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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • Place, Historic Berkeley
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious Berkeley Home

We, your hosts, are a married couple; Margarita is a business owner, Bob is a physician. Our children are grown and have moved out and our place is underutilized as we spend a lot of time in Santa Cruz. We'd like to offer our Berkeley home to you as a short term rental.. The house is spacious and well equipped and there is ample outdoor space for spending time with friends or family with social distancing.

We have a 7 night minimum but may at times accept shorter stays The home has two bedrooms and one bath as well as a living room, a dining room, a pantry, and a breakfast nook. There is plenty of privacy. When we are in Berkeley we stay in back in a cottage. We enter via a driveway and would not be close to you when we stay in Berkeley.

Please note that the City of Berkeley charges a tax for short term rentals.. The rate is 12% plus a 2% administrative fee so the total is 14%. If you rent our home for fewer than 14 nights you will need to pay this directly to us and we will forward it to the city. There is no tax for longer stays. We have a zoning certificate - # ZCSTR2017-0022.

The normal rent is $220.00 / night. During certain times of the year (Thanksgiving, Xmas, and most dates in May (University of Berkeley graduation) the rate is $250.00 / night This rate for two guests. There is a charge of $20.00 / night for any additional guests. The maximum number of guests is four.

Our house is meticulously maintained, clean, airy, and fully equipped. It is located on a tree-lined street in what is generally considered to be one of the most desirable areas of Berkeley, close to wonderful restaurants, shops, and walking streets.

Our place is perfect for visiting scholars, scientists, business or creative people and for tourists who prefer the peace and quiet of this lovely East Bay city. Many of our guests have been people with children and grandchildren or other relatives or friends in the area. There is easy and fast access to downtown San Francisco via public transportation; bus and BART stations are in walking distance from our house.

Parking is on the street but is not a problem - often you can park directly in front of the house. No sticker is needed. Occasionally parking might be a half block or at most 1 block away

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
But not childproof - not good for toddlers
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Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings okay
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shoes may not be worn in the house No smoking, no pets
City of Berkeley tax= 14% for stays of fewer than 14 days. Pay directly to us, not through VRBO or Homeaway. . No tax for stays of 14 days or more
generally minimum number of nights is 6 but from December 17-January 2 there is a 10 night minimum length of stay

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VCSTR0022
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
Note from host: small gatherings okay
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Berkeley

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Albany, a neighbourhood in Berkeley. Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Gourmet Ghetto - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Historic Berkeley - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • North Berkeley Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese Board Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafenated Coffee Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪North Berkeley Wine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Talavera - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Itani Sushi - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Berkeley Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxurious Berkeley Home?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxurious Berkeley Home on 17 Jul 2026 start from £205, 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 at Luxurious Berkeley Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Berkeley Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Berkeley Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Berkeley Home located?

Located in Albany, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from University of California, Berkeley and within 3 miles (5 km) of UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Greek Theater. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Golden Gate Fields are also within 3 miles (5 km). North Berkeley Station is 20 minutes by foot and Downtown Berkeley Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful home. Every detail has been thought through, and the host was kind and communicative. The neighbourhood is quiet and convenient for groceries and other amenities. We were sad to have to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll come again! Bob and Margarita
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place , pleasant host . We would rent again .
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is immaculate. Everything I could have wanted for comfort and ease was there. The location is awesome and very safe. I stayed with my daughter and we both enjoyed our stay very much. This is a gem!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and well-equipped home in desirable North Berkeley neighborhood. Was a perfect place to gather for a family Thanksgiving. Close to shops and restaurants. Easy parking. Hosts could not have been more lovely and accomodating.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thanks Sara, It was a pleasure having you as our guest. Come again! Best wishes Bob and Margarita
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

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

Holiday stay.

Great place! Perfect location!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene S.

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

Excellent property

All as advertised. Great place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martha h.

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

lovely home and location

we enjoyed our stay, the beds are comfy and the location is central. great place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2022
Thanks for the review. We look forward to your return later this summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family really enjoyed our stay at Bob and Margarita’s. The house was absolutely spotless. I’m a neat freak and I was so impressed by how clean and well kept the house was. The kitchen was stocked with every appliance, tool, and spice you’d need to make a meal. They left us coffee, bread, wine. There were tons of towels and extra pillows, dish detergent, and toilet paper. We didn’t have to run out to buy anything and it made the trip so relaxing. The beds are comfortable, the heat works, the living room is cozy. Communication with the hosts was super fast, clear, and friendly. The area is very quiet and walkable to several different little areas with great food and coffee options. This was easily the best rental experience I’ve had.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2026
Thank you for the review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Come again! Bob and Margarita
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

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

Stay in Berkeley, CA

Enjoyed our stay, beautiful house and neighborhood!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
we are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you'll return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

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

Another wonderful stay

Thank you for sharing your delightful home!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

This is a lovely well cared for home.

This is a lovely well cared for home. The owners are friendly and helpful. The neighborhood is quiet and an especially fine example of the best Berkeley has to offer.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

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

Berkeley- August 2024

Great place - we enjoyed all aspects of our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Great place to stay.

This house meet all of our needs. The owners made sure we were comfortable. Neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
thank you for your kind review. We hope you'll return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Beautiful home, ideal location

Wonderful stay in a lovely home! Thank you so much!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will return. Bob and Margarita
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

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

June-July 2022

Wonderful place to stay. Love the neighborhood and its proximity to the restaurants nearby. Robert is a great host.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2022
Thanks. You are wonderful guests and we are glad you returned and that you'll be coming back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Beautiful home in excellent neighborhood

Bob and Magarita's beautifully appointed home has a full kitchen with all the amenities one could need for an extended stay, a comfortable and inviting living room to relax and unwind in, and is in a delightfully quiet neighborhood, which is conveniently located to many shops and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2020
Thanks. We are glad you enjoyed our house we hope you’ll come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene S.

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

Wonderful place

Excellent location, clean, well equipped kitchen. Price does not include 14% city tax
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

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

Sonoma June 2023

Great place - this is our 3rd stay and we have already booked the 4th for 2024. Bob and Margarita are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

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

June-July 2024

All around - a great place. We will come back again.
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina E.

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

Practical and friendly

Friendly and welcoming, well equipped and practical. Good information
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Lovely, comfortable house

The owners have thought of everything. This is really a welcoming, comfortable house. We felt at home immediately.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2024
Thank you so much. special thanks for taking out the garbage and recycling bins. We hope you'll return! Bob and Margarita
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorry W.

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

A great house in a quiet area, but you can walk to two good districts.

Very nice place to stay and we hope to be back soon. Bob and Margarita provided good written instructions and they were a pleasure to meet. About as good as it could be for getting to know Berkeley.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2022
Thanks we are glad you enjoyed the house and we hope you will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TL W.

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

5 stars

Great house in a great location. 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George E.

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

The best

The house is a pure delight well maintained, comfortable, in a beautiful walkable neighborhood. Bob and Margarita are gracious and helpful hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith H.

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

Wonderful

This is our second stay and both times the property and hosts were wonderful. Beautiful sunny house, quiet street, excellent location, clean and well stocked. The hosts are excellent communicators, friendly and welcoming, let us check in a few hours early, left some delicious fruits and wines for us. We love staying here and hope to be back someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bob Dolgoff and Margarita Nicol

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Husband: physician. Wife: businesswoman. We have 5 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Yes, cute! We have been in the area for many years and want It would be fun to tell you all about our town and neighborhood. We know you'll enjoy the area and our home.

Why they chose this property

We didn't buy it as a vacation rental. It is our home. You will have full use of the appliances, dishes, etc. and you can use the staples and spices you find in the pantry and the refrigerator.

What makes this property unique

Great location. Walk to UC Berkeley. Solano Avenue with its shops and restaurants is just 3 blocks away. An express bus to San Francisco is two blocks away. You can walk to the North Berkeley BART station;. it's just a little over a mile. If you don't know about the climate in our area let us tell you -- it seldom gets very hot in the summer (almost no one has air conditioning) or too cold in the winter (no frost or snow). Winters can be rainy and cool and at times cold. It almost never rains all summer long but it can be foggy and cool. Our usual summer weather may features fog or clouds in the morning clearing by Noon, then bright sunshine all afternoon, and then cooling in the evening. In the summer we can have spells when it is overcast for few days at a time. September is frequently our hottest month. In the winter it can be drizzly or rainy for days at a time or warm and sunny for days at a time or bright sunny and warm for days at a time.
The neighborhood is fabulous. Tree-lined streets, homes with beautiful landscaping, lots of flowers even in the winter. Shopping streets a few blocks away are lined with boutiques, cafes, restaurants of all kinds, specialty food stores, a great bookstore, etc. You'll have fun just walking around. One of the county library branches is a block away.

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