The Poetic Modern | Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Berkeley

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
NZ$222
avg per night

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Berkeley, CA
  • University of California, Berkeley
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Berkeley Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Greek Theater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
The current price is NZ$222
avg per night

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About the area

Berkeley

Berkeley Hills, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this guesthouse. Greek Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Alcatraz Island and Ferry Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.

What's nearby

  • Tilden Regional Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Greek Theater - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • El Cerrito Plaza Station - 6 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 10 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Korean Superette - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Taqueria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sakana Sushi & Roll - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Poetic Modern | Guesthouse

A fully equipped guesthouse with private entry with shared access to a large wrap-around deck, grill access and plenty of seating— perfect for sunset dinners, creative mornings, or deep exhale moments above the city.

● A fully-equipped kitchen and a small dining area
● A cozy living area featuring a TV
● A built-in closet
● A full-size bed
● A full-size bathroom

Experience privacy while enjoying shared access to a spacious wrap-around deck, grill amenities, and ample seating—ideal for sunset dinners, creative mornings, or reflective moments above the city.

★ KEY FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS★

✔ Perfect for couples
✔ 1 bedroom with a Full-size bed
✔ 1 Full bathroom
✔ Fast WiFi @ 475mb/s
✔ 4K 65" HDR Smart TV + Netflix
✔ In-suite Washer/Dryer
✔ Contactless Check-in
✔ All Essential Toiletries Provided
✔ Fully-Equipped Kitchen
✔ Coffee Maker + Coffee Essentials
✔ Barbecue setting
✔ A/C & Heating
✔ EASY downtown access

★PRIME LOCATION★

✔ Arlington Avenue shops & cafés – ~6-minute walk (0.3 miles)
✔ Solano Avenue (Gourmet Ghetto) – ~5-minute drive (1.5 miles) with its restaurants, boutiques, and markets
✔ UC Berkeley campus & Sproul Plaza – ~10 minutes (3–4 miles), offering cafés, galleries, libraries—a magnet for intellectual energy
✔ Berkeley BART Station – ~8 minutes (~2.5 miles), providing direct public transit into San Francisco and Oakland
✔ Gourmet Ghetto / Shattuck Avenue – ~5 minutes (1.5 miles), home to iconic restaurants and artisanal shops

“Not available in person but always online via Airbnb to assist.”

Important Note:

✔Please note that Garage parking is not included. But there is Free Street Parking

✔Guests are responsible for their consumables after the initial supply.

✔Government ID required to check in.

✔*DISCLAIMER: Furnishing & Layout may be different from those pictured.
Quiet hours are 9 PM to 10 AM on weeknights and weekends.

We strictly enforce our house rules to maintain a high-quality experience for both our guests and other residents in the building. Immediate measures will be taken in response to any violations, including parties, large unauthorized gatherings, or smoking. Any breach of these rules will result in associated fees (minimum $1000 from the building) and enforcement actions, which may involve authorities and/or private security services that we have set in place that will take immediate action.


Please note, these policies are in place not to intimidate but to protect the experience of our everyday guests, ensuring their safety, comfort, and the overall integrity of the property.



If you have no plan on violating any of these policies, then you have absolutely nothing at all to worry about! We are on your side and here to look out for you!🙂



1. No shoes are to be worn inside the home.



2. No smoking indoors. Any cigarette butts are to be disposed of off the property. No Smoking of ANY KIND in the unit.



(Only permitted outside the house.)



We have a strict no-smoking policy in all our units. You will be fined $500 if you violate. If you must smoke, please do so in the backyard.



3. No pets. **Evidence of pets inside the property will result in a $500.00 fine charged to guests.**



4. No parties and/or large social gatherings. No events, birthdays, bachelor's or bachelorette parties. There is a $500.00 surcharge charged to groups that are deceitful about the use of the house. Please be transparent and honest. Guests partying will be asked to vacate the property immediately without refund. If the Smoke and Noise Detection device located in the unit is unplugged, there will be an additional fine of $250.00.



5. Check-in and Check-out times are MANDATORY unless scheduled and confirmed at a minimum of 24 hours in advance, and if we are able to accommodate without double booking. **$50.00/hour penalty will be applied if you fail to check out by 10 AM or by the agreed-upon check-out time. My cleaners are on tight schedules**



6. A surcharge of $100.00 per undeclared guest per night will be applied for unapproved guests. Please be honest. We must coordinate cleaners and inventory based on the number of guests that occupy the unit.



10. If any personal property is damaged/lost/stolen, or if the cleaning company requires additional time to clean up, you will be charged accordingly.



11. Lock all windows and doors if you are not home.



12. Turn off all lights when not in use.



13. If there is any maintenance issue, please contact me directly so I can send someone to fix it.



14. Garbage is not to be left inside the unit upon check-out. Please dispose of all garbage inside the unit in the outdoor bins.



15. Garbage, recycling, and organic waste are to be disposed of properly and up to city regulations. **$50.00 surcharge charged to guests who fail to follow proper waste protocol. My cleaners will have to dedicate time to re-sort the garbage correctly.**



16. No Moving / Rearranging of the furniture.

(unless otherwise specified)



17. No unplugging of the electronics like TVs, cable boxes, lamps, Roku sticks, etc.



18. Guests looking to extend their stay are welcome to do so, subject to availability. Please note, we require a 48-hour notice MINIMUM prior to checkout time to extend without penalty.



All extension requests that are between 24-48 hours before checkout time are subject to an additional 50% of the cleaning fee to reschedule cleaners.



Any extension request that is less than 24 hours before checkout time will be subject to an additional cleaning fee.



Please note that all additional fees must be paid first before an extension is confirmed. Our cleaners operate on strict schedules, and 100% of the fees go to our hard-working cleaners to compensate them for the last-minute changes.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Property Registration Number STR425365

Frequently asked questions

Is The Poetic Modern | Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Poetic Modern | Guesthouse?

As of 6 September 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Poetic Modern | Guesthouse on 7 September 2025 start from NZ$229.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Poetic Modern | Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Poetic Modern | Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Poetic Modern | Guesthouse located?

Located in Berkeley Hills, this guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tilden Regional Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of California, Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Greek Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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