Location: Berkeley, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (In the heart of the Gourmet Ghetto, walk to UC and BART)
Accommodations: Apartment, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Second Floor Flat
Located in one of Berkeley's favorite and best neighborhoods, this beautiful and rare, second story, fully-furnished 3-bedroom flat offers luxury living and suitcase ready amenities for your Bay Area vacation stay. Walk to UC and to some of California's best eating establishments. Walk to BART and all public transportation.
Our lovely flat is located high atop a North Berkeley hillside, with quiet country-style living and views of Berkeley's magical hills as well as San Francisco Bay. Surrounded by lush gardens, rolling hills, tree tops, and panoramic vistas, you can experience the very best of California's Mediterranean climate.
The flat is furnished with comfort and quality in mind with all linens, towels and basics for your stay. Off the tiled entry, the richly designed living room looks out through double wooden sliding doors onto the west balcony. The living room opens into a full dining room, furnished in Asian antiques and accommodating a bar connecting the full kitchen, dining room and living room so you can enjoy rich tree-top views from any room. The kitchen is finished in beautiful tile, granite, hardwood cabinets, copper light fixtures and a complete array of culinary supplies for cooking enthusiasts. All appliances are stainless steel, reflecting an elegant European style mixed with Northern Californian tranquility and tradition. Off the dining room there is a lovely, sunny eating area, facing the southeast with a gorgeous view of the University of California and the Berkeley hills. The flat has 2 full baths, both with European porcelain, tile, stainless and glass fixtures. There is a master bedroom with a queen size Japanese platform bed, a second bedroom with a full-size futon, and a study with a beautiful and extremely comfortable full-size sofa-bed-- sleeping 4 very comfortably. The flat comes with a complete stereo system, wall mounted Bose speakers, 2 flat screen HDTVs, DVD/CD players, alarm clocks, wireless Internet access, and full phone service. Off the east utility room with gorgeous views, you have the east redwood deck with bistro seating and direct sunlight all day long. There are, indeed, too many amenities to name.
Our flat in North Berkeley is centrally located for easy day trips to San Francisco, the wine country, Pt. Reyes National Seashore and all other Northern California attractions. We take great pride in providing the highest level of hospitality and service. We look forward to meeting you!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Extremely comfortable and beautiful Japanese platform bed with lovely appointments.
- Convertible Bed (2) : One beautiful sofa bed in the study and one lovely futon in the extra bedroom. Each is a full size bed, very comfortable and well appointed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Two flat screen LCD TVs--one in the study is HDTV and the other in the master bedroom with a built in DVD player.
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All European appliances with microwave, Cuisinart coffeemaker and toaster oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Full kitchenware and dining ware supplied.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio (2)
- Balcony (2) : Two beautiful balconies, one facing the eastern Berkeley hills and the other facing our quiet Sierra Street and San Francisco Bay. Gorgeous light all day long.
- View/Location
- Water View : A distant view of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate bridge on a clear day.
- Mountain View : Beautiful eastern view of the Berkeley hills, the University of California Campanile, and the North Berkeley treetops.
- Monument View : A view of the Golden Gate bridge to the west and the University of California Campanile tower to the east.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless Internet access is available throughout the flat.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Within 2 miles of the University of California, Berkeley.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
For Groups of 3 to 5: $275/night (3-night min) .. $1800/week
For Singles or Couples: $220/night (2-night min) $1400/week
May Rates: $325/night (3-5); $275/night (1-2)
Deposit--$400 Fully refundable day of departure
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- View of the living room - San Francisco Bay Area Second Floor Flat Near the University of California
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- View of the master bedroom - San Francisco Bay Area Second Floor Flat Near the University of California
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- View of the Berkeley hills from the east deck - San Francisco Bay Area Second Floor Flat Near the University of California
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- View of the kitchen
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- View of the south bathroom
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- A view of the bar counter between the full dining room and kitchen
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- A view of the Berkeley hills from the east deck overlooking our gardens
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- A view of the upper garden during the May bloom.
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- A view of the full dining room and bar, which seats six guests comfortably
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- A view of the west balcony off the living room, facing Sierra Street and the Bay
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- View of breakfast table in kitchen facing southwest
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- View of the East Bedroom in Early Morning Foggy Light
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- View of flat entry hall and part of the living room opening to the west deck
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- View of kitchen from dining room with gas stove, stainless hood and refrigerator
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- View of the North Bathroom
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- View of the Study as a Third Bedroom with Entertainment Center
Traveler Reviews (9)
Excellent!
Guest: Cathy & Perry
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/22/11
We stayed at this property during the first of a 2 week vacation in California. The listing is very accurate, and we found the flat to be comfortable, well-appointed, with a well-stocked kitchen, including some very welcome grocery and beverages in the fridge upon our arrival. Great location with proximity to BART, and driving into SF was easy. The house is very quiet and surrounded by lovely flowering trees/plants. Suzy and Arun were helpful when needed but non-intrusive, allowing us to feel relaxed in our own environment. Thanks for a great first week!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Exceptional
Guest: Will
(Berkeley, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11
Review Submitted: 05/21/11
I am extremely fortunate to have found this flat instead of booking a hotel for my family for the weekend of my graduation. They all loved their stay here. Arun and Suzy are very friendly and thoughtful; they went above and beyond to make sure that we had everything we needed for a fantastic weekend. It's an exquisitely furnished, modern, and beautiful flat in a pleasant neighborhood. Highly recommended!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.
A very comfortable house
Guest: Pamela
(Santiago, Chile)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11
Review Submitted: 03/02/11
We visited Berkeley in February 2011 from Chile, we felt in home, you have all the things that you need, included dvds for the kids, movies, etc. It was very clean. The location was great.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Absolutely Perfect
Guest: Samantha
(Portland Oregon)
Date of Stay: 10/15/10
Review Submitted: 10/17/10
I am a very particular and very fussy traveler. This property not only met but exceeded my high expectations. The owner's descriptions and photos were accurate. The flat is immaculate, well appointed, quiet, and beautiful. A common complaint I have with rentals are the beds, but not here. My 4 year old actually requested to come back to the apartment so he could get into the "super cozy bed." Firm mattress, high count cotton sheets. Delicious. And the owner even allowed us a slightly late check out for a 2 day stay. We'll come back, no doubt.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Berkeley Accommodations
Guest: Bruce
(West Palm Beach, Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/20/10
Review Submitted: 07/11/10
A wonderful place to stay in Berkeley. Very comfortable, well maintained accommodations for our family of 5 adults, Conveniently located. On street parking directly in front of flat always available. Very friendly and helpful owners. Strongly recommended
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Gorgeous home, immaculate and luxurious, perfect retreat, wonderful hosts
Guest: ValKat
(NYC)
Date of Stay: 05/16/10
Review Submitted: 05/23/10
We feel tremendously lucky to have found Suzy and Arun's flat in the Berkeley hills. Every detail and wish has been anticipated in the furnishing of this oasis. It is quietly tasteful, with top-of-the-line appointments in each of the many rooms. It is also remarkably quiet and private. The light and views are perfect. Suzy and Arun are exceptionally warm and accomodating. We were travelling with two small children and felt that the home was ideally suited to their comfort as well.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/15/10
Review Submitted: 02/15/10
We were so lucky to find such a wonderful place to stay while visiting Berkeley. Both Suzy and Arun were helpful in letting us know the fun and interesting places to eat and visit. How many times can you stay at a hotel where the hosts have had a restaurant in NYC? Their help combined with a beautiful place made our trip to the Bay Area much easier than we thought it would be. The other thing my husband and I really appreciated was the privacy. We aren't the usual B&B types. But once we settled in, questions were answered, and we knew what was what, we had our own space to enjoy.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: RIchard from Mass
(Ipswich,MA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/08
Review Submitted: 10/21/08
When we read the comments from the New Albany guests, we thought they must have read our minds. Absolutely the same experience my wife and our had. Could not recommend Arun and Suzy's apartment more highly.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08
Review Submitted: 09/06/08
We had a terrific stay. The flat is perfectly appointed. It felt like coming home. Arun and Suzie went way above and beyond to make their place extremely livable and were extremely gracious hosts. The flat is within walking distance of shops, a terrific bakery and quaint restaurants. We couldn't have picked a better place to stay and my wife daughter and I can't recommend this place highly enough.
Owner response:Thank you, Steve, Kimberly and Christina! It was truly wonderful not only having you as our guests, but having you as our first guests!. We wish you all the best. Take care. Best wishes, Arun and Suzy
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