“Hella Smart” North Oakland Home - for sweater season!!!
About this house rental
Situated in Berkeley, this charming house for $639 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. It’s a new year and a great time to spend “Sweater Season” in the Bay Area! Come stay at my family home inspired by my travels around the globe as a musician and my pride for ‘The Town.’ Nestled in a beautiful and quiet historic North Oakland neighborhood, my home features: gorgeous coffered ceilings, a formal dining room that seats six, chef's kitchen, queen-sized beds with 1,000 thread-count luxury sheets in every bedroom, spa-like bathrooms with thoughtful toiletries, home office, and a zen backyard with sound system and BBQ. Features “SMART” home details such as light and sprinkler automation, NEST thermostat, and a RING doorbell (with backyard camera) that can be operated with an ALEXA home device. Its perfect for the solo business traveler, the couple looking for some time to get away from it all, adventure seekers wanting to explore the San Francisco Bay Area while still being in close proximity to SF and Napa, or the family road trip stop off (we've got private off-street parking that can accommodate an RV or even a boat). You'll feel like you're in your own oasis while staying here! Taking a family trip with small kiddos? Perfect home for families with small children and I can supply a high chair, crib, and car seat if needed so you don’t have to travel with these bulky items. Oh and did I mention the location?! Meet up at ‘The Greek!’ Perfect home to stay in while taking in a concert at The Greek Theatre. My home is a quick ten minute drive from the UC Berkeley campus and a ten minute drive to the vibrant downtown Oakland attractions and restaurants. Heading off for the day to explore San Francisco is literally a 15-minute drive over the Bay Bridge, and wine country is a 45-minute drive away- so basically LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Berkeley, CA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(31 Reviews)
5.0
I booked Simone & David's beautiful house rather last minute before Christmas as my daughter had to have leg surgery & I needed a place with a first floor bedroom and few entrance steps. Boy, did we get lucky! I can easily say that Simone and David are the best & most attentive hosts that I have ever experienced. The house itself has been beautifully renovated. The decor and artwork are very well done too (and I'm picky). Every need has been thought of in this well stocked home!
5.0
This was the most well-stocked vacation rental we've stayed at. The dining table and living room worked well for us as gathering places. Our host was very gracious and thorough in showing us around. Off street parking was excellent, with spaces for our 3 cars. There were 7 in our party, including six adults and a teenager. Sleeping was a little tricky for us since the bedrooms held 6 and the teenager didn't want to sleep on the living room couch. It worked, due to everyone's flexibility. Also, the trundle bed, where my husband and I slept, would not have worked for everyone, but we are pretty nimble. Overall, it was a charming home.
5.0
We have stayed in many properties over the years and this home is the best by far! The owner met us personally upon arrival and showed us around the house. She provided every convenience imaginable for our stay (slippers, robes, toiletries, snacks, beverages, games, laundry, and so much more!) The historic home is newly updated and tastefully decorated with a nod to Oakland history. It has a lovely backyard with spaces for lounging, playing, and off-street parking all secured behind closing gates. The neighborhood is charming and convenient to shops and restaurants. We were in town to visit the UC Berkeley campus and will definitely return to stay here when we are next in town. Highly recommend this lovely home!
5.0
We had an amazing stay at Simone’s place! The location was central to everything we wanted to see and do, and had a good bed/bath set up for two couples traveling together. Simone was very communicative leaving up to the stay and the personal welcome/walkthrough was really nice. The stocked snacks and drinks and beautiful freshly cut flowers were such nice extras!!! Thank you, Simone!
5.0
The reviews for this property are all accurate. Simone is a beyond fantastic host.
The home is adorable, very clean, and loaded with amenities. The neighborhood is quiet and is conveniently located near a variety of transportation options (highways, Bart, ect). We had a rental vehicle and the property has private parking behind a locked gate, which was a huge bonus.
One of the cutest and best equipped places I've ever stayed in. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would.
5.0
The house is in a nice neighborhood that is convenient to dining, parks, and San Francisco. It is very nicely furnished with everything you need for your stay. It has a nice back yard and a nice gated parking area. The property owners are very helpful and responsive and helped to make our stay perfect. The house came stocked with a lovely pantry as well. We totally enjoyed our stay in this adorable home!
5.0
Our family with 2 small kiddos stayed here during our stay in the Bay Area. Very easy check in and out process. Lots of thoughtful extra like the pantry stocked with kid snacks and it was nice to have cooking basics- spices, oil, etc. Very clean as well!
5.0
Nice property, attentive host. We were happy here.
5.0
We've stayed in many VRBO's and other rentals over the years, but we've never had such a pleasant and enjoyable stay as we did at Simone and David's home in Oakland. Simone is the most incredible host we've ever had the pleasure of renting from, the home is cozy and wonderfully appointed, the kitchen is well stocked and the location affords numerous nearby cafes and markets within easy walking distance. Simone was immediately attentive to even our most minor inquiry, and made us feel very welcome in her home. We will definitely look to stay here again on future visits to Oakland.
5.0
Wonderful house in great Oakland neighborhood. Simone was a fantastic host! The house was clean and well equipped. We would gladly stay there again!
5.0
First, the owner was incredibly friendly and made the check-in experience amazing. Explained everything and even provided suggestions of local restaurants. Just A+. The house was superb - clean and the best equipped place I've ever stayed at. There was literally nothing we could have asked for. I've stayed at fancy hotels that didn't have as nice amenities. Truly an amazing house, in a great location, with an incredible owner. I can't recommend this place enough!
5.0
Simone is the ultimate hostess - from her communication to the charming updated bungalow to the stocked fridge and pantry, everything had been thought of to make our trip be as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We felt very taken care of and our stay was wonderful.
5.0
We had a great stay. The host had the best service and communication of any host I have worked with. The house was exceptionally well stocked with the basics but also tons of snacks, spices, oils, sodas and more. We asked for 2 pack and plays and the host accommodated that as well. It was a great experience
5.0
This property owner has thought of everything you could possibly need and more. This experience was like staying in a luxury resort. Smart home, great location, superior stocked kitchen, spa robes, fresh flowers, a huge jar of fresh Oreos in the pantry! We will be back!!
5.0
We all felt welcomed to a home - more than a house a home. The house had everything we needed to be comfortable. And, so much more, like coffee pods for the Keurig, and stuffed cookie jars. The home reflected the fact that it was the family home of Simone who was our host. And, we could easily get to Berkeley for our grandosn's Bar Mitzvah, to the city to ride the cable cars, and into Sonoma for winery visits. This is a great spot to tour the Bay Area
5.0
My family has a wonderful & comfortable stay at the house..thank you
5.0
Great location and amenities
Very convenient, clean property comfortable for 6 adults and a teen, fantastic amenities provided, including robes, slippers, toiletries and lots of snacks and drinks
5.0
Super Host with a Super Home
This is a lovely home, with a beautiful backyard oasis in a prime area close to all amenities Oakland and Berkeley have to offer. We were in the area for a wedding and were able to entertain family with plenty of dishes, glassware and basic provisions. Simone is a very generous host, who has added numerous touches to make her guests feel welcome. In fact, everything about the home was welcoming and fitted for comfort. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Three generations of my family were just hosted by Símone for my daughter’s graduation from Mills College. Simone treated us as an extension of her own family, and coordinated a catered celebration bbq for us in the backyard. I did nothing but enjoy this very special occasion, and am so very grateful for the care we all received from Símone. The house is beautiful, comfortable, and quiet. Location is PERFECT. Getting anywhere is a breeze. THANK YOU, Símone and David. ❤️
10.0
Three generations of my family were just hosted by Símone for my daughter’s graduation from Mills College. Simone treated us as an extension of her own family, and coordinated a catered celebration bbq for us in the backyard. I did nothing but enjoy this very special occasion, and am so very grateful for the care we all received from Símone. The house is beautiful, comfortable, and quiet. Location is PERFECT. Getting anywhere is a breeze. THANK YOU, Símone and David. ❤️
5.0
Best Host Ever
Three generations of my family were just hosted by Símone for my daughter’s graduation from Mills College. Simone treated us as an extension of her own family, and coordinated a catered celebration bbq for us in the backyard. I did nothing but enjoy this very special occasion, and am so very grateful for the care we all received from Símone. The house is beautiful, comfortable, and quiet. Location is PERFECT. Getting anywhere is a breeze. THANK YOU, Símone and David. ❤️
5.0
Such a great find, and a host that takes careful attention to detail
My family had a fantastic stay at this property. It is centrally located to many outdoor and sightseeing locations in the Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco areas, it is well taken care of, and the host is very responsive and takes careful attention to detail. I would absolutely recommend this!
5.0
Wonderful Stay in Oakland
Great property! Great amenities! Amazing host!!
5.0
I could tell you about the fact that this property has EVERYTHING for an amazing stay. The kitchen, the bathrooms, the bedrooms, the backyard…this is all true BUT- the magic is all because of the hospitality provided by the host- Simone. Her communication and eagerness to help my family and I enjoy our stay was exceptional! She created a beautiful home that celebrates Oakland and it’s vibrant history. It was a privilege to stay in this home. It was a wonderful home base for our experience with Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco- but what I loved was the warmth Simone created for my family.
5.0
Oakland California Sanctuary
I could tell you about the fact that this property has EVERYTHING for an amazing stay. The kitchen, the bathrooms, the bedrooms, the backyard…this is all true BUT- the magic is all because of the hospitality provided by the host- Simone. Her communication and eagerness to help my family and I enjoy our stay was exceptional! She created a beautiful home that celebrates Oakland and it’s vibrant history. It was a privilege to stay in this home. It was a wonderful home base for our experience with Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco- but what I loved was the warmth Simone created for my family.
5.0
My family and I stayed at Símone’s home for Outside Lands and enjoyed every moment of it. Símone truly thought of every detail from providing guests with snacks and drinks upon arrival, to providing toiletries. We felt right at home in her home. We can’t wait to stay again.
5.0
Fantastic Stay and Even Better Host
My family and I stayed at Símone’s home for Outside Lands and enjoyed every moment of it. Símone truly thought of every detail from providing guests with snacks and drinks upon arrival, to providing toiletries. We felt right at home in her home. We can’t wait to stay again.
5.0
Great place!
This house was perfect for our stay to visit family in the Oakland area. It's in a great area close to some shopping and restaurants, and not too far from major highways into San Francisco and other areas. The host, Simone, was amazing and very communicative, and definitely made the already good experience great! We'll definitely come stay again when we're in Oakland next!
5.0
Oasis in Oakland
This property is so well put together. I have stayed in many VRBO rentals over the years and honestly Simone is the best host I have ever experienced. She has stalked the house with everything you might need, and she is so generous. The location is very easy to get to and from Berkeley, San Francisco, and Marin. We walked to a few cafes and did a little vintage shopping nearby. My favorite moments were having coffee in the backyard every morning. We will definitely stay again. Thanks Simone!
5.0
Bushrod
Our host arranged for a soccer ball accidentally kicked into the neighbors yard was returned!
5.0
Simone and David were lovely and responsive hosts. The house was cozy and thoughtfully decorated with many nice pampering touches. And the pantry was full of treats! The backyard was a very sweet place to relax. We enjoyed our family stay there.
5.0
Great Hosts
Simone and David were lovely and responsive hosts. The house was cozy and thoughtfully decorated with many nice pampering touches. And the pantry was full of treats! The backyard was a very sweet place to relax. We enjoyed our family stay there.
5.0
Very convenient location
The home is very nicely updated and very clean. The owner was fantastic and communicative. She was kind and thoughtful. We used the house as a home base while moving out our daughter after graduating from Cal. Very close to campus. Off street gated parking was very nice as street parking is limited. We appreciated the snacks area. The kitchen which was well stocked with cookware.
5.0
Great stay in Oakland/Berkeley, CA
Firstly, Simone is a phenomenal host. She walked us through the house and was very quick to reply to any issues via text. The house is freshly renovated, adorably decorated and well landscaped. The beds are comfortable, the water pressure in the showers was great and the kitchen was very well stocked - including tons of snacks and even baby food, should you need it. It was like staying in a quiet, personal hotel! Plush bathrobes, clean property and washer/dryer too. We were visiting UC Berkeley, which was a short, easy drive from the house. Very centrally located on a beautiful street. Would absolutely stay here again. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
5.0
We truly enjoyed our stay in Simone and David's home. It is super comfortable with every amenity and then some. Simone and David were the perfect hosts. They went out of their way to make our stay ideal. We can't say enough positive things about this house and its owners. We would definately return.
5.0
A beautiful, comfortable home.
We truly enjoyed our stay in Simone and David's home. It is super comfortable with every amenity and then some. Simone and David were the perfect hosts. They went out of their way to make our stay ideal. We can't say enough positive things about this house and its owners. We would definately return.
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 $454 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at “Hella Smart” North Oakland Home - for sweater season!!!. 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 “Hella Smart” North Oakland Home - for sweater season!!! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at “Hella Smart” North Oakland Home - for sweater season!!!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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