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A dining area with a table set for four, a piano, and a wooden cabinet with glass doors.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a bookshelf, and three colorful paintings on the wall.
Living area
A kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Historic Berkeley
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • Place, Telegraph Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Berkeley
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Berkeley home with cottage & hot tub, near UC & SF

Classic and comfy three bedroom two-bath Berkeley wood shingle home near cafes and shops. Peaceful, meditative garden, kitchen designed for those who love to cook. Backyard cottage & hot tub. Near UC Berkeley and public transit. 20 minutes to downtown San Francisco. Hour from Napa and Sonoma vineyards. Yosemite about 3.5 hours away. Two cats (Kenya & Gracie) will serve as your staff or perhaps vice-versa. We would like for guests to care for them during your stay (food, kitty litter and the occasional pat.)
Downstairs includes a large kitchen with a Viking stove and breakfast nook, dining room and living room with a fireplace. The downstairs bathroom has a shower.

There are three-bedrooms upstairs including a large master bedroom (King bed) with a walk-in closet and two additional wood-paneled bedrooms. One has a queen bed and the other a double Japanese futon. There's a clawfoot tub in the upstairs bathroom to soak in, but also has a shower.

The deck off the kitchen is a pleasant place for coffee or if it's warm enough an outdoor meal.

The back cottage is a quiet place to work or soak in the hot tub...or both. It includes a couch that converts to a double bed. It's about 200 square feet with views of the garden. There's a quiet place to sit outside the cottage for a cup of tea or glass of wine.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number ZCSTR2023-0993
Property # 3455394
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Berkeley

South Berkeley, a neighborhood in Berkeley, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island, while Oakland Zoo and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Make time for Fort Mason, or check out an event or a game at Oracle Park.
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Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • Telegraph Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chabad of the East Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Historic Berkeley - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 8 min drive
  • Ashby Station - 9 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Me Va Con - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Damask Rose - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shewat - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkeley home with cottage & hot tub, near UC & SF pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Berkeley home with cottage & hot tub, near UC & SF?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Berkeley home with cottage & hot tub, near UC & SF?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Berkeley home with cottage & hot tub, near UC & SF located?

This family-friendly Berkeley vacation home is located in South Berkeley, within 1 mi (2 km) of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and University of California, Berkeley. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Memorial Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ashby Station is 9 minutes by foot and Rockridge Station is 24 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great stay!

Many thanks for opening your lovely home for guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relaxing home in a peaceful neighborhood, close to BART and Berkeley Bowl. Lovely back yard and adorable cat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

Berkeley

Wonderful location, beautiful house, very friendly cats! Great host, answered all our questions. Ten out of ten would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sao N.

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

Cute Home with Adorable Kitties

Stayed here with some friends and it was a very comfy home. We had the pleasure of taking care of the homeowner’s kitties Kenya and Gracie. They were sweethearts and kept us in company whenever we would come back. David was very communicative during our stay and provided thorough check-in/out and amenities informations. Overall a great spot for a mini vacation in Berkeley/SF!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

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

Great place for a small group

we were all doing a workshop in Berkeley. We wanted to stay together, so this was great to have 5 people in one house. Only 2 bathrooms, so we had to be careful and considerate so we could all get out on time! Great kitchen.. nice to have a hot tub- and the cats were a serious PLUS. It was very fun.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by David Fogarty

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My wife and I have been avid travelers and have lived abroad in Bali, Indonesia and Rome. We have two young granddaughters here in Berkeley now, so we're not on the road as much. We love to have guests enjoy our house while we're traveling and our cat Gracie loves meeting new people. We ask guests to feed her and give her the occasional pat .

Why they chose this property

It's a family neighborhood, and we love walking to our favorite cafes for coffee and meeting friends at Berkeley Bowl and Whole Foods. Our granddaughters like the kid's parks nearby. There are also some great restaurants and shops on Shattuck Avenue, and in the nearby Elmwood and Rockridge neighborhoods. It's also near UC Berkeley and San Francisco is easy to get to on BART. Ashby Station is 3 blocks away.

What makes this property unique

Our house is a cozy brown-shingle with lots of character. We're renovated the kitchen because we love to cook, and you're welcome to try your favorite recipes. There are fresh herbs in the garden for you to cook with. Both the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms also have been renovated. There's a claw foot tub to take bubble baths upstairs. In the back is a cottage where you can hang, sleep or work. And there's a hot tub to soak in. The garden is calm and there's a deck for drinking tea and coffee and for meals if it's warm.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Indonesian
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