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Grandma's House (1 block from Solano Avenue. EV Charger.)

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Berkeley, CA
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBerkeley Marina5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater6 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)35 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
158 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    No shower or bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grandma's House (1 block from Solano Avenue. EV Charger.)

Far from the the bustle and crowds of Downtown and the UC Campus, this north Berkeley home was owned by my parents. It's dated, but comfortable, and the location can't be beat. The house has large sunny deck with a full garden and an exercise area. Gigabit speed fiber optic lines and strong WiFi make working from home pleasant. Long buffer time between guests during Covid-19.

The neighborhood is stable, calm and safe, and just one block from the Solano Avenue commercial district (and two blocks from a full service grocery). It comes with a full kitchen and all the pots & pans (too many really), along with a formal dining and living room.

Two queen size beds, plus a twin and a crib.

Easy access from the freeway, and buses every 15 minutes to Downtown. Or, ride a bike along one of Berkeley's Bicycle Boulevards (bike included with rental). Formal dining area is included: it's hosted many large family dinners, and could host yours.

City of Berkeley Short Term Rental Tax Id #ZCSTR2018-0082 . Please note a 14% tax applies to rentals under 14 days, by City ordinance.

Two car off street parking included. Dogs OK, except in the front formal living/dining area (these areas are easy to keep sealed off). Electric Vehicle (EV) charger (pay only for the electricity used).

It's pretty informal: no mints on the pillow, no name artists on the walls. But basic and comfortable. It still feels like a home.

IMPORTANT NOTE
IMPORTANT NOTE
Cleaning Fee is estimated. Some people are sloppy, some treat it like they are guests. You pay the actual cleaners fee. They are reasonable, minimum $40.
IMPORTANT NOTE
IMPORTANT NOTE

Property manager

owner/property manager

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Zero tolerance for smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property

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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number ZCSTR2018-0082

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Grandma's House
Grandma's House (1 block from Solano Avenue)

About the area

Berkeley

This vacation home is located in Berkeley. Greek Theater and Fox Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. Traveling with kids? Make time for Oakland Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Oracle Park.
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What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 5 min drive
  • Berkeley Marina - 5 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 6 min drive
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • North Berkeley Station - 4 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Korean Superette - 7 min walk
  • Lavender Bakery & Cafe' - 4 min walk
  • Gordo Taqueria - 11 min walk
  • Delirama - 2 min walk
  • Starbucks - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma's House (1 block from Solano Avenue. EV Charger.) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A big lovely home in a great part of Berkeley
Very nice owner. BIG space, lovely garden, spacious kitchen, nice bedrooms, all the amenities needed to cook etc. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Vera T.

Grandmas house
Had a great time at grandmas house! Lovely house, wonderful backyard! Sheets could use work and shower curtain was a little moldy but overall had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Place to Stay
We had an unfortunate reason to need a place in the Bay Area. Our son's best friend was killed in an accident and we were soooo grateful to find a affordable, centrally located place where we could stay. It was my husband, son, his wife and our 4 year old grandson. The wooden train set was very helpful!! We didn't spend alot of time there but were very appricitative to have a cozy sweet place to stay!!

4/10 Poor

Sarah M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Grandma's House needs Improvement
This property had some pros and cons: Pros: Good location, roomy house. Acceptable kitchen. Cons: The place is not clean. The beds are awful and the bedding is horrible. The shower curtain was awful. The "full" garden outside and the exercise area were unusable due to uncleanliness or debris in the backyard, like loose fencing and other stuff. I could go on. The owner could really improve this sweet home with more attention to detail. I have run my own VRBO and an investment in good linens and a good cleaning service would transform this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
All the way to grandma's house
Other than the extreme weather changes at night making the downstairs sleeping quarters very cold, we had a very nice stay. Being in the middle of the eastbay made travel to different cities pleasurable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good, quiet, comfortable
Located in a beautiful residential part of Berkeley made this a very peaceful stay.

8/10 Good

Laurie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hood
The location and access to stores walks and restaurants was fun Hosts were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Nicole M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Clear representation
This property is not well looked after. It’s a home that is actively under construction, but most things are old and threadbare, especially sheets, pillows, comforters, towels, etc. The kitchen drawers and cupboards are a mess, a jumble of very old utensils. Old is not necessarily bad, but the stuff is not organized or well laid out. The TV is tiny and only has regular antenna channels. There are a lack of curtains in more then one room. The refrigerator was not working at all, so our food got warm. There were things like an old robe hanging in the bathroom, slippers in a couple of rooms, clothes in the hamper. The sunroom is filled with old furniture and broken bits of stuff. The walls in hallway had been stripped. It just felt very neglected and unused. I think it could be a nice property with some TLC. Also, the neighbor downstairs was fairly loud for awhile.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

Lovely well-situated house
We enjoyed our stay tremendously! The location was amazing. The rooms spacious for hosting family dinners. The kitchen was well equipped. The backyard beautiful. Our host was easy to connect with and helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2017