Entire home

Stunning Bay-View Home in Kensington!

Photo gallery for Stunning Bay-View Home in Kensington!

Kensington Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,600 Sq Ft | Access Only By Stairs
Deck
Bay View
Living Room | Free WiFi | Smart TV | Gas Fireplace
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View map
Kensington, CA
  • Place, Berkeley Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of California, Berkeley
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Greek Theater
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Stunning Bay-View Home in Kensington!

Close to Wedding & Event Venues | Gas Fireplace | Furnished Deck w/ Views

Boasting a prime location with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge, this Kensington vacation rental is perfect for your next visit to the Bay Area! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has all the essentials: Smart TVs, a full kitchen, and a furnished deck. When you aren't unwinding this chic hideaway, explore Tilden Regional Park or the vibrant Downtown Berkeley. Comfort and convenience await!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 California king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 full bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs, board games
- Jetted tub
- Dining table, breakfast nook

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Deck, outdoor seating
- Shaded bench
- Bay view

KITCHEN
- Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave
- Drip coffee maker, toaster, blender
- Cooking basics, spices, dishware & flatware
- Ice maker, water filter, high chair, trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL
- Central heating ceiling fans
- Towels & linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent, iron & board, hangers
- Free WiFi
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- No A/C
- Homeowner in neighborhood
- 2 exterior security cameras (outward facing)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, stairs to access
- Steep terrain surrounding property

PARKING
- Carport (1 vehicle), free street parking
- Street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

- 4 miles to Berkeley: museums, shops, restaurants, events
- 4 miles to University of California, Berkeley
- 11 miles to Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
- 18 miles to San Francisco: nightlife, concerts, attractions
- 12 miles to Oakland
- 21 miles to Oakland International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Strict maximum occupancy of 6. No outside guests allowed
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires stairs to access
- The small town of Kensington is located on the hills of the East Bay. The property offers an amazing view. However, you must be prepared to walk up and down the block if you are not using a car. Please be mindful of the steep terrain around the property and the steep driveway/stairs from the street
- The property does not offer air conditioning
- The homeowner lives in the neighborhood
- Your safety matters. The property features 2 exterior security cameras located on the front and back doors, facing each entrance. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

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
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 first aid kit

About the area

Berkeley

Kensington, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this holiday home. Alcatraz Island and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.
Map
Kensington, CA

What's nearby

  • Tilden Regional Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Berkeley Marina - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Greek Theater - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 10 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • El Cerrito Plaza Station - 5 min drive
  • Richmond Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Semifreddi's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Banter Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fat Apple's Restaurant & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Best Burritos - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Bay-View Home in Kensington! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Bay-View Home in Kensington!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Bay-View Home in Kensington!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Bay-View Home in Kensington! located?

Located in Berkeley, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Tilden Regional Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Greek Theater and University of California, Berkeley. Telegraph Avenue and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful property that was well-maintained and clean. We had an easy time finding everything we needed and the views were spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quiet, great views
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivek B.

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

Nice place with a great view.

We enjoyed our stayed in your lovely home and hopefully will return next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
place was fine, driveway is so steep it is a tad difficult to negotiate
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

perry f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the Bay.Comfortable setting.Will be nice if the coffee maker is updated. Suggestion: Rug pads under rugs will be helpfulto prevent slipping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen M.

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

Stay

We loved the home interior and the location. We had a problem with the overgrown plants on both sides of the very narrow driveway. We borrowed our son’s vehicle and it has scratches on both sides due to overgrown plants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Stunning bay view

The view is amazing. The house is clean and quiet and equipped with all you need. We had a wonderful stay. It was a perfect place for what we needed but would be a challenge for someone with mobility issues or a driver uncomfortable with a narrow and steep driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amidah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Safety Issues

Spectacular ocean view through livingroom windows. Main concerns were 1) steep, hazardous driveway entrance to house had broken safety rails for climbing to front door. 2) huge throw rugs on floors created tripping hazards.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Great stay

Great house, views, location…thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Noga V.

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

Great views

Property has great views, is comfortable and clean. Property manager friendly and responsive. Experience can be upgraded by providing decent deck furniture.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cierria G.

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

Staycation approved

Check-in was very easy. The property was gorgeous. The house is clean and the view is amazing. Recommend 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kecia G.

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

Amazing views!

Wonderful location with easy drives to UC campus and local shops/restaurants. Well appointed with everything we needed for a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Amazing view

Everything about this home was beautiful. From the gorgeous view to the friendliness of the host. Highly recommend if you want a local place with lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Holiday stay

This house has everything you would need while away from home. The bedrooms are large, towels are soft and plentiful. Kitchen is adequately equipped. And, the view is beautiful!.

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Amazing views

Great neighborhood, great views, great location and not too far from all Bay Area attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince B.

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

Stunning Bay-View Vacation Rental in Kensington!

We were there to move our daughter in at UC Berkeley. The place was fantastic. The views were great and the house was very clean. We will definitely consider staying here again when we return.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

would go back in a heartbeat

First, the view is extraordinary - you look straight out to the Golden Gate and see the Bay Bridge to your left. This alone is worth the visit.Secondly, the property was as clean as any rental or hotel we've ever stayed in - so nice. Beds are comfortable, towels nice, kitchen fine (we didn't cook much). A small complaint is the limited number of devices allowable on the internet system. We were 6 people - most have a phone, computer and watch - and we had to turn off devices to let people access internet.Make sure to do the Rock Walks in the book available there - right in the neighborhood - and don't neglect the Blake Gardens 6 min walk away in the morning. Very interesting books left by previous guests I assume, well read crowd!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Beautiful View - Room for the Fam

This property is situated in a lovely (but hilly - you don't get views without hills!) neighborhood that is a comfortable drive to Berkeley, Oakland, Sausalito, SF, and the vicinity.Large, comfortable living/dining room with a huge table plenty of seating for hanging out, eating, playing games. As you can see in the accurate photos in the listing, one entire wall is floor-to-ceiling windows and a sliding door to the deck that displays the most spectacular view of the bay! There is a large TV, fireplace, games, and very comfortable sofa and chairs. The entry has a handy coat rack/organizer/shoe rack with plenty of hooks - a thoughtful touch. The wood floors pass the clean-sock/feet test. The kitchen is separate (not open concept) from the living space and is really cute, spotlessly clean, well-appointed, and pleasant to use (we didn't cook, but were happy to fill our tumblers with lots of ice, and store our drinks and foodie souvenirs in the spacious, clean fridge). This is also where you'll find the washer & dryer, and a 4-person breakfast nook. Each bedroom is airy, roomy and welcoming. Only the primary bedroom has a TV. Lots of closet space and storage areas. When we stayed, the weather was such that we didn't try to use heat or cooling. There's a small fan in the bedroom closet. The two bathrooms are modern and clean, with heated toilet seats and bidets. Our three teens (including a daughter who usurps lots of surface area with all her stuff) were able to share space without complaint.Echoing others' experiences of the driveway - I'm just glad my husband learned to drive in hilly Oregon, because if it was up to me to get our SUV turned around at the top to get back down, we'd have a problem. This is in no way a deal-breaker, but something to be aware of.

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

September 2024

The views are as advertised - spectacular. Comfortable and clean. Wonderful living room area for watching all aspects of the Bay Area weather rolling through. The driveway is pretty steep, but everything else was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karena P.

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

Perfect Spot for our Adult Sibs

We stayed at this house for our daughter's wedding at the Berkeley Country Club. It's only 2.5 miles away from the venue, has very comfortable bedrooms & bathrooms, and most importantly has a remarkable view from Sausalito to Oakland including San Francisco and both the Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Our siblings from Chico especially loved the view & dramatic fog that rolled in and out. The kitchen is nicely appointed also!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia J.

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

Can’t beat the view!

We were there for a friend’s birthday party in the neighborhood so the home was super convenient for us. The house was comfortable but we really only slept there. The bed pillows could use replacing but, otherwise, it had all we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kent J.

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

Excellent choice for our Berkeley visit

Very nice. Had minor concerns with loose rugs…tripping hazard… an pillows were not especially comfortable. Had a bunch of ants in kitchen drawer close to outside door. Otherwise all good!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nova V.

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

Stunning Bay View

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day stay. The view is stunning and the living and dining room areas are spacious. The kitchen is updated with new appliances and was clean and functional. We rested well in the bedrooms and the baths were supplied with toiletries. Our host communicated with us from the moment we booked and kept in touch before and during our stay. This VRBO will definitely be one we will stay at again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

Host profile image

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish