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Historic Spacious Berkeley Flat Near U.C.B. Campus

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A two-story house with a white fence in front.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There are bookshelves and a window with curtains.
A living room with a wooden TV stand, a dining table, and a bookshelf.
A room with a window, a bookshelf with books, a potted plant, and a small cactus.
A narrow stairway leading to a kitchen with wooden flooring and white cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Greek Theater
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • Place, Historic Berkeley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Historic Spacious Berkeley Flat Near U.C.B. Campus

This flat is uniquely located in close proximity to all Berkeley activities. It is just 4 blocks from the world renowned University of California at Berkeley, within walking distance of the 'Gourmet Ghetto' where restaurants such as Chez Panisse, Cezar, The Cheese Board, Gregoire, and many others, are located.

The flat is well appointed, with a full, recently renovated kitchen, high ceilings, gracious rooms, and a relaxing atmosphere. We have had many guests from around the world - researchers, vacationers, artists, actors, and business people.

If you decide to stay awhile and need to travel around the Bay Area, a BART train station is also within a few blocks walking distance. This will get you across the bay to San Francisco and most other points within the Bay Area. There is one off street parking spot for a car if you choose to bring one.

We do our best to make everyone's stay comfortable and pleasant.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
40 LBS MAX
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed on the property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off heat
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 280443vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this apartment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and SF Masonic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ferry Building and Golden Gate Bridge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling in the area.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Berkeley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Berkeley Repertory Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 5 min drive
  • Downtown Berkeley Station - 7 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Berkeley Social Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Imm Thai Street Food - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kura Revolving Sushi Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Spacious Berkeley Flat Near U.C.B. Campus pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic Spacious Berkeley Flat Near U.C.B. Campus?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Spacious Berkeley Flat Near U.C.B. Campus?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Spacious Berkeley Flat Near U.C.B. Campus?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Spacious Berkeley Flat Near U.C.B. Campus located?

Located in Downtown Berkeley, this apartment building is steps from University of California, Berkeley and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from San Francisco Bay. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Greek Theater are also within 1 mile (2 km). Downtown Berkeley Station is 7 minutes by foot and North Berkeley Station is 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for us. Location is right near good restaurants, walkable to Trader Joe's and North Berkeley Gourmet Ghetto. It was spacious, clean and had private parking for our 3 cars. The manager Susan was easy to communicate with and responsive to any questions. The one negative is that you are responsible to bring your garbage pails out curbside which I didn't realize so our garbage was overflowing . Overall, would recommend highly
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was amazing! We spent the month of August in Berkeley to be near family and we couldn't have found a better flat or location. The small office enabled us to work from home, and the neighborhood gave us access to transportation, food, and activities throughout the week!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
Thank you Logan! It was our pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

It is a beautiful and well managed cottage.
Stayed 136 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy, quite getaway

Perfect location! Very cozy and spacious apartment, quite and close to everything you want to be close to in Berkeley. Well maintained for being an older building, very fun decor and architecture. Full kitchen, your very own laundry, small office and great living room. If I am ever back in town, I will be looking to stay here again.
Stayed 34 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Berkeley Stay

We had a great stay at Hillary's apartment in downtown Berkeley. My family of four was here while we worked through a home renovation for about 2 1/2 months. We thought it would be cramped for us but it was actually pretty spacious and has a good layout. The location is excellent and really fun. Walkable to just about anything you would want, tons of food, music venues, bookstores, cafes, etc. Considering how busy the area is, the apartment is on a pretty quiet street. Hillary is very responsive and helpful. We were there for a while so small things would come up like trash bins and she always answered our questions quickly. As an example, the kitchen faucet stopped working one evening. Hillary had a new one installed by the next morning. All in all a really good time for us.
Stayed 78 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Thank you Jason! It was a pleasure to rent to your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home for four months

Spacious old house furnished with everything you could possibly need, great location and a very accommodating host. We enjoyed our stay here. Overall very good experience. We’d extended our stay if it’s not already booked by other people. Tip: We could hear the footsteps etc. from upstairs pretty clearly, so you might want to book the unit upstairs if you are sensitive to noise.
Stayed 113 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 week stay at this property

My husband and I stayed here for 4 weeks, coming from Australia to visit family. This property was roomy, well equipped and in a very good location with on site parking. It met all our needs and it was easy to contact manager when necessary. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Apartment Even Better than Advertised!

We loved staying in this very comfortable apartment. Everything is as advertised - and more. The bed and furniture were comfortable. Everything was very clean. The kitchen was well set-up. Parking was so easy. The neighborhood is great for walking. The property manager was very helpful and responsive. We look forward to staying here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2021
Thank you Jessica! We loved having you stay at our place and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Covid 19 cut a great stay short

Excellent location and place was much as described by previous visitors - good size kitchen, comfortable bedroom, etc. Could use a slightly larger TV, but that's a very small issue.
Stayed 49 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a young family!

My wife, three month old baby, dog, and I had a great two month stay while I attended a research program in the Berkeley hills. The location is very convenient to downtown, a dog park, the gourmet ghetto, and campus -- plenty to do without getting in a car! Plus great hiking a 10 minute drive away on the Berkeley fire trails, and even more if you're willing to drive 15-20 minutes. The space was very pleasant and roomy. A great kitchen with lots of counter and cabinet space, a spacious living room with plenty of room to set up a play station for an infant or toddler, and a big bedroom (with enough extra space that we were able to set up a larger glider chair that we brought for nursing), plus a small office with a little couch that provided some nice privacy for our mother-in-law when she came to visit for a week to help out with the baby. There is a small paved outdoor space and yard landscaped with beautiful flowering bushes and trees. The owners are very responsive and quickly addressed any issues; for example, the sink sprung a minor leak during our first week, and within a day Hilary's handyman had assessed the problem and installed a new faucet to fix it.
Stayed 64 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cosy with perfect location

nice and spacious apt, very close to university, bike share station and well-sorted grocery store. many restaurants nearby. super nice landlord. hope to come back sometime, thanks!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

House is cozy and fully supplied with a well-stocked kitchen. Roomier than expected

Hillary was very responsive to my queries. House was very comfortable
Stayed 45 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

Wonderful, close to everything! Responsive owener! Everything perfect
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

How often do you get more than is advertised?

I recently spent a month at this flat. It was advertised as a one bedroom, and that is what the photographs indicate. So imagine my delight when I found an additional room! It is small, but it contains a pull out couch and a desk. Since I was on a working vacation, the desk was such a pleasant surprise. I was able to "set up shop" without having papers piled on the kitchen table. The rest of the flat was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked, and we actually cooked our Christmas dinner in it. It was great having Trader Joe's 2 blocks away. I joined the nearby YMCA for a month; that was only a few blocks away. The one time I had any issue, it was with the heat, and Hillary was immediately responsive to my call. It was resolved quickly. (The only caution I offer is that I was in the "downstairs flat" and the couple in the flat above me woke early, as they were traveling nurses, and the normal shuffling of their preparations for the day tended to awaken me before I would have liked.) It was a positive experience, and I would return again.
Stayed 24 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location with everything you need!

We stayed in this flat for 15 weeks this summer while my husband interned in Oakland. The apartment is bigger than the pics make it seem, so it was perfect for us and our 15 month old son. The kitchen was stocked with dishes, cookware, everything we needed to make our home for the summer. The location was perfect, walk to BART, walk to restaurants on University & Shattuck, several great parks nearby for kids, Trader Joe's was literally around the corner. We could not have had a better experience and Hillary was great as well. We didn't have any problems, but she gave us information on local kids activities and answered any questions we had! We have since relocated to Berkeley permanently and luckily found a long term apartment in the same area. Highly recommend this flat and working with Hillary!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Experience

We spent five weeks in this great apartment. The location was very convenient, with easy walking access to restaurants, BART, grocery stores, coffee houses, the UC campus and the Gourmet Ghetto. The apartment was clean and well-maintained and the space and amenities were as advertised. The kitchen was more than adequate for serious cooking. The landlord was prompt and considerate in responding to our needs. We would definitely stay here again
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Better than expected!

I spent 2 weeks in the lower apt at Bonita Street and I had a better than expected time! The apt is charming, clean and the kitchen area is particularly comfortable with all the needed appliances. The apt is larger than what I imagined from the pictures. The bed is excellent and the shades and curtains do their job (great black out). Location is great, close to a dog park, restaurants and I also appreciated the parking space in the private lot. Do not miss the "chocolaterie" Blue on University Ave. Hillary was always available and willing to answer my questions. Will definitely go back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2026

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