Garden Studio Apartment sited on Bernard Maybeck's own home property; former garage for Ben's 1930s Packard. Western views to San Francisco and Bay. Permitted public parking on adjacent Buena Vista Way. Parking on driveway negotiable. Bike Storage. Kitchen with skylight; Refrigerator/Freezer, sink, stove, ventilating hood, microwave, granite counters. Washer/Dryer in unit. New (propane) Weber BBQ. French Doors and casement windows, clerestory windows in shower. Walking to UC Berkeley or the Cheese Board and Peet's coffee. Vegetable bed available behind cottage. The rustic feel of the main property is reflected in the studio apartment: rustic wood and "stone" views onto gardens, Queen bed. Large work table available. Furnishing details flexible. Linens/towels/dishes provided. Studio is surrounded by an extensive botanical garden. We are beekeepers, (honey is amazing!) enjoy travel and hiking and live in main house with our Burmese kitty Jack. Jim, a native of the East Bay is a writer and Kathy, a Seattle-born Californian teaches Suzuki piano.
No Subletting, furnished Cottage
Apartment for rent
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$4,999/mo
1 Maybeck Twin Dr, # 2, Berkeley, CA 94708
Studio
710sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
No pets
In unit laundry
Driveway parking
Baseboard
What's special
Queen bedLarge work table availableKitchen with skylightFrench doors and windowsClerestory windows in shower
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 710 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Baseboard, High Ceilings, House cleaning 2x month, Quiet private drive, Various rare plants and opportunity to learn about them/propogate!, Walkable to UC, Wool Area Carpets
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 6 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,999$7/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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