Serene 2BR Garden Suite in Walkable West Berkeley

Entire guest suite in Berkeley, California

  1. 3 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Shira
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In West Berkeley, near the waterfront

About a 5-min walk to Fourth Street shopping and the Berkeley Marina, with Aquatic Park nearby

Well-equipped kitchen

A full kitchen with induction stove, dishwasher, and everything you need to cook a proper meal

Spotless and thoughtfully designed

Guests highlight how clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated the space is
Welcome to our peaceful, lovingly furnished garden apartment, located in a wonderful West Berkeley neighborhood nestled between San Francisco and the best of the vibrant East Bay.

Discover exceptional restaurants, unique shops, bustling markets, art galleries, and tranquil parks, all just steps away. UC Berkeley campus is conveniently located within 2 miles.

Your upstairs dwelling hosts, Shira and Rumen, are internationally renowned musicians, cultural workers and longtime Berkeley residents.

The space
Our classic 1919 Berkeley bungalow underwent major renovations in 2021, including thoughtful upgrades to our guest quarters. The garden-level apartment features a fully furnished open plan living/dining and kitchen area, creating a comfortable and welcoming space for relaxation and conversation.

The primary bedroom offers a queen-sized bed with a Novaform Comfort Grande mattress.

The secondary bedroom, with a comfortable full-sized futon couch, doubles as a home office with French doors that open to a delightful, sunny backyard pollinator garden.

Conveniently located just across the street, the friendly Franklin Brothers neighborhood corner market offers a delightful selection of locally roasted coffee, fresh baked goods, house-made soups, salads, sandwiches, and a well curated variety of healthy produce and groceries, wine, beer, and basic pharmaceuticals. The market is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm, making it a convenient stop for your daily needs.

Guest access
Rest assured, you'll have the entire apartment to yourself as a private and cozy retreat.

The laundry room (shared with your hosts) is accessible through a separate entrance off the front yard, Additionally, the backyard and patio are shared common spaces where you can unwind and connect with your hosts and other guests.

Other things to note
This is a ground floor in-law unit in our two-story home with excellent sound mitigation between the units. You may occasionally hear sounds of life and footfall from your hosts residing on the upper floor, or occupants of the adjacent studio apartment. Additionally, our house is located 8 blocks from the Berkeley Amtrak station, and train whistles can be heard from time to time. For light sleepers, we provide earplugs to ensure a peaceful night's rest.

Most Wednesday evenings from 7-10 pm, Rumen leads a Balkan folk music ensemble class in our upstairs living room. Many of our guests thoroughly enjoy this unique peek into our musical lives. However, if you require absolute peace and quiet on Wednesday evenings, we kindly suggest considering alternative lodging options. We value your comfort and want to ensure your stay aligns with your preferences.

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 349 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free street parking
32 inch HDTV with Roku

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

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

Neighborhood highlights

The Poet's Corner Garden Apartment is located in the heart of West Berkeley a wonderful, diverse neighborhood with an abundance of fabulous restaurants, cafes, shops, markets (including the world famous Berkeley Bowl), yoga and dance studios, art galleries and maker's spaces. Our neighborhood is also rapidly becoming a hub for life science research campuses.

Nearby parks include the Aquatic Park, Strawberry Creek Park, and the Berkeley Marina/Brickyard Cove/Cesar Chavez Eastshore State Park with their stunning sunsets and panoramic views of San Francisco, The Golden Gate Bridge, and Marin Headlands.

Our guests also love the convenience of the Franklin Brothers neighborhood market, a charming bodega located just across the street. Here, one can find healthy groceries, locally roasted coffee, fresh baked goods, and house-made soups, sandwiches, salads, and more.

For an unforgettable food shopping experience, check out the nearby Berkeley Bowl West for its world-famous selection of produce and every other edible item imaginable.

Meet your host

Superhost
284 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: Wesleyan University
I am an international cultural worker, arts administrator, and musician based in the Bay Area since 1987. My interests include traditional, classical, ethnic and contemporary music, art, design, architecture, history, cuisine, languages, film, spirituality, travel, reading, and much more. My husband and co-host, Rumen, is a multi-instrumentalist and music teacher. Born and raised in Bulgaria, he has been living in the Bay Area since 2001.

Shira is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Rumen

Host details

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

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants

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