California Craftsman — Urban Oasis with Serene Garden & Deck
Emeryville, CA, United States
Wander home through the French wrought - iron gates and step back in this turn of the century 1910 California Craftsman spacious and beautifully updated apartment. It’s a private unit, within our house with a separate entrance and a lovely terrace. Meditate by the koi fish pond, read a book in the hammock, immerse in the serenety of the gardens, sip a coffee on the terrace, all surrounded by greenery and birdsongs. It’s a peaceful retreat. Business PRO INTERNET 🛜 FREE and Easy street PARKING.
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🌿 Charming 1910 Craftsman Guest Suite with Private Entrance & Koi Pond 🌿 Step into our beautifully remodeled 115-year-old California Craftsman Guest Suite, where historic charm meets modern elegance. Nestled on a serene, tree-lined street with FREE street parking, this urban oasis blends traditional and contemporary design with natural materials like reclaimed redwood and natural stone. The spacious one-bedroom suite features a QUEEN bed, formal dining room, bay window nook, and a remodeled bathroom with a shower-over-tub. Enjoy brand-new hardwood floors with hydronic radiant heating, Venetian plaster walls, and original wainscotting. Relax in the living room under a Swarovski crystal chandelier, with a 65” Samsung 3D Smart TV, reclining leather sofa, and large electric fireplace. Outside, unwind on your private terrace overlooking a tranquil koi pond with water lilies, surrounded by palm trees, bougainvillea, lemon trees, and hummingbirds. The private entrance and outdoor seating area enhance your peaceful retreat. Located across from the Emeryville Center of Community Life, with a community pool and running track, this Craftsman gem offers easy access to local amenities. Experience history, serenity, and modern comfort in one unforgettable stay. One big advantage we have is: Easy and FREE street Parking 🅿️ on our tree-lined street. #modern #peaceful #craftsman #urbanoasis #garden #koifishpond #tropicalgardens OUR GUESTS: Perfect for single professionals, business travelers, UC Berkeley visitors, guest professors, visiting families of young professionals who work in Emeryville, San Francisco visitors. It comfortably sleeps 2 people, great for couples! Our guests are kind, friendly, self-sufficient, easy - going and lovely folks ONLY who understand the home-sharing ideas and values! AMENITIES: ~ Queen bed with a luxury pillow mattress ~ Hardwood bamboo floor - hydronic radiant heat in every room ( green and allergy, asthma friendly) ~ Stainless steel refrigerator ~ Maytag oven ~ FREE Wireless Internet ~ 65' LED 3D SAMSUNG TV ~ electric fireplace with a remote ~ cable TV, premium channels Discovery, Science, HBO, movies, NEWS, etc. ~ Apple TV ~ gas stove ~ well-stocked kitchen, equipped with utensils, glasses, cups, etc. ~ Nespresso machine ~ cotton linens provided ~ cotton towels provided ~ WASHER and DRYER downstairs in the back of the house ~ FREE STREET PARKING Your HOSTS: We are a friendly, quiet and considerate couple - landscape architect/designer ( Nikolay ) and a psychologist ( Albena ). We are both born and raised in Europe. We've built our dream house here in San Francisco Bay! We love hosting the world in it! LOCATION: Strategic central location - close to anywhere in the Bay area. Emeryville is just across the BAY BRIDGE from San Francisco. It's an easy commute to downtown San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland and moments away from public transit, Emeryville Marina and bay side nature trails. It's located in the heart of Emeryville, close to highways, shops, local restaurants, and groceries; ~ walking distance to animation studio Pixar, Novartis, LeapFrog, Stanford Health Care Outpatient Clinic, Bullseye Glass Gallery, Survey Monkey, Imperfect Produce and numbers of Emeryville local businesses; ~ 10 - 25 min drive to downtown San Francisco ( depending on the traffic) IMPORTANT: Bay Bridge requires one way Toll to the city; ~ 10 min drive to Berkeley and Oakland; ~ 40- 50 min drive to San Francisco International Airport; Napa; Silicon Valley ~ FREE SHUTTLE to BART ( Metro ) and groceries With easy FREE street PARKING! WALK SCORE: 84 very walkable ( out of 100 ) BiKE SCORE: 72 ( out of 100 ) OUR VISION: • We have tried to design a GREEN, beautiful and fully FUNCTIONAL space for a comfortable, modern, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE living while preserving all the original floor plan and details!. THANK YOU for assisting us in keeping it that way by: • conserving energy and resources • treating your hosts, our neighbors and our property with respect
Other Details to Note
Check-out our other listings on the link below, some are in the same location. Perfect if you need 2-3 coworkers or bigger family to stay in the same spot. Ask us about it: http://www.airbnb.com/p/modernlivinginsanfranciscobay This particular listing is for The Craftsman, the main floor of the house apartment with a separate entrance and its own spacious outdoor patio, overlooking our koi fish pond. There are people living downstairs. We look for quiet and respectful guests to share our home with. Please be considerate when you walk or watch TV. Avoid loud noises. Quiet hours are from 8 pm to 8 am. ***NOTE 🔻: • LATE CHECK-OUT : Subject to availability and a fee $25/h paid via resolution center. It needs to be approved by us in writing at least 48 hours prior. • EARLY CHECK-IN: Subject to availability and a fee ($25/hour paid via resolution center). Please request at booking or at least 48 hours in advance if needed. Same-day or short-notice requests cannot be accommodated. Early check-in only available when we are away and not using our home ourselves. • ALLERGIES DISCLAIMER: Guests with allergies are responsible for bringing any necessary medications or supplies to manage their condition. Our property is a pet-free and smoke-free environment, and we use mostly organic, natural, and harsh chemical-free cleaning supplies. Bedding is 100% cotton, and we use scent-free laundry wash pods. However, we cannot guarantee that our property is free from allergens, including but not limited to dust, pollen, or other potential triggers. While we maintain thorough cleaning protocols, we do not provide specialized allergen-free environments. By booking, you acknowledge that you assume full responsibility for managing your allergies and that we are not liable for any allergic reactions or related issues during your stay. Please carefully assess the suitability of our property for your needs before making a reservation. ESSENTIALS: • For longer stays, we provide a STARTER PACK of essentials ( since we give a a 15% discount). Guests are responsible for replenishing any additional items they may need as described in our listing. You can use instacart to order whatever you need for yourself and they will deliver it to you.o
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Bidet
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
- Rain Shower
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Mosquito net
- Room-darkening shades
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Bidet
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
- Rain Shower
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Mosquito net
- Room-darkening shades
Entertainment
- Record player
- Sound system
Heating and cooling
- Portable fans
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Laundromat nearby
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free street parking
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
Emeryville is just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco - minutes from SF downtown, Berkeley and Oakland. 9 miles to Moscone Center in San Francisco. Pixar Animation Studios, local businesses, cafes, restaurants, groceries, public transit, Emeryville Marina and bayside nature trails are just a short walk/drive away. We have an open to the public track right across the street - perfect for your daily run and an open air outdoor gym up the street about a 2 min walk. There is also a swimming pool across the street from us. 🔻We are ADULTS ONLY accommodation 🔻MAX occupancy 2 persons at all times per our insurance 🔻Registered guests only 🔻No gatherings / No Parties 🔻No animals due to a family member with allergy 🔻📸 outdoor surveillance installed - facing the street, monitoring outdoor staircase and entry door and porch. All devices record audio, when motion is detected 24/7
Guest Access
Access to: ~ 1 bedroom with a brand new luxury QUEEN mattress with 100% cotton bedding *** NOTE: stairs involved ~ full kitchen with a gas range, Samsung refrigerator and Illy pods espresso machine *** NOTE: NO dishwasher ~ bathroom with a shower over a tub ~ formal dining room with wooden dining table and chairs ~ living room with 65" Samsung 3D Smart TV ~ Apple TV ~ front porch with seating area ~ big back terrace overlooking lush tropical gardens and our koi fish pond with water lilies ~ washer and dryer THANK YOU!
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Emeryville, CA, United States
GETTING AROUND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: •FREE SHUTTLE to Bart ( metro), PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS, Emeryville Marina, Grocery shops, boutiques; emery-go-round HOLLIS LINE ~ 3 min walk down the block • bus stop 2 min walk up the block • walking distance to ANIMATION STUDIO PIXAR, coffee shops, bars and restaurants; • FordGo Bike station on our street Pick up a bike and ride into San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville or San Jose • 10 min drive to UCBerkeley or Berkeley downtown; • 10 min drive to Oakland downtown; •10-30 min driving distance to downtown San Francisco, depending on traffic; • 40 - 60 min to San Francisco International Airport • 40 - 60 min drive to Silicon Valley; • 40 - 60 min drive to wine country Napa, Sonoma • 4 hours drive to beautiful lake Tahoe ( skiing in the winter, swimming in the summer); • 4 hours drive to Yosemitte; • 3 hours drive to Big Sur; • 6 hours drive to Los Angeles • 10 hours drive to Las Vegas RENTING A CAR: ~walking distance to several major rental car companies ~zipcar location down the street ( zipcar is a car-share start-up; if you need a car per hour or per a day - low driving rates (from $8.25/hr and $89/day) TAXI ALTERNATIVES, we recommend: ~ LYFT ~ UBER ~ GETAROUND GROCERIES delivered in an hour to your door: ~ try instacart app ( we highly recommend it) first delivery is free
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