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Reviews of Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley

Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johanna F., West Point, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location
I enjoyed my stay. Perfect location for my quick weekend visit. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Ok, dimly light and parking a pain
Musty,dark room, bath past 2 doors, parking on dark streets a pain, our car got damaged.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Deanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint decor but not clean. Shoddy structure, a garage makeover poorly done. No sink for cleaning what small amount of dishes were there. Temp in room was 56 degrees on arrival. Only one space heater ran 8 hours to get up to 60 degrees. Lot of floor level changes- not recommended for disabled or elderly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jayne

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable studio in upscale Berkeley
Comfortable stay in a beautiful section of Berkeley. Everything as described in listing. Even though the weather was very cold and wet the space was comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Absolutely amazing space. Very attentive host. Great location. Comfortable accommodations. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful Area and great communication. But frankly the space is very cluttery and dusty like an antique store. Many items in the space are clearly just being stored there (it's attached to a large house) and not design elements for the guest, for either appearance or convenience. There is a large urn half filled with water which I never could figure out was supposed to be my drinking water. When I looked for coffee I found a nearly empty can of Folgers in the 2nd or 3rd drawer down below the coffee maker. There are hand written signs all over the space about what to do and not do including 'don't plug in more than 3 things into outlets to avoid a power outage'. There is one wall heater than somewhat heats the space, and a radiator that you can roll out, but there's no place to plug it in. I'm actually surprised if not skeptical that most of the reviews are positive. I've never left a negative review on a place. I usually only review if it's positive. There's so much potential with this space. It's a shame the owners are doing only the minimum toward making it an outstanding experience for the price being asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., Pleasanton,Ca, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Long term stay
My son goes to Cal and stayed here for a couple months. It was a great stay. Beautiful safe neighborhood. Would stay again!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent! Great for a quick overnight!
This space is a converted garage unit that feels quite private despite being attached to the house (doors are locked in between the home and the rental space). We really enjoyed our stay. We especially loved the quiet and the comfortable sleeping arrangements. We felt safe and appreciated the cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodations if we were in the area again we would use it again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Comfort
We were in town to celebrate a family birthday. We found our space perfect in terms of comfort and spaciousness. The kitchenette was perfect for morning coffee and oatmeal. Our other meals were "out" with family. The bed was comfortable and the space was well equipped furnishing everything we needed. Everything's was as depicted in the website photos. We would be happy to return to this space in the future when it isn't possible to stay with our family. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’d stay there again
Location: quite residential area in hills of eastern Berkeley, relatively quiet. Distance from hubbub was a plus for us, but I can imagine some might want attractions at their doorstep. Strong Wi-Fi, good hot water Washer and dryer very useful We’d stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malwina

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, close to the highway with beautiful view! Thank you for hosting me!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and comfortable stay
It was really nice, comfortable and easy to stay here. It was very clean and cosy, great to have a small fridge, kettle and mini-oven as well as cutlery and a selection of teas. It can get a bit cold during the night and it is a shame, that there is no window facing the view over the bay, but overall it was a really nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Nathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost 5-star
This is a large, comfortable room at the back of a large residence in a quiet neighborhood. It has its own entrance and is pleasantly situated with windows overlooking the garden. It has its own washer and dryer in a corner of the room, along with dorm-size fridge, microwave, toaster oven, and French press. The host is very courteous and accessible by email. One big plus for me is that the room is very quiet (as described in other reviews), and the mattress is good so I was able to sleep well even while traveling. The only thing that prevents me from giving the room a 5-star rating is that there is no sink in the room, which means that water for drinking and washing dishes must be obtained from the bathroom sink. I found this arrangement less than ideal and a bit frustrating at times. A little plumbing work to add a true kitchenette with sink could easily turn this room into a 5-star accommodation. But this minor complaint is balanced out by the price and other positive features mentioned above. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois G., Tallahassee, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas stay
We enjoyed staying in this Uplands property. The neighborhood is first class, so we felt totally safe. We are grandparents in town for Christmas, and although we only slept in the VRBO, we felt we had good value. Plenty of linens were supplied, and the space heaters kept us warm in the unusually frosty weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Narguess M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Just perfect for my needs. Close to everything, charming place and beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice guest house in a great location!
Nice, quiet and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan C., Gold Hill, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Easy access with on-street parking in a nice neighbourhood. Very quiet. The bed was super comfy. I will book again the next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Uplands
Comfortable, good location, quiet, spacious. Bathroom could have been cleaner, e.g. floor, toilet, shower curtain. No real coffee available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

james

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The prefect neighborhood stay
The studio is clean, spacious, and private. I was in town for a visit with family, so I was eating all my meals away and needed a comfortable and quiet place to relax in the evenings - and a good location to take my runs in the mornings. This was perfect! I had a few interactions with the host who was gracious and helpful during my 2 week stay. I’m going to recommend this to everyone I know looking for a place to stay in Berkeley. So lovely!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla F., Santa Barbara, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Spacious room in excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thought it was too good to be true...
My girlfriend and I have stayed here twice now, and I definitely recommend it. At first we were skeptical that an apartment priced so affordably would be good. This place is great. It is attached to the main house, but has its own entrance and restroom separate from the main house. The owners are lovely and check in over message constantly but are mindful to give you your space. I love this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming studio apartment
Everything was first rate. A beautiful location and a great apartment to stay in.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020