Some recent visitors had this to say:
Sunah provided a cozy, quiet, clean and very convenient place for me
to stay when I really needed a short term sublet. Of all the places
I've lived this was one of the nicest. My roommates were great, the
neighborhood and location was amazing and Sunah really did her best to
respond to every need we had. The place was all set up with furniture
and kitchenware when I arrived and I was even able to move in the
night I first found the place. I have been really safe and happy at
2909 King St and am sad to go!
--A.T., Room King Lower II, Fall 2011
While I only had a short stay with Sunah, it was a wonderful introduction to Berkeley. Sunah took us all around town and hosted a lot of events for us to get to know each other and the area. The others living in Sunah's apartments were all very friendly and helpful, and I look forward to visiting again!
--M.V., Room King Lower II, Summer 2011
Sunah works hard to create a real community within the circle of her renters. ÊIf you want a place that gives you more than just an impersonal room in an apartment, this is the place for you.
--C.H., Room King Lower III, Summer 2011
My stay in Room II of 1623 Julia Street was wonderful. The
neighborhood is quiet and safe. I had a short bike ride to campus
with the house conveniently located near the bicycle boulevard. Barry
and Sunah were great to live with and very friendly. There is a good
sense of community with game nights and cookouts, but also as much
privacy as desired.
--J.J., Room Julia II, Spring and Summer 2011
I lived in room I in Julia St for four months and the place was very nice for me. The room is huge with a big bed, a fridge, a desk. There are a lot of light during the day and I appreciated it. The house is near Ashby station (BART) so it's easy and fast to go to downtown. Thank you very much to Sunah and Barry because they made me feel good like I was at home. I spent a good time with them when Barry cooked some plates and when we played games all together. I really improved my English thanks to them and during the first days they took care a lot of me. I had a great summer!
--L.M., Room Julia I, Summer 2011
The apartment and room had just been renovated and were very comfortable. The room mates were great, and Sunah did everything to keep up the Òteam spiritÓ in the house. Being totally new in town (and the US), this was a great way for me to get to know people. The house is also well located, very close to the BART and the Berkeley Bowl, the best grocery store ever. ItÕs also still in walking distance to downtown. Unfortunately I couldnÕt enjoy the new garden yet, but it must be beautiful. It was a great stay!
--E.D.K., Room King Lower III, Spring 2011
I was fortunate to find this little piece of heaven at King Street. My room was sunny and comfortable with beautiful artwork. The house has everything you need to feel at home and is filled with amazing people from all over the world. Sunah and Barry are excellent hosts and game night is a great way to get and stay connected. A very short walk to the BART train station and the world's most amazing Farmer's Market in downtown Berkeley. The library is close by and the pizza at the Cheese Board is the best on the planet. I intend to make it a regular winter destination!
--K.F. Room King Upper IV, Spring 2011
Staying at Sunah's King Street apartment has been great for a number of reasons. First, the location is very convenient - close to the BART station, just blocks away from Berkeley Bowl which is a huge grocery store, close to bus stops for major routes, and walking distance to many of Berkeley's different neighborhoods. Second, Sunah is really responsive to any issues or needs you might have - she'll fix any problem right away. And finally, Sunah tries to create a community atmosphere and chooses people to live here who are very quiet and considerate. I would highly recommend staying here.
--J.T., Room King Lower II, Spring 2011
Living in King Street was a great way to start my Berkeley experience! Sunah is very welcoming, and the neighborhood is nice and conveniently located. The house is cozy and clean, and my room was a nice home for the three months I spent here. Hopefully, when I return to Berkeley, I will find a home here again!
--E.P., Room King Lower I, Spring II 2011
We stayed in the cottage for six months and absolutely loved it. It's
nice and cozy, and has all the privacy a young married couple can wish
for. But above all, Sunah and Barry are just wonderful hosts. They are
friendly, welcoming, and great to talk to over a good meal and a nice
glass of wine. We have had many landlords over the years, but it's
safe to say that none of them have been as caring and helpful as
Sunah. If something breaks, you can rely on her to have it fixed right
away. Add to that the great location, and we can't see why anyone
wouldn't want to stay there! If we visit Berkeley ever again - and we
really hope we will - we're definitely going to contact Sunah first.
--S.F. and R.V.B., Julia Cottage, Fall 2010 through Spring 2011
I loved to live in your house at King Street, even though it was just for one month! Was a nice time and glad I met all of you! Was great to see you again!
--P.J., Room King Lower I, Spring I 2011
We stayed in the King st. house for 6 months in 2011. The house is a cute craftsman style house with several artistic touches. The area surrounding is extremely convenient and walkable/bikeable. It's located right next to the Ashby BART station, the Berkeley Bowl (the best grocery store anywhere) and has several fun events occurring nearby. Our favorite weekend events include the nearby Thai Temple Brunch on Sundays and the weekend swap meet at the Ashby BART. Our dog loved the park near the house, where several other local dog owners took their dogs to meet up daily. Enjoy your stay in Berkeley at Sunah's King Street house!
--P.K., King Front House, Fall 2010 through Spring 2011
I had a really good awesome time at Sunah's place. She has the talent to make everybody feel comfortable and at home. I enjoyed the beautifully and comfortably furnished house and my nice room. The house community was really good. There was always someone who was happy to help. Especially Sunah's straightforwardness made me feel at ease. Game night was a great possibility to meet new people, to have a lot of fun and to feel home after a short time to feel home at once). As well, cooking with and for friends was always a pleasure. I really enjoyed the time and I would not want to miss all the experiences and beautiful moments at King Street.
--A-K.T., Room King Upper IV, Fall 2010
Sunah has a real knack for creating a community. ÊMy housemates, the tenants at her other properties, and even the crew she hired to work on the houses were all exceptionally friendly. ÊSunah goes out of her way to make sure that everyone is comfortable chatting in spite of widely varying cultures and places of origin, which is wonderful when you're new to the area, as I was. ÊIf you're looking for a supportive, friendly environment that invites you to socialize but also allows you however much quiet space and time you need, you should definitely check out Sunah's apartments.
--M.C., Room King Upper II, Fall 2010
Before meeting Sunah, Barry and my amazing room on King street, all I wanted was just a place to stay in Berkeley. But to my great surprise, they gave me a warm and cozy place I could call home. Coming from half way across the world, Berkeley was a whole new world to me. From the city tour on my first day to the game nights taking place every two weeks, I am really grateful to Sunah for helping me settle in Berkeley. Sunah's house on King street is located in a safe and friendly neighborhood. And the room I had was not just a room, but rather a piece of artistic work. Privacy or company, you can get it whenever you want. What really astonished me is that Sunah can always find those nice guys to live in her house. All in all, I wouldn't have had such a wonderful experience in the US, if I haven't met Sunah.
--Q.Z., Room King Upper III, Fall 2010
We stayed at the King street front house from August to November and had a blast. The three of us were working professionals and we found the place to be very clean and very nicely kept. Any time something needed maintenance (a loose doorknob or something minor) Sunah and her crew would often get to it immediately and have it patched up that day or a few days later. The neighborhood is quiet and perfect for walks or a quick jog. There is a park nearby as well as easy access to groceries the library and public transportation. The neighbors (other people renting from Sunah nearby) were all friendly and respectful and incredibly fun to hang out with. We really enjoyed staying in Berkeley at the King street house.
--N.Y., King Front House, Fall 2010
We really enjoyed our summer at King St., which is truly a gem of a house. It's in perfect condition and has great details - like beautifully finished floors and painted birds in the bathroom. The proximity to BART was key since one of us had an SF commute every day, and being avid cooks, we loved having Berkeley Bowl in the neighborhood. We'll miss this house!
--L.M., King Front House, Summer 2010
My stay in the cottage was wonderful. When I first saw it I could see that it would make for a very quiet and peaceful home as well as a great place to work. But I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there were many more good reasons to stay there, namely the people. Not only are Sunah and Barry very considerate hosts, but they manage to fill the place up with a collection of truly wonderful house-mates. ( Don't miss game night. It is fun... even if you don't like games! ) And the next door neighbors are super as well.
After staying 10 months, it was difficult to leave. When it was time to go I took a bit of Berkeley with me ( meaning good memories, not Sunah's furnishings! )... and I left a part of myself there. And what part that was is the mystery for you. And if you want to learn more about it, you'll have to go there for a visit... which I highly recommend!
--S.D.C, Julia Cottage, Fall 2009 through Summer 2010
Home, sweet home! I lived in room II for 3 months and I definitely enjoyed living there. It's not only about the very nice and pleasantly furnished rooms, but also about those two enjoyable persons Sunah and Barry. I'm so glad having met them during my stay in Berkeley. ÊThe whole surrounding in their house makes you feel at home from the very first moment. If I come back to Berkeley, I definitely know where I want to stay.
The house lies in a nice neighbourhood next to Ashby BART station, from where you'll be in Downtown S.F. in 20 min. The way to the campus takes you about 5-10 min with a bike and a large grocery store is in walking distance. If there are any doubts about this place, don't Êhestitate to contact me.
--J.K., Room Julia II, Spring 2010
I lived in room I (Julia St) for three months and I extremely enjoyed it! The room is huge, very sunny (many windows, most of them facing south) and beautifully furnished. The house is very clean and the kitchen is equipped with everything you might need for some decent cooking. The neighborhood is save and well connected to campus by BART and bus (if you need to get to the north-eastern part of campus (Hearst Ave): choose line 'F' - it takes you directly there). However, best of all are Sunah and Barry: we had a lot of fun playing games, having dinner, or going out to watch a play at Berkeley Playground. They really made me feel at home in their house!
--D.H., Room Julia I, Spring 2010
I had a great time at Sunah's and Barry's place. I stayed in room I, which is huge and has light coming in from 3 sides, which is very nice in summer. The whole house is super clean and nicely decorated with little pieces of art everywhere. I discovered new ones every week. The neighborhood is save, quite and is close to Bus, BART and the probably best super market in town. The best part about this place though are Barry and Sunah, two lovely, funny and smart people. It was always a pleasure to hangout and chat with them about different countries, the US, food, alcoholic beverages, life and everything in between. A golden nugget in Berkeley.
--F.H., Room Julia I, Fall 2009
I really enjoyed my 6-week stay at Barry's and Sunah's. I had a quiet, comfortable room that was perfect to get my work done. We had a great time together, discussing Belgium, the USA, chocolates, beer, wine, and much more. I will always remember the nice dinners we cooked together and I am grateful that I had such a welcoming home here. Thank you!
--S.F., Room Julia II, Summer 2009
My room was clean and comfortable and had lots of light and was very private. The backyard is beautiful and in the summer there are delicious plums. Sunah and Barry made me feel very welcome. On my first day Sunah was kind enough to pick me up from the BART station and, after I got settled, took me on a tour of the area to help me get oriented to Berkeley. Sunah and Barry were always very helpful when I had a question about the house, or the neighborhood, or the area. Sunah and Barry are great conversationalists, and I really enjoyed chatting with them. I had a great summer.
--M.M., Room Julia I, Summer 2009
I had a great stay in the cottage this past spring. Sunah and Barry are wonderful hosts, and the cottage itself is a great space to spend some time. The bedroom is cozy, the kitchen is bright and fun, and the garden outside is a great place to take meals when the sun is shining (and in Berkeley that's fairly often). I wasn't familiar with the Ashby area before my stay, but kept finding more and more great little shops and restaurants... all in all, a great little home in a great little area -- I was sad to leave!
--E.M., Julia Cottage, Spring 2009
On Julia Street you can find three hidden jewels of Berkeley: Sunah,
Barry, and a very nice room where I was lucky to stay for one semester. I was
directed to Sunah and Barry's by a friend, who thought the place was so good
that I shouldn't even bother looking for anything better. He was right. As
soon as you enter the house, you get a warm feeling, you know somebody is
thoughtfully taking care of it, infusing it with her personality and
experiences, but making sure everybody feels comfortable. This can rarely be
found in a house where guests come and go continuously. And at the same time,
when you live here you discover that you can have your very own space, and be
left alone if you need it. I wrote part of my thesis here, and it was very
helpful to have that privacy, and still know that Sunah and Barry would be
there to chat, have a beer, or play games, whenever I needed it. I really
enjoyed my stay here.
--R.A., Room Julia I, Spring 2009
I had a great stay in the cottage this past spring. Sunah and Barry are wonderful hosts, and the cottage itself is a great space to spend some time. The bedroom is cozy, the kitchen is bright and fun, and the garden outside is a great place to take meals when the sun is shining (and in Berkeley that's fairly often). I wasn't familiar with the Ashby area before my stay, but kept finding more and more great little shops and restaurants... all in all, a great little home in a great little area -- I was sad to leave!
--E.M., Julia Cottage, Spring 2009
I consider myself exceptionally lucky to have stumbled across the online advertisement for Sunah and BarryÕs Julia Street house; I cannot imagine a nicer place to spend my 3 months in Berkeley. My room was large, bright, quiet, and comfortable, perfect for either relaxing or getting a bit of work done. Being 5 minutes' walk from the BART and only 35 minutes' walk from UC Berkeley, Julia Street couldnÕt be more ideally located. Furthermore, my housemates, both permanent and transitory, were kind, respectful, and remarkably easy to get along with. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here.
--A.C., Room Julia II, Winter 2008 / 2009
Looking for a great room in a quiet neighborhood with almost all the
amenities (butler unfortunately not included)? Check this out. The room
itself is great, plenty of light and a great breeze in the afternoon.
The rest of the house is comfortable and character oozes from every
room. Landlord has a flair for the artistic and it shows. Backyard has
been completely re-done and is fantastic. Spent many an afternoon
sitting in the garden reading. Permanent occupants are lively and
welcoming. A golden opportunity for anybody looking for a private room
in Berkeley.
--M.G., Room Julia II, Summer 2008
Several years ago, while looking for a place to live in Berkeley, I had the immense pleasure of stumbling upon the house on Julia Street. My primary concern was that my new home be close to the UC Berkeley campus, but the studio apartment far exceeded my expectations. With a large kitchen, lots of windows and plenty of closet space, it was exactly what I needed and much more. The large yard and friendly neighborhood were added bonuses. Sunah was warm and inviting and made me feel right at home. And Barry always made sure my trash was out and my mail was delivered on time. Both of them were very kind and left me with many fond memories. Thank you for giving me such a lovely place to call home!
--L.D., Julia Cottage, Fall 2006 through Spring 2008
During my search for housing in Berkeley, I began to feel as if I had to pick from many equally unappealing and depressing options. The last place I had an appointment to see was Sunah and Barry's place on Julia street. As soon as I walked through the door, I knew it was where I wanted to rent. The house is beautiful. Sunah and Barry are perfect hosts. The house is perfect for getting some work done if you just need to be left alone. On the other hand, it was wonderful that I was regularly invited to the weekly games night, out to eat or to the farmers' market because I moved from out of town and knew no one at first. Also, Sunah and Barry are very experienced with house guests and have made it very easy to live in their house without stepping on anyone's toes. I'll miss living here.
--C.A., Julia I, Fall 2007 through Spring 2008
Coming to Berkeley from half way across the country I had to rent only on the basis of pictures up on the website. After having heard all sorts of horror stories about renting in Berkeley, I was expecting the worst when I showed up fresh off an airplane, bags in hand, at 1623 Julia. That I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. The house is amazing, and Sunah and Barry are the easiest people to get along with. Everything is set up to make life as easy and smooth as possible for everyone involved. The location is hard to beat, Berkeley bowl is a stone's throw away, and the Ashby BART is also just a few blocks. You'd think with the location, the place would be noisy but sitting in your room you'd have to strain to hear anything but birds twittering.
All in all, when (it's not a matter of if) I visit Berkeley next, this is the first place I will be looking up to rent.
--R.V., Julia II, Spring 2008
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