Location, location, location. This sunny one bedroom duplex apartment is located on a quiet street in the heart of the north Berkeley flatlands. You get your own apartment, your own fully equipped kitchen, your own smart TV, your own private deck, additional garden sitting area, and your own super fast WiFI. The duplex is within short walking distance of the North Berkeley Bart Station, Trader Joe's, Andronicos Community Market, Monterey Market, Pete's, Live Oak Park, the famous King Garden/Edible School Yard (one block away), and all the best Berkeley restaurants. For example, the legendary restaurant, Chez Panisse, is only 5 blocks away. Founded by Alice Waters, for many years Chez Panisse has been widely regarded as one of the top 100 restaurants in the world. Just step out your door and you are practically there. Black out Pottery Barn linen curtains in living room and bedroom to keep you sleeping in comfort to whenever you want to rise. Duplex apartment is on a quiet tree lined street in a highly prized flatland area of North Berkeley. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO TOUR ABOVE....

TO SUBMIT A RESERVATION REQUEST OR INQUIRY, GUESTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONNAIRE:
1. Full names of all guests and relationship to primary guest
2. What is your occupation/work profession (and of other guests)?
3. Will anyone be with you or visiting you during your stay?
4. Have you used VRBO before? If so, how did it go?
5. What is your reason for coming to Berkeley?
6. Where are you coming from?
7. Why are you interested in our apartment?
8. Have you read the house rules and do you have any questions about them?
9. Please attach a photo of the primary guest's driver's license or photo ID.

I apologize in advance for requiring this Guest Questionnaire, BUT we have been subjected to multiple scams and some very costly lessons. We have had to move to this system to protect ourselves and the property. Please take a close look at our reviews from previous guests. They are ALL 5 star +. Everyone experiences the privacy and quiet enjoyment of staying in our truly special apartment. It is WORTH EVERY PENNY!

We are not entrepreneurs. We are an elderly couple who are just trying to make ends meet by renting out the front apartment of our two apartment duplex.
When you arrive at the apartment, you will find everything you could possible want, so you can relax after your trip: Cup of lovely tea or frothy cappuccino? Glass of wine? Sparkling water? Snacks? Yes, we have all that covered for you! Be sure to check out the great (if I say so myself) photos and video of the apartment.

Miscellaneous amenities:
* Super fast cable Wi-Fi internet is featured throughout the apartment so you can work efficiently from the apartment;
* Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook anything including: gas oven and range, microwave oven, state of the art Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer toaster oven, regular toaster, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee maker with milk frother (pods provided), regular coffee maker for Peet's coffee (provided);
* Flat screen TV offers the Xfinity X1 experience with voice controlled remote (it does not get any easier or full-featured!); full cable, with CNN, MSNBC, Netflix, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video to stream movies and series for your evening entertainment (you can even record your favorite shows if you are going to be moving around during the day, so that you won't miss a thing!);
* Bluetooth speaker system to enjoy your rad music from Spotify, Apple Music, etc.;
* Noise reduction insulation in the common wall between the apartments. (It ain't magic, but it helps);
* Oriental rugs and hardwood floors throughout the apartment;
* Super comfortable large Pottery Barn sofa bed in the living room to watch TV and for extra guests to sleep comfortably;
* Two outdoor sitting areas: private deck with small table and chairs just off the kitchen to eat outdoors and love seat to lounge and drink your morning (or afternoon) cappuccino, and another private outdoor sitting area near your front door;
* Guest Guide Book with how to's on everything in the house AND guide for everything around town like how to get to grocery stores, recommended restaurants (with menus), how to access running track and swimming pool nearby, evening entertainment etc.
* Ample unrestricted street parking in front of the apartment. There are almost always parking places on the block and if for some reason they are all taken you can parallel park in front of the double driveway in front of the house. We do not allow parking on the paver covered driveway.

* If we are missing anything, just let us know, and we will add it for your next stay (or get it for this stay if there is time)

Check-in is with numbered code on the door dead bolt. But Mary or I (Jon) will meet and greet you to show you around the apartment so that you can find out everything you need to know to make your stay as trouble free as possible. We will give you the exact address and how to find the apartment when we get close to when you plan to arrive. We live in the back apartment of the duplex so we are readily available for any of your ongoing needs. Please just call or text and we will be at your disposal.

Please note that the City of Berkeley charges a 14% tax for short term rentals. If you rent the apartment for fewer than 14 nights, the tax is built into the charge that we pay directly to the city. There is no tax for longer stays.