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Historic cottage with amenities, quiet location, steps from UC campus

Berkeley, California, United States
Rates from USD $3100 | Monthly

Guest House | Entire Home | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From June 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026

Description

Pioneer cottage with modern amenities within footsteps to campus. 1 BR with queen bed. Large LR/Office with a queen-plus sofa-bed. Newly tiled bath; eat-in kitchen; washer/dryer. Fully furnished. Linens and all kitchen equipment included. Sunny deck in secluded yard. (Grow your own plants with mine.) Setback from street with gated entry and coded lock. Easy walk to shops, bakeries, post office, restaurants and groceries. Nearby: Alameda County (AC) buses connect to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Also near: stunning hiking. Safe and quiet neighborhood.,

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
665 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
Guest House

Availability

From June 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026

Minimum Stay

4 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Preferred 6-9 months to longer stay.

Location

Guest House in Berkeley, California, United States

Closest University

University of California, Berkeley

Nearby Universities
Stanford University | UCSF School of Medicine
Neighborhood

Berkeley Southside

Nearby Cities

Oakland | San Francisco | Albany | Emeryville

Comments: Off-street, quiet, steps from UC campus, potted plant patio garden

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $3100 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Utilities: tenant pays for PG&E metered electricity and gas, but landlord pays for water.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Two overnight guests for a few nights may use a queen + size sofa-bed in the LR/Office, but not as regular tenants. The cottage is a perfect size for only two regular tenants.

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with plants or garden

Regular cottage patio plant watering; occasional plant watering around adjacent main house when landlord is absent.

Comments: Occasional help with my recycling containers.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Accessibility

Stairs

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Well off the street via a walkway. Secluded and quiet. Exterior bike shed for 2 bikes.

Reviews

3
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Listing Owner

Member Since 2022

Trust Score (88)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Listing Owner

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Trust Score (88)
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