Central Berkeley Modern House \/\/ Walk to UC (Cal), Dwtn+ \/\/ Private Backyard
About this house rental
Nestled in Berkeley, this attractive house for $339 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Fully Furnished 2BR/1BA Rental Home - Central Berkeley 2BR/1BA Renovated Luxury Home Everything Included: No need to pay for anything else ///// With the spring 2019 remodel/refurnishing, this house has some higher-end features: - all rooms have recessed lighting (dimmable) - all new paint - refinished oak floors - wall mounted 50" 4K Smart TV - solid wood furniture (Crate and Barrel / West Elm) - comfy sectional sofa - 2 dining/kitchen/work tables - ceiling fans in bedrooms - blackout blinds in bedrooms - High end European Sleep Works mattress (and mattress topper) in master bedroom - private back yard (with propane grill) QUICK SUMMARY: ** Fully remodeled and furnished 2 bedroom / 1 bath house ** fully stocked kitchen (with dishwasher) ** 4K Smart TV (with Netflix unlimited streaming subscription included) ** High speed gigabit fiber broadband internet (wifi) ** organic cotton linens ** phone (free long distance and voice mail) ** washer and dryer ** quiet tree lined street ** private fenced-in backyard ** hard wood floors ** lots of southern light ** 7 blocks to UC Berkeley campus and 6 blocks to downtown Berkeley (very easy walk) ** tons of restaurant, movie, theatre, and entertainment options QUIET CENTRAL BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE (part of side-by-side duplex): - 7 blocks from UC Berkeley and Downtown Berkeley (near MLK and Bancroft). Very easy walk. - Perfect for short-term rental (see below in pricing for details) - No need to setup and pay utilities or to buy furnishings: everything is included. - Fully remodeled house - quiet tree lined street - private fenced-in backyard (other duplex unit has it’s own separate backyard). - 2 bedrooms (2BR) – one full bathroom (tiled floor) with tub and shower (1BA). - Hard wood floors - fireplace - no apartment above unit - only one common wall - lots of southern light - furnace for heat (separate WisperWarm heating in bathroom). - All utilities at no extra cost: internet (as above), Netflix on TV, phone service (unlimited calls to US and Canada numbers - incoming calls - voice mail), and of course all basic utilities as well: electricity, natural gas/heat, water, and trash service. - Bedding and linens included: all sheets and towels are 100% organic cotton - Fully furnished: Washer/Dryer (W/D), all kitchen equipment (pots and pans, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, dishwasher), sofa, tables, chairs, beds, TV, etc.. - Perfect for visiting Cal faculty (10 minute walk to campus), or as a corporate apartment rental, or as a vacation rental. Great alternative to a hotel. Accommodates up to 5 persons. GREAT CONVENIENT BERKELEY LOCATION: - 7 blocks from University of California at Berkeley (Cal) campus (10 minute walk - about 1/2 mile). - 6 blocks from Downtown Berkeley BART station and all downtown amenities (restaurants, shops, cinemas, banks, library, buses). - 25 minute ride on the BART to Downtown San Francisco. - 4 blocks from large grocery store. - Close to everything, but a very quiet residential neighborhood. - Very easy access to highway I-80. - 10 minute drive to downtown Oakland or Emeryville. - One block to Berkeley’s Bike network. AVAILABLE: Year Round (See availability calendar on web site listed below) (see below for minimum booking fee) LOCATION: near to McGee Ave / Bancroft Way; Berkeley, CA 94703 CONTACT: To get details on the unit, contact Mark Foy Directions: From I-80 and the University Ave exit, go east on University for about 1.5 miles. Turn right at McGee Ave (about 3 blocks after Sacramento). Go two and a half blocks (between Allston Way and Bancroft Way). Keywords: House, Condo, Townhome, Duplex, Bungalow, Flat
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Berkeley, CA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(16 Reviews)
5.0
I stayed in this rental with for a full year. Perfect location: close to downtown and all amenities, but very quiet block. Owner is attentive, highly responsive & scrupulous. Quick walk to BART & buses. Just a few blocks away from the Saturday Farmers' Market (best in the area). Walking distance to supermarket, drugstore and a host of excellent restaurants, coffeeshops. Close the university but far enough away that you don't feel you're living in student-ville. To me, it meant a great deal that the owner was so attuned to my needs. On the rare occasions that I had a question or a concern, I heard back from him immediately with a solution. Highly recommended.
5.0
Great house with unbeatable location in central Berkeley
I stayed in this rental with for a full year. Perfect location: close to downtown and all amenities, but very quiet block. Owner is attentive, highly responsive & scrupulous. Quick walk to BART & buses. Just a few blocks away from the Saturday Farmers' Market (best in the area). Walking distance to supermarket, drugstore and a host of excellent restaurants, coffeeshops. Close the university but far enough away that you don't feel you're living in student-ville. To me, it meant a great deal that the owner was so attuned to my needs. On the rare occasions that I had a question or a concern, I heard back from him immediately with a solution. Highly recommended.
5.0
Worked out like home away from home
We spent three weeks at Mc Gee House in August 2012 to drop our son at Berkeley University. While we had booked to stay at hotels we changed our bookings to McGee house which was fortunately available during the exact dates we required. McGee house turned out to be better than what we anticipated through pictures on the website. It is located in a peaceful neighborhood and yet it was a short walk from convenience shopping, public transport and most importantly for us from the University. The house is well maintained, clean and well equipped to run day to day life. All in all it worked out like home away from home and we would take the option to stay there during our subsequent visits compared any five star hotel.
5.0
We spent a great week at this cozy vacation property. It is far enough from the busy main streets to be quiet and relaxing, but close enough not to be isolated. The house itself is exactly as advertised, clean and well-equipped with almost all the items we would have at home. Mark has provided a printed FAQ for everything - parking, instruction manuals, garbage/recycling, so I never needed to call him for any questions. Beds are comfy, more than enough pillows to suit us. The bathroom is a tight squeeze, but I guess that is typical of Berkeley; anyway, it was clean and we liked the shower. Kitchen was extremely well-equipped, and Mark was thoughtful enough to even leave basic groceries. On the infotainment front, Google TV with a Netflix/Amazon subscription was a godsend on the couple of rainy evenings during our stay. WiFi with DSL internet speed was accessible from anywhere in the house.
In short, we are glad we chose this rental instead of a hotel. Our daughter is a freshman at UC Berkeley, so I foresee us staying here at least a few more times.
5.0
We chose wisely!
We spent a great week at this cozy vacation property. It is far enough from the busy main streets to be quiet and relaxing, but close enough not to be isolated. The house itself is exactly as advertised, clean and well-equipped with almost all the items we would have at home. Mark has provided a printed FAQ for everything - parking, instruction manuals, garbage/recycling, so I never needed to call him for any questions. Beds are comfy, more than enough pillows to suit us. The bathroom is a tight squeeze, but I guess that is typical of Berkeley; anyway, it was clean and we liked the shower. Kitchen was extremely well-equipped, and Mark was thoughtful enough to even leave basic groceries. On the infotainment front, Google TV with a Netflix/Amazon subscription was a godsend on the couple of rainy evenings during our stay. WiFi with DSL internet speed was accessible from anywhere in the house.
In short, we are glad we chose this rental instead of a hotel. Our daughter is a freshman at UC Berkeley, so I foresee us staying here at least a few more times.
5.0
Parents visit from Paris, France
I was looking for the perfect place for my parents who were visiting from Paris, France when i found the house on McGee.
I (neither my parents) were disappointed. the house on Mcgee is THE place you want to have for relatives you care about that are visiting the region.
Thank you Mark!
Michael Mrejen
5.0
I was looking for the perfect place for my parents who were visiting from Paris, France when i found the house on McGee.
I (neither my parents) were disappointed. the house on Mcgee is THE place you want to have for relatives you care about that are visiting the region.
Thank you Mark!
Michael Mrejen
5.0
Wonderful stay at the McGee House!
We had a great stay this week at the McGee House! The house is comfortable and quaint, and had everything we needed for our stay! The kitchen was well stocked, the beds were comfortable and we loved having the washer/dryer for our use (especially with two young kids). The house is very centrally located, close to restaurants, UC Berkeley, etc. We even walked to Trader Joes! I would not hesitate to recommend the McGee House to anyone looking for a pleasant alternative to a hotel when visiting Berkeley.
5.0
Absolutely top-notch rental. Very clean with nice furnishings, bed linens, 2 bedrooms with doors and super clean and modern bath with great shower head. Owner left instruction manual for everything in house including appliances (wish all owners did this) which makes settling in easier. Great walkable location for cafes, markets and safe at night. Small but immaculate backyard with patio and BBQ, perfect for warm weather. My husband and I felt at home and safe.
5.0
Christmas at McGee House
Absolutely top-notch rental. Very clean with nice furnishings, bed linens, 2 bedrooms with doors and super clean and modern bath with great shower head. Owner left instruction manual for everything in house including appliances (wish all owners did this) which makes settling in easier. Great walkable location for cafes, markets and safe at night. Small but immaculate backyard with patio and BBQ, perfect for warm weather. My husband and I felt at home and safe.
5.0
McGee House was just right!
Next time I'm in the Berkeley area I hope the McGee House will again be available. The house is clean and bright, convenient, on a quiet street, and just lovely. Mark, the owner, made sure we had everything we needed. My very favorite spot was the rocking chair on the front porch, where I read and watched the world early each morning, but there is also a cozy deck and garden area in back. The kitchen is well-stocked. Restaurants are just a few blocks away, and the walking is easy. McGee House is perfect!
5.0
I spent more than 2 weeks at the McGee house over the Christmas holidays and found it an excellent and comfortable place to stay while in the Bay Area. The location is convenient and quiet; it's easy walking distance to the BART station yet in a pleasant residential neighborhood. The house is very well kept and has everything you need for a short stay. The owner is responsive and helpful. I'll definitely be back!
5.0
A great place to stay in Berkeley
I spent more than 2 weeks at the McGee house over the Christmas holidays and found it an excellent and comfortable place to stay while in the Bay Area. The location is convenient and quiet; it's easy walking distance to the BART station yet in a pleasant residential neighborhood. The house is very well kept and has everything you need for a short stay. The owner is responsive and helpful. I'll definitely be back!
5.0
We spent wonderful four months in the McGee House and it was the perfect place for us. Our two little kids could safely roam around in the garden. The tree-lined street is very quiet and we meet great people and other kids. BART is a 10 minutes walk and Berkeley is the perfect bicycle city. And don't miss Saturday's Farmers market close by.
Mark was swift in answering the few requests. The house is in good shape and we had just enough space for the four of us, even accommodating some guests was still possible.
We will keep the McGee House and the McGee Avenue in very good memories and definitely would recommend it also for longer stays over any boring corporate furnished soulless apartment.
5.0
Charming House in a Charming Neighborhood
We spent wonderful four months in the McGee House and it was the perfect place for us. Our two little kids could safely roam around in the garden. The tree-lined street is very quiet and we meet great people and other kids. BART is a 10 minutes walk and Berkeley is the perfect bicycle city. And don't miss Saturday's Farmers market close by.
Mark was swift in answering the few requests. The house is in good shape and we had just enough space for the four of us, even accommodating some guests was still possible.
We will keep the McGee House and the McGee Avenue in very good memories and definitely would recommend it also for longer stays over any boring corporate furnished soulless apartment.
5.0
Great place to stay!
We spent 5 days at the McGee house in late June and the accomodations were perfect. The bedrooms were comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped, everything worked and it was especially great to have a washer and dryer available. We have family living in Berekely so the location was great. I hope we will be able to do this again in the near future. Mark Foy was a pleasure to deal with.
Carol - Connecticut
5.0
Our group of three stayed...
Our group of three stayed at the McGee House for 4 days. The house looks exactly like the photos,plus the neighborhood is quiet & great for walks. Comfortable beds. Free, legal parking just around the corner. We'd come back.
5.0
My family (party of 4) co...
My family (party of 4) comfortably stayed at the
McGee house for one month during the Christmas
holidays. The house is packed with everything you
can ever need -furniture, washer/dryer, kitchen
appliances, and even basic groceries (coffee, salt,
cooking oil, etc.). Mark (homeowner) is the most
accessible and responsive owner I have ever dealt
with. He really goes the extra mile to accommodate
your needs and help you with anything from
parking advise to providing an air-bed to
instructions on using an appliance. The house is
very conveniently located because it is at walking
distance to Berkeley's downtown attractions (4
blocks from busy Shattuck Ave), but also faraway
enough to be in a very quiet and peaceful
neighborhood. Overall a great experience with both
the house and the homeowner. Fully recommend it
if you're staying for a while in Berkeley or have
family visiting.
5.0
A pleasant and practical place to stay
We enjoyed staying in this clean, cosy, well located place. Loved seeing the hummingbirds in the front garden.
The place is well set up with all the things you need to get on with your stay.
5.0
I wish I could just move in!
After four days at the McGee house, I wish I could just move in! The house is cosy but spacious, the hardwood floors are lovely, all the equiment works very well, the neighborhood is pleasant and I felt very safe. I enjoyed the sound system, having a washer and dryer and the carefully equipped kitchen. Mark the owner does a superb job of keeping in touch, he is easy to work with and his instruction booklet is more than complete. The added perk of useful provisions in the kitchen made it easy to walk in and start living here without even having to go the the grocery store first.
5.0
McGee House
My wife and I recently completed a month's stay at the McGee House. We loved the house and the area. The bed, furniture, and TV/CD/Stereo system were all first class. The fenced back yard allowed us to leave our small dog safely unattended when we walked to the campus area or rode our bikes along the bike paths bordering the bay. We especially enjoyed the hummingbirds in the back yard and wonderful plants in both the rear and front of the house.
Bill and Ellen, Northville Michigan
5.0
This is now the second ti...
This is now the second time that we've spent a few great days in this house at McGee. It's really got everything we needed including a nice little garden. I love being able to walk to campus and downtown!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Berkeley?
The average price for a rental in Berkeley is $185 per night. This rental is $154 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Central Berkeley Modern House \/\/ Walk to UC (Cal), Dwtn+ \/\/ Private Backyard. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Central Berkeley Modern House \/\/ Walk to UC (Cal), Dwtn+ \/\/ Private Backyard pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Central Berkeley Modern House \/\/ Walk to UC (Cal), Dwtn+ \/\/ Private Backyard?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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