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Historic Edwardian 9 blocks to UC Berkeley Campus! 2 blocks to College Ave!

Family-friendly holiday home in Berkeley with a water park

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Exterior detail
Entry porch and door
Entry to house. 1908 Edwardian with 4 steps to enter.
Dining room to foyer and living room.
Dining table looks out upon private, quiet, leafy-green cul-de-sac.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • Place, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪19 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please inquire re house rules. If staying longer than 3 months, and or from November through March, guests will pay own gas and electric costs.

Important information

You need to know

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. Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Greek Theater - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Jack London Square - 7 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 9 min drive
  • Ashby Station - 17 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smokehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gordo Taqueria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Aliberto’s Jr. Fresh Mex - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Edwardian 9 blocks to UC Berkeley Campus! 2 blocks to College Ave! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Edwardian 9 blocks to UC Berkeley Campus! 2 blocks to College Ave!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Edwardian 9 blocks to UC Berkeley Campus! 2 blocks to College Ave!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Edwardian 9 blocks to UC Berkeley Campus! 2 blocks to College Ave! located?

This family-friendly Berkeley holiday home is located in Elmwood, within 1 mi (2 km) of Telegraph Avenue and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Ashby Station is 17 minutes by foot and Rockridge Station is 17 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Maura

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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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