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Architectural Gem: 2-Bedroom furnished loft near Berkeley's 4th Street Shops

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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View from sleeping loft down to living room/dining area
View from sleeping loft down to living room/kitchen area
View from kitchen into living room
California king-sized bed in sleeping loft
Twin beds in downstairs bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Berkeley, CA
  • Place, Berkeley Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Greek Theater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 - Upstairs loft

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Main level

1 Single Bed

Living room

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Architectural Gem: 2-Bedroom furnished loft near Berkeley's 4th Street Shops

Beautiful sunlit contemporary loft around the corner from the Fourth Street shopping district. Comes fully furnished. The open master bedroom loft on the upper level features a fine California King-sized bed; there are two twin beds in the private bedroom below. Perfect for a couple or family. Off-street parking is provided, plus convenient access to public transit.

High-speed Internet hooked up to a large-screen monitor in the very comfy living room. Full kitchen with Keurig coffeemaker, microwave, toaster-oven, gas cooktop & convection oven, dishwasher. Gated garden downstairs with fishpond. (Unfortunately, this apartment is not handicapped accessible.)

The Neighborhood

The condo is in Berkeley's Fourth Street district, full of delightful shops, eateries and street life— and the Berkeley Apple Store. (It's particularly festive in holiday season, with spectacular lighting at night!) Also mere blocks from the freeway to San Francisco or the Wine Country, and University Ave. leading up to campus. But when you come back home, you'll close the gate on all that commotion and find yourself in a tranquil garden with fish and flora, and a beautifully furnished, warm bi-level apartment.

Please note that this area is also within hearing range of passing trains. We now supply earplugs for light sleepers, and an Ecotonic adaptive sleep sounds machine for those who are bothered by the train noise.

Getting around

One block from buses to the UC campus (and express buses in the morning to downtown SF). A twenty minute walk to North Berkeley BART. The neighborhood has a great walk score of 91 and a bike score of 99.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Berkeley

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Northwest Berkeley, a neighbourhood in Berkeley. Ferry Building 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. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Greek Theater - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Jack London Square - 8 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 8 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • North Berkeley Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 5 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamworks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Artis Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Great Notion Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Leila - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Architectural Gem: 2-Bedroom furnished loft near Berkeley's 4th Street Shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Architectural Gem: 2-Bedroom furnished loft near Berkeley's 4th Street Shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architectural Gem: 2-Bedroom furnished loft near Berkeley's 4th Street Shops?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Architectural Gem: 2-Bedroom furnished loft near Berkeley's 4th Street Shops located?

Located in Northwest Berkeley, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Berkeley Marina, University of California, Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Greek Theater and Bay Street are also within 3 miles (5 km). Berkeley Station is only a 5-minute walk and North Berkeley Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madalena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review on our stay

Our stay at Peter and Mary Curtis's house has been lovely. They have been great hosts, always very available to help with anything we need, and we definitely feel at home here. The house is very cozy, with a lot of natural light, and in a great location, close to buses that take you both to Downton Berkeley or San Francisco. It is also close to many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a great spot

I love this location!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Peter Samis

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We've lived in Berkeley for over thirty years. I am an artist (my studio is actually downstairs) and my husband Peter is a retired museum person and writer. We love the Bay Area and are happy to share tips about it.

Why they chose this property

The Fourth Street neighborhood has been carefully designed and built up over the years and is a thriving hub of activity at a village scale. Good food, unique shops, cafés, and an Apple Store all contribute to the lively mix.

What makes this property unique

The architecture of this loft is a real standout, with skylights high above the living room floor and recessed casement windows. The view over the living room from the stairs and open loft above makes it exciting and our guests have loved it.

Languages:

English, French