The Brick Path Bed and Breakfast
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
Location
- Location is best described as:
- College community in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Desireable Berkeley neighborhood
- Near shopping and restaurants
- Nearest major city: San Francisco, CA (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 - Nearest major airport: Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) 30 miles
- Directions from airport:
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).
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms, Cottage, Loft
- There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 145.00 and $ 180.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 145.00 and $ 180.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
- Other Accommodations: Cottage, Loft
For longer stays:
THE COTTAGE “East meets west” in this spacious and secluded studio cottage. Decorated with an Asian influence, The Cottage is light and airy with high ceilings and natural woods. With its entrance along an inviting garden path and own enclosed patio, The Cottage offers privacy and peaceful surroundings – an ideal retreat amidst the gentle urban bustle of this desirable neighborhood. Other ammenities include a full kitchen, a sunny dining area, a queen-size bed and a futon couch.
Sleeps 2-4 people
For more informaiton see: www.vrbo.com/32947
THE ARTIST'S LOFT - The Artist's Loft is a sunny, two-room studio on the second floor of a lovely, Craftsman-style home. Situated at the top of an outdoor spiral staircase, and decorated in vibrant colors, The Loft has a fully-equipped kitchen and dining table in one room, a queen-size bed and sitting area in the other room, and a new, modern bathroom. For more info see: www.vrbo.com/68536
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Alarm clock | Amenities Basket |
| Coffee/Tea facilities | Desk |
| Fireplace | Fridge |
| Hairdryer | Microwave |
| Private entrance | Radio |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| Telephone | VCR |
| Wet bar | |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Fax Machine |
| Piano | Washer/dryer |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Piano in The Fireplace Room | |
Meals
- A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:00-9:30 AM
- Breakfast is served in the Garden patio, In room
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (Port-a-crib available)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (Deposit of 50% of total required with reservation.)
- Check in time is 3:00 PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
- Cancellations:
Cancellations and changes require 14 days notice prior to date of arrival. $50 fee for processing cancellations.
Discounts available:| | | Inquire about reduced weekly rates | |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Wendy Sprague
- The innkeepers speak: English
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
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts
Berkeley Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Berkeley, California.