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Luxurious Berkeley Home

Luxurious Berkeley Home

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Overview of Luxurious Berkeley Home

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBerkeley Marina7 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Luxurious Berkeley Home

We, your hosts, are a married couple; Margarita is a business owner, Bob is a physician. Our children are grown and have moved out and our place is underutilized as we spend a lot of time in Santa Cruz. We'd like to offer our Berkeley home to you as a short term rental.. The house is spacious and well equipped and there is ample outdoor space for spending time with friends or family with social distancing.

We have a 7 night minimum but may at times accept shorter stays The home has two bedrooms and one bath as well as a living room, a dining room, a pantry, and a breakfast nook. There is plenty of privacy. When we are in Berkeley we stay in back in a cottage. We enter via a driveway and would not be close to you when we stay in Berkeley.

Please note that the City of Berkeley charges a 14% tax for short term rentals.. If you rent our home for fewer than 14 nights you will need to pay this directly to us and we will forward it to the city. There is no tax for longer stays. We have a zoning certificate - # ZCSTR2017-0022.

The normal rent is $220.00 / night. During certain times of the year (Thanksgiving, Xmas, and most dates in May (University of Berkeley graduation) the rate is $250.00 / night This rate for two guests. There is a charge of $20.00 / night for any additional guests. The maximum number of guests is four.

Our house is meticulously maintained, clean, airy, and fully equipped. It is located on a tree-lined street in what is generally considered to be one of the most desirable areas of Berkeley, close to wonderful restaurants, shops, and walking streets.

Our place is perfect for visiting scholars, scientists, business or creative people and for tourists who prefer the peace and quiet of this lovely East Bay city. Many of our guests have been people with children and grandchildren or other relatives or friends in the area. There is easy and fast access to downtown San Francisco via public transportation; bus and BART stations are in walking distance from our house.

Parking is on the street but is not a problem - often you can park directly in front of the house. No sticker is needed. Occasionally parking might be a half block or at most 1 block away

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Property manager

Bob Dolgoff and Margarita Nicol

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Exterior
Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
8.8 out of 10, (59 reviews)
Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage

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
But not childproof - not good for toddlers

Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings okay

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shoes may not be worn in the house No smoking, no pets
City of Berkeley tax= 14% for stays of fewer than 14 days. Pay directly to us, not through VRBO or Homeaway. . No tax for stays of 14 days or more
generally minimum number of nights is 6 but from December 17-January 2 there is a 10 night minimum length of stay

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: small gatherings okay
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number VCSTR0022

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Berkeley

Located in Berkeley, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Fox Theater 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • Historic Berkeley - 19 min walk
  • University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 5 min drive
  • Berkeley Marina - 7 min drive
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • North Berkeley Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Korean Superette - 14 min walk
  • Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - 8 min walk
  • Saul's Restaurant and Deli - 15 min walk
  • Cheese Board Pizza - 16 min walk
  • Cafenated Coffee Company - 16 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana f., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home In Ideal Neighbourhood
Bob's house was an ideal location to enjoy living in Berkeley for a week. It is very well finished with lots of room. We found it an easy and very enjoyable walk to shopping, restaurants and just exploring the area. Bob was very helpful and responsive. Looking forward to visiting again and bringing friends and family to share the experience. Highly recommend it for a visit to Berkeley.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elegant, serene home…
My husband and I stayed for about ten days in this exquisite home. The house itself is spacious, well-stocked, beautifully decorated, and carefully maintained. The neighborhood is lovely, with parks and shops within an easy walking distance along tree-lined streets. A sweet library is a stone’s throw away. I’d stay in this perfect spot every time I visited Berkeley, if I could…
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L., Chatham, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable house
The owners have thought of everything. This is really a welcoming, comfortable house. We felt at home immediately.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
This is our second stay and both times the property and hosts were wonderful. Beautiful sunny house, quiet street, excellent location, clean and well stocked. The hosts are excellent communicators, friendly and welcoming, let us check in a few hours early, left some delicious fruits and wines for us. We love staying here and hope to be back someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erdmut L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleased
Wonderful. Cozy, clean.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bob Dolgoff and Margarita Nicol

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Husband: physician. Wife: businesswoman. We have 5 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Yes, cute! We have been in the area for many years and want It would be fun to tell you all about our town and neighborhood. We know you'll enjoy the area and our home.

Why they chose this property

We didn't buy it as a vacation rental. It is our home. You will have full use of the appliances, dishes, etc. and you can use the staples and spices you find in the pantry and the refrigerator.

What makes this property unique

Great location. Walk to UC Berkeley. Solano Avenue with its shops and restaurants is just 3 blocks away. An express bus to San Francisco is two blocks away. You can walk to the North Berkeley BART station;. it's just a little over a mile. If you don't know about the climate in our area let us tell you -- it seldom gets very hot in the summer (almost no one has air conditioning) or too cold in the winter (no frost or snow). Winters can be rainy and cool and at times cold. It almost never rains all summer long but it can be foggy and cool. Our usual summer weather may features fog or clouds in the morning clearing by Noon, then bright sunshine all afternoon, and then cooling in the evening. In the summer we can have spells when it is overcast for few days at a time. September is frequently our hottest month. In the winter it can be drizzly or rainy for days at a time or warm and sunny for days at a time or bright sunny and warm for days at a time.
The neighborhood is fabulous. Tree-lined streets, homes with beautiful landscaping, lots of flowers even in the winter. Shopping streets a few blocks away are lined with boutiques, cafes, restaurants of all kinds, specialty food stores, a great bookstore, etc. You'll have fun just walking around. One of the county library branches is a block away.
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