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Delightful Berkeley Hills Retreat
Welcome to our newly renovated (2023) guest cottage nestled in the redwoods in the serene Berkeley Hills! Conveniently located near North Berkeley dining and shopping, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, SLMath Institute, Greek Theater, UC Berkeley Campus, and nature. We are steps from over 2,000 acres of open space in Tilden Regional Park, with Redwoods, miles of trails, an amazing botanic garden, a golf course, and more! All of this is accessible by car or the bus line within one block. ZCSTR2023-0979

Berkeley Bayview Bungalow
Located in the scenic, tranquil Berkeley Hills, just up the hill from UC Berkeley, this climate controlled studio offers spectacular views, privacy & a large outdoor dining area. You’ll enjoy huge windows overlooking the SF Bay, lots of natural light, a new queen bed, lounge area, bluetooth speaker & kitchenette with sink, fridge, microwave, coffee/tea station. A large monitor and standing desk makes it easy to work or stream movies using our gigabit Wi-Fi. Easy parking and bus access.

North Berkeley Hills Tranquil Writer's retreat
the Writer's Retreat is tranquil studio space nestled in the gardens of famous Landscape Architect Garrett Eckbo. Conveniently located 3-5 minutes Very close to UC Berkeley campus, Chez Pannise, Gourmet Ghetto, Downtown Berkeley and 1 mi. from Tilden Park 2,000+ acres. You’ll love my studio space because of the quiet, the gardens, including a new zen garden, the natural light, the neighborhood, and the coziness of in-floor radiant heat and a memory foam queen bed.

Cottage in Heart of Albany, Steps from Solano Ave
Little Lemon Cottage is a 1 bd/1 ba 500 sq.ft. guest cottage located in Albany right next to Berkeley. Set in a cozy backyard near Solano Ave (dotted with small shops and cafes) it's an ideal location for those looking for a small town feeling close to the city. This cottage was built with the needs of our guests in mind, including in-unit private laundry. The cottage is located steps from an array of Albany/Berkeley culinary culture, cafes, shops, and markets.

Quaint two-bedroom cottage with patio!
Welcome to your West Berkeley, cozy cottage escape! Enjoy a private stay in this two-bedroom home complete with a private patio for your sunning, grilling, chilling, and dining needs. This spot is centrally located and close to everything! Shop at 4th Street posh shops, dine at renowned restaurants, or hop on over to UC Berkeley, San Francisco, and Oakland via bus, BART or car. City of Berkeley Zoning Certificate for Short-Term Rental: ZCSTR2022-0886
Charming Private Cottage near Famous 4th Street Shops
French doors open onto the serene garden in this stylish and well appointed space. The cottage is a large, newly renovated studio located in our backyard garden. There is wifi, a television, a kitchen with a mini-fridge, two-burner stove, microwave, coffee maker and cookware and utensils. The bathroom shower has shampoo, conditioner and body soap for guests to enjoy. There is a queen sized bed and extra linens for the queen sized pull-out sofa bed.

Claremont Casita with a View
Welcome to the Claremont Casita, a Spanish-style guest house that sits at the top of our property. Enjoy views of the Claremont hills, outdoor space to relax, a fully appointed kitchen (everything but an oven), Tempur-Pedic queen bed, and comfortable common areas, all in a beautiful neighborhood that is walking distance from Claremont shops, Rockridge, and close to BART and freeways. Ample street parking is available.

Cozy Home + Garden in the Hills
Nestled at the top of the Berkeley Hills, just outside Tilden national reserve, with beautiful views of the bay from the neighborhood. There is a bedroom, bathroom, and central room with kitchenette. The space is cozy and fit for a maximum of 2 visitors. The yard fully fenced and private for you and any four legged travelers. Pets do require a separate cleaning fee so we ask you register them as you book.

Berkeley Bitty House - a little bit of home
The Berkeley Bitty House is our cozy little detached guesthouse, located in a quiet residential neighborhood that is a few minutes drive to campus and within walking distance to many landmarks. Although itty bitty, it feels luminous and private, with a large skylight and windows that overlook a private deck with hot tub. The view of the bay from the private deck is breathtaking.

Large light-filled studio near Fourth Street
All are welcome at our peaceful garden studio. It is the back of our historic home, the oldest standing structure in Berkeley! We are close to BART with easy access to SF and UC Berkeley and two blocks from Berkeley’s famous Fourth Street shopping area with unique boutiques, great restaurants, and coffee houses. Entry is private and the garden is all yours to enjoy.

Sunny Berkeley Cottage
This cozy, light and airy backyard cottage is the perfect get-away in North Berkeley, a short walk from tons of shops, theaters and restaurants and 2 blocks from a BART (subway) station and bus stops. And about a mile away is the Berkeley Amtrak stop that will take you straight to Levi’s Stadium or to Sacramento. Easy to get around and fill your day with delights!

South Berkeley Cottage
Private, stand-alone studio cottage nestled behind a residential home in one of the most sought-after Berkeley neighborhoods. Perfect for couples, solo travelers, or anyone looking for a short term stay, this 400 square-foot gem offers both comfort and convenience in a prime location, just minutes away from top attractions, shops, and restaurants.
Popular amenities for Berkeley guesthouses
Family-Friendly guesthouses

Claremont Canyon Retreat

Modern and Private Cottage with Outdoor Patio

Beautiful Garden Bungalow

Traditional Japanese Tea House

East Bay PRIVATE "Backhouse" retreat

West Berkeley Paradise with Hottub
Finca 57—a Stylish Eco-Friendly Barn Home

Cozy backyard cottage
Guesthouses with a patio

Charming Victorian Retreat | Minutes to SF

Sunny Cottage with Private Patio in San Anselmo

Very Demure, Very Cozy, 2 bd guest home w/ hot tub

Guesthouse Garden Retreat

Delightful Hideaway in San Carlos

Bungalow Guest House

Villeta Pastena - Rockridge guest house w/patio

Cozy redwood cottage by the bay
Guest house rentals with a washing machine and dryer

Redwood Heights Cottage with Stunning Bay Views

Private Garden Studio, fast wifi near Bart

Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Huge Views, Chic ADU!

Rockridge Garden Cottage

Garden guesthouse next to ElCerrito BART&shopping

Downtown secluded Retreat on Almond

Lakeshore Cottage

Yvette and Mike's Garden Cottage
When is the best time to visit Berkeley?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $170 AUD | $177 AUD | $177 AUD | $170 AUD | $177 AUD | $180 AUD | $177 AUD | $177 AUD | $167 AUD | $173 AUD | $170 AUD | $177 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 10°C | 11°C | 13°C | 14°C | 16°C | 17°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 16°C | 13°C | 10°C |
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 170 holiday rentals in Berkeley

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
90 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
170 of Berkeley holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Berkeley rentals

4.9 Average rating
Berkeley stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Berkeley's top spots, include Berkeley Rose Garden, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and Indian Rock Park
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