Berkeley meets Scandinavia - 1 mile to UC Berkeley

This Baran Studio designed cottage is located close to everywhere you want to be in Berkeley. Stroll down our beautiful street with towering oak canopies to BART, Downtown Berkeley, Restaurants, and Cal. Dramatic sloped ceilings provide TONS of natural light into all spaces of the home. Thoughtfully furnished in a warm Scandinavian style that's beautiful and functional. You'll enjoy all the comforts of home including laundry, dishwasher, a dedicated workspace and plenty of closet storage. The space This detached home (not an apartment) is private and set back from the road. Meander down a stone path to a private and sunny front patio. Enter into the bright Living Room surrounded by windows and natural light. Relax on the sofa and read a book or stream your favorite show on the Roku enabled smart TV (connect to your own streaming services). The adjacent eat-in-kitchen is fully equipped with premium appliances, Silestone quartz countertops, dishwasher, plates, cups, and espresso maker. The bedroom is flooded with natural light (with blackout shades on all windows) and has a queen size bed with foam mattress and soft bedding. A pair of built-in closets offer plenty of hanging and drawer space for your stay. The en-suite bathroom has a built-in vanity with quartz countertop. In the shower you'll find handmade concrete tiles on the walls and a glass enclosure. If you're working from home, you'll love the dedicated bedroom workspace. There is highspeed wireless internet and wired connection points in the home. We provide a fully furnished home including bath towels and bedding. We will provide an initial supply of consumables like soap, shampoo, and toilet paper that the guest should plan on refilling as necessary. There is a compact clothes washer/dryer combo unit located inside the home eliminating the need for laundromat visits. Being a brand new home you are going to find a state of the art building with premium comfort and energy efficient features. The home is well insulated with wooden dual pane windows (no cold drafty spaces!). Everything is powered by green electricity including the heating, cooling and water heater. There are separate heating and air conditioning units (AC is a rare find in Berkeley) in the bedroom and living room so you only condition the spaces you are using. Other things to note The home is 3/4 mile to Downtown Berkeley, 1 mile to UC Berkeley, and 1.5 miles to 4th Street shops and restaurants. 2 blocks away you'll find a bike share to making more distant destinations a bit more accessible! Free street parking is available. Two BART stations are less than a mile away making car-free trips through out the Bay Area a breeze. Located on a bicycle boulevard in Central Berkeley, it's truly one of the most picturesque oak-tree lined streets in the city. The walkable neighborhood is safe and serene, and there's always a cyclist passing by or a neighbor walking their dog. You will be so close to amazing Berkeley produce markets, grocery stores, restaurants and cafes. Ask us for our recommendations! Free street parking is available and plentiful! Ohlone Park is a few blocks away with endless grassy fields, basketball courts, jogging/walking paths, playgrounds, and more. Traveling Nurses and other medical staff will find Sutter-Alta Bates Berkeley campus 2 miles away and the Sutter-Alta Bates Oakland campus 4 miles away. This is a detached secondary dwelling unit. You will have your own private access and no shared spaces. The home was thoughtfully designed for maximum privacy. Please have your ID verified by Airbnb prior to booking and all guests Airbnb profiles should be included in the Airbnb reservation.