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)

Spruce Street is a beautiful studio apartment in our craftsman home located on Spruce Street in North Berkeley. The entrance is in the back of the house, through the lovely back yard. The house is perched on top of a park, Grotto Rock, and has oustanding bay views. The yard is filled with flowers and fruit trees.

The apartment has everything you need, including a full kitchen and newly remodeled bathroom. The kitchen area is spacious. The bathroom has a large shower, tiled with art glass, and a marble sink area. Towels and linens are provided. There is a view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the sleeping area and a private deck. It is very private. A bottle of wine and fresh flowers await you.

The house is convenient to UC Berkeley (it is 1.5 miles North of campus), to transportation (the 67 bus stop is very close) and to shopping districts. From the house you can walk to Solano Avenue which has lots of restaurants, bookstores, movies, etc. Or take a walk to Berkeley's gourmet ghetto (including Chez Panisse). Going uphill a mile is Tilden park for hiking and children's activities.

North Berkeley is a magical place.

Here is what poet had to say about the Street:

Spruce Street, Berkeley

If a street is named for a tree,
it is right that flowers
bloom purple and feel like cats,
that people are leaves drifting
downhill in the morning fog.

Everyone came outside to see
the moon setting like a perfect
orange mouth dipped up to heaven.

Now the cars sleep against curbs.
If I write a letter,
how will I make it long enough?

There is a place to stand
where you can see so many lights
you forget you are one of them.

by Naomi Shihab Nye

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Linens Provided
  • Beds
    • Double Bed
    • Convertible Bed: Couch that converts to full size bed
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • DVD
    • CD Player
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Microwave
  • Outdoor Features
    • Deck/Patio
  • View/Location
    • Water View
  • Communications
    • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
  • Other Amenities
    • Panoramic view of Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, Beautifully landscaped yard
  • Suitability
    • No Pets Allowed
    • Kid Friendly
    • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
    • Zoo/Wildlife Park
    • Shopping
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Boating
    • Windsurfing
    • Biking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Hiking
    • Rock Climbing
    • Fitness Center/Gym
    • Health/Beauty Spa
    • Racquetball
    • Basketball Court
    • Antiquing
    • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
    • Live Theatre
    • Museums
    • Miniature golf
    • Horseback Riding

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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$135/ night; $850/week for two people
$120/night after first 7 nights
four night minimum
$2500/month
$60 cleaning fee
$250 deposit required
$100/week additional for each additional person

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Dates available: check calendar
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Owner's Profile

Owner Description

Year Purchased: 1993

I have been in love with Berkeley since I arrived here in 1971. In those days, I'd come up to the hills and watch the twinkling lights in the distance, to take a vacation in my own town. I never dreamed I would live in the Berkeley Hills but in 1993 my partner and I bought an old brown shingle craftman home - the oldest house on the block - then a fixer upper - with a rental unit on the ground floor. Since then we have landscaped, remodeled, and adopted two children. We love our home and enjoy sharing it with others. For 14 years we had a long term renter in the apartment. Since renting short term through VRBO we've met people from all over the world - Holland, Germany, France, Brazil, Korea - and all over the United States. We're now expected our third repeat visitor. Our hope is that visitors love it here as much as we do.

 

Property Photos

Golden Gate bridge and Grotto Rock, the view from the studio - Berkeley Vacation Home
Golden Gate bridge and Grotto Rock, the view from the studio - Berkeley Vacation Home
Living area - window looks out to garden and Golden Gate Bridge - Berkeley Vacation Home
Living area - window looks out to garden and Golden Gate Bridge - Berkeley Vacation Home
Front door and dining area - Berkeley Vacation Home
Front door and dining area - Berkeley Vacation Home
The garden
The garden
Front of apartment and entry
Front of apartment and entry
Kitchen
Kitchen
New bathroom with marble sink top and tiled shower
New bathroom with marble sink top and tiled shower
Sunset from the deck
Sunset from the deck

Guest Comments (5)

  • 07/11/09
    Positive Rating
    Doris Vogel , Karlsruhe/Germany
    • We greatly enjoyed the cozy apartment in a lovely neighborhood during our stay in the Bay Area. The apartment is full-equipped and well maintained. We were being inspired by the stunning view from the private deck while indulging the bottle of wine that welcomed us at our arrival. We have fond memories of our time here.
  • 07/04/09
    Positive Rating
    • Amy's private studio offers beautiful views of the bay framed by bountiful fruit trees planted throughout her terraced garden. A very quiet retreat serving as a wonderful place to unwind after a hectic day in SF. As a frequent visitor to the bay area, I certainly plan on returning to Amy's.
  • 08/05/08
    Positive Rating
    shuya lin , redondo beach, ca
    • this cozy studio has a nature leisure landscape garden which leads to the indian rock pathway. it's so much fun to explore the north berkeley neighborhood and spend some time on the solano shops by walking down the pathway. on a clear day, we chimbed the rocks right next to the garden to enjoy the paromatic view of the bay areas. the view was breathless and th e experience was priceless.
  • 06/28/08
    Positive Rating
    David , Berkeley, CA
    • My wife's parents stayed here when they came to visit us (we live a few blocks away). They were very happy with the place--it was clean and cozy. Amy was very friendly and helpful.
  • 03/06/08
    Positive Rating
    Claus , Kiel, Germany
    • A beautiful appartment in a great location in north Berkeley, I love to stay here. And many thanks to the owners for being so kind, easy and helpful in everything.

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Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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