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Modern Vintage Garden Bungalow
Kick back and relax in this calm, plant-filled Arts and Crafts bungalow built in 1912. It's a classic red corner house with a remodeled kitchen and a newly landscaped backyard. Located in the Westbrea/Gilman district - walking distance to Solano, Whole Foods, many restaurants and boutiques and less than a mile from BART. On the same property, divided by a fence, is an airstream http://www.airbnb.com/h/thecolonel - There is privacy between the two accommodations that have their own entrances.

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.

Berkeley Shasta guest rooms zcstr2019-0064
Private garden guest room with separate entrance in North berkeley hills. Close to UC, LBL, Tilden park. Bus to BART or Uber to anywhere in the Bay Area. Safe and quiet location. Garden and patio. The private room has a double bed which is slightly shorter and more narrow than a queen size bed. We offer a mini fridge and complementary coffee. No kitchen access. The room , bath and entry are entirely private. It is not a stand alone cottage and you will hear some house noises. Thank you. 😊

Two Creeks Treehouse
Looking for a healthy dose of tranquility and adventure at your doorstep? Over 100 steps from the road below, this 'treehouse' is perched above it all and horizontally oriented on a steep lot between two creeks. The all glass façade creates dramatic views of the redwoods, Mt. Tam and across downtown Mill Valley to Blithedale Ridge. Anchored to granite the house sits on handmade stone walls from rock harvested on the property during construction in the 1960s. Truly a one of a kind stay.

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.

Modern clean home close to Berkeley!
875 square feet, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom house, newly remodeled in charming neighborhood. 75“ smart TV with Peacock streaming. Heater only (AC is not common in neighborhood), wifi internet.Full kitchen, including microwave & dishwasher. Washer and dryer are located in detached garage. Guests own driveway. Very walkable to organic grocery stores, Japanese Asian market, and many local restaurants. 24 hour fitness is just across street.

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.

The Dreamy House Near SF/Napa/Berkeley/Oakland
An exclusive and unique modern house located in the heart of the Bay Area. Offers 2 beautifully decorated cozy bedrooms, a farmhouse-inspired kitchen, and a fully fenced private backyard with a jacuzzi tub. Located nearby sites (San Francisco, Downtown Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, etc), BART (8 min walk), grocery stores (2 min walk) and restaurants (1 min walk). Also, Marin county and Napa are 30 miles away.

Huge 2Br/2Ba Unit w/Pvt Deck + 5 min to Ocean
Welcome to your new home away from home! Charming, private, spacious 2br/2ba unit that is walking distance to the ocean, and Point Richmond downtown restaurants. The unit has 2 floors, with a bedroom and a bathroom on each level for comfort. 15min drive to Berkeley, 30min to SF and 40 min to wineries in Sonoma. Please note, this unit is the bottom of a duplex with private entrance and self checkin lock.

Quiet Gem w/city access 2BR 1BA
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. This location is nestled within close proximity to San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Marin, and Napa. It is a quiet and safe neighborhood with easy commute access to the 80 and 580 freeway, BART, and AC transit. This is a true gem to be able to stay in a quiet and cozy community while exploring the big cities.
Popular amenities for Kensington house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Summer-house/OASIS on quiet street in ROCKRIDGE!

Pool, Hot tub SFO, Napa, Clean Home

Fully renovated private cul-de-sac home in Marin

Modern Escape with pool + hot tub, views of Mt Tam

Hill Top Spa Retreat

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

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Hillside Retreat

Zen Meets Pool Retreat!
Weekly house rentals

Near UC, Walk to food & bus. Sleep 4, Enjoy garden

Spacious, Modern, Stunning Views in Berkeley Hills

Sunset View

Mid-Century Sanctuary in the Berkeley Hills

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

Cozy 2B2B •Bay&Mountain View Near SF/Berkeley/Napa

El Cerrito Hills Retreat

2BR 1 BA Suite with Backyard & City Views!
Private house rentals

Modern NEW Remodel Home with Bridge View

Comfy Bungalow

Classic Berkeley Bungalow

Upper Rockridge Luxury Mid-Century Escape

Hillside Gem | Sweeping Iconic SF Bay Views

The Oak and Iron Studio

Prime Location! Walk to BART, Shops & UC Berkeley

Golden Gate & Sunset Views! Classic Berkeley Home
When is the best time to visit Kensington?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ826 | ﺩ.ﺇ918 | ﺩ.ﺇ881 | ﺩ.ﺇ951 | ﺩ.ﺇ951 | ﺩ.ﺇ837 | ﺩ.ﺇ845 | ﺩ.ﺇ834 | ﺩ.ﺇ885 | ﺩ.ﺇ918 | ﺩ.ﺇ918 | ﺩ.ﺇ936 |
| Avg. temp | 10°C | 11°C | 13°C | 14°C | 16°C | 17°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 16°C | 13°C | 10°C |
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Kensington vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ147 per night before taxes and fees

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30 properties have a dedicated workspace

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80 of Kensington vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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