Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage

4.5

Excellent(78 Reviews)

Cottage in Berkeley, CA

3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

Fully Furnished - Two Bedroom 1 Bath North Berkeley Cottage with Private Backyard.
Close to everything: 4 blocks to BART, Bike to UC Berkeley, 4th st shopping, Chez Panisse, The Cheeseboard, The Local Butcher, Monterey Market, Whole Foods, and much more.

Fully furnished to sleep three with everything needed for cooking and relaxing at home. Laundry is on site. Please see the features listed in more detail below:

Kitchen:
Gas Stove and Oven
Refrigerator
Instant Hot Water
Toaster Oven

Living Room:
40" Flatscreen TV with CABLE and Web Streaming (Amazon Fire)
Office nook with desk and chair

Bedrooms
Full Size bed and plenty of clothes storage (sleeps up to two)
2nd Bedroom with twin size bed/ walk in closet - can be used as additional guest bed

Washer/ Dryer in unit.

Security Deposit Due at Check In:
Weekly Stay: $200 sec. deposit
Monthly Stay: $500 sec. deposit/ for multi month rental sec. deposit to be 1 month rent

Cats/ Dogs OK with additional sec. deposit and cleaning fee.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Berkeley, CA

Nearby attractions

Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage

4.5

Excellent(78 Reviews)

Cottage in Berkeley, CA

3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Berkeley, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(78 Reviews)

4.5

Aug 2024

My old college roommates and I were looking for a place that was more comfortable than a hotel but close to public transportation such as the Bart and Bus lines. This place was it. Our host was friendly and responsive in our communication. It has everything we needed such as plates and utensils for our takeout and clean fridge for our fruit and milk. The location is ideal as we were close to a lot of cades, bakeries, restaurants and even Target.We hope to book this place again when we are in Berkeley. I highly recommend.

4.5

Aug 2024

A step back in time to a stay in an older home in Berkeley. It is just a few blocks from where we lived in the 1970's when we were students at CAL and we felt very at home. Beds are very comfortable, the small kitchen very workable and well equipped (we use it for breakfasts and dinners). Would definitely stay here again.

4.5

Jul 2024

House was well-suited for our party of 3, with a separate bedroom for our high school aged grandson. Coffee shops on nearby San Pablo were convenient. The house obviously needs many improvements but it's fine for a short stay. And the neighborhood is very quiet. Don't park on the street under the neighbor's tree to avoid a heavy dusting of very sticky sap.

4.5

Jul 2024

Quiet neighborhood, convenient to BART - very easygoing.

4.5

Jun 2024

Came to visit family and this place was in a good location

4.5

May 2024

The home is really charming, vintage and simple. Photos depict the space accurately. When the backyard gets done, it will be nice to really enjoy. I hope to stay next time I'm in town as it was a perfect location to get to the university, marina, transit and amenities. Parking on street was no problem. Thank you, Andreas, for sharing the home.

4.5

May 2024

Enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed walking to different parts of Berkley. Quiet neighborhood.

4.5

May 2024

This place was so clean!!!

4.5

May 2024

Comfortable, quiet location. It was exactly what we had hoped for. We stayed five nights.

4.5

Apr 2024

Everything you need is there. The back sections are a little run down but useable. The fenced yard was great for the dog, but could use a cleanup.

4.5

Apr 2024

Very charming and interior photos are true to the actual property. Andreas is very responsive.

4.5

Mar 2024

Good location.

4.5

Jan 2024

We (3 adults) stayed for a week while visiting family in the Bay Area. We had a car, for which street parking was not an issue. The house has a nice layout with a dining area/breakfast nook off the kitchen. The kitchen is well-equipped if you want to cook. The rooms are comfortable, there's plenty of space to relax, and the wifi worked great. There's a nice yard, but we didn't spend any time out there because of rain. The location is safe and convenient: walking distance to BART, Acme Bread, University Ave/4th street area. It's about a 10-15 minute walk to Gilman ave (REI, Tokyo Fish, Whole Foods). Nice to know we could do laundry. Overall a nice place with a responsive host. Note: other reviews complained of ants, and we saw some in the bathroom. It was rainy while we were there and the rain likely drove the ants indoors. It wasn't that bad and we took care of them with a little spray of Zevo.

4.5

Dec 2023

Convenient to stores and restaurants and safe walking neighborhood. Comfortable accommodation but in the room with double bed and air conditioning the window was cracked letting in cold air. But very comfortable bed to sleep. Ants in bathroom, should have a Keurig and pods to start. Had to keep the bedroom door open for warmth. The host was available if needed. Again for our 3 night stay it was ok

4.5

Nov 2023

We had such a lovely stay in this charming home! Andreas was so accommodating and communicated exceptionally quick. The neighborhood was very quiet and walk-able. It was so close to the Berkeley campus that our son was able to walk from campus to the house to greet us. The home was very clean and had all of the items we needed to prepare our Thanksgiving meal. Andreas set us up with deliciously filtered water and sent some great tips before we arrived. The beds were very comfortable and there were cozy blankets around the house to snuggle up with while watching family movies after a Thanksgiving meal. Parking was surprisingly easy and right in front of the house on the street. We didn't park in the driveway area while visiting, just on the street since it was so accessible.

4.5

Oct 2023

The property met all our needs for size and location.

4.5

Sep 2023

My niece is looking to relocate to Berkeley from the East Coast and we wanted to stay somewhere that would provide a good sample experience for a few days. This house and location were the perfect solution. The living area was very clean, with minimalist decor, and all available tech (eg free, wireless, streaming tv, and even an Apple Computer to use). The kitchen is a bit outdated, and the yard needs work, but nothing we didn’t expect based on the accurate listing. The owner, Andrea, was very pleasant, and more than accommodating, when we wanted to arrive a day earlier than our scheduled reservation. One small suggestion would be to provide three prong adapters for the plugs in the bedrooms - or just install upgraded outlets so computers can be plugged in easily. Other than that this was the perfect property and location to provide a feel for what it might be like to live in Berkeley.

4.5

Aug 2023

The property met our expectations. There were lots of extra linens and towels. The owner is currently working on the back yard, so it's a bit cluttered, but there is a table with some chairs that are usable. The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe. The property is easily walkable from the North Berkeley BART station, and there are many restaurants nearby. We had some communication with the host prior to our arrival, and he was exceptionally helpful and curteous - well beyond our expectations.

4.5

Aug 2023

4.5

Jul 2023

This lovely home was in a quiet neighborhood but centrally located. Very distinctive in layout and architecture. Within walking distance to many things. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals and the rooms were comfortable. Dog park close by (or playground if you have littles). We will definitely be back.

4.5

Jul 2023

Overall nice. Negatives: things like coffee maker but no coffee; few electrical outlets and lots of electronics and LEDs so lots of power cords; VERY cheap toilet paper (bought some better). Positives: helpful, responsive owner; quiet neighborhood in the vicinity of the Berkeley Marina and close to good restaurants and shopping.

4.5

Aug 2020

Great Location!

Great Location!

Clean, good location. Close to lots. Great communication with Andreas.

4.5

Jan 2020

Perfect for our stay

4.5

Dec 2019

Berkeley

Berkeley

Perfect for our stay

4.5

Oct 2019

Nice, comfortable home in a good location. Has a nice back area for dogs or hanging out. Would definitely recommend!

4.5

Oct 2019

Great location

Great location

Nice, comfortable home in a good location. Has a nice back area for dogs or hanging out. Would definitely recommend!

4.5

Aug 2019

What a great property and an excellent location! A short walk to the BART and a fantastic patio area for those few nights we wanted to stay in. Ordered groceries through PrimeNow and saved a few bucks by having breakfast in the quaint dining area.

4.5

Jul 2019

No AC so don’t go on hot days otherwise adequate

4.5

Jul 2019

Lovely Home in Perfect Area

Lovely Home in Perfect Area

4.5

Jul 2019

Ok stay

Ok stay

No AC so don’t go on hot days otherwise adequate

4.5

May 2019

The location of this cottage provides restful nights for a parent visiting her UC Berkeley student who lives in a noisy campus environment. Historic charm with IKEA comfort. The Mexican bakery around the corner on San Pedro is a unique experience. Andreas is helpful.

4.5

May 2019

The house was close to train and restaurant. It was clean and comfortable.

4.5

May 2019

Lovely cozy house

Lovely cozy house

4.5

Apr 2019

Thank you! Close to UC Berkeley which is what we needed. Clean, charming, quiet neighborhood. We’ll be back!

4.5

Apr 2019

Our family is relatively new to VRBO. We have used Vacasa, and have stayed at VRBO rentals 4 times with other families as the lead renter. The location of this home is great and the price is fine. That being said, we would not stay here again and these are the reasons why: - four dishes or pans that I pulled from the cupboards had dried food on them. Yuck! - the sheets on one of the twin beds had stains on them. Gross! -The ceiling in the bathroom has brown grease spots from condensation, which are easily cleaned if someone was paying attention to detail. Really gross to look at when one is showering to get clean! -the window locks are super sketchy and old; two barely work. While the neighborhood is technically safe (it is Berkeley; we lived there for 3 years), it really disconcerting when you open the blinds and can lift the windows straight up. They were not even latched when we arrived. Very sloppy! - when the heater turns off it makes a pinging noise for almost 15 minutes. Not a problem if one is leaving for the day but if trying to fall asleep, really a annoying! -Also, the description states that there is parking in the ‘shared driveway”. THis however is untrue. The neighbor very kindly let me know that they bought the house next door so the driveway is technically theirs. One must park on the street, which is fine, but she did share that she has asked the owner to change that in the description several times. Again, attention to detail. -

4.5

Apr 2019

Trey concert

Trey concert

The house was close to train and restaurant. It was clean and comfortable.

4.5

Apr 2019

very clean home near 4th st shops and restaurant close to freeway access to San Francisco and in one direction and wine country in the other direction. The home, like all in this nice area of Berkley, is small yet adequately sized except for the bathroom which is exceedingly small. The reason for the loss of two stars is because of the disregard shown for the furnishing of the home. Nothing matched, the tv in the living room instead of being mounted on wall above the fireplace, instead sits on an end table from the master bedroom, cables exposed. There is a cheap desk in what once was the dining room along with a lounger of some sort. It seems as if it was furnished with items from a garage sale. The other major complaint is also indicative of the little regard for the guests and that is the bathroom tissue which could not be of a cheaper variety, so thin it was completely translucent. I don't expect luxury in this price range but is Charmin too much to ask?

4.5

Apr 2019

Close to Cal

Close to Cal

Thank you! Close to UC Berkeley which is what we needed. Clean, charming, quiet neighborhood. We’ll be back!

4.5

Apr 2019

Good location, reasonable rate; would not stay again

Good location, reasonable rate; would not stay again

4.5

Apr 2019

Nice and clean but cheaply furnished

Nice and clean but cheaply furnished

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Berkeley?

The average price for a rental in Berkeley is R 3,410 per night. This rental is R 253 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Cottage in Berkeley, CA

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Berkeley, CA

Nearby attractions

Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage

Cottage in Berkeley, CA

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Berkeley, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Berkeley?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage?

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