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Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape

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Property grounds - Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape (Berkeley)
A house entrance with a number 1415, a wooden door, a small porch, and various plants. - Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape (Berkeley)
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with curtains, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a small table with a lamp. - Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape (Berkeley)
A bathroom with a sink, faucet, and various toiletries on the counter. - Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape (Berkeley)
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, chairs, and a dining table. - Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape (Berkeley)
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape

  • Welcome to our beloved Hidden Garden Retreat in Poets Corner, Berkeley!
     
    Escape to this light-filled, artistically curated home nestled in a private garden patio setting in the heart of Berkeley. With soaring beam living room ceilings, kitchen skylights, radiant heated floors, and a chef's kitchen. This place feels like home!

    3 comfortable bedrooms. 3 firm queen beds, sleeps up to 5 guests
    Prep meals in the light-filled, fully equipped chef's kitchen
    Private garden patio seating

    There is one 8" step up from the garden into the entry room. View picture in photos.
    There is one 5" step up from the entry room into the house through the front wooden door. View picture in photos.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 978 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If possible, we always appreciate when guests: a. Place all used linens, towels, etc., in or beside the hamper next to the locked closet in the hall. b. Wash all dishes in the dishwasher.
C. On Wednesday please put 4 large trash, recycling & compost bins, located just inside of the property entry gate, out for city pick up, in street, wheels against curb. d. Close all open windows.
E. Turn off all lights and fans in all rooms. f. Leave the place tidy. g. Lock the door when you leave. Thank you taking care of these items. Thank you and wishing you a wonderful stay, Dugger
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

100% No smoking/vaping, no pets, no parties or events of any kind in our home or around our property.
Please consider neighbors.
Go through the front gate, through the middle gate. Continue to the back of the back of property where my home is separated from front space.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Southwest Berkeley, a neighborhood in Berkeley, is home to this vacation home. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and SF Masonic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Berkeley travel guide
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What's nearby

  • The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrians nearby.
    Historic Berkeley
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A large ornate gate with the inscription "AETHER GATE" and a globe atop it.
    University of California, Berkeley
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A modern building with a large billboard advertising 'Black Life' and 'Spiritual Technologies Project'.
    Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Berkeley Repertory Theater
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station
    4 min drive
  • North Berkeley Station
    18 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack in the Box
    15 min walk
  • La Mission
    15 min walk
  • Noor Indian Fusion Kitchen
    12 min walk
  • Mi Tierra Foods
    17 min walk
  • Missouri Lounge
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape located?

Located in Southwest Berkeley, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from University of California, Berkeley and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from San Francisco Bay. UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Telegraph Avenue are also within 2 mi (3 km). North Berkeley Station is 18 minutes by foot and Downtown Berkeley Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

Berkeley Hidden Garden Escape Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and garden are beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hideaway in Berkeley. The courtyard was special and private. It was a perfect place to spend a long weekend with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s always a pleasure to stay in Dugger’s place. It’s well equipped and the garden is a treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Cute house, great hosts, great neighborhood in a lovely town. Our family had a wonderful experience at this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a cute residential neighborhood. Street parking was never a problem. Peaceful closed front garden with butterflies and birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Great property and location. Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very hospitable

Very warm and helpful host. House was great with a cute courtyard. Neighborhood was walkable. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house with great host!

Dugger’s house was super comfortable and clean and Dugger was helpful and flexible with our family’s needs. Will book again if back in Berkeley!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retreat

Perfect little home for our family with a beautiful courtyard and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great communication and perfect location

Loved this rental. Quiet, clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. We hope to stay here again in the future. Perfect location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

This is our third stay in Dugger's lovely home. The garden was even more beautiful than last time, and everything went very smoothly. Easy on street parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ASU - Cal Game

Great time. Cool, kitschy and relaxing space. Close to Cal campus and some decent restaurants. Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Responsive hosts, convenient location, very clean, well-appointed, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. Nice garden to sit in. Only one step up to get inside and no steps inside which was important for my elderly relative. (Just note for less mobile folks the shower is in a full tub so they may need help to navigate).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bay Area Oasis

Clean, spacious home with really nice outdoor patio space, in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to several cute breakfast stops and close to Bart and grocery store options. This was the perfect place for my family’s five-night stay in the Bay Area to use as a quiet home base while being able to get to San Francisco and other areas easily. Hosts are very communicative and helpful. We loved everything about this property and our stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house is really a home

Lovely artwork and looks bigger than the pictures. House was clean with newer kitchen appliances. We only made coffee and toast for breakfast. Yet, kitchen had everything that you would need to make a full meal. One suggestion, don’t forget slippers as the polished cement is pretty but cold in every room except the bedroom. Dugger was communicative and extremely easy to work with, despite a bit of a hassle with VRBO in terms of the app confirming and cancelling my booking. The home served our purposes, although those not looking to drive should know that there are not lots of large grocery stores or several restaurant options in immediate walking distance, which was not an issue for us since we only needed a landing pad to spend time with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house. The outdoor area was especially lovely - and big! Super clean, well stocked kitchen to do our own cooking, washer & dryer. Not an issue for us, but 3rd bedroom access is via 2nd bedroom fyi. Quiet neighbourhood, ample easy street parking. Convenient to everywhere we had to be and wanted to go!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great. Quaint and accommodating with a beautiful courtyard that was fantastic for sitting out on sunny days. Host, Dugger, was great. He was communicative and very accommodating. Would definitely stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay. The home is comfortable and Duggar is a great host.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house with a nice patio/garden for relaxing

We had a great stay at this nice house with a nice patio/garden for relaxing, and we really liked meeting and chatting with Dugger too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Listing was accurate. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house.

Duggar met us there and showed us around the house. It made us feel like we were at a friend's house. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming home in great location

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely, well-equipped home. Beautiful garden is a huge bonus. Set back from the street, the house is quiet and private. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dugger, the owner, is warm and inviting. We loved Dugger's house, it was charming, perfectly located and very pleasant. There has a lot parking in front of the house. It's a great place to call home while in Berkeley
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quiet oasis in Berkeley

This is a perfect house on a quiet street in Berkeley, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Charming, comfortable and restful accommodations. Bright with skylit rooms. Dugger was a wonderfully gracious host, willing to be flexible when our flight delays altered our arrival. We hope to rent this house again on return trips to Berkeley!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Light and bright, comfortable and clean.

My gracious host met me upon arrival to show me around the clean and comfortable house. He was very kind and welcoming. Kitchen is particularly beautiful. Beds were extremely comfortable and the residential area was quiet and safe. 10 minute walk to restaurants and shops on Shattuck. Lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2017