"Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living" | House in Kensington

10.0 (17 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Kensington House | "Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living"

3 Bedroom House in Kensington

Gorgeous 3+bed, 2.5 bath home in great Kensington/Berkeley Hills.Sun filled living room & dining room w/ panoramic Bay views.Family room & office on lower level.Large decks around the house w/ multiple seating/outdoor kitchen/entertainment areas .Great for families that want to experience Berkeley, San Francisco & Bay Area. 2min walk to playgrounds, tennis & basketball courts, 10min walk to Kensington Shops & restaurants. 10min drive to UC Berkeley & 25min drive to San Francisco.
The space
Main floor has sunlit living room & dining room & kitchen(w/ flatscreeen smart tv) w/ folding glass doors to deck- let the inside out & the outside in-lounge inside or outside & enjoy the Bay views. Sonos sound system thru out home.
Three bedrooms(one w/ flatscreen smart tv), 1.5 baths -one w/ tub, & laundry room, also on the main floor.
Downstairs has comfy family room with flatscreen smart tv, wet bar area, office, full bath w/ walk in shower & bonus room w/ queen murphy bed.
Sliding doors to covered deck w/ full outdoor kitchen & dining & lounge areas. Steps down thru beautiful garden to turf yard -play bocce & croquet surrounded by deck w/ lounge area w gas firepit & another dining area in private fenced in backyard.
Home Gym in garage w/ Peloton Bike,(must have your own membership) weights, & other equipment.

"Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living" is located in Kensington. "Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living" provides accommodation, featuring Entertainment, Laundry, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Entertainment, Laundry, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

"Bay View Hilltop Retreat, Indoor/Outdoor Living" has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Kensington has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Kensington, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • 2+ bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Computer monitor
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Highchair
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Stair gate
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Housekeeping (on request)
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Heather E.
Oct 20, 2025 09:56:56 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This property is wonderful with truly amazing views- especially sunset. We traveled a bit- San Francisco, Mill Valley, Sausalito and Healdsburg and really enjoyed this clean home as our base. The beds were comfortable and the host quick to respond to messages.
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