Graciously Furnished 1BR in Classic 1920s Building

This spacious apartment on the first floor of a classic 1920s Elmwood building is elegantly and comfortably furnished, and decorated in “period” style. It’s in the heart of the Elmwood neighborhood, with many delightful cafes and small specialty shops within in easy walking distance and with public transport conveniently close. It’s a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride to the Berkeley campus. The space Location: This 1 bedroom apartment is located in a classic 1920's Berkeley building, with intriguing architectural detail inside and out. It's 12 blocks ( 1.4 miles, 27 minutes walking ) from the UC campus, about a 13 minute walk from the Rockridge BART station, (0.6 mile) on a bus route, and with easy and close freeway access from Claremont Avenue. 10 minutes walk, 0.5 of a mile to Alta Bates Hospital. Many small coffee and tea houses, bakeries, specialty restaurants, bookstores, boutiques and grocery stores on College Avenue -- all within easy walking distance in either direction. Whole Foods is a half mile away at Ashby and Telegraph Avenues. Accommodation: It's ideal for a solo traveler or a couple. Furnished and decorated with 1920's French and Italian artwork, the apartment is spacious (780 sq ft, or 73 sq meters). It's at the rear of the building, away from street sounds. The spacious eat-in kitchen is fully equipped with granite countertops and a dishwasher. The living/dining room is comfortable for relaxing, and the desk under the window can also be used as a dining table. The bathroom has an over-the-tub shower and original 1920s tiles. The bedroom has a king-size chest bed (with storage drawers underneath). There is a front entrance and a back entrance. Lots of closet and cupboard space. The floors are refinished original hardwood throughout except in the kitchen and bathroom, which feature tile floors with French Provincial designer inserts. A semi-private coin-op washer and dryer is located one floor up on the back porch. Pricing • Our rates are all-inclusive. We pay the Berkeley business license tax, but it is not charged to you. Note that if you book for less than 30 days, you'll have to pay the 12% City of Berkeley occupancy tax. • The accommodation charge includes cleaning and stocking with an initial supply of essentials before you move in. There is no separate cleaning fee. Interaction: Our delightful managers Binyam and Bruk (originally from Ethiopia) live nearby. One of them will welcome you when you arrive and will be available (as I will) during your stay by phone or e-mail to answer any questions. Otherwise, you will have the place to yourself – we respect your privacy, and you won't be disturbed. The fine print: •Minimum 14 day stay •No smoking of any kind in the apartment or anywhere else in the building - the hallways, stairways, and the grounds! It's against the law: the City of Berkeley prohibits smoking anywhere in multi-unit buildings. We also prohibit vaping (e-cigarettes) because it creates many of the same issues as second-hand cigarette smoke. •This is a quiet residential apartment building. Please respect your neighbors – no parties or loud noise. •Sorry, no pets. •For residential purposes only (home office OK). Other things to note Cleaning before you check in: The apartment will be deep-cleaned before you check in, in compliance with Airbnb's enhanced cleaning protocol. The process takes many hours. It's for your protection! Parking: There is off-street secure parking (~6 spaces) at the rear of the building, available on a first-come first-served basis. (Not all of the occupants have cars.) There is no charge for parking. If there isn’t a space available in the off-street parking area, street parking is usually available within a block of the building. Note: Parking on the street in Berkeley is available overnight but restricted to 2 hours between 8 AM and 7 PM Monday/Saturday. Consider leaving your car behind. There is good public transport, and you can walk to many good restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores for everyday errands. Local car rental for a few hours or a few days is available through Turo, Getaround, Zipcars, or Kyte.