Cheerful 2-Bedroom House in Berkeley
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About this property
Convenient for commuters to the University of California Berkeley campus and the Greater Bay Area, the house is surrounded by popular cafés and eateries, friendly shops and businesses, and charming neighborhoods and parks of Berkeley.Berkel...
Location
Located in Berkeley, this vacation home is in the city center. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating, sailing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Guest reviews of Cheerful 2-Bedroom House in Berkeley
9.8
Exceptional
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What guests think
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At Cheerful 2-Bedroom House in Berkeley, guests consistently commend the responsive host, easy side-street parking, and walkability to local spots, while noting the home sits on a busy commercial road and that entry through gates/locks can be confusing.
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At Cheerful 2-Bedroom House in Berkeley, guests consistently commend the responsive host, easy side-street parking, and walkability to local spots, while noting the home sits on a busy commercial road and that entry through gates/locks can be confusing.
Interiors are repeatedly described as clean, comfortable, and spacious. Guests like the practical two-bath layout and find the house generally quiet inside. Outdoor spaces range from pleasant courtyard seating to areas that feel cluttered; overall, expect a simple, practical base in an urban setting.
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Facilities
Street parking on nearby residential roads is usually easy; there is no on-property parking. The backyard/courtyard provides outdoor space, though a few guests found the exterior areas cluttered or less usable.
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Gwen H.
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Arriving at night did not do this place any favors. It's behind a gate that's too close to the door, making it difficult to enter. We entered through the front door, which brings you in to a former business office/storage room, which confused us for a minute. The house is up a half-flight of stairs in the back. The house itself was actually fine. Roomy, and recently remodeled, it has some strange layout issues, but it is an old building. The newly remodeled bathrooms were very nice, and it was great having an extra one downstairs. Location-wise, the house is well situated to everything in Berkeley, as well as the freeways and BART. It looks a little rundown, but was quiet and felt safe overall. The house is in a mixed commercial/residential area on a main road, but it backs up to neighborhoods, and the road was quiet at night, even on the weekend. Parking was always easy to find right around the corner on the residential street.
Arriving at night did not do this place any favors. It's behind a gate that's too close to the door, making it difficult to enter. We entered through the front door, which brings you in to a former business office/storage room, which confused us for a minute. The house is up a half-flight of stairs in the back. The house itself was actually fine. Roomy, and recently remodeled, it has some strange layout issues, but it is an old building. The newly remodeled bathrooms were very nice, and it was great having an extra one downstairs. Location-wise, the house is well situated to everything in Berkeley, as well as the freeways and BART. It looks a little rundown, but was quiet and felt safe overall. The house is in a mixed commercial/residential area on a main road, but it backs up to neighborhoods, and the road was quiet at night, even on the weekend. Parking was always easy to find right around the corner on the residential street.
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Sara H.
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The location of this little home was well positioned to walk to the BART station, explore the little surrounding neighborhood (with some hidden gems for food), and a short drive to downtown and campus. It was a bit tricky to get into the property and the description of how to get in was a little confusing. The inside of the home was cute, clean, and comfortable (though one of the beds had a very firm mattress and the support was a bit rickety). I wish the outside had been a bit tidier and more user friendly because it has a nice courtyard, but a lot of forgotten stuff back there and weeds growing. Overall it was a very convenient, comfortable, and affordable place to stay while enjoying Berkeley!
The location of this little home was well positioned to walk to the BART station, explore the little surrounding neighborhood (with some hidden gems for food), and a short drive to downtown and campus. It was a bit tricky to get into the property and the description of how to get in was a little confusing. The inside of the home was cute, clean, and comfortable (though one of the beds had a very firm mattress and the support was a bit rickety). I wish the outside had been a bit tidier and more user friendly because it has a nice courtyard, but a lot of forgotten stuff back there and weeds growing. Overall it was a very convenient, comfortable, and affordable place to stay while enjoying Berkeley!
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John H.
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Fun little place. Adequate parking in a place known for having slim options. Near many great places to eat for all meal times. Clean interior. Very nice back yard area with plenty of seating. A great option if you want to be near San Fransisco, but not stuck in San Francisco traffic.
Fun little place. Adequate parking in a place known for having slim options. Near many great places to eat for all meal times. Clean interior. Very nice back yard area with plenty of seating. A great option if you want to be near San Fransisco, but not stuck in San Francisco traffic.
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Brian G.
Feb 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A nice place that matched the listing details (except there is no on-property parking available), which was clean and comfortable. Great communication from the host regarding logistics around access due to a heavy storm the day before we arrived.
A nice place that matched the listing details (except there is no on-property parking available), which was clean and comfortable. Great communication from the host regarding logistics around access due to a heavy storm the day before we arrived.
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Guillermo S.
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Place was cool. Thought the parking situation was gonna be a drag but there's plenty on the side streets. Bring ur own coffee tho.
Place was cool. Thought the parking situation was gonna be a drag but there's plenty on the side streets. Bring ur own coffee tho.
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Celia S.
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The house itself was very comfortable and well kept. It was not clear in the listing it was on a Main Street and the outside around the door there was a lot of clutter. Tea maker was great. Would have loved a coffee maker.
The house itself was very comfortable and well kept. It was not clear in the listing it was on a Main Street and the outside around the door there was a lot of clutter. Tea maker was great. Would have loved a coffee maker.
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Arthur M.
Jan 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was clean. The roominess was more than adequate for the three of us. The purpose of the stay was to visit family in the area. Thus, our time in the VRBO was not so much. Local family members commented that we should be aware of our surroundings due to the location of the VRBO. We never felt uncomfortable in the area; but most of our time was spent at the home of our family. This property is located on a main street; but the street noise was very minimal. The host was very kind to advise us that parking was available on the side street nearby. I had some questions for the host and they were very prompt to respond and answered my questions completely. The next time we are in the area we will definitely check their availability to see if it matches our schedule.
The property was clean. The roominess was more than adequate for the three of us. The purpose of the stay was to visit family in the area. Thus, our time in the VRBO was not so much. Local family members commented that we should be aware of our surroundings due to the location of the VRBO. We never felt uncomfortable in the area; but most of our time was spent at the home of our family. This property is located on a main street; but the street noise was very minimal. The host was very kind to advise us that parking was available on the side street nearby. I had some questions for the host and they were very prompt to respond and answered my questions completely. The next time we are in the area we will definitely check their availability to see if it matches our schedule.
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Sandra L.
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our stay here, we brought our fur baby with us and having a backyard was a plus! Its nestled in a quiet cool neighborhood, easy parking on residential streets and quick access to a cute coffeeshop. The place was clean and homey and they even left us fresh flowers for us to enjoy. Great stay! Happy to recommend to others.
We really enjoyed our stay here, we brought our fur baby with us and having a backyard was a plus! Its nestled in a quiet cool neighborhood, easy parking on residential streets and quick access to a cute coffeeshop. The place was clean and homey and they even left us fresh flowers for us to enjoy. Great stay! Happy to recommend to others.
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Julia E.
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Had all the needed amenities for our visit, including washer and dryer and AC. Evening parking out front was always available. Shower pressure and beds were good and comfortable. We did not spend time in the home during the day or for meals due to nature of our visit. A great value overall and a convenient location to access many areas by car. We also enjoyed the neighborhood breakfast spot next door.
Had all the needed amenities for our visit, including washer and dryer and AC. Evening parking out front was always available. Shower pressure and beds were good and comfortable. We did not spend time in the home during the day or for meals due to nature of our visit. A great value overall and a convenient location to access many areas by car. We also enjoyed the neighborhood breakfast spot next door.
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Kate H.
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very well kept and pleasant property and easy to find parking during the week. Thoroughly recommend.
Very well kept and pleasant property and easy to find parking during the week. Thoroughly recommend.
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Cleanliness
Interiors are consistently clean and well kept across reviews. A few note exterior clutter or minor maintenance issues (e.g., a shower curtain rod) but nothing systemic.
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Wendy B.
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This property was immaculate and very comfortable. It is within walking distance to restaurants etc. We were a group of three and appreciated the comfortable chairs and couch in the living room and four chairs at the dining room table. I suggest the owner add a few hooks in the bathroom to hang a robe, toiletry bag, etc. The directions for parking and entering the house were clear and accurate.
This property was immaculate and very comfortable. It is within walking distance to restaurants etc. We were a group of three and appreciated the comfortable chairs and couch in the living room and four chairs at the dining room table. I suggest the owner add a few hooks in the bathroom to hang a robe, toiletry bag, etc. The directions for parking and entering the house were clear and accurate.
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Heather S.
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The San Pablo house is on a busy industrial block and guests should be comfortable with added security measures. Home is clean with R/O in kitchen. Bathroom shower curtain rod needs attention.
The San Pablo house is on a busy industrial block and guests should be comfortable with added security measures. Home is clean with R/O in kitchen. Bathroom shower curtain rod needs attention.
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Sara H.
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The location of this little home was well positioned to walk to the BART station, explore the little surrounding neighborhood (with some hidden gems for food), and a short drive to downtown and campus. It was a bit tricky to get into the property and the description of how to get in was a little confusing. The inside of the home was cute, clean, and comfortable (though one of the beds had a very firm mattress and the support was a bit rickety). I wish the outside had been a bit tidier and more user friendly because it has a nice courtyard, but a lot of forgotten stuff back there and weeds growing. Overall it was a very convenient, comfortable, and affordable place to stay while enjoying Berkeley!
The location of this little home was well positioned to walk to the BART station, explore the little surrounding neighborhood (with some hidden gems for food), and a short drive to downtown and campus. It was a bit tricky to get into the property and the description of how to get in was a little confusing. The inside of the home was cute, clean, and comfortable (though one of the beds had a very firm mattress and the support was a bit rickety). I wish the outside had been a bit tidier and more user friendly because it has a nice courtyard, but a lot of forgotten stuff back there and weeds growing. Overall it was a very convenient, comfortable, and affordable place to stay while enjoying Berkeley!
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Raizel C.
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The house was immaculate, comfortable. Spacious enough for four. The only suggestion I w
The house was immaculate, comfortable. Spacious enough for four. The only suggestion I w
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BonniJeanne B.
Jun 12, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Property was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Lots of shopping options in walking distance, including a cafe 2 doors down.
Property was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Lots of shopping options in walking distance, including a cafe 2 doors down.
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Yisan T.
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
There was miscommunication at the beginning, but the owner provided what we need immediately. The owner responded message quickly. the house is clean and everything was prepared as online listing.
There was miscommunication at the beginning, but the owner provided what we need immediately. The owner responded message quickly. the house is clean and everything was prepared as online listing.
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Madhu T.
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
The host was awesome and house is clean and had all the necessary stuff for a family.
The host was awesome and house is clean and had all the necessary stuff for a family.
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Lisa P.
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property manager was friendly, promptly replied to all inquiries and was open to our needs. The home was clean with new kitchen, bath, flooring. The Roku and TV and WiFi worked well. I would stay here again and again.
The property manager was friendly, promptly replied to all inquiries and was open to our needs. The home was clean with new kitchen, bath, flooring. The Roku and TV and WiFi worked well. I would stay here again and again.
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Mark T.
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Clean and roomy. Easy flow through home. Quiet inside. Can close off bedrooms for quiet time if someone watching tv in family room. Solid location for driving access to Oakland/SF. Easy drive to campus or walkable to campus ( 1 1/2 miles) if energetic. Host immediately responded to logistics questions. Was a huge help.
Clean and roomy. Easy flow through home. Quiet inside. Can close off bedrooms for quiet time if someone watching tv in family room. Solid location for driving access to Oakland/SF. Easy drive to campus or walkable to campus ( 1 1/2 miles) if energetic. Host immediately responded to logistics questions. Was a huge help.
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Shawn S.
Jul 21, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Tucked away from the street we found a charming little spot. Very clean and welcoming.
Tucked away from the street we found a charming little spot. Very clean and welcoming.
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious and comfortable with some updated features, plus two bathrooms (one downstairs) that suit families or small groups. Many found the home quiet inside.
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Gwen H.
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Arriving at night did not do this place any favors. It's behind a gate that's too close to the door, making it difficult to enter. We entered through the front door, which brings you in to a former business office/storage room, which confused us for a minute. The house is up a half-flight of stairs in the back. The house itself was actually fine. Roomy, and recently remodeled, it has some strange layout issues, but it is an old building. The newly remodeled bathrooms were very nice, and it was great having an extra one downstairs. Location-wise, the house is well situated to everything in Berkeley, as well as the freeways and BART. It looks a little rundown, but was quiet and felt safe overall. The house is in a mixed commercial/residential area on a main road, but it backs up to neighborhoods, and the road was quiet at night, even on the weekend. Parking was always easy to find right around the corner on the residential street.
Arriving at night did not do this place any favors. It's behind a gate that's too close to the door, making it difficult to enter. We entered through the front door, which brings you in to a former business office/storage room, which confused us for a minute. The house is up a half-flight of stairs in the back. The house itself was actually fine. Roomy, and recently remodeled, it has some strange layout issues, but it is an old building. The newly remodeled bathrooms were very nice, and it was great having an extra one downstairs. Location-wise, the house is well situated to everything in Berkeley, as well as the freeways and BART. It looks a little rundown, but was quiet and felt safe overall. The house is in a mixed commercial/residential area on a main road, but it backs up to neighborhoods, and the road was quiet at night, even on the weekend. Parking was always easy to find right around the corner on the residential street.
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Amy H.
Oct 26, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
We stayed at the home for my childs college visit. The directions to the house and parking were fantastic. The house is roomy and clean, very comfortable beds.
We stayed at the home for my childs college visit. The directions to the house and parking were fantastic. The house is roomy and clean, very comfortable beds.
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Thomas J.
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Our family had a nice stay in the house. It was convenient to several restaurants and the Berkeley bowl grocery store. The house had all supplies needed for a comfortable stay. It was convenient to have two bathrooms. One bathroom was on the ground level and it was convenient to the bathrooms separated to cut down on the sound so the small children could sleep. We would stay here again if we are in Berkeley.
Our family had a nice stay in the house. It was convenient to several restaurants and the Berkeley bowl grocery store. The house had all supplies needed for a comfortable stay. It was convenient to have two bathrooms. One bathroom was on the ground level and it was convenient to the bathrooms separated to cut down on the sound so the small children could sleep. We would stay here again if we are in Berkeley.
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BonniJeanne B.
Jun 12, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Property was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Lots of shopping options in walking distance, including a cafe 2 doors down.
Property was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Lots of shopping options in walking distance, including a cafe 2 doors down.
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Lois R.
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay here and would come back. Beds were comfortable and house was very equipped.
We enjoyed our stay here and would come back. Beds were comfortable and house was very equipped.
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Tom S.
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This 2BR/2Bath house in SW Berkeley was a great home base for 2 couples attending a wedding. Walking distance to Berkeley Bowl, a fabulous grocery store, as well as Caffe Chiave and Cali Alley, a nice, tucked away restaurant with wonderful chicken waffles. The house is very secure and the owner is extremely prompt with communication. Checkout was the easiest of any house we've rented.
This 2BR/2Bath house in SW Berkeley was a great home base for 2 couples attending a wedding. Walking distance to Berkeley Bowl, a fabulous grocery store, as well as Caffe Chiave and Cali Alley, a nice, tucked away restaurant with wonderful chicken waffles. The house is very secure and the owner is extremely prompt with communication. Checkout was the easiest of any house we've rented.
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Terry G.
Jun 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Not exactly what we were expecting but a very clean and pleasant place. Picture of the house is from the rear and front of house is different with graffiti on fence. 2nd bathroom is in the downstairs front area of the house but is nice. Phat was helpful and very available for any questions or issues.
Not exactly what we were expecting but a very clean and pleasant place. Picture of the house is from the rear and front of house is different with graffiti on fence. 2nd bathroom is in the downstairs front area of the house but is nice. Phat was helpful and very available for any questions or issues.
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Lisa P.
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property manager was friendly, promptly replied to all inquiries and was open to our needs. The home was clean with new kitchen, bath, flooring. The Roku and TV and WiFi worked well. I would stay here again and again.
The property manager was friendly, promptly replied to all inquiries and was open to our needs. The home was clean with new kitchen, bath, flooring. The Roku and TV and WiFi worked well. I would stay here again and again.
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Mark T.
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Clean and roomy. Easy flow through home. Quiet inside. Can close off bedrooms for quiet time if someone watching tv in family room. Solid location for driving access to Oakland/SF. Easy drive to campus or walkable to campus ( 1 1/2 miles) if energetic. Host immediately responded to logistics questions. Was a huge help.
Clean and roomy. Easy flow through home. Quiet inside. Can close off bedrooms for quiet time if someone watching tv in family room. Solid location for driving access to Oakland/SF. Easy drive to campus or walkable to campus ( 1 1/2 miles) if energetic. Host immediately responded to logistics questions. Was a huge help.
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Julia E.
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Had all the needed amenities for our visit, including washer and dryer and AC. Evening parking out front was always available. Shower pressure and beds were good and comfortable. We did not spend time in the home during the day or for meals due to nature of our visit. A great value overall and a convenient location to access many areas by car. We also enjoyed the neighborhood breakfast spot next door.
Had all the needed amenities for our visit, including washer and dryer and AC. Evening parking out front was always available. Shower pressure and beds were good and comfortable. We did not spend time in the home during the day or for meals due to nature of our visit. A great value overall and a convenient location to access many areas by car. We also enjoyed the neighborhood breakfast spot next door.
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Service
Hosts/property managers are very responsive and helpful. Some guests encountered confusing entry instructions or lock/gate issues, which were typically resolved quickly.
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A. I.
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Overall it was fine. There were several things that were troublesome but not really problematic, such as operating some of the doors, the appliances were dated but not badly, and the furniture has seen better days (some old, some damaged) That being said, the location was good, the price was reasonable for the area, and the bathroom was nice. While it wasn't a bad stay and Phat was a very responsive host, I would look elsewhere for my next trip to Berkeley.
Overall it was fine. There were several things that were troublesome but not really problematic, such as operating some of the doors, the appliances were dated but not badly, and the furniture has seen better days (some old, some damaged) That being said, the location was good, the price was reasonable for the area, and the bathroom was nice. While it wasn't a bad stay and Phat was a very responsive host, I would look elsewhere for my next trip to Berkeley.
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Judy M.
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Communication with the host was excellent. We knew we were arriving after midnight, and after letting the host know they gave us reassurance that entry would be easy- and it was. It was a great place to unwind after spending time with family in Berkeley and SF. Easy to walk to some great breakfast spots. Would definitely stay here again.
Communication with the host was excellent. We knew we were arriving after midnight, and after letting the host know they gave us reassurance that entry would be easy- and it was. It was a great place to unwind after spending time with family in Berkeley and SF. Easy to walk to some great breakfast spots. Would definitely stay here again.
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Brian G.
Feb 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A nice place that matched the listing details (except there is no on-property parking available), which was clean and comfortable. Great communication from the host regarding logistics around access due to a heavy storm the day before we arrived.
A nice place that matched the listing details (except there is no on-property parking available), which was clean and comfortable. Great communication from the host regarding logistics around access due to a heavy storm the day before we arrived.
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James S.
Nov 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
When we arrived there were three locks to negotiate and one didn't work. We finally got in touch with the owner and he advised us how to break in. After that the property was fine and worked well for us. But property owner should simplify access.
When we arrived there were three locks to negotiate and one didn't work. We finally got in touch with the owner and he advised us how to break in. After that the property was fine and worked well for us. But property owner should simplify access.
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Yisan T.
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
There was miscommunication at the beginning, but the owner provided what we need immediately. The owner responded message quickly. the house is clean and everything was prepared as online listing.
There was miscommunication at the beginning, but the owner provided what we need immediately. The owner responded message quickly. the house is clean and everything was prepared as online listing.
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Karen K.
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Very helpful & responsive host.
Very helpful & responsive host.
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Lisa P.
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property manager was friendly, promptly replied to all inquiries and was open to our needs. The home was clean with new kitchen, bath, flooring. The Roku and TV and WiFi worked well. I would stay here again and again.
The property manager was friendly, promptly replied to all inquiries and was open to our needs. The home was clean with new kitchen, bath, flooring. The Roku and TV and WiFi worked well. I would stay here again and again.
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Sounia C.
May 20, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
From the start, Phat was extremely easy to communicate with and quick to answer any questions and respond to my unique needs for my family travelling cross country for a graduation. The home was very clean and well stocked. The updated kitchen, laundry room, one floor living, large outdoor space, and easy free parking made our stay very comfortable. Thanks to Phat!
From the start, Phat was extremely easy to communicate with and quick to answer any questions and respond to my unique needs for my family travelling cross country for a graduation. The home was very clean and well stocked. The updated kitchen, laundry room, one floor living, large outdoor space, and easy free parking made our stay very comfortable. Thanks to Phat!
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Mark T.
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Clean and roomy. Easy flow through home. Quiet inside. Can close off bedrooms for quiet time if someone watching tv in family room. Solid location for driving access to Oakland/SF. Easy drive to campus or walkable to campus ( 1 1/2 miles) if energetic. Host immediately responded to logistics questions. Was a huge help.
Clean and roomy. Easy flow through home. Quiet inside. Can close off bedrooms for quiet time if someone watching tv in family room. Solid location for driving access to Oakland/SF. Easy drive to campus or walkable to campus ( 1 1/2 miles) if energetic. Host immediately responded to logistics questions. Was a huge help.
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Mark K.
May 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Overall, a good stay and a very responsive property manager.
Overall, a good stay and a very responsive property manager.
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Location
Convenient for Berkeley with walkable access to groceries, cafes, and BART, and easy driving to Oakland and San Francisco. Situated on a busy, mixed commercial block that a few found run-down, though several felt safe and it was quiet at night.
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Gwen H.
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Arriving at night did not do this place any favors. It's behind a gate that's too close to the door, making it difficult to enter. We entered through the front door, which brings you in to a former business office/storage room, which confused us for a minute. The house is up a half-flight of stairs in the back. The house itself was actually fine. Roomy, and recently remodeled, it has some strange layout issues, but it is an old building. The newly remodeled bathrooms were very nice, and it was great having an extra one downstairs. Location-wise, the house is well situated to everything in Berkeley, as well as the freeways and BART. It looks a little rundown, but was quiet and felt safe overall. The house is in a mixed commercial/residential area on a main road, but it backs up to neighborhoods, and the road was quiet at night, even on the weekend. Parking was always easy to find right around the corner on the residential street.
Arriving at night did not do this place any favors. It's behind a gate that's too close to the door, making it difficult to enter. We entered through the front door, which brings you in to a former business office/storage room, which confused us for a minute. The house is up a half-flight of stairs in the back. The house itself was actually fine. Roomy, and recently remodeled, it has some strange layout issues, but it is an old building. The newly remodeled bathrooms were very nice, and it was great having an extra one downstairs. Location-wise, the house is well situated to everything in Berkeley, as well as the freeways and BART. It looks a little rundown, but was quiet and felt safe overall. The house is in a mixed commercial/residential area on a main road, but it backs up to neighborhoods, and the road was quiet at night, even on the weekend. Parking was always easy to find right around the corner on the residential street.
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Teresa B.
Jul 19, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a good place to stay for more than 2 people. It was just two of us, but it worked well. It is on a very noisy street and in a bit of a run down area, but the property itself is relatively well maintained, although very old. Despite the slightly seedy location (some trashy, graffiti marked vacant buildings) the security is excellent. Ample kitchen is pretty well stocked with dishes, pots, cutlery etc. we had to purchase paper towels, paper napkins and facial tissue as it is not provided. Immediate location aside, it is very walkable to a park, University Avenue and some small restaurants. Bed was comfortable and bathroom adequate. The apartment is located above a (vacant) retail shop, and currently the entry is through the shop, although there is a back entrance as well. It was fine for our stay and walking distance to our family. Phan was very helpful when we had a bit of difficulty with one of the security doors.
This is a good place to stay for more than 2 people. It was just two of us, but it worked well. It is on a very noisy street and in a bit of a run down area, but the property itself is relatively well maintained, although very old. Despite the slightly seedy location (some trashy, graffiti marked vacant buildings) the security is excellent. Ample kitchen is pretty well stocked with dishes, pots, cutlery etc. we had to purchase paper towels, paper napkins and facial tissue as it is not provided. Immediate location aside, it is very walkable to a park, University Avenue and some small restaurants. Bed was comfortable and bathroom adequate. The apartment is located above a (vacant) retail shop, and currently the entry is through the shop, although there is a back entrance as well. It was fine for our stay and walking distance to our family. Phan was very helpful when we had a bit of difficulty with one of the security doors.
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Douglas W.
Jan 17, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The home is convenient to Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville. Street parking is very easy to find on the side street. Very spacious!
The home is convenient to Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville. Street parking is very easy to find on the side street. Very spacious!
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Judy M.
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Communication with the host was excellent. We knew we were arriving after midnight, and after letting the host know they gave us reassurance that entry would be easy- and it was. It was a great place to unwind after spending time with family in Berkeley and SF. Easy to walk to some great breakfast spots. Would definitely stay here again.
Communication with the host was excellent. We knew we were arriving after midnight, and after letting the host know they gave us reassurance that entry would be easy- and it was. It was a great place to unwind after spending time with family in Berkeley and SF. Easy to walk to some great breakfast spots. Would definitely stay here again.
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Heather S.
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The San Pablo house is on a busy industrial block and guests should be comfortable with added security measures. Home is clean with R/O in kitchen. Bathroom shower curtain rod needs attention.
The San Pablo house is on a busy industrial block and guests should be comfortable with added security measures. Home is clean with R/O in kitchen. Bathroom shower curtain rod needs attention.
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Sara H.
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The location of this little home was well positioned to walk to the BART station, explore the little surrounding neighborhood (with some hidden gems for food), and a short drive to downtown and campus. It was a bit tricky to get into the property and the description of how to get in was a little confusing. The inside of the home was cute, clean, and comfortable (though one of the beds had a very firm mattress and the support was a bit rickety). I wish the outside had been a bit tidier and more user friendly because it has a nice courtyard, but a lot of forgotten stuff back there and weeds growing. Overall it was a very convenient, comfortable, and affordable place to stay while enjoying Berkeley!
The location of this little home was well positioned to walk to the BART station, explore the little surrounding neighborhood (with some hidden gems for food), and a short drive to downtown and campus. It was a bit tricky to get into the property and the description of how to get in was a little confusing. The inside of the home was cute, clean, and comfortable (though one of the beds had a very firm mattress and the support was a bit rickety). I wish the outside had been a bit tidier and more user friendly because it has a nice courtyard, but a lot of forgotten stuff back there and weeds growing. Overall it was a very convenient, comfortable, and affordable place to stay while enjoying Berkeley!
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BonniJeanne B.
Jun 12, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Property was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Lots of shopping options in walking distance, including a cafe 2 doors down.
Property was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Lots of shopping options in walking distance, including a cafe 2 doors down.
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Mark T.
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Clean and roomy. Easy flow through home. Quiet inside. Can close off bedrooms for quiet time if someone watching tv in family room. Solid location for driving access to Oakland/SF. Easy drive to campus or walkable to campus ( 1 1/2 miles) if energetic. Host immediately responded to logistics questions. Was a huge help.
Clean and roomy. Easy flow through home. Quiet inside. Can close off bedrooms for quiet time if someone watching tv in family room. Solid location for driving access to Oakland/SF. Easy drive to campus or walkable to campus ( 1 1/2 miles) if energetic. Host immediately responded to logistics questions. Was a huge help.
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Jana M.
Jun 14, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
House was great!! Location was also good. The neighborhood was a little sketchy at night, but not terrible. The outside fence was a pain bc there wasn’t much room between the fence and door so they hit each other every time entering, but that’s was just a minor inconvenience. Overall, it was really good and we’d stay here again!!
House was great!! Location was also good. The neighborhood was a little sketchy at night, but not terrible. The outside fence was a pain bc there wasn’t much room between the fence and door so they hit each other every time entering, but that’s was just a minor inconvenience. Overall, it was really good and we’d stay here again!!
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Lauren R.
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
This property was perfect for 3 of us. It was in a safe area with plenty of food close by. It was a good base for our trip that included San Francisco, Oakland, and Monterey. The back yard was a nice area to go sit in the evenings and enjoy the weather.
This property was perfect for 3 of us. It was in a safe area with plenty of food close by. It was a good base for our trip that included San Francisco, Oakland, and Monterey. The back yard was a nice area to go sit in the evenings and enjoy the weather.
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Marcalino G.
Jun 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Clean room, great location, clear instructions, great host.
Clean room, great location, clear instructions, great host.
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Jamie H.
May 15, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Great place to stay!
Great place to stay!
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Jody B.
May 14, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s a very well located property with plenty to walk to and easy to drive to the Berkeley campus. The host was accommodating and clear with all instructions. The home was very tidy with a sizable kitchen. It was a tad darker inside than I expected, but we weren’t around much during the day.
It’s a very well located property with plenty to walk to and easy to drive to the Berkeley campus. The host was accommodating and clear with all instructions. The home was very tidy with a sizable kitchen. It was a tad darker inside than I expected, but we weren’t around much during the day.
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Madhu T.
May 6, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
It was second time we stayed at this place and it was as our earlier stay
It was second time we stayed at this place and it was as our earlier stay
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Chris R.
Mar 26, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Fully equipped, nice place, no natural sunlight and the kitchen had an odd odor but otherwise a good stay
Fully equipped, nice place, no natural sunlight and the kitchen had an odd odor but otherwise a good stay
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FAQs about Cheerful 2-Bedroom House in Berkeley
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed, with a limit of 2 total pets, including dogs and cats. Service animals are exempt from this restriction.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the city center of Berkeley, California, close to cultural highlights like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Walt Disney Family Museum. It is also near popular shopping areas such as Pier 39 and the Ferry Building, and offers access to activities like motor boating, sailing, and swimming.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are permitted at the property, and those aged 0-17 can stay for free.
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