Classy Berkeley Cottage with Private Deck - Berkeley
Classy Berkeley Cottage with Private Deck - Berkeley
Classy North Berkeley Cottage
3 Guests · 1 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 600 Sqft
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This is a completely private and separate house. Live independently. Conveniently located 2 blocks from the North Berkeley BART station and right next to the Ohlone bike trail. A 14 minute bike ride to UC Berkeley.
The house is part of a pocket neighborhood, with great neighbors, right in downtown Berkeley. Close to 4th street shops, 10 blocks away. We are close to great local produce markets, including the infamous Monterey Market and Berkeley Bowl.
Newly remodeled bathroom with radiant heat floors.
New deck with access from the bedroom.
New front windows. Beautiful original Original hardwood floors.
New LG washing machine and dryer
Gas oven range
LG mini-split air conditioner
No pets
Suitable for a couple, a visiting professor or exchange student.
I live in the area. I am available by email or phone.
The house is part of a pocket neighborhood, with great neighbors, right in downtown Berkeley. Close to 4th street shops, 10 blocks away. We are close to great local produce markets, including the infamous Monterey Market and Berkeley Bowl.
Newly remodeled bathroom with radiant heat floors.
New deck with access from the bedroom.
New front windows. Beautiful original Original hardwood floors.
New LG washing machine and dryer
Gas oven range
LG mini-split air conditioner
No pets
Suitable for a couple, a visiting professor or exchange student.
I live in the area. I am available by email or phone.
Sleeping Configuration
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 double bed
This is an IKEA sofa bed bought in 2017. Very comfortable when used with the 4 In. blue mattress topper (stored inside the left portion of the sofa).
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Oven
Fridge
Patio
Outdoor furniture
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Desk
Desk Chair
Nearby activities
Kitesurf
Pier fishing
Golf
Tennis
Cycling
Roller blading
Walking
Bird Watching
Suitability
No events allowed
No smoking allowed
No Parking
Meet The Host
Megan
Owner
I am American, but grew up in Japan. I used to do localization project management. I now also do database management and data design. I split my time between Sebastopol and Berkeley in California.
My son is in 8th grade now and almost as tall as me, although I'm only 5". :-)
I love yoga. I can't live without good coffee. When I have time to cook, Asian noodle or curry dishes are my favorite.
Some of my favorite music is by Brian Eno, David Bryne and Laura Veirs. I also like Vampire Weekend and Death Cab for Cutie.
My son is in 8th grade now and almost as tall as me, although I'm only 5". :-)
I love yoga. I can't live without good coffee. When I have time to cook, Asian noodle or curry dishes are my favorite.
Some of my favorite music is by Brian Eno, David Bryne and Laura Veirs. I also like Vampire Weekend and Death Cab for Cutie.
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Member since: May 2019
Speaks: English
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within a few hours
Location
City
Getting around
Bike trails nearby. BART two blocks away.
Check in
Check out
Guests
1 guest
Adults
Over 18 years of age
1
Children
0-17 years of age
0
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Policies and Rules
Check In: 4PM - 9PM
Check Out: 11AM
No pets
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
Maximum occupancy: 3
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House Rules
Welcome to the Classy North Berkeley Cottage
Please take some time to review this manual. There is a lot of useful information included. We love hearing from our guests, but ask that you check here before reaching out as we’ve tried to assemble a manual carefully curated to answer the questions we typically receive.
Wifi Network: 1270Guest
Wifi Password: WelcomeTo1270
If you have connectivity issues, please turn the router (in living room) off briefly. If you bring your own network converter (USB-C, etc) you can connect directly to the router in the living room using the yellow ethernet cable in the kitchen nook drawer. This will give you the most reliable connection for video meetings (Zoom, Google Meet, Webex etc)
House Rules & Safety
No shoes inside the house during the rainy season.
No pets.
Unfortunately we are unable to host any type of party, day or night.
No loud noise after 10 PM. Please be considerate of the neighbors and especially the residents living in your pocket neighborhood. Also note that when your door is ajar the neighbors across the alley can hear conversations and other sounds easily.
First Aid Kit in bathroom under sink
We have a No Burn Policy: No smoking, no vaping, no incense.
No drugs.
Do not pirate or torrent content.
Trash
Regular trash and recycling receptacles are under the sink, recycling is blue and when full can be emptied into the larger blue bin outside (with the house number on it, 1270). Our 3 waste bins go out on Thursday evenings for a Friday morning collection. Please roll them out to the curb, onto the street.
Neighbors
Please do not disturb the residents living in our pocket neighborhood. The Covid-19 pandemic and its many variants force us to be friendly from a distance. Additionally, please understand that if we get too many complaints from the neighbors about noise, it could shut us down to future short term renting. We feel lucky to have good neighbors.
Amenities
Pillows: If you would like a feather, hypoallergenic, softer or firmer pillow, feel free to check out the pillows in the closet.
LG air conditioner: This unit has many benefits; control humidity, automate the temperature (heating and cooling) for optimum daytime and night time comfort, minimize noise from the outside, filter the air.
Furnace: For additional heating.
Please set both units to 67°F before departure.
Fans: There are 2 fans in the bedroom closet.
Washer & Dryer: Before running the dryer, check to make sure the filter is clean to ensure more efficient drying. The iron and ironing board are located in the laundry room.
Kitchen appliances
We have discovered that the microwave and toaster oven do not like each other and cannot be running at the same time as the fuse gets blown. You can reset the breaker located in the electric panel on the front of the house.
Entertainment
You can access your Netflix and other entertainment accounts via our Samsung or Roku TV.
To switch Netflix accounts on the Roku TV in the bedroom;
1. Open the Netflix channel on Roku. Choose a watch profile if prompted.
2. Go to the settings menu on the left side menu. Select “Get Help” in the left menu.
3. Select Sign Out at the bottom.
4. Confirm your selection by choosing Yes when prompted.
5. Sign back in using your credentials.
DEPARTURE
Please clean or put dishes in the sink. Place trash in appropriate receptacle under the sink.
Please lock the door upon leaving. If you used a key, please return it to the place you found it.
Check-Out Time
We have a strict 11 AM check out time and have a busy calendar. The cleaners arrive promptly unless you have arranged to extend your stay. The hourly rate is $10/hr and must be arranged at least 24 hours prior.
Contact Information
Megan Finaly, Primary Contact
Mobile: 206.335.4584
Email: mfinaly@gmail.com
Pete Anderson, Secondary Contact
Mobile: 415. 517.9709
Email: pete.anderson001@gmail.com
Please do let us know if there is anything we can do better or if there is anything amiss.
Thank you for choosing our cottage and consider booking directly for your next visit!
Please take some time to review this manual. There is a lot of useful information included. We love hearing from our guests, but ask that you check here before reaching out as we’ve tried to assemble a manual carefully curated to answer the questions we typically receive.
Wifi Network: 1270Guest
Wifi Password: WelcomeTo1270
If you have connectivity issues, please turn the router (in living room) off briefly. If you bring your own network converter (USB-C, etc) you can connect directly to the router in the living room using the yellow ethernet cable in the kitchen nook drawer. This will give you the most reliable connection for video meetings (Zoom, Google Meet, Webex etc)
House Rules & Safety
No shoes inside the house during the rainy season.
No pets.
Unfortunately we are unable to host any type of party, day or night.
No loud noise after 10 PM. Please be considerate of the neighbors and especially the residents living in your pocket neighborhood. Also note that when your door is ajar the neighbors across the alley can hear conversations and other sounds easily.
First Aid Kit in bathroom under sink
We have a No Burn Policy: No smoking, no vaping, no incense.
No drugs.
Do not pirate or torrent content.
Trash
Regular trash and recycling receptacles are under the sink, recycling is blue and when full can be emptied into the larger blue bin outside (with the house number on it, 1270). Our 3 waste bins go out on Thursday evenings for a Friday morning collection. Please roll them out to the curb, onto the street.
Neighbors
Please do not disturb the residents living in our pocket neighborhood. The Covid-19 pandemic and its many variants force us to be friendly from a distance. Additionally, please understand that if we get too many complaints from the neighbors about noise, it could shut us down to future short term renting. We feel lucky to have good neighbors.
Amenities
Pillows: If you would like a feather, hypoallergenic, softer or firmer pillow, feel free to check out the pillows in the closet.
LG air conditioner: This unit has many benefits; control humidity, automate the temperature (heating and cooling) for optimum daytime and night time comfort, minimize noise from the outside, filter the air.
Furnace: For additional heating.
Please set both units to 67°F before departure.
Fans: There are 2 fans in the bedroom closet.
Washer & Dryer: Before running the dryer, check to make sure the filter is clean to ensure more efficient drying. The iron and ironing board are located in the laundry room.
Kitchen appliances
We have discovered that the microwave and toaster oven do not like each other and cannot be running at the same time as the fuse gets blown. You can reset the breaker located in the electric panel on the front of the house.
Entertainment
You can access your Netflix and other entertainment accounts via our Samsung or Roku TV.
To switch Netflix accounts on the Roku TV in the bedroom;
1. Open the Netflix channel on Roku. Choose a watch profile if prompted.
2. Go to the settings menu on the left side menu. Select “Get Help” in the left menu.
3. Select Sign Out at the bottom.
4. Confirm your selection by choosing Yes when prompted.
5. Sign back in using your credentials.
DEPARTURE
Please clean or put dishes in the sink. Place trash in appropriate receptacle under the sink.
Please lock the door upon leaving. If you used a key, please return it to the place you found it.
Check-Out Time
We have a strict 11 AM check out time and have a busy calendar. The cleaners arrive promptly unless you have arranged to extend your stay. The hourly rate is $10/hr and must be arranged at least 24 hours prior.
Contact Information
Megan Finaly, Primary Contact
Mobile: 206.335.4584
Email: mfinaly@gmail.com
Pete Anderson, Secondary Contact
Mobile: 415. 517.9709
Email: pete.anderson001@gmail.com
Please do let us know if there is anything we can do better or if there is anything amiss.
Thank you for choosing our cottage and consider booking directly for your next visit!
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Payment Policy
Same as Airbnb
Refundable Damage Deposit
Our cleaning woman takes photos after she has cleaned and we use those photos as proof of the house's condition and property that exists on-site before you check in. We have 10 days after you check out to report any damage to any of the property.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund 14 days prior to booking. No refund otherwise.
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