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Modern Designer Home w Hot Tub - Villa Pearl
Villa Pearl is a stunningly designed modern retreat, featuring soaring 14-foot ceilings in its expansive open-plan living, kitchen, and entertainment area. This space is perfect for creating cherished moments with family or your loved ones. Indulge in the private jacuzzi under the stars; stay connected with blazing fast fiber optic Wi-Fi. 3 minutes from the Bay Bridge, effortless access to San Francisco, Berkeley, and the entire Bay Area; 5 mins away from Emeryville dining and shopping scene!

Charming Garden Studio with Private Entry + Deck
My place is very conveniently located - close to public transport, restaurants and dining, family-friendly activities, close to public library, huge park and community swimming pool, jogging track and playground. You’ll love my place because of the neighborhood, the light, the access to outdoor space, the comfy Queen-size Tempurpedic bed, and the coziness of your own private space. My place is great for couples, solo and business travelers. Adhering to all COVID safety protocols - Come & enjoy!

★Lovely Mid-Century Modern Gem ★BAY VIEWS★HOT TUB★
Our unique and charming Mid-Century modern home is located in the beautiful North Berkeley Hills! Sunny and warm home with many windows and beautiful bay views! Peaceful yard with flower garden, bay views and HOT TUB. Close to the UC Campus, Gourmet Ghetto with it's fine shops and restaurants, Solano and its many shops and restaurants, Berkeley Rose Garden, Several parks, Tilden Park, bus line and BART. Ample parking in the driveway and on the street. A perfect spot for your stay in the city!

Charming Mediterranean Bungalow
Charming home centrally located in the Westbrae Berkeley neighborhood with local restaurant favorites, natural food markets, cafes and Solano Avenue all within walking distance. Easy access to local transit, freeway and conveniently located across from Ohlone bike trail & BART connecting much of the East Bay as well as a large open grass area featuring a ring of Redwoods and Codornices creek to explore. Your host family lives next door and will help you with anything you need during your stay.

Beautiful one bedroom apartment in Berkeley Hills
Berkeley hills oasis - private one bedroom apartment with sunny, garden patio overlooking San Francisco Bay. First floor of single family home. 5 minutes from UC Berkeley, famous gourmet ghetto with Chez Panisse and Cheeseboard down the hill, and open space in Tilden Park with dozens of trails to hike and explore. Public transportation to downtown Berkeley and BART to SF right outside the door. Full kitchen, separate bedroom and full bathroom with shower and tub. All the amenities of home.

House in El Cerrito with a Beautiful view
Bring the whole family to this great place. Fully remodeled space in the hills of El Cerrito overlooking the Bay. Open floor plan with large windows and wrap around deck with panoramic views of the entire bay, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge and Oakland. Peaceful location that's close to everything but also in nature with hiking trails across the street and Tilden Regional Park within 10 minutes. Great for visiting professionals or a relaxing getaway from the city.

Peacock Room Jungle Lounge
ground floor your own space enter by your own locking door Self check in keypad 3 story house, I live upstairs sitting room a bedroom-queen private bathroom hall with fridge microwave kettle wine glasses coffee maker Closet Fire TV, 42” Dog/pet friendly ($35 night -per pet) 2x double windows for extra quiet Extra pull bed for 3rd guest Lots of great places in walking distance See guidebook Free street parking Video camera doorbell at the entryway

Relax and Rejuvenate. Cave Spa, Incredible Views
Relax and rejuvenate your spirit in this uniquely designed home, situated under a canopy of sprawling oaks and with incredible panoramic views of Mt. Diablo and the valley, and multiple areas to relax. Hang out on the deck with a glass of wine, take a dip in the refreshing salt-water pool, or just melt away in our therapeutic cave spa. Centrally located in the East Bay just minutes from Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Berkeley and ~35 minutes from San Fran.

Victorian gem w/ backyard. Kid and pet friendly!
Welcome to our artistic, Victorian gem in Berkeley! 2 miles from UC Berkeley, 1,000 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms (+ office nook), bath, full kitchen, outdoor spaces & private parking. Ideally-located retreat, walkable to UC Berkeley and 4th Stree shopping. 5 blocks from North Berkeley BART, 5-min drive to I-580/I-80, and very accessible to SF, San Jose and wine country. With 50+ 5-star reviews as guests, we know how to make your stay memorable.

Charming, Sophisticated North Berkeley 2br House
California style home in friendly North Berkeley less than 2 miles from UC Berkeley. Recently remodeled, environmentally sensible with solar thermal heating and native plant landscaping. This lovely home features a beautiful custom kitchen and master bath, tinted Venetian plaster interiors, shoji-style window treatments and artisanal tile and ironwork. Set in a peaceful, safe area in walking distance to bart and the gourmet ghetto.

Spacious One Bedroom Home Near San Francisco
Ground-floor apartment in the back portion of a two-unit house, set away from the street and just steps from Solano, Marin, and San Pablo Avenues with restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and shops nearby. UC Berkeley is 4.2 miles, BART is 1 mile, and freeway access is close. Features a full kitchen, shared stacked driveway parking, and free laundry facilities. Easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Marin, and Silicon Valley.

Hillside Hideaway near Claremont Hotel
An open-concept, one-bedroom, 2-story home in University Uplands. Pleasantly tucked into Claremont Canyon. This home was built in 1969 and belonged to renowned architectural historian Spiro Kostof. It is a peaceful space tucked against the hillside, surrounded by nature. You’ll feel like you’re staying in the country, when in fact, you’re only 5 minutes away from UC Berkeley and BART, with easy access to San Francisco.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Kensington
House rentals with a pool

Summer-house/OASIS on quiet street in ROCKRIDGE!

Pool, Hot tub, Napa, SFO Clean

Fully renovated private cul-de-sac home in Marin

Unreal Beachfront Marin Getaway!

Chic & Fun Mid-Century Modern sleeps 8 (pool)

MCM Waterfront Pool/Hot Tub between SF and Napa

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Hillside Retreat

4 bedroom cozy mid-century modern home w/pool
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Modern NEW Remodel Home with Bridge View

The Carriage House - Alhambra Valley Retreat

5 Bedroom home with bay views for large groups

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El Cerrito single cottage

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Modern Vintage Garden Bungalow

Albany Abode: Walk to Bart & Free Parking
Private house rentals

Private & Cozy Duplex House 2 Blocks to BART

Upper Rockridge Luxury Mid-Century Escape

Hillside Gem | Sweeping Iconic SF Bay Views

Relaxing Private Home w/ Panoramic Bay Area Views

Modern Hilltop Luxury – Designer Retreat w/ Views

Walkable mid-century 2BR w/views & rooftop deck

El Cerrito Hills Retreat

Private 1BD Getaway w SFBay View
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50 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
70 of Kensington holiday rentals include wifi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Kensington rentals

4.8 Average rating
Kensington stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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