This quintessential Berkeley home is located in the heart of the beautiful Thousand Oaks neighborhood with space for four guests. This has been my family home and I enjoy sharing it with guests.
PLEASE NOTE: VRBO mistakenly locates my house in Albany, yet is is most definitely in Berkeley!

If you’re looking for an authentic slice of vintage Berkeley, you’ve come to the right place. Step into the front door of this authentic 1915 Craftsman house and you’ll find a warm and inviting home base for your Berkeley adventures. All the rooms have a recent coat of paint and the hardwood floors refinished to give the house a fresh feel. Much of the furniture and décor remain, from the Mid-Century nesting tables to the 70’s macrame lamp shade. Throughout the house there are all sorts of quirky touches, from the whimsical pottery and paintings made by my mom, to the wall-mounted pencil sharpener in the kitchen, to the kids’ growth charts dating back 50-ish years in the front bedroom. So if you’re desiring a space that’s charmingly bohemian, colorful, and eclectic, with that cozy lived-in feel, my home is just your spot.

As an added bonus, the location can't be beat!
The house is right in the heart of Thousand Oaks, a beautiful & safe North Berkeley residential neighborhood with bustling Solano Avenue just a couple blocks away. Grab your morning coffee at Peet's and then stroll the tranquil residential streets, get your exercise at Oaks Climbing Gym, or treat yourself to a honey lavender sundae at I-Scream. For the kiddos, one block away is a school playground and grassy field, perfect for weekend play. For the nature lover in you, just a quick drive into the hills are the Rose Garden & Tilden Park.

And when you're ready for sleep, there are 2 inviting bedrooms. The master bedroom is on the second level with a queen size bed. On the main level of the house is a bedroom with two twin beds, the full bathroom, living, dining and kitchen areas. If you want to make the twin beds into a King, there is a bed connector and linens. As of 2024 there are new Sealy Hybrid mattresses (medium). The second bedroom with the twin beds has some children's books, a few toys and a small table with 2 chairs.

The kitchen is fully stocked with all the appliances you’ll need to cook your meals for dining either at the Mid-Century kitchen table or al fresco in the backyard. Please note: there is no dishwasher.

There is one TV in the cozy space next to the living room, which is aptly called “The TV Room”. With the use of the Roku, relax on the futon couch as you enjoy any of 100 broadcast channels via the Xfinity Streaming app or your favorite streaming service such as Netflix or Hulu via your personal sign-in. There’s even a small collection of DVDs & VHS tapes (remember those?!) for your viewing pleasure.

The spacious backyard has a table and chairs for outdoor dining, with a Meyer lemon tree with fruit available to pick. The front yard also boasts a Meyer lemon tree.

Though there is no air conditioning per se, there is a "fan" setting on the thermostat which circulates cool air into the house thru the floor vents.

Families are welcome, with the caveat that the house is best-suited for either babes in arms (a Graco Pack ‘n Play is in the house for guests to use) or children 4 and older, as the house isn't baby/toddler-proofed.

Free parking the street in front of the house or in the driveway.

No parties of any kind are allowed and only registered guests are allowed on the premises.

Sorry, no pets or any other kind of animal allowed. We have allergies & asthma. Thanks for understanding.

All guests are required to follow the House Rules. Please make sure to read them in order to decide whether my home feels like a good fit for you. I want all guests to enjoy their home away from home!