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Seeking a graduate student or visiting scholar for a furnished mother in law in the Berkeley Hills for fall 2025. Home is on the Arlington in a very safe area. The number 7 bus takes you to downtown Berkeley within walking distance to UCB campus. A 5 minute walk to Kensington Center with supermarket, coffee shop, excellent restaurants, gas station and hardware store. Home has its own deck, fully stocked kitchen, bathroom with shower and bath and linens. All you need to bring are your personal belongings. All else is furnished for you.
Private Space Offered
Availability
Minimum Stay
5 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing
Comments: Quiet serene surroundings. The mother in law unit has its own external entrance. No pets, no partiers. Looking for serious graduate or doctoral students. Lease can be extended for up to one year after initial six months
Location
Private Space in a Studio or Loft in Berkeley, California, United States
Closest University
UC Berkeley
Nearby Universities
University of California, Berkeley
Neighborhood
Thousand Oaks
Nearby Cities
Kensington | Berkeley | San Francisco | El Cerrito
Comments: A safe, peaceful spot, near #7 bus line to downtown within five minute walk, access to stores within a short walk; WITHIN a 30-40 minute WALK TO UCB: bikers welcome!
Explore the Area
Surroundings
- Off Campus
- Walk to Campus
- Bike to Campus
- Urban
- Suburban
- Writer's Sanctuary
- Historic Home
- Architectural Gem
- Near Woods
- Near Park
- Near Restaurants
- Near Shops
- Near Public Transportation
Rental Rates and Terms
Rates from USD $1450 Monthly
Utilities are included
A cleaning service can be discussed
Comments: Beautiful, safe and serene area for GRADUATE STUDENT OR POST DOC Short walk to bus takes you directly to UCB. Just a short 5 minute walk from mother in law unit to grocery store, gas station, restaurants in Kensington, bank etc.
Considerations
The home is not suitable for young kids
Pets are not allowed
Smoking is not allowed
A car is not available
Comments: The attached unit is furnished and updated
Features
Interior
Furnished
Connectivity
High Speed Internet
Wi-Fi
TV
Exterior
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Backyard
Accessibility
Stairs
Appliances
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Comments: Accommodates one person. (Note: Washer can be used but only when owner is in home since washer and dryer are in main house. Owner sometimes travels for several months. There is a very good wash and dry facility on Solano Avenue, however)
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1
Listing Owner
Member Since 2014
Comments: Mother in law unit suitable for one person (single bed, good sized bathroom with large shower, walk in closet, completely furnished, high speed wireless internet, streaming TV: Netflix to HBO Max included Further info is available if desired)