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Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood.

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Front door
View from gate
Patio dining area
Entry
patio sitting area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4640 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪5 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.



Property manager

Patty Reidenbach
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
With prior approval
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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.
Please let me know who is coming so I know how to arrange beds. I don't make up the fold-out bed unless it is requested.

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.
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Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Berkeley Marina - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Jack London Square - 7 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 9 min drive
  • Rockridge Station - 16 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pressed Juicery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boichik Bagels - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood. located?

This family-friendly Berkeley cottage is located in Elmwood, within 1 mi (2 km) of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Telegraph Avenue are also within 2 miles (3 km). Rockridge Station is 16 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 20 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. 157 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matt F.

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

Great neighborhood location !

Great quiet location and very convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

wonderful stay at adorable cottage in terrific neighborhood

My two teenagers and I enjoyed our stay in the beautiful cottage in Berkeley. We appreciated the well-appointed home, with all the amenities we needed - washer dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, etc. The host even provided cloth bags for our grocery shopping! We would happily stay there again - it's a real gem
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

Fabulous location!

This is the second time my husband and I have stayed in this charming cottage! Patty, the owner, has provided everything to make your stay comfortable. We also love the location of the cottage which is in walking distance to Downtown Elmwood’s wonderful shops and restaurants. We will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay in Elmwood

Lovely cottage; private and quiet. Excellent location for shops and walking.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Barnett R.

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

Wonderful stay

Great host, great cottage, great location. We have stayed here several times and look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

beautiful peaceful spot

My son and I loved staying at Patty's place. So much light and a lovely little garden with outside seating. Wonderful location near shops and restaurants, but very quiet. I would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta K.

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

Cottage delight

This Berkeley Cottage is located in a quiet neighbourhood with a nice shopping area nearby. It was the perfect place for us to recoup and enjoy some downtime while exploring the East Bay. We appreciated Patty’s hospitality and the parking space she made available to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B.

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

Very nice and comfortable

Lovely cottage, great kitchen, comfortable beds, great neighborhood. Patty was very helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J.

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

Berkeley Cottage

Overall impression was very favorable. The host was kind and attentive, location was ideal and the cottage was well equipped.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew O.

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

Cute house

It was comfortable & cute, but yard, small that we knew, wasn't quite what we expected for sitting out there if wanted to. Not kept up. We pretty much stayed there for location for graduation & area. Great for walking & restaurants/coffee shops.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mack v.

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

Perfect location!!

Nearby places to eat and grocery shop very convenient! Host responded to our questions promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Wonderful stay

Very charming, great neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

great property

This cottage was in a perfect location and the hostess was so welcoming and wonderful to work with!
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Stylish, comfortable, private

Thoughtfully designed and provisioned. Comfortable for our multugeneraltional family of four. Exceptional location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W., California

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

Great place

Cute cottage, great neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Essence of Berkeley

Comfortable stay in an idyllic location with the the best of Berkeley nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Quiet place

The neighborhood was quiet as was the house We slept well and the beds were comfortable The host Gave us her parking spot Too
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Perfect location.

Patty has a great cozy place with all the amenities. Fantastic location. Shops and great food options around the corner. 20 min stroll through Berkeley to get to campus. Patty made everything easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharice L.

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

Excellent Cottage and Host

The cottage is very nice and cozy. The host is very sweet and accommodating. We could easily walk to UC Berkeley, many restaurants around and shops - we didn't need a car until we went into SF. I hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

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

Great Property

Close to restaurants. Short ride to Bay Ferry. Very quiet at night. Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., California

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

Oakland stay

Nice place, privacy and good location. Very walkable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

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

Another wonderful stay at the cottage!

I can see why I’m not the only one who keeps coming back again and again to patty’s cottage. Patty’s such a helpful and responsive host and the cottage is perfectly situated in a great neighborhood
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann B., Newark, Delaware (USA)

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

Great neighborhood stay!

Patty was a wonderful host and we had everything we needed. Fun to meet some neighbors at the Easter brunch and egg hunt. Close to a variety of restaurants and shops. Hope to be back next year again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair R.

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

The perfect family cottage for visitors!

We have family coming to visit from the east coast at least twice a year and this has been the perfect place for them when they are in town. Patty is a fantastic host and the cottage is always well kept. It’s a plus to be walking distance to our house and so many things on College Ave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Great location, wonderful space

This is a small cottage behind the main house in my favorite Berkeley neighborhood (walk to the movie theater, bakeries, coffee shops, grocery store). I liked the radiant heating and warm floor in the winter, comfortable bed with great linens, and lots of light yet private. It's no longer new, and some of the furnishing is showing its age, but I found the place very comfortable. Parking in the driveway was great, as parking can be tight in this area. Patty was an excellent host.
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Patty Reidenbach

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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:

English

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