Charming Berkeley Craftsman Cottage

This was the perfect house for me and my adult daughter to stay to visit family who lives nearby. The house was clean, comfortable, and fully equipped (even with A/C window units which we didn't need). Two blocks from a fabulous breakfast cafe, close to BART. Easy to park our car on the street. Nice back yard to sit in. The only caveat I have for anyone considering the house is that you have to climb a short, steep, uneven driveway to get to the front steps, which might be hard for an elderly person or anyone unsteady on their feet. All in all, a great spot.

Great location and our second extended stay at this home. It represents a good value, and we would select this home again in the future. It is an older home with a few quirks, but my wife and I find it comfortable and charming. Walk to the shops and restaurants on 4th St. or head off to the Monterrey market for the fresh veggies and fruit. Its location has proven to be great for our uses.

Host was awesome! The place is super cozy & beautiful. The driveway isn't suitable for parking and the bathroom is very small but overall I totally recommend it. If you're going to the UC Berkeley campus tour, it's perfect. You can walk to the local shops & restaurants, all the way to the university!

I don't know what to say about this property. There were issues, but the location is excellent with great restaurants nearby and BART 4 blocks away. Neighborhood is fairly safe. The house was clean, and is an old-fashioned 2 bed, 1 bath, small. The issues: It was like living in someone's DIY home renovation project. The bathroom and kitchen had some slight repairs (new floors, faucets), but the yard, front entrance, carpets, electrical outlets and especially windows needed some work. During a storm the bedroom window blew in and scared us (we were sound asleep). Strangely enough, it didn't shatter and we were able to put it back on it's runners. All of the windows were in poor condition. Annoyingly, the washing machine had a lock on it. Although in his welcome email the landlord said he would come by and unlock it, he never did. (Ghosted my text.)Again, not sure how to rate this. It's a good price, excellent location, but is in desperate need of repairs.Two additional notes. Musty smell when we entered, probably not suitable for those with asthma. No real steps to the entrance, so not suitable for anyone with an unsteady gait.