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HAVE IT ALL! GORGEOUS CONTEMPORARY IN NORTH BERKELEY HILLS

 
 
 
Berkeley house rental - Enter through private courtyard with fountain and pool
Enter through private courtyard with fountain and pool
  • Berkeley house rental - Enter through private courtyard with fountain and pool
    courtyard seating area
    Part of entry gallery
    Spacious living room with expansive views of San Francisco and the Bay
    Dining for 10
  • Berkeley house rental - Kitchen big enough for 2-3 cooks and kibitzers
    Breakfast/sun room flooded with light year round
    Guest bedroom with garden view
    Master Bedroom
    Master Bath
    Office/library with Bay view and high speed internet access
  • Berkeley house rental - Outdoor dining end of deck
    View of San Francisco and Bay from the deck
    Garden dining in the back patio
    The Golden Gate View
 
Berkeley house rental - Enter through private courtyard with fountain and pool

Enter through private courtyard with fountain and pool

courtyard seating area

courtyard seating area

Part of entry gallery

Part of entry gallery

Spacious living room with expansive views of San Francisco and the Bay

Spacious living room with expansive views of San Francisco and the Bay

Dining for 10

Dining for 10

Kitchen big enough for 2-3 cooks and kibitzers

Kitchen big enough for 2-3 cooks and kibitzers

Breakfast/sun room flooded with light year round

Breakfast/sun room flooded with light year round

Guest bedroom with garden view

Guest bedroom with garden view

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Master Bath

Office/library with Bay view and high speed internet access

Office/library with Bay view and high speed internet access

Outdoor dining end of deck

Outdoor dining end of deck

View of San Francisco and Bay from the deck

View of San Francisco and Bay from the deck

Garden dining in the back patio

Garden dining in the back patio

The Golden Gate View

The Golden Gate View

  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps4
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Berkeley vacation house rental
House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 4)

This is a beautiful, peaceful place- rooms filled with light and art, bay and garden views and wonderful private outdoor spaces. This custom home built for current owner is high enough in the Hills for fantastic views but close enough to walk to Berkeley's cherished destinations.

After you arrive at this exclusive neighborhood of fine homes, you will enter your private world through an elegant gate and pass into a secluded outdoor room furnished for outdoor sitting, dining and sunning by a large garden fountain and pool.

The house beyond the courtyard welcomes you with a high-ceilinged, skylite entry art gallery that leads to an expansive 40 ft. living room and dining room opening to a view of San Francisco and the Bay and a large, flower-filled deck. The deck is furnished for dining, lounging, reading and relaxing with a reading light for warm evenings.

The beautifully furnished book-lined living room has a completely restored 1907 Steinway Grand, a hifi system, classical and jazz CD collections and cable TV.

In addition to the formal dining room, there is a breakfast/garden room with an enormous skylight ceiling, and 2 outdoor dining areas- a deck off the living room and the large courtyard.

The kitchen has large granite work surfaces and a center island. There is a gas stove top, 2 electric ovens, all appliances and a pass through to the living room The laundry is located conveniently off the kitchen.

The 2 bedrooms, each with bath, have queen beds and bay windows with chaise lounges that invite reclining, reading and enjoying the courtyard garden view.

The master bath is flooded with natural light from a large clerestory and has a tub and separate tiled shower and corian counters.

There is a library/office off the living room with a view of the bay and a large work space with high speed internet access, wireless printer, scanner and fax.

You may be too happy to venture out, but when you do you can stroll down the adjacent lane to the original Peet's, Chez Panisse and the Gourmet Ghetto or walk 8 short blocks to enter the North Gate of the Berkeley Campus of the University of California.

This rental includes a weekly housekeeper and a bi-weekly gardener.

Keywords: Custom Designed House

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About The Owner

My husband and I planned and built this house for ourselves as a grown-up house after our children were grown. It was one of the few remaining view lots in North Berkeley. The house was designed to be both our full time residence and our vacation house and has fulfilled those roles beyond my expectations. I still feel happy very day when I wake up and go to see the view across the bay. Now that I am retired, I enjoy traveling and doing things with my children and grandchildren and want to share my wonderful house with others who will appreciate it when I am away. (the photo of me was taken in the back garden)

The Owner purchased this house in 1982
Why The Owner chose Berkeley

Berkeley is a unique city- an old suburb of San Francisco, the home of the most prestigious public university in the world and a center for arts and culture. Cal Performances, the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Aurora Theatre, The Marsh, Shotgun Players are among the many groups producing live performances.

The food here is amazing whether you eat out in our fabulous restaurants to buy gourmet ingredients from farmer's markets, our fishmongers, bakeries and shops like Berkeley Bowl.

I live here because I enjoy urban life and want to be close to the university.

Berkeley house rental - Enter through private courtyard with fountain and pool

Enter through private courtyard with fountain and pool

courtyard seating area

courtyard seating area

Part of entry gallery

Part of entry gallery

Spacious living room with expansive views of San Francisco and the Bay

Spacious living room with expansive views of San Francisco and the Bay

Dining for 10

Dining for 10

Kitchen big enough for 2-3 cooks and kibitzers

Kitchen big enough for 2-3 cooks and kibitzers

Breakfast/sun room flooded with light year round

Breakfast/sun room flooded with light year round

Guest bedroom with garden view

Guest bedroom with garden view

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Master Bath

Office/library with Bay view and high speed internet access

Office/library with Bay view and high speed internet access

Outdoor dining end of deck

Outdoor dining end of deck

View of San Francisco and Bay from the deck

View of San Francisco and Bay from the deck

Garden dining in the back patio

Garden dining in the back patio

The Golden Gate View

The Golden Gate View

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May 9, 2013
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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Berkeley, California

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $1800/wk - $6000/mo. for 2 people
  • US Dollars
  • $1800/week (1 week min) $6000/month for 2 people
  • additional charge for additional occupants with 4 person maximum

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Berkeley, California

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 2100 sq. ft.
  • 1 story
Location Type:
  • Ocean View
  • Water View
General:
  • Internet ...
    high speed cable access
  • Heating
  • Towels Provided
  • Parking ...
    one parking space for small or moderate size vehicle provided in garage
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Telephone ...
    house phone reserved for owner's messages
  • Broadband Access
  • Wood Fireplace
  • Garage
  • Wireless Internet ...
    wifi; wireless printer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Washing Machine
  • Linens Provided
  • Air Conditioning
Kitchen:
  • Stove ...
    gas stove top
  • Oven ...
    2 electric ovens
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    completely furnished
  • Pantry Items ...
    staples and condiments provided
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
  • Queen size Beds (2) there are 2 bedrooms, each with a queen size bed. The maximum number of guests that can be accommodated is 2 couples.
Entertainment:
  • Television
  • Books ...
    extensive library
  • Music Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo
  • Satellite / Cable
  • DVD Player
  • VCR
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio
  • Balcony
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • not suitable for children
  • non smoking only
Attractions:
  • live theater
  • museums
  • cinemas
  • restaurants
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • library
  • marina
  • playground
Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • shopping
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • tennis
  • cycling
  • hiking

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Berkeley, California

Have it All! Gorgeous Contemporary in North Berkeley Hills
average rating of 5.0 based on 3 reviews
business
Have it All! Gorgeous Contemporary in North Berkeley Hills
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p283601vb
(510) 843-5994 (California, USA)
Berkeley San Francisco Bay Area
Princeton, NJ
5

Light and airy well appointed home in a very walkable neighborhood

5 of 5
Submitted: May 3, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
My husband and I enjoyed every moment of our 7 days in this light, airy, welcoming home! Communication with the homeowner was always a pleasure, and she was so welcoming... right down to the chilled bottle of wine waiting for us in the fridge. We took advantage of the nearby walking trails, and if you can handle the hills, you will be amazed at the beautiful sights (and even a waterfall!). Shattuck Avenue is just down the hill, where we enjoyed coffee at Peets, creative pizza at the Cheeseboard, and an elegant dinner downstairs at Chez Pannise (but be sure to make your reservation well in advance). The home and outdoor living are well maintained and the views from the balcony amazing. I would stay again and highly recommended it to all!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
business
Have it All! Gorgeous Contemporary in North Berkeley Hills
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p283601vb
(510) 843-5994 (California, USA)
Berkeley San Francisco Bay Area
Dundee, Oregon
5

Beautiful

5 of 5
Submitted: July 11, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
We spent 8 days here while preparing for oiur daughter's wedding. It is a gorgeous home with beautiful views and landscaping. Restaurants, shopping, and groceries are very conventient yet the house is situated in a lovely neighborhood. I would recommend it to anyone.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Have it All! Gorgeous Contemporary in North Berkeley Hills
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p283601vb
(510) 843-5994 (California, USA)
Berkeley San Francisco Bay Area
Guilford, CT
5

Magnificent rental which surpassed our expectations

5 of 5
Submitted: June 15, 2010 Stayed: March 2010
For a beautiful, relaxing home away from home in a great location, this well-appointed, superbly cared for residence can not be beat. It was perfect for our two couples with features such as ensuite bedrooms with ultra comfortable beds, lovely linens and even lush robes. The house has a modern, well-equipped (granite counters etc) kitchen, elegantly furnished, yet comfortable. spacious dining and living room and decks with wonderful Bay water views. The nighttime view of San Francisco is magical. The couple with us nicknamed this home “The Palace”. Add to this a most gracious host/owner and you have a truly magnificent rental.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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