Priceless sunset view!
This daylight basement on the border of Oakland and Berkeley, has a view west across a sliver of SanFrancisco Bay, enhanced in November by the absence of leaves.
It’s six or eight blocks to upscale “Rockridge” on College Ave. where there are many small shops, restaurants, and specialized grocers as well as Safeway,TraderJoes and a BART station. The walk isn’t long but it’s hilly, and the entry to the flat itself is down a full flight of outside stairs from street level. The space is larger than most back garden guest houses and it feels like it was once a full time student rental. The hostess, Cindy, was very friendly and helpful, but she knew we were coming off jet lag and that I was familiar with Berkeley, so she left us alone. The kitchen has all you need, though access was sometimes tricky because all the cupboards and cabinets are “earthquake proofed” with stiff child guards that must be depressed to open. Anyone with mobility issues might want to consider another location because the outside entry stairs are a bit rough and though they’ve made efforts with various types of lights, entry from the street isn’t well lit.