
House holiday rentals in Kensington
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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.

Charming Garden Studio with Private Entry + Deck
My place is very conveniently located to public transport, restaurants, family-friendly activities, public library, huge park and community swimming pool, jogging track and playground. You’ll love my place because of the neighborhood, the light, access to private outdoor space, comfy Queen-size Tempurpedic bed, and the coziness of your own space. My place is great for couples, solo and business travelers. The studio is located in the main house with its own private entrance and amenities

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.

Hillside Hideaway near Claremont Hotel
An open-concept, one-bedroom, 2-story home in University Uplands. Pleasantly tucked into Claremont Canyon. This home was built in 1969 and belonged to renowned architectural historian Spiro Kostof. It is a peaceful space tucked against the hillside, surrounded by nature. You’ll feel like you’re staying in the country, when in fact, you’re only 5 minutes away from UC Berkeley and BART, with easy access to San Francisco.

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.

Peacock Room Jungle Lounge
Private artistic retreat with your own locking entrance, queen bedroom, sitting room, private bath, and kitchenette (fridge, microwave, kettle/coffee maker). Quiet, cozy, and pet-friendly, with a sofa bed and 42” Fire-TV for relaxing nights in. Stroll to cafés, groceries, and transit with easy street parking. Warm, welcome, a gentle little getaway. Doorbell camera at the entry.

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.

North Berkeley Chic
The residence is a classic 1927 North Berkeley Bungalow lovingly remodeled from the foundation up leaving only the original exterior painted redwood boards while upgrading the entire interior and the Exterior ONLY will be monitored by four motion activated floodlight cameras (front, back, side and garage back door on the patio). Absolutely NO cameras indoors!!!
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

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

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Hillside Retreat

Craftman’s Castle

Zen Meets Pool Retreat!
Weekly house rentals

Little Villa-Near Cal-Views-Parking-Kitchen-Lndry

Classic Berkeley Bungalow

Northbrae Cottage

Kensington Home Near Tilden Regional Park

Modern Vintage Garden Bungalow

Entire 3 bed 2 bath house, super clean and bright

Stylish Downtown Walnut Creek 2BR (The Almond)

Cozy 2-BR Garden Bungalow w/ Parking and King Bed
Private house rentals

Craftsman Home 10 mins from UC Berkeley

Rustic 1BR Cottage in Berkeley

Comfy Bungalow

The Oak and Iron Studio

Sunset View

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

El Cerrito Hills Retreat

Cozy 2B2B •Bay&Mountain View Near SF/Berkeley/Napa
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 | $318 NZD | $423 NZD | $382 NZD | $440 NZD | $440 NZD | $387 NZD | $391 NZD | $386 NZD | $409 NZD | $425 NZD | $425 NZD | $433 NZD |
| 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 holiday rentals start at $68 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
50 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
70 of Kensington holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Kensington rentals

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