Discover the best of the San Francisco Bay area from the comforts of this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental in Berkeley! This traditional craftsman home in the Elmwood neighborhood is the ideal home base whether you’re on a work trip, a first-time tourist, or visiting the University of California, Berkeley. You’ll be just 10 miles from Downtown San Francisco and near plenty of outdoor spaces perfect for hiking. Return home to relax in the living room and enjoy piano melodies!
-- THE PROPERTY --
City of Berkeley Zoning Certificate: ZCSTR2023-0953 | Spacious Craftsman Home | Elmwood Neighborhood | Washer + Dryer | 10 Mi to Downtown San Francisco
Bedroom 1: King Bed, Twin XL Cot | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed
HOME HIGHLIGHTS: 1,970 sq ft, 2-story home, hardwood floors, 2 pianos, laptop-friendly workspaces, Smart TV, walk-in closets, shower/tub combo KITCHEN: Dishwasher, blender, drip coffee maker, electric kettle, Crockpot, toaster, toaster oven, ice maker, dishware/flatware, cooking basics/spices OUTDOOR FEATURES: 2 2nd-floor decks, fenced patio space GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer, hangers, iron/board, laundry detergent, keyless entry FAQ: 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), no A/C, not childproofed ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required to access, 2-story home, half bathroom on 1st floor, full bathroom & bedrooms on 2nd floor PARKING: Shared driveway (2 vehicles), no street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
BERKELEY ATTRACTIONS: University of California, Berkeley (2 miles), Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (2 miles), Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (2 miles), Berkeley Natural History Museum (2 miles) EXPLORE OUTDOORS: Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve (3 miles), Siesta Valley Recreation Area (4 miles), Tilden Regional Park (4 miles), Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (6 miles) SAN FRANCISCO (~10 miles): Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Ferry Building AIRPORTS: Oakland International Airport (14 miles), San Francisco International Airport (25 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This 2-story property requires stairs to access. All bedrooms and the full bathroom are on the 2nd floor - NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras; 1 camera is on the front porch facing the front entry and 1 camera is on the back porch facing the backyard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras are motion activated and record video and sound - NOTE: The property is not childproofed and may not be suitable for young children - NOTE: This property is in a quiet neighborhood so please be considerate of neighbors. The City of Berkeley does have noise ordinances and enforces them
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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
Elmwood, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this holiday home. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and SF Masonic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Palace Hotel and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Oakland Arena.
University of California, Berkeley - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Chabad of the East Bay - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Greek Theater - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Berkeley Station - 9 min drive
Rockridge Station - 19 min walk
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Station Berkeley Burgers - 8 min walk
Fournée Bakery - 10 min walk
Gordo Taqueria - 3 min walk
Nabolom Bakery - 5 min walk
5 Tacos & Beers - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is WFH-Friendly Berkeley Home < 2 Mi to University! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at WFH-Friendly Berkeley Home < 2 Mi to University!?
As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WFH-Friendly Berkeley Home < 2 Mi to University! on 9 June 2026 start from NZ$530, 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.
How much is parking at WFH-Friendly Berkeley Home < 2 Mi to University!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at WFH-Friendly Berkeley Home < 2 Mi to University!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at WFH-Friendly Berkeley Home < 2 Mi to University!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is WFH-Friendly Berkeley Home < 2 Mi to University! located?
Located in Elmwood, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are also within 2 miles (3 km). Rockridge Station is 19 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 25 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had the most perfect stay. The home is roomy yet comfy. There were six of us in town for UC Berkeley grad. Great location , close to campus, just a quick Uber ride . Walking distance to to cute restaurants and coffee shops. Everything worked great and house was clean and ready to go at check in .
Great spot to visit with local friends. We happened to hit the unusual, excessive heat, which was hard in an older house, but with a couple of fans everything would have been perfect
Jenny E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2024
From the owner: "Glad you liked the area and the house. You did visit during peak fire season heat; definitely looking into cooling solutions. Fans or swamp coolers. Air conditioning is not a norm in the inner bay and for houses of this age. Happy to have you again."
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeff
14 March 2024
WFH-Friendly Berkeley Home
Great place to stay, walk to everything, house clean and easy to be comfortable in. Kitchen well stocked.
Jeff
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
From the owner: “Glad you enjoyed your stay. Happy to have you again."
Group of friends came to town for a long weekend and a concert at The Greek theater on UC Berkeley campus. Neighborhood was great with lots of walking options for groceries, restaurants, etc. and we were able to walk to/from campus as well. The house was very comfortable for all of us and we loved the charm it had.
Allison B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2024
From the owner: "Glad you enjoyed the stay and the walks. The neighborhood is good for that, and the campus including the major event venues is also walkable. Happy to have you again."
Excellent location, great space for visit to our Cal student for Easter. We cooked, walked and worked from home and everything was just as we expected.
Stayed with friends. We were all in town for an event. The place was great but the keyless entry did not work. Fortunately there was a key on the property and it worked out fine. Easy walk to lots of yummy food and Cal campus.
Kathryn T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alison
13 April 2024
Perfectly Berkeley Bungalow
We stayed for a long weekend to celebrate our Cal student‘s birthday with her and give her a home cooked meal. The bed was comfortable and the rooms large. The kitchen looks small, but had exactly everything we needed to cook a delicious dinner. The home itself feels like you are part of the fabric of Berkeley, with it‘s shingles and craftsman styling inside. Location is awesome. Walk to 3 great coffee spots!
The Oak House was a great location for a bride, bridesmaid, mother of the bride and aunt of the bride to get ready for a Saturday wedding in Tilden Park! So much natural light in the big open front room and open area for relaxing and socializing. I promise it wasn’t a party, just a few family members enjoying each other’s company and celebrating love.
Staying in this home was like taking a trip back to the early 1900s - truly historic. We loved that about it. The bedrooms are upstairs so if you have difficulty navigating stairs please keep that in mind. It was great to have a parking spot in the driveway. The house was not clean when we arrived due to a miscommunication with the manager of the house but a quick call to her (Maritza) and the cleaning crew came right away; it was ok since we had things to do. Elmwood is a lovely neighborhood and felt safe to us. We would definitely stay here again.
Perfect house for us as we moved our son from the east coast to attend Berkeley Law. Plenty of space to store all the things we needed to acquire and park the large SUV we rented to move him. The only issue we encountered was the keyless entry was not working and the physical key was so well hidden that finding it at midnight when we arrived was not easy.