Painting Studio in the Trees

Entire guesthouse in Berkeley, California

  1. 2 guests
  2. Studio
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Noah
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Dedicated workspace

A common area with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
Located halfway up the steep Berkeley hillside in a quiet residential area. The space has amazing natural light with 4 skylights and garden facing windows. There is a patio deck with table and chairs to enjoy meals outdoors. Previously an art studio, now a simple detached cottage at the entrance of our property. Please make sure to read through the description and ask us any questions prior to booking.

The space
🕊 Birds and squirrels often come to visit making this place feel secluded and serene, yet we are still in Berkeley.

☕️ The kitchenette is very simple - ideal for breakfast. There is a water filter, hot water kettle, Toaster, French Press, Areopress and an Induction heater with pot. No Microwave. The under counter fridge does have a freezer.

🌍 We provide reusable cloth kitchen towels instead of paper, bamboo toilet paper and natural bath products.

🛀 The very small and efficient bathroom features Heath tiles and a rain shower with a view of the garden.

🏡 The building itself is a very simple cottage built with the intention of being close to nature. In return you give up some of the comforts you may be used to. In the studio you will need to bundle up inside during cold days, open windows during hot days and have ants coming in for a visit. We find all these trade offs worth it, but it’s a personal decision.

Guest access
🗝 You will have access to the studio and the deck/ porch. The lower garden is not finished and has no access. Our house and the stairs up to it are likewise off limits.

Other things to note
🧹 We have a very thorough cleaning routine and do not use scented products. All fabrics are laundered.

🐜 During your stay It is likely you will see some ants or a spider. We clean between guests but cannot guarantee they will not show up during your stay. They are harmless but if they become too much, please message us and we can clean them up.

🏖 We have a built in heater to keep the cottage cozy on cold days, which works great - but it’s important to note this is not a modern house and may not meet everyone’s expectations on indoor temps. AC is not available the cottage.

🚗 Street parking is available and time limits are rarely enforced in our neighborhood. Please let us know in advance if you would like to park in our driveway as it is not always available.

🐶 We will be happy to host you and your well trained and friendly sub-10lb dog with additional cleaning fee. Please just send a request with some info about your dog.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Private patio or balcony
Hair dryer

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 540 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 94% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 6% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Berkeley, California, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

📍Located mid way up the steep Berkeley hillside in a residential neighborhood.
🥗 nearby food highlights include: Chez Panisse, Cheeseboard Collective & Pizza, Thursday Farmers Market, and so much more.
🏞Parks nearby: Tilden Regional Park and the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens.

Meet your host

Superhost
540 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
My work: Design Products
Speaks English
Hi! I'm a designer and run my own small business in the Bay Area. I travel and go backpacking often. I grew up in Berkeley and am happy to share this area with travelers from all over.

Noah is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Aysia

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm