welcome to our coolio live / work loft space with extra room!
current occupants: a designer/cook, a coder, a big dog, a small dog, a big cat, a small cat, a fish.
we are dog and kid friendly... as long as neither bites and both are socialized. check out our guidebook for our favorite dog friendly parks and cafes.
ROOM semi-private room with full size bed, (fresh / clean linens), lots of pillows, large mirror, mini skylight, abundant lighting options: reading, ambient and overall.
SEMI-PRIVATE the room has a doorway and open window that open onto an open stairwell. our room (where we sleep) opens onto the same stairwell. both rooms can be closed off from the stairs with their own heavy curtains and blinds -- but neither has a door that you can close.
this makes both rooms more airy & cozy, but a little less private.
BATHROOM spacious and super clean shower, sink and toilet area. fresh towels. plus a chance to meet full time bathroom resident OLiVE, our awesome gourami fish.
KiTCHEN coffee / wine bar area large open kitchen with industrial steel counter top / sink, gas stove (open to the bar area), big fridge (guest shelves available), cook book library, etc.
BREAKFAST 7:00AM - 8:30AM fresh french press coffee and super-tasty lemon thyme scramble with cibatta toast upon request.
self serve... the usual suspects: bagels, cream cheese, fruit, cereal, oatmeal, juice, coffee, tea, etc.
CHOW large round wooden table. comfortable, modern seating. little open bar area; great for a cup of tea, coffee, beer, wine, etc. checkout our guidebook for all our favorite take out eats.
LiViNG large bright (east wall of windows) lots of room to chill... or workout.
GYM area with a hanging everlast punching bag, yoga mat, exercise ball, thick large bi-fold exercise mat and space. currently working on restoring a killer (old school) mid century exercise bike ready for all your spinning needs -- YEAH!
LiBRARY he he he. lovely fun pop culture (ever rotating) stairway library. also have a library area of great cookbooks in pantry / kitchen area.
PARKER / MADiSON a lovely sweet weimaraner (4.5 years) named parker posey. a super cute little sister, non yappy, chihauhau (2 years) named madison. see above tour for pics.
EMMA little em is our old sweet (grey tiger) cat. (12 years)
JULIO julio is em's big brother. he's the odd man out and likes to slither around.
LAUNDRY / waste management in loft trusty front loader washing machine, air dry rack (or coin dryer available in building), recycling, composting, trash.
GARDEN / parking lot hang out in our beautiful parking lot garden that sports a meyer lemon tree, palm tree, strawberry plants and a wide range of tasty herbs for the picking: lemon thyme, flat leaf parsley, tarragon, basil, mint, rosemary and sage. grills and personal fire pit ready for use. guests have access to garden harvesting.
PARKiNG free gated off street parking.
FREE WiFi indoor / outdoor high speed wifi for your streaming enjoyment!
NEiGHBORHOOD authentic old school artist's live / work building. exactly on the border of berkeley, oakland and emeryville. 5 minute straight shot to I-80 (sf). 15 minute walk to bart (sf and beyond). 5 minute walk (3 blocks) to a local super-tasty bakery. sweet adeline's. our favorites are the: tea cakes, apple turnovers, cherry corn scones, carrot / ginger breads, chocolate cream etc. dog friendly.
checkout our guidebook for all our local faves
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