A Beautiful Restful Retreat with Spectacular Views.
We visited the Bay Area for Spring Break but also for some work. This house is almost at the top of the Berkeley Hills and truly has panoramic views of almost the entire bay. We could see the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate from the long balcony which spans the front of the house. Views from the large deck were seldom ever the same at any given time. The changing moods of the Bay were quite entertaining to watch. It has almost every kitchen amenity you will need with upscale appliances and a large dining table with nice chairs for dinners on an open floor plan with the living room as well as a cozy breakfast nook in the kitchen with sunny windows which serves for quicker breakfasts or a well lighted working area for computer work. The house has a lovely carpeted master suite with ensuite shower and bathtub. From the king size bed and the bedroom deck windows, there a beckoning birds-eye view of the campus of the University of California, Berkeley, the City of Berkeley, and San Francisco. The second bedroom had its own bath and 2 beds appropriate for adults or children. We loved the sophisticated touches of art and the dramatic green drapes separating the generously open living areas and the bedroom areas. We enjoyed the entertainment room with full X-Finity platform. This room has a futon that can be used as a third bedroom. Everything was clean, neat and very enjoyable. While the drive to this location is a bit difficult due to the turns, it is like a secret prize once you are there. Elsie was responsive and supportive but gave us full privacy, a perfect combination for a host. The heat went out during our stay, but Elsie delivered space heaters asap and got the central heat fixed right away.
Next day she brought us hot chocolate and marshmallows which hit the sweet spot just fine. There is a washer/dryer outside the home but we didn't use it. There are a few steps to the house and parking is on the street. Will be visiting his lovely special house again as soon as we can.