Beautiful Zen Cottage Tree House in Berkeley Hills
Rent a totally private, detached, remodeled Cottage Treehouse on our private property in a park-like setting in the quiet North Berkeley Hills right near UC Berkeley, Rose Garden, La Loma, and Tilden Park!!
High End Features include:
* Totally Remodeled property (approximately 700-750 sq ft)
* Modern sky loft/cottage feel (enjoy the small house movement with upstairs and downstairs great separation of space).
* Radiant heating floors through which is good for those with allergies because it does not circulate air, which reduces the distribution of allergens like dust, pollen, and pet dander, unlike forced-air systems.
* Brand New refinished maple wood plank floors
* Newer High end appliances including (Miele dishwasher and Electrolux Washer & Dryer)
* Newer Double oven for the Top Chef and hidden baker waiting to come out in you!
* Brand New Spa-like Bathroom with Grohe Shower fixtures.
Two stories Sky-Loft Like-Living
* Both levels offer a gorgeous, peaceful, westward-facing view of trees and giant bamboo, and upper level offers small and relaxing peak-a-boo bay views
* Eastern views offers Gorgeous sky loft views of Redwood and Cedar Trees!!
* Floors are connected by a spiral staircase
* First floor: living/dining area all with Radiant heated hardwood floors, open kitchen with high end appliances and fixtures including Moroccan lights, a large pantry, Bamboo Cabinets, and Japanese Shoji door.
Second floor: a one bedroom with Radiant heated hardwood floors, a full bath with radiant heated floors, pamper yourself with radiant heat in the bathroom)
* Brand new Closets and shelving space (enjoy the beauty of small house living)
* 9ft ceilings with skylights on second level
* Two separate property entrances
* Two outdoor decks upstairs and downstairs enjoy the best of indoor/outdoor flow
* Outside separate storage (negotiable)
* bike storage available
* Cottage Tree house is located right next to a 5.5 acre park with access just down the Street (Ideal for dog, cat, and nature lovers)
* With the exception of a kitchen island the rental is unfurnished
* Pet are welcome! (Dog and Cats negotiable see below)
* like most places pets will require pet deposit and pet rent.
* Pls be a responsible pet owner, be a pooper scooper, and help us keep the planet (and our property and neighborhood healthy and strong)
* No Smoking: No Smoking anywhere on the premises
* No Airbnb
* No long term stays without explicit permission of landlord.
* Base occupancy is 1 person.
* Maximum occupancy is 2 ppl.
Our fully fenced-in property is located off a pedestrian walkway. Access entry # 1 has about a ten step walk-down and Access entry # 2 has one/two small steps depending on which path you choose.
Street parking only (Street parking is usual plentiful)
0.7 miles to Berkeley Rose Garden & Cordonices Park (5-7 min walk)
0.7 miles to UC Berkeley (7-12) Min walk to UC Berkeley
1.0 miles to downtown Berkeley Bart
1 Block to bus line
Monthly rent: $3,750 (includes utilities: water, garbage, Gardner, PG&E (except EV charging)
Security Deposit: $6000 (accepted as a Cashiers Check)
Pet Security Deposit: Dog = $500, Cat = $250 (generally however if pets are larger this is subject to change)
Applicant pays application fee
To move in, we ask for Security Deposit/s (if you have a pet then a pet deposit and pet rent which is a flat 50$ monthly fee) as well as First Month's rent.
Minimum one-year lease, then month to month.
IDEAL LOCATION:
* Quiet, residential neighborhood in North Berkeley.
* Close to UC Berkeley campus (walk, bike, or drive).
* Good Access to major highways, 13, 580, 80, and 24 Two-block
* Foodies Alert: 10-15 min Walk to the Gourmet Ghetto, The Cheese Board, Chez Paniesse, French food, Thai Food, and bustling Shattuck Avenue and University Avenue commercial corridors.
* Less than 10-15 from key amenities like grocery stores, pharmacies, bars, restaurants, and more (very unique location in that it's walkable and rooted in nature at the same time)
* Minutes to Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, etc.
* Live directly adjacent to La Loma Park and near the Rose Garden
Viewing guidelines:
If you are interested in the Zen Cottage Tree House, please respond to this message via zillow with the following information:
Name
Information about yourself: please include your profession, income, what you are passionate about?
Your current residence and how long you lived there? Do you have any pets?
Why are you moving? When would you like to move?
How long do you hope to stay? How many people will be living in the Zen Cottage (each person has to fill out their own application and 2
Ppl max)
And Availability to set up a virtual meeting as the first step to schedule a showing.
Shown by appointment only
1 year lease
Trash, Water, Garbage, PG& E (except for EV charging), Gardner included in rent
Tenant pays own internet (i.e. fixed fee) current internet provider is Sonic.
Tenant pays for EV charging: Tesla or J1772 EV charging available
EV Sensor Monitors are installed to calculate electricity used for EV charging
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$3,750/mo
Berkeley, CA 94708
1beds
750sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Thu Jan 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
-- A/C
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Radiant
What's special
Fenced-in propertySpiral staircaseSpa-like bathroomPark-like settingPrivate propertyGorgeous peaceful westward-facing viewHigh end appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Radiant
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Individual Climate Control
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: All new appliances (kitchen), All new fixtures (bathroom), Bicycle storage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Radiant, Internet not included in rent, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,750-1.3%$5/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Listing removed | $3,800$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Price change | $3,800-3.8%$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,950$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||

