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Beautiful home in North Berkeley hills w/spectacular views, garden, sauna

Kensington, California, United States
Rates from USD $3200 | Monthly

House | Private Space | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From Now until July 31, 2026

Description

fully furnished split home in the North Berkeley/Kensington hills with panoramic 3-bridge view of the San Francisco Bay for rent/lease. Ideal for couple/family with up to 2 children : close to many parks and wilderness, near UC Berkeley, close to the best East Bay commercial/shopping neighborhoods, with easy access to public transportation to all bay area locations (San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Stanford, Peninsula). Availability: up to 2 months from early june 2026 (start date negotiable) until July 31, 2026. Approximately 1700 square feet in a quiet residential neighborhood; hardwood floors throughout the house; 2 Bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, remodeled kitchen, Living room with fireplace, dining room (seats 6-12 people), laundry room. Completely furnished (linens, dishware, appliances, TV screen, WIFI, etc included). 2decks on garden side; 1 sunny patio/courtyard, shared sauna and large landscaped garden with fruit trees and one bee hive. Great location: 10 minutes from UC Berkeley, downtown Berkeley, Monterey market (best food market in the bay), Solano avenue or Berkeley Ghetto Gourmet for shopping, dining, theatres and movies; 5 minutes walk to Kensington upper village, AC transit Stop with Transbay Bus to downtown San Francisco (30 minutes); 10 minutes drive to BART (train/subway) that goes to all destinations in the bay area; 5 minute bike or car ride from Tilden Park and lake Anza, for hiking, biking and swimming. Rent: $3200/month; including garbage service, all utilities, and gardener for garden maintenance. No phone landline, please use your cell phone. Please contact Ariane for more information: • arianevds@gmail.com • 510-374-9187

Private Space Offered

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
0

Size
1,700 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Comments: Upper two levels of a split house with possibly some tenants in the lower level (in law).

Availability

From Now until July 31, 2026

Minimum Stay

1 Month | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: flexible start date

Location

Private Space in a House in Kensington, California, United States

Closest University

University of California Berkeley

Nearby Universities
University of California, Berkeley | UCSF | Stanford
Neighborhood

Upper Kensington

Nearby Cities

Kensington | Berkeley | San Francisco | El Cerrito

Comments: North Berkeley hills

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $3200 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: cleaning after departure can be organized for $200

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with my pet(s)

we have a lovely house cat (in the upper level of the house) that would need to be taken care of when owners are traveling/away

I may need help with mail and deliveries

mail to be picked up and put in a designated container

I may need help with plants or garden

some indoor plants may need occasional watering

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: this is a split single family home in upper kensington, CA. Shared washer and dryer and shared garden lower deck with tenant in the in-law. Private upper deck and private patio.

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