Serene Charming Private Suite Patio, Upscale Berkeley

It was in a quiet neighborhood. The cost was better than the noisy hotels downtown. It was an apartment-like room in a larger house and had a homey feel. It was also convenient to visit my daughters in Berkeley.

The check-in instructions were complete, but could be arranged better for clarity. I spent a few minutes looking for a gate with a number pad on it when it was actually on the door to our room. Also, the street in front is narrow and steep, but we were advised we could park with our right wheels on the curb which worked well.

Location was excellent

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The location was great. The accommodations -- entry room/kitchen, bathroom, bedroom -- were large enough for two people.

We didn't like the mold in the coffee maker (which we later learned was also reported by a guest the prior month), the leftover water in both the tea kettle and the electric water boiler (for a $100 cleaning fee, the place should be spotless and ready for the next guest), the funky sponge at the kitchen sink, the bizarre electrical and wiring system (cords, makeshift outlets, etc.), the ill-fitting bottom sheet, and the dangerous placement (right next to the bed) of the heating panel affixed to the wall. Other guests were happier than we were and that's great. We wouldn't return.

Beautiful small apartment in Berkeley.

I didn't at all like being forced to pay $100 for cleaning fees when the advertised price for one night is $116. I didn't pay suffisant attention in the reservation process and noticed the cleaning fees only afterwards. Had it been more clearly advertised, I wouldn't have rented this apartment, and I truly resent having been misled by a false price advertised.

Location is excellent

Entry digital door lock was difficult. The “tongue” doesn’t retract all the way so you had to almost force the door to open. Also could use a TV. Otherwise quite pleasant.