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Lovely Studio w / private entrance

Holiday home with a fitness centre, near University of California, Berkeley

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2160 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Lovely Studio w / private entrance

Our charming one bedroom one bath studio space is completely private and located on the bottom floor of our Berkeley home. We've spared no expense to make this the ideal retreat for business travelers and U.C. Berkeley visitors.

The Space:

This beautifully decorated room is comfortable and very quiet. Features include a California King bed, a cozy reading chair, a desk for those needing to work during their stay, and a flatscreen TV with cable and high speed Internet access. The bedroom also features a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee pot and a tea kettle. While staying with us, you'll have your own private full-bath located next to your room.


Guest Access:

Private separate entrance to bottom floor of home. Plenty of free on street parking.

Interaction with Guests:

We're busy professionals running a business from our home, so you won't see much of us during your stay. We'll be happy to greet you upon your arrival, show you around the space and answer any questions you may have while you're here.

The Neighborhood:

Quiet tree-lined established residential neighborhood on the border of North Berkeley and Albany. Solano Avenue is located one block away. You'll find a grocery store, several banks, a post office, coffee shops, bars and dining options ranging from high-end to grab and go.

Getting Around:

Walking distance to restaurants and shops on Solano Ave. (1 block away). One mile from North Berkeley BART (access to the whole Bay Area). Two miles from Downtown Berkeley and the U.C. Berkley campus. Easy highway access to Downtown Oakland and San Francisco.

Other Things to Note:

While you're living space is separate from the rest of the house, please know that we do have a dog upstairs (she never goes downstairs) and she's very quiet, but you'll most likely not encounter her during your stay.

(Zoning Permit #ZCSTR2017-0088.)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Gym
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number ZCSTR2017-0088
Property # 741461vb

About the area

Berkeley

Albany, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this holiday home. Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ferry Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.
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Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • Gourmet Ghetto - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Historic Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tilden Regional Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • North Berkeley Station - 4 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordo Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Korean Superette - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Talavera - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Signal Coffee Roasters - Solano - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Studio w / private entrance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely Studio w / private entrance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Studio w / private entrance?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Studio w / private entrance?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Studio w / private entrance located?

Located in Albany, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Historic Berkeley, University of California, Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Tilden Regional Park and Greek Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km). North Berkeley Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts, fantastic location, would recommend 11/10 times if that was an option.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan J N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect place for us to stay. Great location. It was peaceful, very comfortable, clean, and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was spacious, with many new amenities, and has a great location, only a block from Solano Street with stores (including a great bakery) and a coffee shop. Gracious hosts. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location with shops and restaurants within walking distance. Friendly, helpful host. Really appreciated the great coffee provided.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Laura’s “lovely studio” is just that. Great location for walking to Solano ave with coffee, bakeries, restaurants and shops. Clean. Comfortable, responsive host. Thoughtful touches like lights in both sides of bed, softrst terry robes ever! We are and hope to continue to be frequent guests!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

louisa e.

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

Great location!

Great place to stay near Solano Ave.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

I.S. C.

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

Lovely stay

Laura is a wonderful host who responded to our questions and requests promptly. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Lovely, very comfortable, great location!

We had a great stay, communication with our host was really easy, and the space was large and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Repeat stay

Our family loves to stay here when we visit the Bay Area. Clean and comfy and great location. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Great place near good food and Berkeley

This was a great place for me to stay four nights while visiting the Berkeley and Kensington areas. Solano Avenue is one block away and has just about any food you could ask for. You can even walk to downtown Berkeley since it is relatively flat area and less than 2 miles away. Laura was great and check in and check out was extremely simple. Parking on Marin was easy. Overall, I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Great place to stay

Laura and Mark are terrific hosts. The location is very close to great coffee, bakery and shops. Also close to beautiful places to walk. We highly recommend their space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very comfortable, spotless studio that meets every traveler's needs. The owners have thought of everything you will need for your stay, including cold water in the fridge upon arrival, fluffy robes, slippers, heaters/fans, an umbrella, basic kitchen needs, books and more. The grocery store one block up and one block over has a decent prepared foods section, so you will not need to eat out if you don't want too. I arrived during a September heatwave in Berkeley, and the room was cool and comfortable. The host, Laura, is so gracious. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anuncia E.

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

Excellent place!

This is the second time we are staying at this lovely studio. We enjoy this place and hope to be able to stay in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

darna d.

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

Comfortable & convenient

The Studio is a comfortable place and convenient to restaurants and interesting shops. It was super clean and the hosts were very helpful. We’d love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Just what we needed

Just what we expected and needed. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin L., Upland, CA

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

Convenient and comfortable

My husband and I stayed for four nights while visiting our son's family. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and we had everything we needed. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen R.

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

Beautiful neighborhood

Very clean and comfortable. Great location, in a wonderful neighborhood. In walki g distance to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Convenient and well appointed

We enjoyed our stay. The studio apartment is attractive and clean. The location is close to shopping and restaurants. The owners are pleasant and communicate well so all went smoothly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Very peaceful

Very quiet and peaceful .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise L., Palm Springs, CA

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

Great studio

Great studio space for weekend trip. Laura is great to deal with and will and definitely will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Romy B.

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

Perfect for short stay

It had everything we needed for a short stay: a comfortable bed; a coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge; access to a washing machine and dryer; and convenient 24/7 street parking. Would happily stay here again. Thank you Laura!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

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

Gem

Clean, comfortable, friendly and very convenient. Hope we will be able to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

This is an excellent location to walk around and access Solano.

Laura is a fabulous host. She is very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

UC Berkeley Graduation

Perfect location for us; convenient and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

One of my best VRBO finds

I loved the cool light in the basement, the inviting oil landscapes on the walls, the privacy, the organization and cleanliness, and the hassle-free parking! I hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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