
House holiday rentals in Kensington
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Modern Vintage Garden Bungalow
Kick back and relax in this calm, plant-filled Arts and Crafts bungalow built in 1912. It's a classic red corner house with a remodeled kitchen and a newly landscaped backyard. Located in the Westbrea/Gilman district - walking distance to Solano, Whole Foods, many restaurants and boutiques and less than a mile from BART. On the same property, divided by a fence, is an airstream http://www.airbnb.com/h/thecolonel - There is privacy between the two accommodations that have their own entrances.

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.

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.

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.

Huge 2Br/2Ba Unit w/Pvt Deck + 5 min to Ocean
Welcome to your new home away from home! Charming, private, spacious 2br/2ba unit that is walking distance to the ocean, and Point Richmond downtown restaurants. The unit has 2 floors, with a bedroom and a bathroom on each level for comfort. 15min drive to Berkeley, 30min to SF and 40 min to wineries in Sonoma. Please note, this unit is the bottom of a duplex with private entrance and self checkin lock.

Newly remodeled hilltop home with stunning views
Enjoy breath-taking views of San Francisco and the bay from a fully remodeled, casually luxurious hilltop home. A peaceful retreat in the heart of the Bay Area just minutes from great restaurants, live music and endless park trails. Lounge by the firepit or the fireplace; whip up something in the gourmet kitchen or outdoor grill, or hike serene wooded trails to your heart's content.

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.

Architectural Gem Mid Century Modern in the Trees
ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES and no more than 10 people in the home at any time. This is my person home & I will be staying on the lot in another structure. anyone who is looking for a relaxing quiet time in a unique home that feels like you’re living in the trees, then this home is for you. Please note there are stairs to get to the front door (approx 12) but they are wide

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

Sunol Chalet | 80 Acres • Pool • Gym • Game Room

Lake Chabot Villa | Private • Pool+Spa • Game Room

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Hillside Retreat

Zen Meets Pool Retreat!
Weekly house rentals

Upper Rockridge Luxury Mid-Century Escape

Relaxing Private Home w/ Panoramic Bay Area Views

Near UC, Walk to food & bus. Sleep 4, Enjoy garden

Mid-Century Sanctuary in the Berkeley Hills

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

Cozy 2B2B •Bay&Mountain View Near SF/Berkeley/Napa

El Cerrito Hills Retreat

2BR 1 BA Suite with Backyard & City Views!
Private house rentals

Comfy Bungalow

Classic Berkeley Bungalow

Luxurious Cottage Retreat with Serene Garden

Hillside Gem | Sweeping Iconic SF Bay Views

Spacious, Modern, Stunning Views in Berkeley Hills

Sunset View

Golden Gate & Sunset Views! Classic Berkeley Home

Rockridge Getaway with Hot Tub
When is the best time to visit Kensington?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $383 NZD | $426 NZD | $409 NZD | $441 NZD | $441 NZD | $388 NZD | $392 NZD | $387 NZD | $410 NZD | $426 NZD | $426 NZD | $434 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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Explore 80 holiday rentals in Kensington

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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
80 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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