Charming family home in North Berkeley.
United States - California - Berkeley
ID : US11786
Became a member in: 1997
Renewal Date: 18/Jun/2024
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Updates! We are open to exchanges or rent for any where between three and six week. Greeting from Berkeley! We are retirees on the go! We love Berkeley, our town, and enjoyed our careers as a professor and a teacher but now we are enjoying traveling, grand babies and new adventures. We have been many places around the world and love traveling in our own country too. We have three grown children , who have given us many lovely grandchildren. When we are home , we babysit, take classes and volunteer.
About us
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
retired professor, teacher (Retired)
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
HomeLinker since 1997, with over twenty successful exchanges and rentals. Excellent references available.
Great home for adults and older children in a nice and convenient neighborhood. Will be available in for exchange or rental after April 2024, for periods of 2 to 8 weeks duration.
Lovely Craftsman style shingled home in family neighborhood of single family houses. Two miles north of UC Berkeley. Walking distance to great restaurants ,"Gourmet Ghetto,"and Chez Panisse.
Shopping street close by with restaurants, movies, bookstore, and all conveniences. Playground close by. Less than an hour to San Francisco. Wonderful, helpful neighbors.
We are experienced exchangers, retired grandparents, with kids equipment and a small garden yard. In addition to three bedrooms there is a low ceilinged toy and play room.
Great Northern California location. Day trips to San Francisco, redwood forests, beaches, wine country, and mountains. Longer trips to Yosemite, Tahoe, Mendocino, Big Sur, Monterey/Carmel.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Security / Doorman
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Furnished with Antiques
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Baby Equipment
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- None
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Classic Arts and Crafts shingled home in Berkeley's best family neighborhood (Thousand Oaks). 2 miles from UC Berkeley. 4 blocks from shopping and restaurants. 200 miles from Tahoe. Rapid transit to SF in 30 minutes from nearest station.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Underground Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Berkeley is a cultural and educational center in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are near the University of Califorina and the Gourmet Ghetto. Lots of history and great architecture. Head out to San Francisco for the day on BART. Drive to wine country or Marin Redwoods or the Pacific Ocean.
Our favourite restaurants
- Chez Panisse Cafe
- Fat Apples
- Sauls Deli
Cafés & bars
- Fonda Tapas
- Iyasari
- Starbucks, Peets, local cafes
Special places to shop
- Bookstores galore
- Fourth Street shops
- Telegraph Avenue
Leisure and cultural activities
- UC Berkeley
- Berkeley Rep
- Cal Perforfmances
Walks or jogging paths
- Tilden Park Berkeley, Berkeley paths
- Berkeley Marina
- Beautiful residential neighborhoods
Health or fitness clubs
- YMCA
- etc.
Interesting day trips
- San Francisco
- Marin County, Redwoods and Pt. Reyes
- Wine Country, Napa, Sonoma
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Available for rental or exchange throughout the year, after April 1, 2024
Short rentals and exchanges possible, as well as longer term--up to to 8 week--arrangements.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Sabbatical Home Exchange
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