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1822 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
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Garden Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Ranked #2 of 8 Berkeley B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
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“Our favorite place to stay in Berkeley”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2011
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We love the Garden Cottage. We have stayed here 3 times, each time for 3-5 days. It is an oasis of calm in the midst of an active, urban setting. The cottage is well behind the main house surrounded by beautiful gardens and sculptures created by Mort, one of the owners. Mort and his wife Yuko are delightful people who care very much about providing a home away from home. Yuko is quite the cook, and we were the lucky recipients of her homemade breads as a welcoming treat. Mort and Yuko are a good source of information about Berkeley and the surrounding area.
The cottage is extremely clean, and comfortable, decorated in a Japanese style. There is a gas fireplace which heats it well on cooler days, and a refrigerator, as well as a table and chairs to dine indoors, and another set on the patio in the garden. It is very quiet for sleeping; we live in the country and don't have problems with adjusting here at night.
Mort's studio is next to the cottage, and he is happy to give tours. Each time we have stayed, we have seen new pieces, and even bought several for our home.
We consider the Garden Cottage a hidden gem and look forward to returning whenever we are in Berkeley.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“a perfect place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2011

We loved the garden cottage at this B&B. Wonderful space, great bed, clean. Hosts were attentive but not intrusive. Homemade banana bread on arrival. They do not provide breakfast but do provide enough for you to make your own coffee or tea. It was just what we wanted. The garden area is lovely and nice to sit outside and enjoy the beauty. Location is great- a short walk to many restaurants and coffee sites. A thoroughly enjoyable stay. They should, however, update their welcome folder since many of the suggested places and menus are from several years ago. But minor stuff. We will go back!

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Los Angeles, California
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“Serene tree house”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2011

A few short blocks to North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, we found a sanctuary in the Los Flores room at the Garden Cottages. Our hosts were gracious, friendly and helpful with local insights. Between the art throughout the rooms and outdoor gardens, one feels the Berkeley experience. When the day's events were done, returning to the quiet of the neighborhood was a calming way to retire. And when beginning the next day's activities, great coffee was ready for us!

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Carlsbad, California
1 review
“The Cottage was a delightful surprise.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2011

I stayed for 3 nights and couldn't have been more pleased. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the cottage had everything I needed for a relaxing get away. Mort's sculpture garden and the artistic touches throughout made for a unique experience. I will definitely go back.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Muenster, Germany
1 review
“A charming spot in the heart of Berkeley”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2011

I spent a little over a week at the Garden Cottage Bed and Breakfast while attending a conference at the University of California, Berkeley. The room itself is quite charming, as is the garden outside. Morton was extremely friendly and helpful, and we even spent some time discussing his artwork, which is displayed throughout the garden. The location is absolutely superb -- it is a short walk from the Gourmet Ghetto and its many cafés and restaurants. Highly recommended!

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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