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"Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living"

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View from lower yard
View from lower yard
Upper Deck from Living Room
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kensington, CA
  • Place, Blake Garden
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tilden Regional Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Rock Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

"Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living"

Gorgeous 3+bed, 2.5 bath home in great Kensington/Berkeley Hills.Sun filled living room & dining room w/ panoramic Bay views.Family room & office on lower level.Large decks around the house w/ multiple seating/outdoor kitchen/entertainment areas .Great for families that want to experience Berkeley, San Francisco & Bay Area. 2min walk to playgrounds, tennis & basketball courts, 10min walk to Kensington Shops & restaurants. 10min drive to UC Berkeley & 25min drive to San Francisco.
The space
Main floor has sunlit living room & dining room & kitchen(w/ flatscreeen smart tv) w/ folding glass doors to deck- let the inside out & the outside in-lounge inside or outside & enjoy the Bay views. Sonos sound system thru out home.
Three bedrooms(one w/ flatscreen smart tv), 1.5 baths -one w/ tub, & laundry room, also on the main floor.
Downstairs has comfy family room with flatscreen smart tv, wet bar area, office, full bath w/ walk in shower & bonus room w/ queen murphy bed.
Sliding doors to covered deck w/ full outdoor kitchen & dining & lounge areas. Steps down thru beautiful garden to turf yard -play bocce & croquet surrounded by deck w/ lounge area w gas firepit & another dining area in private fenced in backyard.
Home Gym in garage w/ Peloton Bike,(must have your own membership) weights, & other equipment.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Additional Guests must be approved by host

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Berkeley

Kensington, a neighborhood in Berkeley, is home to this vacation home. Alcatraz Island and Palace Hotel are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kensington, CA

What's nearby

  • Blake Garden - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tilden Regional Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tilden Nature Area - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Indian Rock Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • El Cerrito Plaza Station - 6 min drive
  • Richmond Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪California Fish Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Semifreddi's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fat Apple's Restaurant & Bakery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living"?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living" on Jul 8, 2026 start from $494, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living"?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living" located?

This family-friendly Berkeley vacation home is located in Kensington, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tilden Regional Park and University of California, Berkeley. University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this wonderful house. Great neighborhood and the house is well-equipped with everything needed. The host is welcoming and attentive but not intrusive. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, safe quiet neighborhood, clean well kept home with everything we could possibly need. Perfect for our vacation around the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is wonderful with truly amazing views- especially sunset. We traveled a bit- San Francisco, Mill Valley, Sausalito and Healdsburg and really enjoyed this clean home as our base. The beds were comfortable and the host quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Well equipped. Great view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely gorgeous, very clean, and in a great neighborhood not too far from lots of great restaurants and a quick drive to the Richmond ferry. The view is the best in the bay as well! We hope to stay again whenever we are back in the bay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Trish was a great host, house was beautiful and stocked with everything you could need. Location was amazing. Communication was excellent. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful property and view. We loved this location and our panoramic view of the bay and San Francisco. The property manager was wonderful and very helpful. The property is very well kept,
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Kensington ... the house and views are amazing .. we could not ask for anything else as house had all the amenities needed plus more !! Hosts were great to deal with and everything was so easy.. highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories building trip

we stayed at the property while attending our son's graduation. my entire family loved the sunsets and sunrises that we watched from this very thoughtfully appointed and located house.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heidi m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for daughter's wedding

Stunning and peaceful! Perfect location for our daughter's Brazilian Room wedding. We wanted for nothing. It was the most accommodating VRBO I have ever encountered; we can't recommend this enough.
Wedding prep
More prep
You can't do this in a hotel!
Amazing views
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noga V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

A very comfortable clean property in a good location. Very responsive property manager. Fantastic outdoor space with amazing views of SF and the bay.
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

I didn’t realize I had left a pair of eye glasses at the house in california until she alerted me and then immediately took them to a service that got them sent to me in chicago quickly .She was proactive and responsive and very very kind. It is also a beautiful home with the most thrilling views of San Francisco Bay, comfortable and gracious.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kensington gem

Beautiful home, beautifully cared for! It is well appointed and comfortable. Trish was very helpful and accommodating. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Berkeley home

A great home for a long term stay in Berkeley and Trish was absolutely top notch!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Residents

It was an amazing stay. In town for my daughter’s wedding and we couldn’t be more happy. Our host was amazing,we had constant communications and she offered suggestions and provided anything we needed - not that we needed a thing. It was one of our best stays. Would highly recommend this beautiful home
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andres L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughters graduation

We stayed here because it was close to Berkeley University, where are daughter graduated. We had 4 graduations to go to and could not have imagined a better place to stay. Are experience was 5 stars all the way. We hope to visit and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place; spectacular setting.

Property is very much as advertised. Well appointed, roomy, stunning views and very much oriented to outdoor living. (We didn't do much of that because of visiting during the rainiest winter in memory in the area!). Lovely walks in nearby Tilden. Convenient for local shopping and dining down the hill. Property manager is friendly, helpful and very responsive to any request.
Stayed 45 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely home! Quintessential Northern California vibe. Very well equipped with everything we needed. Trish was very responsive and helpful. The view from the home cannot be beat…absolutely breathtaking. The neighborhood was very, very quiet. We slept like babies! Would definitely book again next time we’re in the Bay Area. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by trish mcdermott

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Hi and welcome! I am Mom of three almost grown kids and a designer/project manager. Love to spend time at the beach and doing art.

Why they chose this property

Amazing views and outdoor spaces, Well appointed and comfortable interiors

What makes this property unique

Outdoor space and views

Languages:

English

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