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Berkeley - Heart of the Bay

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Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

The price is CA $220
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun

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Berkeley, CA
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBerkeley Marina6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater7 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Berkeley - Heart of the Bay

Charming and spacious private house located in South Berkeley. This house sits just 15 minutes away from San Francisco and 5 minutes from UC Berkeley. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom and shower. You can also enjoy being outside as this house is just steps away from San Pablo park! Very clean and family friendly. No large gatherings or parties allowed.

Property manager

Chandler Gumbs

Property amenities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Berkeley

This vacation home is located in Southwest Berkeley, a neighborhood in Berkeley. Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Oakland Zoo and California Academy of Sciences. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.
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What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive
  • Bay Street - 5 min drive
  • Berkeley Marina - 6 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 7 min drive
  • Jack London Square - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Ashby Station - 3 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 4 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chai Thai Noodles - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪900 Grayson - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Creekwood - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Third Culture Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Sinaloa - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkeley - Heart of the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Berkeley - Heart of the Bay?

As of Jun 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Berkeley - Heart of the Bay on Jun 20, 2024 start from CA $219.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Berkeley - Heart of the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Berkeley - Heart of the Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Berkeley - Heart of the Bay located?

Located in Southwest Berkeley, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of California, Berkeley, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, and Bay Street. Greek Theater and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ashby Station is 21 minutes by foot and North Berkeley Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 14 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mohammad F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Underwhelmed
The biggest problem with this stay was the unresponsiveness of the host and the complete lack of instructions regarding the property. The host left no instructions regarding temperature controls, and we were quite cold the first night. There were no extra blankets or pillows. A fuse blew in the upstairs bathroom, and despite reaching out to the host, we never received a response. The biggests drawback, however, was the lack of wifi in the property. Who does that today? The property itself is quite spacious and it's a shame that host doesn't invest more in making it more accessible for his guests. I cannot recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs
Would have been nice to have Wi-Fi connection… went 2 days without it😫😡
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cal Adventure
The property was just as described. It had a lot of space and there was plenty on street parking. I only had 2 issues. I had zero response from the property manager until I contacted VRBO for help. I didn’t have check in info until I initiated my call. The other thing was that we had no internet service. All of the tv’s needed WiFi to work….so no television….which is normally fine but it was the NCAA basketball semi finals. The price point was right and a good value for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

mixican66

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Good, spot with plenty of room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen S., Amherstview, Ontario, canada

Disappointed
Internet and tv did not work and host did not fix during our 2 night stay. No parking and needed to park down the street a block away due to busy ball field. Discarded furniture beside house in alleyway and outside area very shabby with old towels laying around. Dining chairs not suitable for adults. Host was hard to contact in advance. Would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alex R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Avoid at all costs!
The host is a scam artist. He clearly had no intention of cleaning the house before our arrival, or even after. Beds unmade, trash and dirty towels everywhere, feces and dead bugs on the bathroom floor. WiFi down. We left before unpacking when it became clear he was not sending a cleaning crew or bothering to get the wifi working. VRBO customer service useless. I’m not one to write negative reviews, this is my first one after a dozen vacations. DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS HOST! Still waiting for a refund as we could not stay in this dirty home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The place was nice and spacious. very accurate with what the pictures provided. price is well worth the stay thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Value!
The property is spacious and comfortable. Great rate and good location if you have a car and know the area. Safe neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

C D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space
Really nice VRBO next to a park and super close to Berkeley Bowl West.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeet B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible experience
The house had a broken window, and a bedroom with a combination lock which wouldn't open. The property owner/manager was non-responsive despite leaving several voicemail and text messages, as the broken window was a security issues plus we booked a 3 bedroom place as we needed 3 bedrooms. I had to call a locksmith who upon investigating said that lock was broken and had to be taken out. In addition, the gas range wouldn't turn on. It would let out gas but the flint action wouldn't spark to ignite the flame. The house was dirty all the way through. Looked like the cleaning crew did a rush job and basically did a lipstick on a pig job. Everything could have been resolved, however the owner/manager never responded. I would not recommend this place to anyone even if it was free. I spent hours on the phone with VRBO, only to be forwarded from department to department with no resolution.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023