All new in 2007 stainless steel appliances, cabinets and granite counter tops!
Location: Berkeley, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (2.1 Miles to U.C. Berkeley, 0.8 West of Ashby Bart Station) View Map
Accommodations: Home, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-6)
Location: Idaho Street, Berkeley, Ca 94702 cross Street Alcatraz. This area is called SOUTH BERKELEY. THIS IS A NON SMOKING RENTAL. A cozy spot to hang your hat in fun & funky Berkeley, California!
This is an 865SF single family home that was originally built in 1924 and we have tried to maintain its original charm while allowing for all modern conveniences. We renovated the house in 2007 from top to bottom. This home now features a brand new fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, double door fridge, dishwasher, microwave, gas stove, wine fridge, kitchen nook (no formal dining room)and your own private compact washer and dryer. There is a glass slider that leads from the kitchen out onto a large L shaped deck that wraps around half the house and in the warm weather is wonderful place to escape to or to get some sun. The deck has oversized lounge chairs, a new propane BBQ, child picnic table and leads to the yard where there is a shaded seating area for when it's just a little to hot to bake in the sun.
The house is tastefully decorated. There is a bedroom toward the back of the house with a full sized bed that can sleep 2, night stand and a relaxing zen vibe to it. The master bedroom is a large room at the front of the house and features a queen sized bed that can sleep 2. The master also has a wood burning fire place, walk in closet, cozy reading chair, television with DVD player and three light filled windows, which makes this a bright sunny room. There is also a crib available that sleeps 1 infant up to 50 lbs as well as a highchair available upon request. There is an additional one time charge of $10.00 per item. The entire house sleeps 4 adults & 1 infant max.
The living room is cozy and comfortable with a soft & cushy bronze & burnt orange sofa, coffe table, throw for snuggling around the coffee table to play a few family games, watch a movie on digital cable or pop in a DVD.
We provide all linens, plush cozy towels for bathing, and brand new forced air heating system to insure your comfort no matter what the temperature is outside.
We provide all utensils, pots, pans, cookware, coffee mugs, drinking glasses and a coffee maker for all you coffee lovers out there.
All utilities are included, we also provide digital cable with encore and free on Demand movies, free WIFI, as well as free local & nationwide long distance.
We are a short ten blocks walk to Ashby Bart Station, a seven minute car ride to the University of California Berkeley Campus as well as a quick 20 minute ride to downtown San Francisco for some shopping or nightlife! There is not much to walk to in this primarily residential neighborhood and we recommend renting a car.
For family's with babies a child's crib (50 lb maximum) and and high chair can be provided upon request for an additional charge of $10.00 per item for the duration of your stay.($15.00 for both high chair & crib usage) For parties of more than 4 we have a good quality inflatable bed that we set up for an additional one time charge of $75.00.
Please look us up on a map to get a clear idea of exactly where in Berkeley we are located: Idaho Street, Berkeley, Ca 94702 cross Street Alcatraz. This area is called South Berkeley. Please note that this is a non smoking rental.
Hope to hear from you!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Stackable washer dryer in the kitchen area
- Dryer: Stackable
- Linens Provided: Luxurious plush linens to insure you are comfortable during your stay.
- Off Street Parking: There is a driveway that fits two small cars or one large car. Plenty of on street parking, not a busy neighborhood.
- Wood Fireplace: There is a working wood burning fireplace in the master bedroom.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: in master bedroom
- Double Bed: in back bedroom
- Crib: Available upon request for a one time charge of $10.00. There is also a high chair available for a one time charge of $10.00 or $15.00 one time charge for both items.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Digital cable with Encore and On Demand free movies.
- DVD
- Video Library: on demand free movies, over 4000.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Newly remodeled kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances, water and ice on refrigerator door and wine refrigerator below cabinets.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: As well as toaster, coffe machine & fully stocked spice rack.
- Refrigerator: Stainless steel double door with water and ice on door.
- Dishwasher: Stainless steel
- Microwave: Stainless steel - over stove
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: We have a new propane 2 burner BBQ that is located on the deck outside of the kitchen nook for yummy spring & summer BBQ's!
- Deck/Patio: Huge deck off of the kitchen nook 25 x 20 feet L-shaped with anti gravity sun chairs for lounging.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: free local calls and nationwide long distance.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): wifi internet through broadband cable.
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly: crib & highchair available upon request for an additional $10.00 per item for the duration of your stay (one time charge) or $15.00 for both.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 25 or over to rent this house. Anyone under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely, NO SMOKING is allowed indoors or out not only is it our preference it is now the law.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Regular rates today-11/22/09: $132.00 per night, $890.00 per week
THANKSGIVING 11/23/09-11/30/09: $140.00 per night, $960.00 per week
Regular rates: 12/1/09-12/20/09: $130.00 per night $890.00 per week.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 2010 12/22/09-1/4/2010: $140.00 per night, $960.00 per week
Rates are based on 4 persons or less-more than 4 pays $65.00 for extra bed.
Monthly renters Pay $3550.00 all inclusive.
$65.00 cleaning fee, 10.5% lodging tax & $300.00 refundable deposit required
Crib and/or high chair $10.00 each or $15.00 both.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Berkeley
I puchased this house because of it's charm. It is a small bungalow that had a lot of the original architecture still intact. The house has so much potential that when we renovated it was hard to know where to stop, but we did stop at some point and we really love it.
The Unique Benefits at this Home
Our bungalow is very special in that it is very cozy and private. My husband and I love to take a mini stay-cation and spend the afternoon at the bungalow soaking up the sun on the deck and cooking up some BBQ. I always get so relaxed when I'm there and I think it's because of the colors on the walls and the easy flow it has. It's a special little place!
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Property Photos
- All new in 2007 stainless steel appliances, cabinets and granite counter tops! - Berkeley, California Accommodations
- Plenty of counter space for preparing meals in our newly remodeled kitchen - Berkeley, California Accommodations
- master bedroom with queen bed - Berkeley, California Accommodations
- back bedroom with full bed
- fireplace, cozy reading chair & T.V. w/digital cable in the master bedroom
- fully remodeled vintage bathroom
- Great sun chairs on the back for catching some rays or having a snooze.
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Alfredo , San Diego, CA
Homeowner Response:
It was a pleasure having you Alfredo we look forward to having you stay with us again in the future. Thanks again for being such great guests! ;0)
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Daniel , MInnesota
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"Hi Wendy, The house was perfect! We were so impressed with how beautiful it was and comfortable. It was great to have our own space and not have to worry about the little one making noise or watching her Wiggles at 7:00 am! We’ll definitely be back! Thanks Janice, Nancy, Lisa and Bronwen."
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"Hi Wendy, I can’t believe our Berkeley weekend is coming to a close. Your house was perfect! You did a fantastic job on the renovation, including your attention to detail. We plan to depart Casa Idaho by 11am tomorrow morning. Thanks for your hospitality and Go Bears! Peace, J"
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"Hi Wendy, Thank you for sending back the security deposit so quickly. We had an absolutely wonderful time in California - and everyone LOVED the house! We'd be delighted to stay there again. Thank you!"
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Wendy, my family and I had a wonderful time in your home thank you so much.
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Gwen , Tempe, Arizona
Homeowner Response:
Hi Gwen, Thanks for the glowing review. We loved having you and hope to have you back again soon. Take care.