I was there for parents weekend and just wanted an affordable place close to downtown Berkeley, and this totally worked! Room was clean and bed was comfortable. I have never stayed in an airbnb like this where you share someone’s house before, but it was fine. Saw Elisabeth very briefly when I checked in and she seemed very nice and welcoming, and then didn’t see her for the rest of the stay. The room was perfectly adequate. Of course not like staying in a hotel where you feel freedom to do whatever you want, but for me it was worth the trade off for the price and location. Not really into locks on doors and there is a cat, so if either of those things bother you maybe not the best place for you. Also she offered to let me use whatever I want in the kitchen, which was so nice of her, but I just didn’t want to do any eating in.

I stayed at Elisabeth's cottage while my own apartment was being renovated, and by the end I really didn't want to leave! I've rented all over Berkeley for more than 20 years and so can tell you this is a truly wonderful spot.

The space is newly renovated, thoughtfully designed, and well equipped, with a quiet and peaceful feel—I loved watching birds out the window from the upstairs loft in the morning and had no trouble working remotely from the big desk downstairs. The location is super central, walkable to grocery stores, restaurants, parks, campus, and the waterfront. (There's also bike storage if you prefer to get around faster.) The neighborhood feels very safe and street parking is easy by Berkeley standards.

Elisabeth was a responsive and friendly host but also considerate of my privacy — although the cottage is steps away from the main house, we only ever ran in to each other a handful of times over two months. I wholeheartedly recommend this place!

This was a lovely cozy place to stay for a short trip to Berkeley.

My second stay at Elisabeth’s place was just as comfortable as the first. Loved the quiet neighborhood, walking distance to public transit, and waking up in the loft.