❤ Zen Den Studio in the Berkeley Hills! ★BAY VIEWS★ HOT TUB★PARKING★PETS WELCOME Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is ❤ Zen Den Studio in the Berkeley Hills! ★BAY VIEWS★ HOT TUB★PARKING★PETS WELCOME pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is ❤ Zen Den Studio in the Berkeley Hills! ★BAY VIEWS★ HOT TUB★PARKING★PETS WELCOME located?

Located in Berkeley Hills, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of California, Berkeley and Tilden Regional Park. Greek Theater and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km). Downtown Berkeley Station is 27 minutes by foot.

10/10 Excellent

David

10 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property is vintage Berkeley. Comfortable, with a patio and spa, and a view of the Bay. Nice kitchen area, desk, many amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie Z.

12 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zen den

The name is definitely accurate. Peaceful and quiet had a great time

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

2 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Lovely, clean, quiet unit with gorgeous views of the SFbay from the Berkeley side. We had a wonderful stay. Walking distance to many places on Shattuck.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

21 Oct 2019

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location. Very comfortable place with beautiful view

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Lisette C., Delray Beach, Florida

29 Apr 2019

Bleh

This place smells bad, of bug spray or mildew. I did not enjoy it. The hot tub area is attractive but faces the street and does not feel private. There were just a host of small things that weren’t quite right, like hair and ants in the bath tub, other small things. I have stayed at other homes that were truly homes, but this one feels run down and used just for hire, like a boarding house rental. While it has a bit of charm here and there, I really did not enjoy the stay. Sorry to say! It is a great location in the Berkeley Hills, but I would recommend against staying here; please keep looking for something that truly has a Zen soul, not just a few Buddha statues.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Don K., Viroqua, WI

26 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Quiet spot tucked into the Berkeley Hills. Within 6 blocks of shattuck shopping but keep in mind it’s also 225 ft above shattuck—those last 2 blocks are killers carrying groceries but thankfully Uber’s are cheap. If you have a car, it has the best setup for parking of ANY place I’ve stayed in Berkeley...your own private spot! None of this on street parking permit stuff driving around for 15 minutes looking for a spot or sharing a driveway with 6 other cars! Great bed and sofa with kitchen capable of handling breakfast and lunch with no problems.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

April M.

23 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

The Zen Den delivers a zen experience

The property listing was accurate and perfect for our mini vacation. Bring your own knife or a sharpener, the knives in the kitchen are very dull. You may also want to bring extra towels. We had two bathroom towels and one beach towel. Not enough for 2 people to shower and enjoy the hot tub. I also had a hard time getting a response to my emails. You have to call the cleaning lady when the unit is vacated and because I was driving and late for an appointment, I didn't actually get to call her for about a half hour after we left; she basically yelled at me that check out was at 11. I tried to explain to her our situation and that the cleaning crew never showed up while we were there but I didn't get the impression she spoke very good English. Overall I would give The Zen Den 4 out of 5 stars.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leina W.

1 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wish Fulfilled

I've secretly wished to live up in Berkeley Hills. This was my gift to me and hubby. And we've had a comfortable stay. We walked everywhere, everyday. Felt safe in the neighborhood even at night. Enjoyed the view esp. at night when all the lights were lit. We esp. appreciated the quiet. The only thing to mention: shower faucet needs fixing. Thank you.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

12 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Berkeley stay

Very clean lovely property in an excellent location - beautiful view

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tara B., McKinney Tx

11 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space!

This was a super cute place with a charming deck to hang out on. There are great views of the city because the place is built up on a hill. We had four people in our party. I would recommend not having any more than three people, which I think that’s what it called for anyway. The place is efficient, cozy and has everything you may need, and fits three comfortably.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

23 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zen Den is a must

We loved our stay here. So quiet yet close to everything. Greeted by all kinds of wildlife at all hours of the day and night but still in the city.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B., Reno, Nv

13 May 2019

Very Zen Indeed

The Zen Den is lovely! Great location with dedicated parking. Centrally located to downtown Berkeley and major freeways. Also a very easy jaunt to N. California wine country. You’ll want to bring your swimsuit along to take advantage of the hot tub. The deck is a gem for reading, relaxing and meditating. Small place but suited our needs very well, and was even slightly more spacious than expected. Very clean and well-appointed. Hot tub and grill were ready to go, and we used them quite a bit. Views from the deck are lovely and made for a perfect retreat from the grind. Tracy was responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again! Tracy is extremely responsive and a great resource for any questions your may have. We appreciate the thoughtful touches like coffee, wine and the book selection.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

4 May 2019

Cozy studio in the North Berkeley Hills

This space is cozy, warm and welcoming. It was the perfect size for my wife and I whom were passing through the area for a couple days. It's located close to many good restaurants, including Chez Panisse. We enjoyed the morning stroll to Pete's Coffee shop. The space is very comfortable. We enjoyed the adorable kitchette area. If we had more time, we would have enjoyed the yard and hot tub. But we were too busy every day with activities. Tracy answered questions quickly. If we are passing through this area area again then we will be booking the Zen Den. Thanks Tracy.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Sacramento, Ca

3 May 2019

Charming space in a great neighborhood

We came to Berkeley to visit my daughter who attends the UCB. She suggest the North Berkeley Hills as a great place to stay. We wanted a unit that was close enough to walk to the UC but still quiet. We found the perfect space with the Zen Den. It was a pretty walk past the Rose Gardens to get to the campus. And the neighborhood is quiet and safe. The views were lovely from the living room/bedroom and yard. There is a large bathroom with a bathtub. But the hot tub and yard were the highlights. It was so nice to have a private yard to sit in and read a book. There is a comfortable outdoor couch and dining table in the yard. Lots of space to spread out. We liked the Zen decor and found Tracy to be a great host. If you are looking for a place that is close to the campus, shops, restaurants in a nice, quiet neighborhood then you have found it!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johnny W.

28 Apr 2019

Thanks Tracy for hosting us in this great space.

A lovely quiet neighborhood with off street parking. Beautiful outdoor space with wonderful views. Walkable to BART and Berkley restaurants. Workable kitchen with enough plates and cooking equipment. The hot tub was hot and clean. Enjoyed drinking wine on the deck in the evenings and watching the sun set over the bay.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

7 Dec 2018

Relaxing stay with a view

The zen den was a relaxing get away. Wine, hit tea, and sitting in the hot tub looking at the city was truly magical. This is a place I plan to stay at again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

7 Dec 2018

Loved our stay in the Berkeley Hills

We had such a peaceful and relaxing stay in the Zen Den. The space was clean, sunny and very inviting. The views of the bay were lovely. The bed is very comfortable and the bathroom is large and even has a bathtub. The outdoor space is the best. We watched deer from the deck. We enjoyed the hot tub very much. It was the perfect space for us to spend our time in Berkeley. I highly recommend this space to other guests.

10/10 Excellent

todd w., Orangevale

3 Dec 2018

Great

Was evacuated

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

6 Nov 2018

Cute and cozy and Boy what a View!

The Zen Den was the perfect spot for my husband and I and our terrier “son”. We stayed 4 nights and the views from both the living room and that amazing deck were fabulous. We enjoyed sitting on the deck each night having a glass of wine, watching the sunset. The place is very clean, spacious bathroom but a pretty limited kitchen (which was just fine with us, tons of fabulous restaurants close by). Oh, and the comment about deer? We saw some every day. Just meandering down the residential streets. Very cool. Loved it - we’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

6 Nov 2018

Adorable Studio with Amazing Yard!

We had a great stay in the Zen Den! It is such a fun space! The large windows in the bedroom/living room area let in so much natural sunlight! The bathroom is large (even has a bathtub) and the kitchenette has everything needed to cook meals (although there are so many good restaurants nearby that we ended up eating out a lot). But the highlight is the yard! 2-tier deck with a hot tub, outdoor sofa set, dining set, bbq AND AMAZING BAY VIEWS! We spent most of our time out here! It's located in a great neighborhood. So many parks within walking distance. We also walked to the gourmet ghetto and Solano as well. It really was the perfect location. It's a really quiet street but close to so many things. This is a great spot and I look forward to staying here again! :) Cannot beat the price! So much cheaper than a hotel room with so much more to offer!

10/10 Excellent

Dolina L.

4 Oct 2018

You won't be disappointed with this lovely space!

My family booked both this lovely studio as well as the connecting house for a family birthday party. We loved everything about this place. It's a great space. Very clean and bright with so many amenities. The highlight for us was really the large yard. It's so hard to find studio units in this area that have their own private yards. Not to mention large deck with outdoor living and dining furniture and a hot tub! Wow! The bay views were another highlight. The outdoor decks and indoor space both had stunning bay views. We enjoyed laying in bed at night watching the city lights dance in the sky. There is ample parking, which is another huge benefit for this area. And the furniture is all new and very comfortable. The large bathroom with bathtub was great, too. It's a great space and I will be staying here again in the future! Better than the pictures show!

10/10 Excellent

judi b.

1 Oct 2018

WONDERFUL space in a beautiful area of town!

This was such an amazing place to stay! Own private entrance and private bathroom AND a small kitchen to cook in really makes it feel like your own little apartment. We would usually cook breakfasts to save some money, head out for a bit, come back and make lunch, then out again For more activities and finally ending with visiting a local place for dinner. Bed was super comfortable; I'm thinking it was a memory foam one and plenty of extra blankets if you need them. We never got a chance to use the hot tub but perhaps on another trip as I love a good soak and it's great that it's private just for the studio you're staying in. For the price and the location it is well worth booking and definitely a place we would come back to. If you're on the fence about it, you don't need to be. It's a great choice!

8/10 Good

Wanda H.

30 Sept 2018

Well worth the stay.

Clean and inviting space with terrific location. Enjoy a stay in Berkeley.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

29 Sept 2018

lovely

Lovely location and space. We had a week of concerts to attend at the Greek theater and were looking for a place to stay that was close to the theater as well as other areas to enjoy and explore. Wow. We loved the hike up to Tilden park and the lake within it. We found many of the pathways that lead up and down the Berkely Hills. Although strenuous on the way up, we were delighted to see parts of the hills we had ever seen. In addition, the Greek theater is within walking distance (20 min) which beats waiting for an Uber home on a busy concert night. The space is beautiful, just as pictured. Clear instructions for checking in and out, as well as parking. A bonus was the provided coffee, tea and bottle of wine! Such nice extra touches go a long way. I would definately recommend this space, and would return here again! We had a lovely time.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gareth G.

1 Sept 2018

wonderful!

an excellent time, great communication, highly recommended oasis!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

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