Location: Berkeley, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (Walk to Solano Ave. shopping, 2 miles to UC Berkeley Campus)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 5-6)
3 floor, 1200 sq. ft. house, two bedrooms, full bath, office/den or 3rd bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining area, fireplace, deck, garden, laundry. Located in Thousand Oaks neighborhood of North Berkeley. Experience the best of both worlds: set behind mature oaks which provide privacy and a feeling of serenity, yet mere steps from vibrant Solano Avenue’s shops and restaurants.
• Charming vintage style, beautifully updated and maintained 1926 split-level stucco bungalow, surrounded by private walled garden. Approximately 1200 sq. ft. Fully and tastefully furnished. Seismically reinforced.
• Central forced-air gas furnace on a programmable thermostat.
• Hardwood floors with area rugs.
• 2nd level has den/office, living room, kitchen, dining area, deck.
• 3rd level has two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with a full, and full bath.
• 1st (ground) level has shared laundry room and separate owner’s in-law unit. Caring and considerate owner is in residence ½ of the time and is responsive to tenants’ needs, while respecting privacy. Owner maintains the grounds, with the assistance of three felines.
• Full kitchen has granite counters, ceramic tile floor, and is furnished with new stainless steel appliances and a full complement of pots, pans, dishes, utensils, small appliances, etc. Kitchen and dining area feature french doors that open onto your private, east-facing, deck.
• Living room features a large window seat that faces south and overlooks the private front garden – a lovely place to curl up with tea and a book in the afternoon sun!
• 3rd bedroom/Den is large (15’ by 17’), has an original working fireplace (updated with a convenient and clean-burning electric insert), one entire wall of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, built-in desk, task chair, closet, large easy chair, daybed sofa with trundle, television, stereo, lamps. Frosted french doors provide privacy to this room, and 4 large windows face south and west.
• The bath is large and has just been refurbished. It features a granite countertop with dual sinks, fresh paint, new toilet, new tub, and new tile.
• Ample no-sticker street parking. Quiet and safe residential neighborhood, walking distance to lively Solano Avenue’s shops, restaurants, Safeway, movies, public transit. 2 miles from campus. Bus stop on corner to downtown and Bart.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$975/week
monthly rate available
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1996
Property Photos
- Welcome! - Berkeley, CA House with High Speed Internet close to Shopping, Restaurants and Sightseeing
- Den w/fireplace - Berkeley, CA House with High Speed Internet close to Shopping, Restaurants and Sightseeing
- Living Room with window seat - Berkeley, CA House with High Speed Internet close to Shopping, Restaurants and Sightseeing
- Granite Bath
- Kitchen
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