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Reviews of Quiet 1 bedroom walking distance from UC Berkeley!

Quiet 1 bedroom walking distance from UC Berkeley!
Berkeley, CA

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shahed S., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment
Beautiful and comfortable apartment, great neighborhood. Kitchen is well-appointed, which is a nice bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
It was so great to have Shahed as a guest! I would happily welcome him back any time :)

10/10 Excellent

Isabel D., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot in Berkeley
Mary Kay was responsive and the apartment was safe, clean, and comfortable. Easy 1 mile walk to BART or easy bus rude to BART. lovely shoos and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

andy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple, quiet apartment in a great location
We enjoyed our stay in Mary Kay's apartment. Easy access to UC, short 10min walk from BART, and to the Elmwood neighborhood which is a great walking and eating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Brooke M.

Clean and convenient location
Roomy one bedroom with kitchen and small dining area and a good sized desk for working. Owner is an excellent communicator and responsive. Light sleepers should be aware - floor above is squeaky - tenant above can be heard walking and moving about. Let owner know ahead of time if you have a car so she can accommodate. Very convenient to UC Berkeley, restaurants, etc. in lovely neighborhood.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

Clean, comfortable, quiet apartment in a wonderful, convenient neighborhood
This is a wonderful apartment! It's conveniently located in the Elmwood District, walking distance to an abundance of lovely shops, restaurants, cafes, and theaters, as well as the UC Berkeley campus. It's well appointed with a full kitchen, living room, and bedroom, and every room is spotless. The living room includes a large desk, which makes it a quiet, spacious setting for research and writing. Mary Kay is highly responsive, prompt, and a delight. I cannot recommend this location highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words, Alexandra! It was a true pleasure to have you as my guest, and I'll be so happy to welcome you again the next time you are in Berkeley! Warmly, Mary Kay

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F.

Cozy Stay in Berkeley
Wonderful, cozy stay with an attentive property owner. Love the area and the apartment. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, Zachary. Would be so happy to welcome you back any time!

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

great value
This was perfect for me. I was there for two weeks to attend a conference at UC Berkeley. I booked specifically because of the kitchen facilities so that I could save money by cooking. I was surprised with how nice the place was for what I paid. Lovely bedroom and living room. Very cute neighborhood, conveniently located, short walk from a WholeFoods, and I had the whole place to myself. Marykay responded quickly to all of my questions and issues.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Merilee G.

Great location, quiet and clean
The apartment had everything I needed and was on a lovely quiet street, a 20 minute walk to the Berkeley campus. It was close to shops and restaurants. I enjoyed my stay and was delighted with how everything worked so well.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

Clean apartment, great location
We enjoyed our stay. Location is perfect - close to shops and restaurants and walking distance to BART. Apartment was clean and had everything we needed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Anita and partner were great guests - very clean and respectful of the apartment. We were both so busy during the holidays that didn't get to meet one another, but I'd love to welcome them back another time!

6/10 Okay

Nicole K., Miranda, Ca

Location was great. Owner was nice and helpful. Bed was comfortable. Place wasn’t very clean.
Wonderful location and floor plan. Bed was comfortable. The place was superficially clean. Pots, pans, plates, glasses, and silverware were all kind of gross. Admittedly I have a bit OCD. The home was stocked with 1 roll of toilet paper, and 1 trash bag for a week. There was no sponge provided to do dishes except old used ones. The coffee pot lid was filled with some old fluid. The renter above is heard 24/7 not that they were loud or disrespectful, just the floor is thin. Parking can be tricky. It is plentiful but you will need to go to the city and purchase daily visitor parking passes for the days you will be parking. Plus the signs must be paid attention to as there is a lot of verbiage and you can’t always park even with a pass. $49 ticket cost for parking on a street sweeping day (different day for each side of street). Neighborhood seemed very safe. Many things within walking distance.

8/10 Good

Francesca B.

Buono
Buon rapporto qualità-prezzo. Buona posizione, mezzi pubblici ottimi: bus 80/81 per il molo, 51b per BART, Whole Foods molto vicino. Tranquillo e confortevole solo male isolato dall'appartamento sopra (calpestio).
Stayed 11 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Guy M.

We loved our stay in Berkeley!
The proximity to many nearby restaurants was thoroughly enjoyable and the apartment contained everything necessary for a long stay. Although it wasn’t an issue for us the lack of parking could have been a huge inconvenience. Your car must be moved every 2 hours during the day. Mary Kay proved very helpful offering dining suggestions and a great idea for BART parking. Thank you Mary Kay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
You are both most welcome! Please visit again sometime, and now and then I can also offer parking depending upon the dates and activities ;-) It was great having you as my Guests here!

4/10 Poor

Donna S.

Not for more than one person
I was very disappointed in the sleeping facilities. I was told there was a cot and indeed there was, but no one could possibly be expected to sleep on it. It was very thin and springs were poking out. I left the accommodations early because of this.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
To my Guest: You inquired as to the availability of additional sleeping arrangements as you felt that you and and your husband possibly could not share a double bed, which is what is available here. In two years, (& many more with private rentals!) many people at my place have comfortably enjoyed their rest as a pair on the double bed. A cot is exactly as it name implies - a folding bed with a slim mattress. Mine is almost brand-new and no springs are poking from it. I'm regretful both that you felt uncomfortable, and also that you apparently do not realize the norms of hosting, as you rated my accommodation with your 2 stars when it is clear from reviews that nearly all my rankings are 5 stars. I might ask you to well consider your future booking choices given that all information was up-front and the unit was fully as advertised. All hosts desire the comfort of their guests, but it appears that with the accommodation AS ADVERTISED that there was no opportunity for you to feel comfortable. I answered an extreme number of communiques from you in a very responsive manner in advance, and am sorry that you were dissatisfied, really it would appear from no fault of my own.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Lovely location and very kind host
This appartment is comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth Y.

very nice
Very good location in Elmwood Berkeley and comfortable space. thank you to Mary Kay for being a responsive host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

This was a perfectly adequate apartment for my needs while in Oakland. Clean and functional.
This apartment was located in a quiet, safe neighborhood. The walk to downtown Oakland was less than 30 minutes, an easy stroll through a nice neighborhood. Two blocks away from the apt. is a clean laundromat, quick mart, restaurants, theatre, hospital and local shopping. I would most certainly stay here again if in the area. The landlord and the neighbors were very nice and ever-so-helpful when asked. Great place to stay!
Stayed 50 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Somiran G., Berkeley

Comfortable & Cozy stay
The property is very well maintained and equipped. It is cozy and well-lit. We had a very comfortable stay and enjoyed using the kitchen as well. It's very accessible to different parts of Berkeley and is on a calm and quiet street. The only minor downside was low wifi connectivity in parts of the house. Overall, a great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

Great apartment and location!
The apartment was cute, clean and had everything we needed. The neighborhood is beautiful with lots of walking options. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you, Peggy! It was great having you as a guest at my place, and I do hope there'll be an opportunity to welcome you again sometime!

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

Great location, responsive owner, charming neighborhood, well-equipped kitchen. awesome!
Wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ian B., Toronto

Wonderful apartment - great neighborhood
This is my second stay here. I really like the neighborhood with restaurants, shops and grocery stores all within waking distance. Easy access to BART and into San Francisco. The apartment kitchen is well equipped and the other tenants are quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

Hillegas Road cottage
I enjoyed staying in the very nice place and would definitely return again.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ian B., Toronto

Very nice apartment in a great location
The unit is on the ground floor of a small apartment building on the lot behind a house in a very nice, quiet, residential neighborhood. The owner lives in the house and is very nice and responsive to any issues. The apartment is a good size for 2-3 people and very well stocked with lots of kitchen gear. This was a perfect set up for me as I was in town working for a week. There are lots of very good restaurants within easy walking distance along with a couple of grocery stores. The BART station is a twenty minute walk away. I highly recommend this HomeAway property if you are looking for a place to stay in Berkeley in a vibrant neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016

8/10 Good

Scott B., 167 Cottage Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255

Good location. Safe neighborhood, great value.
This one bedroom is very comfortable and quiet. It had everything we would need. The proximity to Berkeley is great. It's a good value for this area. The owner was kind, responsive and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here on our next visit to Berkeley.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016