10/10 Excellent
Locke J.
23 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Locke J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4640 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Berkeley, CA
- University of California, Berkeley13 min walk
- Greek Theater5 min drive
- Jack London Square7 min drive
- Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood.
Lovingly designed and built, with peaked ceilings, gas fireplace, radiant heat floors and wooden windows. Private patio area. Bedroom #1 with queen size bed. Bedroom #2/den has couch that converts to full-size bed. Day bed in living room has twin mattress. Full size appliances, fully equipped kitchen. Washer and dryer in cottage.
Walking distance to College Avenue shops and restaurants, UC Berkeley and BART. Parking space available, but many people come without a car. Elmwood neighborhood has a library, bank, movie theater, 2 bookstores and many great restaurants and shops. Great location for visiting Berkeley, or as a base for exploring San Francisco and northern California.
Walking distance to College Avenue shops and restaurants, UC Berkeley and BART. Parking space available, but many people come without a car. Elmwood neighborhood has a library, bank, movie theater, 2 bookstores and many great restaurants and shops. Great location for visiting Berkeley, or as a base for exploring San Francisco and northern California.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
With prior approval
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on property
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
I am usually around when you leave, so ok to leave cottage unlocked with keys inside. I appreciate knowing the approximate time you are leaving, and getting a text when you are out.
If you are uncertain about what items can be recycled, please leave them in the metal bins in the kitchen. I'm happy to sort them out.
Have a good trip home!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 20180099
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Berkeley
Elmwood, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this cottage. Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.
Berkeley, CA
What's nearby
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- University of California, Berkeley - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
- Greek Theater - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
- Jack London Square - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Smokehouse - 7 min walk
- Boichik Bagels - 7 min walk
- Gordo Taqueria - 4 min walk
- #POKI - 8 min walk
- Nabolom Bakery - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Loes N.
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loes N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Matt F.
6 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood location !
Matt F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen L.
27 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Glen M.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie W.
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephanie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten H.
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful stay at adorable cottage in terrific neighborhood
Kirsten H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Elmwood
Verified traveller
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Denise W.
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location!
Denise W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela Barnett R.
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Angela Barnett R.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Loretta K.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage delight
Loretta K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura G.
26 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Essence of Berkeley
Laura G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julianne B.
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and comfortable
Julianne B.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heidi J.
27 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Heidi J.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole R.
20 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great property
Nicole R.
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea R.
21 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrea R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Matthew O.
3 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cute house
Matthew O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rob W.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No wonder people come back here again and again
Rob W.
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
mack v.
23 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!!
mack v.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynn D.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place
Lynn D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
9 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stylish, comfortable, private
Sarah M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa P.
25 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Lisa P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claudia W., California
11 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Claudia W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
20 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and clean
Mary B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl W.
21 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Cheryl W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
About the host
Hosted by Patty Reidenbach
Recently retired L&D RN. Born in San Francisco and raised in Berkeley (next door to this location). Two sets of my great-great-grandparents came in the gold rush, and I help preserve my great-parents house, which is an Oakland landmark.
Why they chose this property
Berkeley combines a world-class university, a lively history of social change, great beauty, a temperate climate, restaurants of every kind and and a wide selection of cultural events. It spoiled me for living anywhere else ( though I did try).
What makes this property unique
I built this cottage with myself in mind, and I plan to live there when I'm older. I made sure it felt spacious despite its small size, and had lots of interesting details.
Languages:
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