❤ Zen Den Studio in the Berkeley Hills! ★BAY VIEWS★ HOT TUB★PARKING★PETS WELCOME
House in Berkeley, CA
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
NEW LISTING! Our bright and cheery Zen Den Studio Apt is located in the peaceful and serene North Berkeley Hills. Chill out on your private sun-soaked deck; relax in the Hot Tub with Bay Views; or strum a guitar in the light-drenched bedroom while watching the sun set over the City. The Zen Den is surrounded by nature, trees and greenery. And yet it’s so close to the hustle and bustle of downtown city life w/ many it's shops and restaurants. Have the best of all worlds at The Zen Den Studio!
Imagine sipping a glass of wine while sitting on your private deck listening to the birds singing in the trees and watching the sun set over the bay. Imagine spending the evening soaking in your private Hot Tub while watching the city lights dance in the sky. Imagine relaxing in your warm and bright studio apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the bay and treetops. Imagine falling asleep in your comfy bed while watching the city lights twinkle. Imagine staying in the beautiful, serene and safe North Berkeley Hills and yet still being walking distance to shopping, cafes, restaurants, several parks, the Berkeley Rose Gardens and the UC Berkeley campus with famous Tilden Park only a short bike ride away. Imagine staying close to everything but feeling a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the noisy crowds and traffic. If this is the type of place you imagine staying in during your trip to Berkeley than our lovely Zen Den studio is the stop for you!
Our beautiful studio apartment is located in a very quiet neighborhood in the prestigious North Berkeley Hills. The space is not a detached unit. It is an in-law unit which is attached to a lovely mid-century modern home. The studio has its own off-street parking spaces, private entrance and private 2-tiered deck and yard area with an outdoor couch, dining set for4 and a HOT TUB! The attached main house does not share any of these amenities and won't interfere with your privacy. The studio is bright and cheery with newer furniture and fun Zen-themed decor. Looking for a break from the stresses of life? We’re all about chilling out at the Zen Den! Relax in your large outdoor living space surrounded by nature. Watch deer prance down the street and listen to the birds sing. The Zen Den is surrounded by nature but it’s located within close proximity to the UC Campus, many restaurants and cafes (including the famous Gourmet Ghetto) and many parks including Tilden Park. It's many features include:
-Beautiful BAY VIEWS from the deck, hot tub and living room/bedroom!
-A private FENCED yard. The yard includes a deck with BBQ, lots of trees and greenery, and beautiful bay views! Outdoor couches and outdoor dining for 4.
-A private HOT TUB on the deck with beautiful BAY VIEWS!
-Two parking spaces in the driveway!
-A sunny and bright living room/bedroom area with floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and beautiful views of the BAY and treetops. This space has a both a queen bed and a queen-sized pull-out sofa bed located directly next to the queen bed.
-A small kitchenette with burners, a convection oven/microwave, sink and mini fridge.
-A huge tiled bathroom with bathtub and shower.
-Pella wood-clad windows throughout the studio.
-Ample non-permited street parking.
-Easy walking distance to several gorgeous parks, the Berkeley Rose Gardens, the UC Berkeley Campus and lots of upscale and casual shops, restaurants, cafes and FRIENDLY! Well-behaved dogs welcome! Please note! There is an extra pet fee of $25 per booking. Please let me know you are traveling with pets and I’ll charge you the fee. :) Please note that this is a studio space so it is small. It's ideal 1 or 2 people OR a couple and children. And the studio is located in a very quiet part of Berkeley. But it is still in the city. So expect some normal city noise occasionally of course. Our home is a legal and licensed vacation rental! PLEASE NOTE: We highly recommended that guests get trip insurance for their trip. We do not give refunds for weather-related cancellations or illness/ injury related cancellations unless they fall without the cancellation timelines. We DO NOT give refunds for the Coronavirus. Trip insurance is available via many providers for little money. I recommend looking at this website for more quotes and more info: https://www.squaremouth.com
Imagine sipping a glass of wine while sitting on your private deck listening to the birds singing in the trees and watching the sun set over the bay. Imagine spending the evening soaking in your private Hot Tub while watching the city lights dance in the sky. Imagine relaxing in your warm and bright studio apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the bay and treetops. Imagine falling asleep in your comfy bed while watching the city lights twinkle. Imagine staying in the beautiful, serene and safe North Berkeley Hills and yet still being walking distance to shopping, cafes, restaurants, several parks, the Berkeley Rose Gardens and the UC Berkeley campus with famous Tilden Park only a short bike ride away. Imagine staying close to everything but feeling a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the noisy crowds and traffic. If this is the type of place you imagine staying in during your trip to Berkeley than our lovely Zen Den studio is the stop for you!
Our beautiful studio apartment is located in a very quiet neighborhood in the prestigious North Berkeley Hills. The space is not a detached unit. It is an in-law unit which is attached to a lovely mid-century modern home. The studio has its own off-street parking spaces, private entrance and private 2-tiered deck and yard area with an outdoor couch, dining set for4 and a HOT TUB! The attached main house does not share any of these amenities and won't interfere with your privacy. The studio is bright and cheery with newer furniture and fun Zen-themed decor. Looking for a break from the stresses of life? We’re all about chilling out at the Zen Den! Relax in your large outdoor living space surrounded by nature. Watch deer prance down the street and listen to the birds sing. The Zen Den is surrounded by nature but it’s located within close proximity to the UC Campus, many restaurants and cafes (including the famous Gourmet Ghetto) and many parks including Tilden Park. It's many features include:
-Beautiful BAY VIEWS from the deck, hot tub and living room/bedroom!
-A private FENCED yard. The yard includes a deck with BBQ, lots of trees and greenery, and beautiful bay views! Outdoor couches and outdoor dining for 4.
-A private HOT TUB on the deck with beautiful BAY VIEWS!
-Two parking spaces in the driveway!
-A sunny and bright living room/bedroom area with floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and beautiful views of the BAY and treetops. This space has a both a queen bed and a queen-sized pull-out sofa bed located directly next to the queen bed.
-A small kitchenette with burners, a convection oven/microwave, sink and mini fridge.
-A huge tiled bathroom with bathtub and shower.
-Pella wood-clad windows throughout the studio.
-Ample non-permited street parking.
-Easy walking distance to several gorgeous parks, the Berkeley Rose Gardens, the UC Berkeley Campus and lots of upscale and casual shops, restaurants, cafes and FRIENDLY! Well-behaved dogs welcome! Please note! There is an extra pet fee of $25 per booking. Please let me know you are traveling with pets and I’ll charge you the fee. :) Please note that this is a studio space so it is small. It's ideal 1 or 2 people OR a couple and children. And the studio is located in a very quiet part of Berkeley. But it is still in the city. So expect some normal city noise occasionally of course. Our home is a legal and licensed vacation rental! PLEASE NOTE: We highly recommended that guests get trip insurance for their trip. We do not give refunds for weather-related cancellations or illness/ injury related cancellations unless they fall without the cancellation timelines. We DO NOT give refunds for the Coronavirus. Trip insurance is available via many providers for little money. I recommend looking at this website for more quotes and more info: https://www.squaremouth.com
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Berkeley, CA
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Reviews
5.0
Quiet spot tucked into the Berkeley Hills. Within 6 blocks of shattuck shopping but keep in mind it’s also 225 ft above shattuck—those last 2 blocks are killers carrying groceries but thankfully Uber’s are cheap. If you have a car, it has the best setup for parking of ANY place I’ve stayed in Berkeley...your own private spot! None of this on street parking permit stuff driving around for 15 minutes looking for a spot or sharing a driveway with 6 other cars! Great bed and sofa with kitchen capable of handling breakfast and lunch with no problems.
4.0
The property listing was accurate and perfect for our mini vacation. Bring your own knife or a sharpener, the knives in the kitchen are very dull. You may also want to bring extra towels. We had two bathroom towels and one beach towel. Not enough for 2 people to shower and enjoy the hot tub. I also had a hard time getting a response to my emails. You have to call the cleaning lady when the unit is vacated and because I was driving and late for an appointment, I didn't actually get to call her for about a half hour after we left; she basically yelled at me that check out was at 11. I tried to explain to her our situation and that the cleaning crew never showed up while we were there but I didn't get the impression she spoke very good English. Overall I would give The Zen Den 4 out of 5 stars.
5.0
I've secretly wished to live up in Berkeley Hills. This was my gift to me and hubby. And we've had a comfortable stay. We walked everywhere, everyday. Felt safe in the neighborhood even at night. Enjoyed the view esp. at night when all the lights were lit. We esp. appreciated the quiet. The only thing to mention: shower faucet needs fixing. Thank you.
5.0
Very clean lovely property in an excellent location - beautiful view
4.0
Great location. Very comfortable place with beautiful view
5.0
This was a super cute place with a charming deck to hang out on. There are great views of the city because the place is built up on a hill. We had four people in our party. I would recommend not having any more than three people, which I think that’s what it called for anyway. The place is efficient, cozy and has everything you may need, and fits three comfortably.
5.0
We loved our stay here. So quiet yet close to everything. Greeted by all kinds of wildlife at all hours of the day and night but still in the city.
5.0
The Zen Den is lovely! Great location with dedicated parking. Centrally located to downtown Berkeley and major freeways. Also a very easy jaunt to N. California wine country. You’ll want to bring your swimsuit along to take advantage of the hot tub. The deck is a gem for reading, relaxing and meditating. Small place but suited our needs very well, and was even slightly more spacious than expected. Very clean and well-appointed. Hot tub and grill were ready to go, and we used them quite a bit. Views from the deck are lovely and made for a perfect retreat from the grind. Tracy was responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again! Tracy is extremely responsive and a great resource for any questions your may have. We appreciate the thoughtful touches like coffee, wine and the book selection.
5.0
This space is cozy, warm and welcoming. It was the perfect size for my wife and I whom were passing through the area for a couple days. It's located close to many good restaurants, including Chez Panisse. We enjoyed the morning stroll to Pete's Coffee shop. The space is very comfortable. We enjoyed the adorable kitchette area. If we had more time, we would have enjoyed the yard and hot tub. But we were too busy every day with activities. Tracy answered questions quickly. If we are passing through this area area again then we will be booking the Zen Den. Thanks Tracy.
5.0
We came to Berkeley to visit my daughter who attends the UCB. She suggest the North Berkeley Hills as a great place to stay. We wanted a unit that was close enough to walk to the UC but still quiet. We found the perfect space with the Zen Den. It was a pretty walk past the Rose Gardens to get to the campus. And the neighborhood is quiet and safe. The views were lovely from the living room/bedroom and yard. There is a large bathroom with a bathtub. But the hot tub and yard were the highlights. It was so nice to have a private yard to sit in and read a book. There is a comfortable outdoor couch and dining table in the yard. Lots of space to spread out. We liked the Zen decor and found Tracy to be a great host. If you are looking for a place that is close to the campus, shops, restaurants in a nice, quiet neighborhood then you have found it!
2.0
This place smells bad, of bug spray or mildew. I did not enjoy it. The hot tub area is attractive but faces the street and does not feel private.
There were just a host of small things that weren’t quite right, like hair and ants in the bath tub, other small things. I have stayed at other homes that were truly homes, but this one feels run down and used just for hire, like a boarding house rental. While it has a bit of charm here and there, I really did not enjoy the stay.
Sorry to say! It is a great location in the Berkeley Hills, but I would recommend against staying here; please keep looking for something that truly has a Zen soul, not just a few Buddha statues.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Berkeley?
The average price for a rental in Berkeley is $189 per night. This rental is $138 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at ❤ Zen Den Studio in the Berkeley Hills! ★BAY VIEWS★ HOT TUB★PARKING★PETS WELCOME. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is ❤ Zen Den Studio in the Berkeley Hills! ★BAY VIEWS★ HOT TUB★PARKING★PETS WELCOME pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at ❤ Zen Den Studio in the Berkeley Hills! ★BAY VIEWS★ HOT TUB★PARKING★PETS WELCOME?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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