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Listing Owner
Member Since 2022
Listing Owner
Member Since 2022
Conscientious Couple Looking for Stays in Oakland-Berkeley and Beyond
Tenant Looking for a Home in Berkeley, California, United States
Monthly Budget:
Minimum USD $1500
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Maximum USD $4500
Looking for Private Space or Entire Home
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Willing to Housesit
Tenant Timing:
From October 1, 2024 until December 31, 2025
Description
We are a responsible, thoughtful couple looking especially for an exchange or rental that can take us to Berkeley or Oakland CA, to be near family, short or long-term. We are interested in exchanging or renting almost anywhere in the world as well. We have flexibility since we are primarily retired. One of us was the director of environmental nonprofits and the other continues to teach part time. Being home owners, we are knowledgeable and respectful of the care and time people put into their property. We live in Winnetka, Illinois, outside of Chicago near Northwestern University in Evanston, in a uniquely beautiful leafy green neighborhood, two blocks from Lake Michigan. We have lived in academic and diverse neighborhoods in Madison WI, Mill Valley CA, Minneapolis MN, and Chicago, and we've traveled widely and cared for places all over the US and other countries. We are quiet and tidy and will be writing, reading, hiking, exploring, meeting people, enjoying new surroundings, and being with family, wherever we are, We have successfully exchanged homes and have excellent reviews on Home Exchange and Airbnb. We're fully vaccinated with boosters and we'll keep up with all vaccines. We're perceptive, friendly, caring, trustworthy tenants, guests, and home exchangers.
Tenant Timing
From October 1, 2024 until December 31, 2025
Estimated Duration
1 Month
Desired Location
Berkeley, California, United States
Closest University
University of California, Berkeley
Nearby Cities
Kensington | Berkeley | Montclair | Piedmont | Oakland | Thousand Oaks | Mill Valley | San Rafael | Albany | Larkspur
Explore the Area
Surroundings
- Near Park
- Near Public Transportation
Tenant Budget and Terms
Minimum USD $1500 - Maximum USD $4500 Monthly
I am fine with utilities included or not included
I am fine with or without a cleaning service
Comments: We're especially careful and considerate and able to help maintain a property and care for a cat. As public service retirees, we seek a clean, pleasing place with a reasonable rent or exchange. We are excellent tenants.
Considerations
I prefer a home suitable for young kids
I prefer smoking not allowed in the home
I would like a car if possible
Comments: As we offer a car with our home, we would be happy to negotiate access to a car, if possible.
House Sitting
I am willing to housesit
Yes, I can help with pets
We are knowledgeable, fond cat owners and would consider caring for dogs and any other pets.
Yes, I can help with mail and deliveries
We're happy to take in or pick up mail and deliveries.
Yes, I can help with plants or garden
We are knowledgeable gardeners and will follow plant directions carefully.
Comments: We are responsible, exceptionally conscientious, clean and tidy tenants. As homeowners and travelers in several situations, we are respectful of property and knowledgeable about caring for homes. We would fulfill and go beyond all expectations.
Features
Interior
Furnished
Connectivity
High Speed Internet
Wi-Fi
Exterior
Garden
Appliances
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer
Dryer
Comments: We are flexible but desire a well-appointed place and would love an adjoining outdoor space, patio, or porch.
Tenant Details
Who's Coming?
Party of
2
2
Adults
Member Background
Languages
English
About Me
We're friendly, kind and conscientious travelers. We appreciate people, music, and art across cultures. We love to hike, bike, and explore. We have flexibility to travel since we're recently primarily retired. One of us was the director of environmental nonprofits and one continues to teach part time, respectful of the planet and always learning. We have extended family living in Chicago and in Oakland, California, and friends across countries. We're fully vaccinated with boosters and we'll keep up with all vaccines. We're careful, responsible home exchangers!
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Reviews
3
Listing Owner
Member Since 2022
Listing Owner
Member Since 2022
Comments: We would be happiest to stay near Fairview Park, Upper Rockridge, Elmwood Park, Panoramic Hill, Piedmont, around the University, northwest and north Berkeley, Oakland or Berkeley Hills, many other surrounding neighborhoods..