The house is on a quiet tree lined street only 6 blocks from downtown Berkeley
Location: Berkeley, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (7 blocks from UC Berkeley (Cal Campus) & Downtown Berkeley) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: House, Condo, Townhome, Duplex, Bungalo, Flat
Short-term Fully Furnished 2BR/1BA Rental Home - Central Berkeley
2BR/1BA Renovated Luxury Home
Perfect as a Short-Term Rental - Everything Included: No need to pay for anything else
More Info with Pictures on web site (see link below) or type Berkeley McGee House into any search engine.
QUICK SUMMARY:
** Fully remodeled and furnished 2 bedroom / 1 bath house
** fully stocked kitchen (with dishwasher)
** Satellite TV
** broadband internet (wifi)
** organic cotton linens
** phone (free long distance and voice mail)
** washer and dryer
** quiet tree lined street
** private fenced-in backyard
** hard wood floors
** lots of southern light
** 7 blocks to UC Berkeley campus and 6 blocks to downtown Berkeley (very easy walk)
** tons of restaurant, movie, theatre, and entertainment options
QUIET CENTRAL BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE (part of side-by-side duplex):
- 7 blocks from UC Berkeley and Downtown Berkeley (near MLK and Bancroft). Very easy walk.
- Perfect for short-term rental (see below in pricing for details) - No need to setup and pay utilities or to buy furnishings: everything is included.
- Fully remodeled house - quiet tree lined street - private fenced-in backyard (other duplex unit has it’s own separate backyard).
- 2 bedrooms (2BR) – one full bathroom (tiled floor) with tub and shower (1BA).
- Hard wood floors - fireplace - no apartment above unit - only one common wall - lots of southern light - furnace for heat (separate WisperWarm heating in bathroom).
- All utilities at no extra cost: high-speed broadband internet (both wireless and via an Ethernet cable), cable TV (~100 channels - plus a DVD player), phone service, and of course all basic utilities as well: electricity, natural gas/heat, water, and trash service.
- Bedding and linens included: all sheets and towels are 100% organic cotton
- Fully furnished: Washer/Dryer (W/D), all kitchen equipment (pots and pans, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, dishwasher), sofa, tables, chairs, beds, TV, etc..
- Perfect for visiting Cal faculty (10 minute walk to campus), or as a corporate apartment rental, or as a vacation rental. Great alternative to a hotel. Accommodates up to 5 persons.
GREAT CONVENIENT BERKELEY LOCATION:
- 7 blocks from University of California at Berkeley (Cal) campus (10 minute walk - about 1/2 mile).
- 6 blocks from Downtown Berkeley BART station and all downtown amenities (restaurants, shops, cinemas, banks, library, buses).
- 25 minute ride on the BART to Downtown San Francisco.
- 4 blocks from large grocery store.
- Close to everything, but a very quiet residential neighborhood.
- Very easy access to highway I-80.
- 10 minute drive to downtown Oakland or Emeryville.
- One block to Berkeley’s Bike network.
AVAILABLE: Year Round (See availability calendar on web site listed below) (see below for minimum booking fee)
LOCATION: McGee Ave at Bancroft Way; Berkeley, CA 94703 (see location/directions on web page listed below)
CONTACT: To get details on the unit, contact Mark Foy: Mark's e-mail: [see the below link]
More info about the condo with pictures: see specific web site: which is vitalita dot com slash rental
Directions: From I-80 and the University Ave exit, go east on University for about 1.5 miles. Turn right at McGee Ave (about 3 blocks after Sacramento). Go two and a half blocks (between Allston Way and Bancroft Way).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Brand new model installed in 2009 - Bosch - Quite and efficient
- Dryer : Brand new model installed in 2009 - Bosch - Quite and efficient
- Linens Provided : all bed lines and towels are made of 100% high quality organic cotton. Multiple duvet options of different thickness to best fit the time of the year.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : sleeps 2 - fitted with organic cotton sheets - see photos at www.vitalita.com/rental/photos/
- Double Bed : sleeps 2 - fitted with organic cotton sheets
- Convertible Bed : There is also a twin sized air mattress available on request. This is quick inflate mattress which can be placed in one of the bedrooms or in the main living space.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Panasonic High Definition (HD) TV (34 inch) -Satellite TV and DVDs - Satellite TV with 210+ channels - (with satellite radio and pay-per-view options as well) - DVD system is a home theatre system with 5 speakers for surround sound.
- DVD
- Video Library : About 8 DVD movies are provided
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Around 15 music CDs are provided
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : fully stocked - dishwasher - gas stove - coffee/espresso maker - microwave - toaster oven - blender - ice cream maker
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : Efficient Bosch model - installed in 2010
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : private fenced in back yard with a deck and a small table with chairs - and a grill
- Communications
- Telephone : incoming and outgoing with voice mail
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet : High speed internet - can use wireless (wifi) or direct connection - Ethernet cable to connect directly to a laptop (useful for laptops without wireless).
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your laptop (with a wireless card), and easily connect to our no-cost-to-you high speed internet network.
- Other Amenities
- Hansgrohe Raindance shower head (for an extra luxurious shower) (handshower option), a twin sized air mattress available on request, child high chair available on request
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets accepted under certain conditions. Not all pets are accepted. Please inquiry.
- Kid Friendly : second bedroom is perfect for kids - high chair available on request - twin sized air mattress available on request
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking allowed in the house.
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
*FEB SPECIAL: for Feb nights: shorter stays maybe avail - 10% off rates below
(Sometimes, the minimum rental period is 5 nights or 2 months - please inquire)
Booking Length: 11 Months or more ==> $3350/month; btw 6-11 Months ==> $3550/month
Booking Length: between 2-6 Months ==> $3800/month; btw 4-8 weeks ==> $1150/week
Booking Length: between 19 nights and 27 nights ==> $190/night;
Booking Length: between 11 nights and 18 nights ==> $210/night;
Booking Length: 10 nights or less ==> $230/night;
Includes All Utilities (Including Wireless Internet), Furnishings, and Linens.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Feb Special: Central Berkeley Modern House-Walk to Uc & Dining
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Berkeley
Mark purchased this house in 2005 to provide comfortable housing for people visiting Berkeley (including visitors to UC Berkeley). Visitors at that time had very few options for furnished short-term housing; there were plenty of housing options which were unfurnished, and required a 9 month lease (where the leaser had to setup their own utilities, etc.), but other than expensive hotels (which generally do not have kitchens, etc.), there were very few other options.
The Unique Benefits at this House
I love the McGee House for it's comfortable furnishings, quite neighborhood, yet still close to many of Berkeley's best offerings, as well as the private/fully landscaped back yard which is wonderful for enjoying our sunny California days.
Fulton and Bancroft is the start of the UC Berkeley campus
The downtown Berkeley BART station is only 6 blocks away. Takes 25 minutes on the train to reach downtown San Francisco. Trains run all over the bay area including to Oakland, Walnut Creek, SFO airp
There are so many restaurants and shops and movie theaters, etc. in downtown Berkeley, that is difficult to list them all
Local, family friendly, affordable Italian restaurant serving dinner daily, and brunch on weekends
This well known district is full of favorably reviewed restaurants including Chez Panisse
The well-known Berkeley Farmer's Market is here in downtown Berkeley every Saturday
Local families collect here with their kids to play in the child-friendly park
There are a wide variety of restaurants (Thai, Salvadoran, Mediterranean, etc.) and shops up and down University Ave
Popular supermarket with a variety of prepared foods, produce, and packaged dry goods.
Owner's Map of Berkeley
Mark lives about 15 blocks from the McGee House, and provides management to all guests of the house. He also works in the information technology arena, as well as in culinary services. You can see his main web site at vitalita dot com
Mark has lived in Berkeley since 2000.
Mark has stayed at multiple "short-term furnished" vacation-style housing at many places in the USA, as well as in Europe. That has been great for learning what is important to travelers/visitors.
Property Photos
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- The house is on a quiet tree lined street only 6 blocks from downtown Berkeley - Berkeley, California Home Rental
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- The main room has comfortable seating for 4, Satellite TV/DVD, wireless internet - Berkeley, California Home Rental
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- fully equipped kitchen -with cafe table seating that looks out onto the backyard - Berkeley, California Home Rental
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- In the larger bedroom, a queen sized bed w/organic cotton linens; lots of light
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- Modern bathroom (with shower over bathtub) - includes a clothes washer and dryer
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- Expandable dining table (with leaves) which doubles as desk/work space
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- Kitchen-dishwasher-view of private landscaped backyard-door to backyard
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- Second bedroom also fitted with organic cotton linens
Traveler Reviews (20)
I wish I could just move in!
Guest: Boulder-Traveler
(Boulder, CO, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/11/09
Review Submitted: 10/14/09
After four days at the McGee house, I wish I could just move in! The house is cosy but spacious, the hardwood floors are lovely, all the equiment works very well, the neighborhood is pleasant and I felt very safe. I enjoyed the sound system, having a washer and dryer and the carefully equipped kitchen. Mark the owner does a superb job of keeping in touch, he is easy to work with and his instruction booklet is more than complete. The added perk of useful provisions in the kitchen made it easy to walk in and start living here without even having to go the the grocery store first.
Owner response:I really do enjoy this neighborhood as well: close to everything, but not so close as to be busy/noisy. And I do try to stock the house with some basic provisions (especially some breakfast items, as well as laundry liquid, etc.) so that guests will not need to run out to the store immediately upon arrival. And from staying in other vacation rentals, I know how handy it is to have a "house guidebook" that one can reference when needed: giving not only info about the some the equipment in the house, but also some suggested destinations in the neighborhood (restaurants, coffee shops, theatres, etc.). - Mark, Owner
Recommended for:
Wonderful stay at the McGee House!
Guest: Alexis M.
Date of Stay: 01/03/12
Review Submitted: 01/09/12
We had a great stay this week at the McGee House! The house is comfortable and quaint, and had everything we needed for our stay! The kitchen was well stocked, the beds were comfortable and we loved having the washer/dryer for our use (especially with two young kids). The house is very centrally located, close to restaurants, UC Berkeley, etc. We even walked to Trader Joes! I would not hesitate to recommend the McGee House to anyone looking for a pleasant alternative to a hotel when visiting Berkeley.
Owner response:Glad you enjoyed the visit! And we are lucky to now have a Trader Joes just ~4 blocks away, making it another convenient location to pickup groceries or grab some take out foods. Would be our pleasure to welcome you back to the McGee house for any future visits to Berkeley.
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Christmas at McGee House
Guest: Lynne M.
(Spring Hill, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/19/11
Review Submitted: 12/31/11
Absolutely top-notch rental. Very clean with nice furnishings, bed linens, 2 bedrooms with doors and super clean and modern bath with great shower head. Owner left instruction manual for everything in house including appliances (wish all owners did this) which makes settling in easier. Great walkable location for cafes, markets and safe at night. Small but immaculate backyard with patio and BBQ, perfect for warm weather. My husband and I felt at home and safe.
Owner response:So glad you enjoyed the house. We work hard to make it a comfortable and inviting space, and hope to welcome you back to the house for any followup visits to Berkeley.
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McGee House was just right!
Guest: Lora F.
Date of Stay: 06/30/11
Review Submitted: 07/06/11
Next time I'm in the Berkeley area I hope the McGee House will again be available. The house is clean and bright, convenient, on a quiet street, and just lovely. Mark, the owner, made sure we had everything we needed. My very favorite spot was the rocking chair on the front porch, where I read and watched the world early each morning, but there is also a cozy deck and garden area in back. The kitchen is well-stocked. Restaurants are just a few blocks away, and the walking is easy. McGee House is perfect!
Owner response:Lora, Very happy to welcome you to Berkeley, and so glad you enjoyed the house. I was very selective when choosing the house and location for my vacation rental, so very happy to hear that guests enjoy the location and amenities. Regards. Mark
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.
A great place to stay in Berkeley
Guest: Grandmom
(North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 12/16/10
Review Submitted: 01/11/11
I spent more than 2 weeks at the McGee house over the Christmas holidays and found it an excellent and comfortable place to stay while in the Bay Area. The location is convenient and quiet; it's easy walking distance to the BART station yet in a pleasant residential neighborhood. The house is very well kept and has everything you need for a short stay. The owner is responsive and helpful. I'll definitely be back!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+.
Charming House in a Charming Neighborhood
Guest: stefan
(switzerland)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10
Review Submitted: 11/13/10
We spent wonderful four months in the McGee House and it was the perfect place for us. Our two little kids could safely roam around in the garden. The tree-lined street is very quiet and we meet great people and other kids. BART is a 10 minutes walk and Berkeley is the perfect bicycle city. And don't miss Saturday's Farmers market close by. Mark was swift in answering the few requests. The house is in good shape and we had just enough space for the four of us, even accommodating some guests was still possible. We will keep the McGee House and the McGee Avenue in very good memories and definitely would recommend it also for longer stays over any boring corporate furnished soulless apartment.
Owner response:It was a pleasure to have you at the McGee house, and very glad you enjoyed the visit.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children.
Great place to stay!
Guest: Carol
(Westport, CT)
Date of Stay: 06/23/10
Review Submitted: 07/19/10
We spent 5 days at the McGee house in late June and the accomodations were perfect. The bedrooms were comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped, everything worked and it was especially great to have a washer and dryer available. We have family living in Berekely so the location was great. I hope we will be able to do this again in the near future. Mark Foy was a pleasure to deal with. Carol - Connecticut
Owner response:Always a pleasure to welcome visitors (especially those coming long distances) with a well stocked kitchen, and well equipped house.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/08/10
Review Submitted: 05/08/10
Our group of three stayed at the McGee House for 4 days. The house looks exactly like the photos,plus the neighborhood is quiet & great for walks. Comfortable beds. Free, legal parking just around the corner. We'd come back.
Recommended for:
Guest: Daniel34
(California)
Date of Stay: 01/12/10
Review Submitted: 01/12/10
My family (party of 4) comfortably stayed at the McGee house for one month during the Christmas holidays. The house is packed with everything you can ever need -furniture, washer/dryer, kitchen appliances, and even basic groceries (coffee, salt, cooking oil, etc.). Mark (homeowner) is the most accessible and responsive owner I have ever dealt with. He really goes the extra mile to accommodate your needs and help you with anything from parking advise to providing an air-bed to instructions on using an appliance. The house is very conveniently located because it is at walking distance to Berkeley's downtown attractions (4 blocks from busy Shattuck Ave), but also faraway enough to be in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Overall a great experience with both the house and the homeowner. Fully recommend it if you're staying for a while in Berkeley or have family visiting.
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A pleasant and practical place to stay
Guest: Dan from Oz
(Canberra, Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/17/09
Review Submitted: 11/02/09
We enjoyed staying in this clean, cosy, well located place. Loved seeing the hummingbirds in the front garden. The place is well set up with all the things you need to get on with your stay.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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