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The Brick Path Bed and Breakfast

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    • Address 1805 Marin Avenue
      Berkeley, CA 94707
      USA
    • Phone+1-510-524-4277
    • Mobile+1-510-384-5494
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    The Brick Path Bed & Breakfast is located in Berkeley at 1805 Marin Avenue, just one block from popular Solano Avenue’s various shops and restaurants, and approximately 1 1/2 miles from The University of California. We offer four comfortable rooms/suites: The Master Bedroom, The Fireplace Room, The "East-Meets-West" Cottage, and The Artist's Loft. Each has a private outdoor entrance and a private, modern bathroom. The Cottage and The Artist's Loft have fully equipped kitchens. Guests are invited to enjoy the serenity of the yards and gardens, which are great for relaxing and for family gatherings. Laundry facilities are available for guests’ use. Wireless high-speed Internet access, a private telephone with answering machine, cable TV & VCR, hair dryers, and clock radios are available in each room. All room rates include taxes. Innkeeper Wendy Sprague, a lifelong Berkeley resident, is always happy to recommend favorite restaurants and places to visit in the area. See more information at .bbonline/ca/brickpath

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 10 Reviews

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    4.4 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.8 out of 5
     

    Brick Path and Wendy were wonderful

    April 12, 2011

    Brick Path is a pleasant oasis just a block away from a main shopping and restaurant street in Berkeley. The room was very comfortable and the bathroom was huge. Wendy was very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay very much. Bob and Rita

    5 out of 5
     

    A Peaceful Cozy Respite in Berkeley

    March 03, 2011

    I was on book tour for my memoir, THE MEMORY PALACE, and needed a quiet place to stay, as it was part of a very hectic tour. The Brick Path B & B was perfect: fireplace, piano, huge room, fridge, silence, warm hospitable hostess (who even attended one of my book signings!), and close to great cafes and restaurants. What's not to love? I will definitely come back and stay there. I love this place. It really has a soul and is quite special. And the breakfasts are tasty and the bed is divine! Mira Bartok

    3.6 out of 5
     

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    February 03, 2011

    The only criticism I would make is the fact that the room retains a lingering "off" smell. I don't know if it comes from other house smells due to the whole house venting or if it is some odor in the crawl space below the room I stayed in.

    5 out of 5
     

    A fabulous experience in every way

    January 06, 2011

    I've stayed at The Brick Path for years, every time I come to the Bay Area. Everything about it is fabulous, including the proprietor, who is warm, welcoming, always prepared and one of the nicest and most helpful people I've ever met. The breakfasts are delicious, and made to each guest's order. The rooms are the most comfortable I've ever stayed in, beautifully furnished and flawlessly maintained--you'll never sleep better than on one of these deliciously luxurious mattresses. The garden is delightful. And it's located right off popular Solano Avenue and not far from public transportation. I was truly shocked by the previous review, whose tone says a lot of negative things about the reviewer but nothing useful about The Brick Path. I love having breakfast alone in my room, as do most people I know who frequent B&Bs, and Wendy is completely accommodating about menu choices and goes out of her way to ask if guests need anything else. And if you want company, she'll serve you breakfast in the garden. If a common dining area was vital to the previous reviewer's comfort, that reviewer should have asked before booking. And if Wendy had been asked about additional items for breakfast, I have no doubt that they would have been provided immediately. Don't let one unpleasant individual's negative review keep you from enjoying what will be one of the best travel experiences you'll ever have. I will never want to stay anywhere else in the Bay Area.

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    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Wendy Sprague

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $155 - $190

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3:00 PM    Check Out: 11:00 AM

    • Deposit Amount Required: Deposit of 50% of total required with reservation.

    • Cancellations: Cancellations and changes require 14-21 days notice prior to date of arrival. $25-50 fee for processing cancellations.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Children Allowed: Port-a-crib available

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No

    Discount Type

    • Inquire about reduced weekly rates

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 10 Reviews

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    4.4 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.8 out of 5
     

    Brick Path and Wendy were wonderful

    April 12, 2011

    Brick Path is a pleasant oasis just a block away from a main shopping and restaurant street in Berkeley. The room was very comfortable and the bathroom was huge. Wendy was very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay very much. Bob and Rita

    5 out of 5
     

    A Peaceful Cozy Respite in Berkeley

    March 03, 2011

    I was on book tour for my memoir, THE MEMORY PALACE, and needed a quiet place to stay, as it was part of a very hectic tour. The Brick Path B & B was perfect: fireplace, piano, huge room, fridge, silence, warm hospitable hostess (who even attended one of my book signings!), and close to great cafes and restaurants. What's not to love? I will definitely come back and stay there. I love this place. It really has a soul and is quite special. And the breakfasts are tasty and the bed is divine! Mira Bartok

    3.6 out of 5
     

    Brick Patht B&B

    February 03, 2011

    The only criticism I would make is the fact that the room retains a lingering "off" smell. I don't know if it comes from other house smells due to the whole house venting or if it is some odor in the crawl space below the room I stayed in.

    5 out of 5
     

    A fabulous experience in every way

    January 06, 2011

    I've stayed at The Brick Path for years, every time I come to the Bay Area. Everything about it is fabulous, including the proprietor, who is warm, welcoming, always prepared and one of the nicest and most helpful people I've ever met. The breakfasts are delicious, and made to each guest's order. The rooms are the most comfortable I've ever stayed in, beautifully furnished and flawlessly maintained--you'll never sleep better than on one of these deliciously luxurious mattresses. The garden is delightful. And it's located right off popular Solano Avenue and not far from public transportation. I was truly shocked by the previous review, whose tone says a lot of negative things about the reviewer but nothing useful about The Brick Path. I love having breakfast alone in my room, as do most people I know who frequent B&Bs, and Wendy is completely accommodating about menu choices and goes out of her way to ask if guests need anything else. And if you want company, she'll serve you breakfast in the garden. If a common dining area was vital to the previous reviewer's comfort, that reviewer should have asked before booking. And if Wendy had been asked about additional items for breakfast, I have no doubt that they would have been provided immediately. Don't let one unpleasant individual's negative review keep you from enjoying what will be one of the best travel experiences you'll ever have. I will never want to stay anywhere else in the Bay Area.

    3.0 out of 5
     

    Brick Path

    December 01, 2010

    I expected a traditional bed & breakfast where there would be a community dining room. There was no dining room at the Brick Path. Rather, the proprietor served me alone in my room. Also, the continental breakfast was disappointing. I was served granola, but no yogurt or milk to eat it with. Also, the fresh fruit was warm, as if it had been sitting out.

    5 out of 5
     

    Perfect for our weekend in Berkeley

    November 29, 2010

    We loved the Brick Path Bed and Breakfast. We came to Berkeley to watch the Oregon - California football game and we were able to walk to the game as well as to restaurants, etc. The owner was very helpful and provided us a map of the Berkeley walking paths that was very helpful. We would do it again!

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Lovely Getaway

    October 25, 2010

    You won't be disappointed with the Brick Path. I stayed in the Fireplace Room...roomy, charming, so comfortable...and there's that fireplace ready to warm you up at a moment's notice. Wendy Sprague is a wonderful hostess and makes everything (from check-in to breakfasts to check-out) as easy and simple as can be. The gardens and foliage are outstanding.

    5 out of 5
     

    Simply delightful

    August 11, 2010

    I have just come back from a week at the Brick Path B&B. I have never stayed anywhere quite so quaint and Wendy is a wonderful host. The fireplace room was well kept and the garden is beautiful. Just a 1 min walk to Solano Ave, 15 mins to the BART, what more could you want. I would and have already recommended this B&B to anyone wanting to visit Berkeley/San Fran area.

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  • Location

    Overview Points of Interest Restaurants

    Location Type

    • College community in the San Francisco Bay Area

    • Desireable Berkeley neighborhood

    • Near shopping and restaurants

    City - San Francisco

    • Distance to city: 20 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From San Francisco Airport: (Driving time without traffic: about 35 minutes) Take Hwy 101 North towards San Francisco Continue past San Francisco on 101 towards Bay Bridge/Oakland (Hwy 80 East) Continue across the Bay Bridge (you are now on Hwy 80 East) When you come off the bridge, stay left towards Berkeley/Sacramento/Hwy 80 East Continue on Hwy 80 past Berkeley exits (Ashby Ave., University Ave., Gilman St.) Take the next exit – Albany/ Buchannan St. When you come off the ramp turn right onto Buchannan Stay on Buchannan across San Pablo Ave. – you will now be on Marin Ave. Continue on Marin Ave. for about a mile to Colusa Ave. (stop Light) Go through the light at Colusa – the house is the second house from the corner on the left side of the street with a circular driveway (between the small pink house on the corner and the big green house) Go up to the next corner and make a u-turn to come around in front You may pull into the driveway to check-in and unload your suitcases. (Please watch for pedestrians when you pull in). **Options for transportation from the airport: Bayporter Express – (877) 467-1800 (toll free) Taxi

    Airport

    • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) 30 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Oakland Airport/South (Driving time without traffic: about 25 minutes) Follow signs to freeway 880 Take Hwy 880 North towards Oakland/Berkeley/San Francisco Stay on Hwy 880 through Oakland Stay left following the signs to Hwy 80 East/Berkeley/Sacramento When you get on the ramp stay right continuing to follow signs to Hwy 80 East/Berkeley/Scramento Go past Berkeley exits (Ashby Ave., University Ave., Gilman St.) Take the next exit – Albany/Buchannan St. When you come off the ramp, turn right onto Buchannan St. Stay on Buchannan across San Pablo Ave. – you will now be on Marin Ave. Continue on Marin Ave. for about a mile to Colusa Ave. (stop Light) Go through the light at Colusa – the house is the second house from the corner on the left side of the street with a circular driveway (between the small pink house on the corner and the big green house) Go up to the next corner and make a u-turn to come around in front You may pull into the driveway to check-in and unload your suitcases. (Please watch for pedestrians when you pull in).

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

     Nearby Cities

     Nearby States

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  • Amenities

    Type:

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    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    Property highlights

    • Family visits

    • Gardens

    • Universiity visits, events

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • Fax Machine

    • Piano

    • Washer/dryer

    Guest room(s)

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wet bar

    Other

    • Piano in The Fireplace Room

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: 8:00-9:30 AM

    • Serving Location: Garden patio,Guest room

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Expanded Continental Breakfast

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