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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley

About this space
Stay in a spacious private studio in a beautiful Mediterranean home built by famous architect B. Reede Hardman, block away from the Legendary Claremont Hotel {1 mile from the Rockridge BART metro station/3-5 min drive/uber, 15-20 min walk~ 1.5 miles from UC Berkeley/5-7 min drive~10 miles from San Francisco/20 min drive}. The studio has secured private entrance, queen bed, vintage Burmese couch, dresser, desk, living area, microwave, fridge, and laundry.
The space
*The main house was built in the 1920's, the Mediterranean architecture, hardwood floors and French doors add to its charm.
*Located in the proximity of the landmark Claremont Hotel which offers added convenience of Spa, Salon, Massage, Gym, Tennis Club and Fine Dining within two blocks of walking distance.
*Private studio is spacious and tastefully decorated. The studio is ideal for two people on a queen size mattress bed.
*Microwave, coffee maker, small refrigerator and kettle/utensils for beverages.
*Free dual band WIFI is available.
*Laundry is included in the studio as a bonus.
*Wooden Burmese couch, table/chair, Lap desk, fan, electric heater, extra linen, towels and blankets are available in the closets.
*This is a pet-free and smoke-free environment.
*We strive on keeping the space spot-clean and dust-free.
Guest access
*Your ‘Private Entrance’ – after street parking, you will need to walk through the driveway of the main house and make a left at the parking area to enter the Rear Studio with key provided in a Key Box.
*Key Box code will provided in the 'check-in email' a few days before your scheduled arrival date. You will not need host to be present in person for entering the studio at any hour.
Other things to note
*Please Do Not park in the driveway of the main house. Permit-Free street parking is available outside.
*Please do not leave any visible items/valuables in your parked cars as a 'rule of thumb' for parking in any city (even if this neighborhood is upscale and safe).

Property manager

Kalpana Singh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley Berkeley

About the area

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Berkeley, CA

What's nearby

  • University of California, Berkeley - 16 min walk
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - 4 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 5 min drive
  • Jack London Square - 8 min drive
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockridge Station - 2 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 12 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pressed Juicery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fournée Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boichik Bagels - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley?

As of Mar 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley on Mar 5, 2025 start from CA $186.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley located?

Located in Claremont, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of California, Berkeley, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and Telegraph Avenue. Memorial Stadium and Greek Theater are also within 3 mi (5 km). Rockridge Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Elegant Spacious Private Studio ~ Upscale Berkeley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

It was lovely and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Lovely accommodations if we were in the area again we would use it again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanna F., West Point, NY

Excellent Location
I enjoyed my stay. Perfect location for my quick weekend visit. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

Comfortable studio in upscale Berkeley
Comfortable stay in a beautiful section of Berkeley. Everything as described in listing. Even though the weather was very cold and wet the space was comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Ok, dimly light and parking a pain
Musty,dark room, bath past 2 doors, parking on dark streets a pain, our car got damaged.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint decor but not clean. Shoddy structure, a garage makeover poorly done. No sink for cleaning what small amount of dishes were there. Temp in room was 56 degrees on arrival. Only one space heater ran 8 hours to get up to 60 degrees. Lot of floor level changes- not recommended for disabled or elderly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful Area and great communication. But frankly the space is very cluttery and dusty like an antique store. Many items in the space are clearly just being stored there (it's attached to a large house) and not design elements for the guest, for either appearance or convenience. There is a large urn half filled with water which I never could figure out was supposed to be my drinking water. When I looked for coffee I found a nearly empty can of Folgers in the 2nd or 3rd drawer down below the coffee maker. There are hand written signs all over the space about what to do and not do including 'don't plug in more than 3 things into outlets to avoid a power outage'. There is one wall heater than somewhat heats the space, and a radiator that you can roll out, but there's no place to plug it in. I'm actually surprised if not skeptical that most of the reviews are positive. I've never left a negative review on a place. I usually only review if it's positive. There's so much potential with this space. It's a shame the owners are doing only the minimum toward making it an outstanding experience for the price being asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

CV P.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jayne

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine E.

Great Stay
Absolutely amazing space. Very attentive host. Great location. Comfortable accommodations. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., Pleasanton,Ca, USA

Long term stay
My son goes to Cal and stayed here for a couple months. It was a great stay. Beautiful safe neighborhood. Would stay again!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Excellent! Great for a quick overnight!
This space is a converted garage unit that feels quite private despite being attached to the house (doors are locked in between the home and the rental space). We really enjoyed our stay. We especially loved the quiet and the comfortable sleeping arrangements. We felt safe and appreciated the cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddy S.

Spacious Comfort
We were in town to celebrate a family birthday. We found our space perfect in terms of comfort and spaciousness. The kitchenette was perfect for morning coffee and oatmeal. Our other meals were "out" with family. The bed was comfortable and the space was well equipped furnishing everything we needed. Everything's was as depicted in the website photos. We would be happy to return to this space in the future when it isn't possible to stay with our family. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James O.

We’d stay there again
Location: quite residential area in hills of eastern Berkeley, relatively quiet. Distance from hubbub was a plus for us, but I can imagine some might want attractions at their doorstep. Strong Wi-Fi, good hot water Washer and dryer very useful We’d stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malwina

Spacious, close to the highway with beautiful view! Thank you for hosting me!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla T.

Cosy and comfortable stay
It was really nice, comfortable and easy to stay here. It was very clean and cosy, great to have a small fridge, kettle and mini-oven as well as cutlery and a selection of teas. It can get a bit cold during the night and it is a shame, that there is no window facing the view over the bay, but overall it was a really nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Nathan E.

Almost 5-star
This is a large, comfortable room at the back of a large residence in a quiet neighborhood. It has its own entrance and is pleasantly situated with windows overlooking the garden. It has its own washer and dryer in a corner of the room, along with dorm-size fridge, microwave, toaster oven, and French press. The host is very courteous and accessible by email. One big plus for me is that the room is very quiet (as described in other reviews), and the mattress is good so I was able to sleep well even while traveling. The only thing that prevents me from giving the room a 5-star rating is that there is no sink in the room, which means that water for drinking and washing dishes must be obtained from the bathroom sink. I found this arrangement less than ideal and a bit frustrating at times. A little plumbing work to add a true kitchenette with sink could easily turn this room into a 5-star accommodation. But this minor complaint is balanced out by the price and other positive features mentioned above. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois G., Tallahassee, FL

Christmas stay
We enjoyed staying in this Uplands property. The neighborhood is first class, so we felt totally safe. We are grandparents in town for Christmas, and although we only slept in the VRBO, we felt we had good value. Plenty of linens were supplied, and the space heaters kept us warm in the unusually frosty weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Narguess M.

Wonderful
Just perfect for my needs. Close to everything, charming place and beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noah D.

Nice guest house in a great location!
Nice, quiet and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan C., Gold Hill, Oregon, USA

Awesome!
Easy access with on-street parking in a nice neighbourhood. Very quiet. The bed was super comfy. I will book again the next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Stay at Uplands
Comfortable, good location, quiet, spacious. Bathroom could have been cleaner, e.g. floor, toilet, shower curtain. No real coffee available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

The prefect neighborhood stay
The studio is clean, spacious, and private. I was in town for a visit with family, so I was eating all my meals away and needed a comfortable and quiet place to relax in the evenings - and a good location to take my runs in the mornings. This was perfect! I had a few interactions with the host who was gracious and helpful during my 2 week stay. I’m going to recommend this to everyone I know looking for a place to stay in Berkeley. So lovely!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla F., Santa Barbara, CA

Great location!
Spacious room in excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021