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Member Since 2025

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Independent Scholar or Retired Academic

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Retired chaplain seeks retreat near expectant daughter.

Tenant Looking for a Home in Berkeley, CA, United States
Monthly Budget: Maximum USD $2300

Looking for Private Space or Entire Home | Open to House Sitting
Tenant Timing: From August 1, 2025

Description

Dear Friend, I'm interested in your living space and I'm highly motivated to move to Berkeley! My youngest daughter and her husband are already there, and are expecting a baby. I am a 72-year-old, single, healthy, retired Lutheran pastor with an excellent credit rating (821). I am a graduate of Yale, with a long professional life behind me. I have just completed 13 and 1/2 years of service as a chaplain at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. I have one cat, a Maine Coon weighing 15 lb. She is mellow and is exclusively an indoor pet. I am an amateur Rose hybridizer interested in visiting the gardens of California. I envision a quiet, active existence in nature, studying my rose lineages, writing, and visiting my daughter and her husband in Berkeley. I will be in Berkeley July 5th through 21st, and prefer to start renting in August, 2025. I would be able to reside there for at least one year. Dates are flexible. My daughter can view the living space now. Thank you for your consideration. I'm happy to discuss any questions with you.

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
500 ft2

Suited For
1

Property Type
House, Apartment or Condo, Guest House

Tenant Timing

From August 1, 2025

Estimated Duration

12 Months | My dates are flexible

Comments: Hello, I am a single retired Lutheran pastor with a credit score of 821, who needs to be near my daughter in Berkeley as she delivers her baby.

Desired Location

Berkeley, CA, United States

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Surroundings

  • Off Campus

Tenant Budget and Terms

Maximum USD $2300 Monthly

I am fine with utilities included or not included

I am fine with or without a cleaning service

Comments: I am a graduate of Yale, and just retired from serving on staff at the Mayo Clinic for 14 years. I'm an amateur Rose hybridizer and love music.

Considerations

I am bringing my pet

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

I will need a car

Comments: I have one female Maine Coon cat, who is entirely an indoor pet. She is mellow.

House Sitting

I would consider house sitting

I would consider helping with pets

I grew up on a farm in Kansas; and I'm comfortable with dogs, cats, horses, and many other animals.

I would consider helping with mail and deliveries

I would consider helping with plants or garden

I am an experienced Gardener, accustomed to conserving water and making sure the plants have what they need.

Features

Exterior

Garden

Accessibility

Stairs

Comments: I envision a quiet, active life with Garden space, even with just a couple of big pots.

Tenant Details

Who's Coming?

Party of
1
1 Adult

Member Background

About Me

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

Trust Score (2)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic

Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

Trust Score (2)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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