The Brown Shingle

  • Inn Details

    Sweeping SF Bay View from every room in this classic brown shingle home; the Bay Bridge, San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Three rooms with private baths. Located in an historic district of Berkeley with many homes designed by the famous architect, Bernard Maybeck. A TEN minute walk downhill to the University of California Berkeley campus. On-street parking always available. AND frequently the most interesting conversations take place at the breakfast table among the guests who are doing research at the University or visiting family from all parts of the U.S. and foreign countries. Details given on web page BrownShingle


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Travel, Environmental issues and energy conservation Visiting interesting sites and events in the Bay area

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Spanish


    Number of Dogs: 1


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Friendly, helpful information for guests

    • Full San Francisco Bay View

    • Knowledge of Berkeley restaurants & events.

    • Excellent views


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    • TV

    • Telephone

    Other Amenities:

    • Wireless DSL

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  • Nightly Rate

    $90 - $140

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 2 p.m.    Check Out: 11 a.m.

    • Minimum Stay: two days

    • Cancellations: Two nights deposit Cancellations are accepted 7 days in advance with Full refund

    • Open All Year Round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Limited

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: N

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: 8:30 a.m.

    • Serving Location: Dining Room


    Special meal options


    Additional food services

    • Refrigerator and Microwave

  • Location Type

    • Berkeley Hills with Bay view


    City

    • Directions to property:
      From highway 880, take University Avenue east Take Sacramento Street north to Cedar Street Go uphill on Cedar Street until you cannot go any more Turn left, uphill on La Loma and the house is located near the far corner on the left. for a map, try mapquest and 1514 La Loma Avenue


    Airport

    • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) 20 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take shuttle bus to BART and BART to Berkeley station OR take shuttle service to the house Ask Innkeeper for suggestions. BandB@BrownShingle FROM SFO, TAKE BART TO BERKELEY station Print out map from mapquest Berkeley -1514 La Loma Ave.


    Area Attractions

    • 10 minutes' Walk to UC Berkeley Campus

    • 10 minute Walk to UC Berkeley campus

    • Walk to the Theological Union

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  • Innkeeper(s)Helen Christensen
  • EmailContact Innkeeper
  • Phone +1-510-848-6385
    Fax: +1-510-848-1321
  • Address 1514 La Loma Avenue
    Berkeley, CA 94708
    USA
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