Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4640 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Berkeley, CA

University of California, Berkeley
‪16 min walk‬
Greek Theater
‪5 min drive‬
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
‪6 min drive‬
San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Lovingly designed and built, with peaked ceilings, gas fireplace, radiant heat floors and wooden windows. Private patio area. Bedroom #1 with queen size bed. Bedroom #2/den has couch that converts to full-size bed. Day bed in living room has twin mattress. Full size appliances, fully equipped kitchen. Washer and dryer in cottage.

Walking distance to College Avenue shops and restaurants, UC Berkeley and BART. Parking space available, but many people come without a car. Elmwood neighborhood has a library, bank, movie theater, 2 bookstores and many great restaurants and shops. Great location for visiting Berkeley, or as a base for exploring San Francisco and northern California.

Property manager

Patty Reidenbach

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

With prior approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on property

Personal information and documentation will be required

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Berkeley

Elmwood, a neighbourhood in Berkeley, is home to this cottage. Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oakland Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Oracle Park.

Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
University of California, Berkeley - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Greek Theater - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

Berkeley Station - 9 min drive
Rockridge Station - 16 min walk
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Smokehouse - ‬6 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
‪Pressed Juicery - ‬8 min walk
‪Boichik Bagels - ‬7 min walk
‪Philz Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood. located?

This family-friendly Berkeley cottage is located in Elmwood, within 1 mi (2 km) of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and University of California, Berkeley. Greek Theater and Telegraph Avenue are also within 2 miles (3 km). Rockridge Station is 16 minutes by foot and Ashby Station is 20 minutes.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

sally f.

14 Apr, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B.

1 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and comfortable

Lovely cottage, great kitchen, comfortable beds, great neighborhood. Patty was very helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Elmwood

Lovely cottage; private and quiet. Excellent location for shops and walking.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J.

27 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Berkeley Cottage

Overall impression was very favorable. The host was kind and attentive, location was ideal and the cottage was well equipped.

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

7 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, wonderful space

This is a small cottage behind the main house in my favorite Berkeley neighborhood (walk to the movie theater, bakeries, coffee shops, grocery store). I liked the radiant heating and warm floor in the winter, comfortable bed with great linens, and lots of light yet private. It's no longer new, and some of the furnishing is showing its age, but I found the place very comfortable. Parking in the driveway was great, as parking can be tight in this area. Patty was an excellent host.

Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

9 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish, comfortable, private

Thoughtfully designed and provisioned. Comfortable for our multugeneraltional family of four. Exceptional location.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mack v.

23 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!!

Nearby places to eat and grocery shop very convenient! Host responded to our questions promptly.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Barnett R.

10 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Great host, great cottage, great location. We have stayed here several times and look forward to coming back next year.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

21 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location.

Patty has a great cozy place with all the amenities. Fantastic location. Shops and great food options around the corner. 20 min stroll through Berkeley to get to campus. Patty made everything easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharice L.

23 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Cottage and Host

The cottage is very nice and cozy. The host is very sweet and accommodating. We could easily walk to UC Berkeley, many restaurants around and shops - we didn't need a car until we went into SF. I hope to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

9 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet place

The neighborhood was quiet as was the house We slept well and the beds were comfortable The host Gave us her parking spot Too

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

20 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great property

This cottage was in a perfect location and the hostess was so welcoming and wonderful to work with!

Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

12 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Close to restaurants. Short ride to Bay Ferry. Very quiet at night. Clean and had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

3 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

Our family came to Berkeley to visit our sister and her family. The location and accommodations were perfect. Patty is an amazing host. Greeted us on our arrival and instructions were easy to understand. My dad has mobility issues so we loved the easy access as well as excellent security. Thank you, Patty, for a lovely visit!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

29 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Berkeley cottage

This is a wonderful cottage in an ideal location. The cottage is located behind Patty's house on a quiet street that's three blocks from the inviting College Avenue array of varied restaurants (Italian, American, Mediterranean, ice cream, Peet's). A 20-minute walk to the UC campus. The cottage itself has a large, comfortable bed in main bedroom. a second bedroom with a pull-out couch that we used as an office during a six-day stay, an up-to-date and well-equipped kitchen and bathroom, spacious living/family space with big-screen, Hulu-endowed TV. and a small, partially shaded outdoor patio that became one of my favorite go-to parts of the entire stay. Patty is a great host. We look forward to a return visit.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

26 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Essence of Berkeley

Comfortable stay in an idyllic location with the the best of Berkeley nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

8 Dec, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay at the cottage!

I can see why I’m not the only one who keeps coming back again and again to patty’s cottage. Patty’s such a helpful and responsive host and the cottage is perfectly situated in a great neighborhood

Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William Mercer R.

13 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Great, again!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jia H.

3 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene getaway

Patty is a lovely host, and the cottage was quiet, spacious, and cozy! The high ceilings make the space airy and bright. You can tell that the cottage was put together with thoughtfulness and love in the details. I hope to be back sometime!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camilla T.

23 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Patty's blue cottage

My sister and I loved our stay in Patty's blue cosy cottage. Lovely place with all amenities. Lovely little kitchen where we cooked several times, and a nice spot in the garden to enjoy our food. We loved walking up and down College Av. - lots of small local shops and great places to enjoy a bite. Definitely coming back! Camilla from Denmark.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G., Lake Oswego, Oregon (near Portland)

30 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

Cottage location is serene and contains every convenience. The host is gracious and responsive, for example when there was an area outage of the internet, she sent us a text right away. In addition, the local restaurants are nearby and delish! (Especially Summer Kitchen on Collage!)

Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele C.

29 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

After seven years, we returned to Ms. Patty's cottage to accompany our youngest son to UC Berkeley. The place is really delightful and close to all College Avenue services and amenities. Although we no longer have "college-age children", we hope to have the opportunity to be her guests again. Thank you very much Patty.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

carlton s.

17 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Many happy returns

We have visited the blue cottage at least six times over many years. A favorite.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

carlton s.

15 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a winner

We have stayed with "Miss Patty" a number of times over a number of years. We have all that we need, especially her garden at the front door of the cottage with shady places to read and a patio table on which to play cards with our grandchildren. Easy walk to College Ave. Always a winner.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair R.

12 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect family cottage for visitors!

We have family coming to visit from the east coast at least twice a year and this has been the perfect place for them when they are in town. Patty is a fantastic host and the cottage is always well kept. It’s a plus to be walking distance to our house and so many things on College Ave.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patty Reidenbach

Recently retired L&D RN. Born in San Francisco and raised in Berkeley (next door to this location). Two sets of my great-great-grandparents came in the gold rush, and I help preserve my great-parents house, which is an Oakland landmark.

Why they chose this property

Berkeley combines a world-class university, a lively history of social change, great beauty, a temperate climate, restaurants of every kind and and a wide selection of cultural events. It spoiled me for living anywhere else ( though I did try).

What makes this property unique

I built this cottage with myself in mind, and I plan to live there when I'm older. I made sure it felt spacious despite its small size, and had lots of interesting details.