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Michael

March 2026

Best place we’ve ever stayed in of our many trips to the Berkeley Hills. Unmatched views! So close to everything the hills have to offer and a quick descent into town and campus. Comfortable and clean. Thank you!

Michael

March 2026

Fabulous spot, fantastic location. Gorgeous, classic LA craftsman house. Blocks away from all the food, coffee, and stores on Figueroa—and not steeply up or downhill, which can be a thing in Highland Park.

Suzanne

February 2026

This is our second time staying at Vanessa’s wonderful home. We absolutely love it. Such a beautiful, spacious, comfortable place with everything you need. The neighbourhood is excellent to walk around and you are spoiled for choice when it comes to local restaurants and cafes. We can’t wait to come back again.

Panna

December 2025

This place is great! Especially if you want to spend the day boarding/skiing and then relaxing at home. The view is amazing (though a bit sunny) and you can watch riders coming down all day. The place has paid laundry and it was difficult to get detergent. Bring your own detergent or bring quarters get it in the washing room. Also, washing/drying is $8 (can be paid with card). This airbnb came with one parking spot (underground). I’d definitely come back!

Marianne

November 2025

We had a great stay, and would highly recommend this property. The house is very well-equipped and comfortable, and it is located within walking distance of restaurants and food stores, as well as the light rail A line. Vanessa is a friendly, proactive host who is easy to communicate with. Altogether a great experience.

Kevin

November 2025

A serene oasis near North Berkeley, not far from great restaurants and right next to a lovely park with access to Berkeley’ rose garden. The place was clean, well designed with all the amenities and a very comfy bed.

Allie

October 2025

Vanessa was so responsive, easy to get ahold of, and her communication was proactive. The space was absolutely beautiful, and the view was breathtaking. Not to mention one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. My best friend and I both slept through the night without waking up once (which never happens). We stopped by the rose garden on the way out which was also incredibly to see. And very close! Thank you again, Vanessa! We are hoping to come back to stay again in the future.

Alex

October 2025

We stayed at Vanessa’s beautiful home in Olympic Valley for a wedding weekend and couldn’t have been happier. The location was perfect — steps from the Village, with stunning mountain views and easy access to everything. The home was spotless, cozy, and fully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Vanessa was a wonderful host — responsive, kind, and made sure everything went smoothly. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Olympic Valley!

Richard

August 2025

Beautiful house in a great location. If you’re inclined to cook, as one of our party was, you’ll enjoy the well-stocked kitchen. I’m not sure how many people choose to bake bread on vacation, but we appreciated the proofing function on the oven!

Ian

May 2025

We had a nice stay at Vanessa's house. We enjoyed the proximity to lots of good restaurants and coffee shops, the spacious interior and the office was a great place to get a little work done.