Classic and comfy Berkeley wood shingle home near cafes and shops. Peaceful, meditative garden, kitchen designed for those who love to cook. Backyard cottage & hot tub. Near UC Berkeley and public transit. 20 minutes to downtown San Francisco. Hour from Napa and Sonoma vineyards. Yosemite about 3.5 hours away. Two cats (Kenya & Gracie) will serve as your staff or perhaps vice-versa. We would like for guests to care for them during your stay (food, kitty litter and the occasional pat.) The space Classic Berkeley wood shingle home comfy and filled with art. Downstairs includes a large kitchen with a Viking stove and breakfast nook, dining room and living room with a fireplace. The downstairs bathroom has a shower. Upstairs are three bedrooms including a large master bedroom (King bed) with a walk-in closet and two additional wood-paneled bedrooms. One has a queen bed and the other a double Japanese futon. There's a clawfoot tub in the upstairs bathroom to soak in, but it also has a shower. The deck off the kitchen is a pleasant place for coffee or if it's warm enough an outdoor meal. The back cottage is a quiet place to work or soak in the hot tub...or both. It includes a couch that converts to a double bed. It's about 200 square feet with views of the garden. There's a quiet place to sit outside the cottage for a cup of tea or glass of wine. Other things to note The City of Berkeley issued us permit ZCSTR2023-0993.