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Light-filled home with lush garden

Berkeley, California, United States
Preferred Destination: New York, New York, United States

House | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From October 2, 2026 until October 30, 2026

Description

Elegant and bright, tastefully decorated and beautifully landscaped, our home is a real gem. Every room is suffused with light (there are 7 skylights!), and each room offers a lovely view of our garden. You will find our home to be very welcoming. It has one master bedroom (with a king bed), one bedroom with two stackable twin XL beds, two full bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a den (with foldout Queen sofabed), an office, and a spacious kitchen. There is plenty of closet space and a convenient laundry room with w/d. A small rental cottage sits at the back of the property. The lush and leafy yard has many lovely places for sitting, with three majestic redwood trees rising above. The immediate area offers all sorts of delights (restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, markets, bookstores, etc.). We are walking distance to downtown Berkeley and a half a mile from the nearest BART subway station. Our home is situated on a designated bike path street and is just a few blocks from several bus stops. The UC Berkeley campus is a 15-minute walk.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
1,900 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From October 2, 2026 until October 30, 2026

Minimum Stay

7 Days | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Location

House in Berkeley, California, United States

Closest University

University of California, Berkeley

Nearby Universities
California State University, East Bay | San Francisco State University | University of San Francisco | Saint Mary's College of California
Neighborhood

Central Berkeley

Nearby Cities

Oakland | San Francisco | Albany

Comments: Centrally located. 10 min walk to downtown, 2 BART stations. 15 min walk to UC Berkeley campus. Wide tree-lined street in quiet residential neighborhood.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with my pet(s)

1 cat

I would like help with mail and deliveries

I would like help with plants or garden

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

TV

Printer

Exterior

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
2 Adults

Our Destination

Preferred Destination

New York, New York, United States

Closest University

New York University

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
1


Offices
0

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (7)
Academic Faculty or Staff

Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (7)
Academic Faculty or Staff
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