We are looking to rent our large North Berkeley Home while we are away on sabbatical, from Oct. 1st 2009 through July 31st 2010. Rent includes not only gas, electricity, water, and garbage, but also high speed wireless Internet, and DirectTV with TIVO. The house has: a gas fireplace; hardwood floors; 4 large bedrooms; a home office; family room; large living room with built-in bookshelves & cabinets and a big screen TV; laundry room with new front-loading washer and dryer; three full bathrooms. We will be leaving everything, including our cat, for you to use and enjoy with respect. We have lots to offer kids if you have them, including a play structure and air hockey table, as well as some toys. The top floor is a quiet and spacious suite with a master bathroom, large bedroom and an office/ reading room. Our house is close to U.C. Berkeley, and only a few blocks from upper Solano Avenue, which has great restaurants, shops, book store, movie theatre, and cafes. We are also close to bus stops. To learn more please email Kimberly or call toll free at (866) 697-2216 ext 32454.