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Historic Edwardian 9 blocks to UC Berkeley Campus! 2 blocks to College Ave!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81800 sq ft
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Berkeley, CA
- Place, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center3 min walk
- Place, Telegraph Avenue3 min walk
- Place, University of California, Berkeley13 min walk
- Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
About this property
Historic Edwardian 9 blocks to UC Berkeley Campus! 2 blocks to College Ave!
Berkeley's historic Elmwood House is a 1905 Edwardian duplex and prominent landmark in Berkeley's sought-after Elmwood district. It is one of Berkeley's earliest homes replete with original built-ins, woodwork, and period architectural details such as coved high ceilings, leaded glass window panes, and pocket doors, and has the grand spaces and elegant details of a bygone era. The interior space feels grand and elegant especially when the rooms are open on to each other which allows for a spacious living and or entertaining space.
Located in the south side of Berkeley about nine blocks from the Cal campus, the Elmwood has not changed much since the early 1900’s. You will find tree-lined streets with beautiful gardens; a flat, walkable terrain and an easy 5-minute walk to College Avenue from the property. Known for its brown-shingle homes, California bungalows, great cafes, restaurants—and its vibrant history, the Elmwood is one of Berkeley's most coveted neighborhoods.
The property is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in a family-friendly neighborhood where there are two children's parks within a half-block of the house. College Avenue is a short 3 blocks away or 5-minute walk. The terrain is flat, easy to walk and has a 97 WalkScore. BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is approximately a 15-minute walk from the property, and the 51 bus is only five minutes away. UC Berkeley holds 27 libraries which are well worth a visit and the campus is a beautiful green place to walk, with many redwoods, meandering waterways and several great restaurants, There is no shortage of cultural events and places to see on the UC Berkeley campus such as: CAL Performances, the Berkeley Art Museum; classical music performances for free on Wednesdays at noon...and so much more. The East Bay and the San Francisco Bay Area in general--is home to many parks; wonderful hiking trails; golfing ranges; swimming and tennis.
The Berkeley Fire Trail hike is just five minutes away and where one is rewarded with panoramic 360° San Francisco bay views after an uphill hike. Tilden, Chabot, Redwood, Temescal and Sibley Regional Parks are just minutes away, and provide everything from wedding venues to beaches, lakes, hiking, golfing, an animal farm, horse-riding, water sports and more. The CAL Recreation Center is just five minutes away and provides three lap pools and children's swimming in a verdant and lush green setting with a stunning backdrop of mature redwood and oak trees.
The property is ideally located within walking distance of College and Telegraph Avenues where you will find fine dining, ethnic restaurants, bookstores, a movie theatre, Berkeley's university campus, and more. Walk to historic Telegraph Avenue, or stroll along College Avenue, from the Rockridge District at one end and the California College of Art to the University of California of Berkeley (CAL) at the other end.
The entire stretch of College Avenue is lined with restaurants and places to shop. The local movie theatre is a 5-minute walk from the house and right in the hub of Elmwood. San Francisco is only 8 miles away and easily accessible by BART. (10 blocks from house). Monterey and Carmel are approximately a 2-hour drive from the property and the wine country, Napa Valley and Sonoma are about an hour's drive.
Located in the south side of Berkeley about nine blocks from the Cal campus, the Elmwood has not changed much since the early 1900’s. You will find tree-lined streets with beautiful gardens; a flat, walkable terrain and an easy 5-minute walk to College Avenue from the property. Known for its brown-shingle homes, California bungalows, great cafes, restaurants—and its vibrant history, the Elmwood is one of Berkeley's most coveted neighborhoods.
The property is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in a family-friendly neighborhood where there are two children's parks within a half-block of the house. College Avenue is a short 3 blocks away or 5-minute walk. The terrain is flat, easy to walk and has a 97 WalkScore. BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is approximately a 15-minute walk from the property, and the 51 bus is only five minutes away. UC Berkeley holds 27 libraries which are well worth a visit and the campus is a beautiful green place to walk, with many redwoods, meandering waterways and several great restaurants, There is no shortage of cultural events and places to see on the UC Berkeley campus such as: CAL Performances, the Berkeley Art Museum; classical music performances for free on Wednesdays at noon...and so much more. The East Bay and the San Francisco Bay Area in general--is home to many parks; wonderful hiking trails; golfing ranges; swimming and tennis.
The Berkeley Fire Trail hike is just five minutes away and where one is rewarded with panoramic 360° San Francisco bay views after an uphill hike. Tilden, Chabot, Redwood, Temescal and Sibley Regional Parks are just minutes away, and provide everything from wedding venues to beaches, lakes, hiking, golfing, an animal farm, horse-riding, water sports and more. The CAL Recreation Center is just five minutes away and provides three lap pools and children's swimming in a verdant and lush green setting with a stunning backdrop of mature redwood and oak trees.
The property is ideally located within walking distance of College and Telegraph Avenues where you will find fine dining, ethnic restaurants, bookstores, a movie theatre, Berkeley's university campus, and more. Walk to historic Telegraph Avenue, or stroll along College Avenue, from the Rockridge District at one end and the California College of Art to the University of California of Berkeley (CAL) at the other end.
The entire stretch of College Avenue is lined with restaurants and places to shop. The local movie theatre is a 5-minute walk from the house and right in the hub of Elmwood. San Francisco is only 8 miles away and easily accessible by BART. (10 blocks from house). Monterey and Carmel are approximately a 2-hour drive from the property and the wine country, Napa Valley and Sonoma are about an hour's drive.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Berkeley
Located in Elmwood, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Walt Disney Family Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Berkeley, CA
What's nearby
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Telegraph Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- University of California, Berkeley - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Historic Berkeley - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
- Greek Theater - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Smokehouse - 5 min walk
- Jack in the Box - 8 min walk
- Philz Coffee - 9 min walk
- Pressed Juicery - 9 min walk
- Gordo Taqueria - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Archival
7 Aug 2012
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter D.
17 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location, Lots of Room
Peter D.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Maura A.
12 Sept 2017
Beautiful property in a fabulous location!
Maura A.
Stayed 82 nights in Apr 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emma S.
12 Dec 2018
Beautiful home in great neighborhood close to College Avenue and campus
Emma S.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
19 Sept 2012
Perfect Bay Area Hideaway
Archival
10/10 Excellent
15 Aug 2012
Perfection!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
15 Aug 2012
Home away from Home!
Archival
8/10 Good
21 Oct 2010
House in Berkeley
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lucy B.
10 Oct 2010
Unbelievably well appointed for traveling with children, but also luxurious
Lucy B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
9 Oct 2010
Fabulous home for Bay Area visitors
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10/10 Excellent
14 Apr 2010
I highly recommend this r...
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15 Mar 2010
We had a great time in Be...
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10/10 Excellent
15 Mar 2010
This truly felt like our ...
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
15 Mar 2010
We stayed here whilst on ...
Sarah W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
15 Mar 2010
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Danna G.
15 Mar 2010
This is a beautiful maint...
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Larry G.
15 Mar 2010
My Family loved our stay ...
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15 Mar 2010
super house - actually ab...
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ann d.
15 Mar 2010
I highly recommend this l...
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15 Mar 2010
Wow! What a beautiful hom...
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23 Jul 2009
Beautiful home in fabulous location
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19 Jul 2009
Nice place for romantic getaway
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10/10 Excellent
18 Jul 2009
UK Reviewer -great house to see all Bay Area from
Archival
10/10 Excellent
ann d.
12 Jul 2009
Old world class & charm, fantastic Berkeley locale
ann d.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
10 Jul 2009
Charm, comfort, and close to College.
About the host
Hosted by Maura
I was born in London, England, and raised there and in Ireland. I have lived in the US for over 20 years. I have another listing in the same location - VRBO # 422719,
Why they chose this property
This property is well located on flat terrain within walking distance to the best of Berkeley: the UC Berkeley campus; Berkeley Bowl Marketplace; College Avenue - a 5-minute walk; bookstores, Cal Performances, farmer's markets, cafes, restaurants, libraries, theatre, and more. No matter what you are seeking, or whom you are visiting, you will always find Berkeley to be a hotbed of activity and events that cater to a broad array of interests.
What makes this property unique
Great friendly neighborhood! Market Hall on College Avenue! access to the best shopping and restaurants on college ave, which is a five minute walk away! The many other ethnic restaurants along College Ave. Local hiking at Redwood Park, Chabot, Tilden, and Sibley. Proximity to San Francisco. Bookstores! Berkeley's Repertory Theater, Cal Performances, University Art Museum, Pacific Archive Films, CAL campus and libraries, proximity to Marin (across the Golden Gate Bridge), and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area--for some of the best views and hiking in the world!
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