Detailed Amenities/Features - Luxury Furnished McGee House

McGee House - Detailed List of Amenities/Features

These are some of the detailed amenities/features of the McGee House 

- all of these amenities/features are provided to guests with NO extra fees

General House Overview:

  • Remodeling: Overall home was remodeled in 2006, but many upgrades have been done since that time.  Many of these improvements have been highlighted in the "Updates" section of this web site.
  • Comfort | Temperature: The house was insulated in 2006, and a high efficiency central force air furnace was installed in 2011; so this house maintains a more comfortable temperature more easily than many Berkeley houses.
  • Window Coverings: Decorative cloth accordion (cellular) blinds that function both top-down and bottom-up for maximum flexibility - provides privacy with still an option for lots of natural light [Instructions (PDF)]
  • Water Heater: New Efficient Water Heater [Manual (PDF)]


Overall Sleeping Options (also referenced below in the bedroom details):

  • One bedroom with a queen sized bed (for 2 persons): [photo]
  • Another bedroom with a full sized bed (for 2 persons): [photo]
  • I have an optional air mattress I can provide on request - it is twin sized (for 1 person): [photo]
  • And in a pinch, if needed, someone could sleep on the sofa (only 1 "not very tall" person because the sofa does not fold out): [photo]


Main Living Area/Dining Area:


Kitchen:

  • Dishwasher - Bosch [Manual (PDF)]
  • Espresso Maker (and Coffee Maker) - Krups Model 865 [Manual (PDF)]
  • Microwave
  • New quiet-efficient stainless steel Refrigerator
  • Toaster Oven
  • Blender
  • Gas Range/Stove (not electric)
  • Full Sized Refrigerator (with freezer)
  • Many pots and pans - plates, glassware, and silverware
  • Ice Cream Maker
  • Bamboo Steamer
  • (Barbecuing Grill in back yard - see below)
  • New ecological floor installed in 2008 - all natural flooring made by Forbo - easy to clean - floor is soft underfoot (easier to stand on for long periods of time) [Care (PDF)][Info (PDF)]
  • Optional kid high chair available (on request) - this is a free standing highchair perfect for the kitchen or dining area - probably suitable for a child 6 months or older, but depends on the size of the child - similar to this product: [Similar Product (PDF)]


Master Bedroom:

  • Large Closet - hangers as well as a built-in organization unit (shelves and drawers)
  • All sheets/linens are organic cotton [Sheet Product Listing (PDF)]
  • Fluffy comforters (with an organic cotton comforter cover) [Duvet Cover Product Listing (PDF)]
  • Queen size mattress - top of the line Ikea model - all mattresses at the McGee house are replaced as per manufacturer recommendations (usually at least every 10 years)
  • Alarm clock
  • Optional twin air mattress available (on request) which makes it so the house sleeps 5 - air mattress can fit in either bedroom, or the main living area - this is a high quality/comfortable mattress made by Aero, and is very easy to inflate (in under 3 minutes) using the built in electric pump [Mattress Product Listing (PDF)]


Second Bedroom:


Bathroom:

  • Quiet/efficient washer and dryer [Washer Instructions (PDF)][Dryer Instructions (PDF)]
  • All towels are organic cotton
  • Hansgrohe Raindance shower head (for an extra luxurious shower) (handshower option) [Manual (PDF)]
  • Bath tub (obviously great for kids)
  • Glass enclosure around the bathtub, so there is no shower curtain to attract mildew, and water does not get around the rest of the bathroom
  • Special Panasonic Whisper Warm Ceiling Heating Unit/Fan - wonderful for providing fast heat in the bathroom during the winter [Specs (PDF)]
  • Toto Toilet with a very quite flush [Specifications (PDF)]
  • Hair Blow Dryer


Back Yard:

  • Private outdoor backyard (fully landscaped)
  • Propane Grill [Manual (PDF) - troubleshooting guide starts on page 22]
  • New deck installed in 2009
  • Often able to connect to the wireless internet while sitting in the back yard
  • Approximate yard size: 1300 square feet
  • Grass area in middle surrounded by landscaping and deck
  • Yard furniture: table and chairs
  • Yard fully enclosed by a fence
  • Plum tree - produces delicious fruit from appox. May/June to Aug/Sept - only for guests of the McGee house, so guests can help themselves
  • Room for vegetable gardening (which can be done all year round in Berkeley) if desired

Note: exact amenities subject to change - as items wear out or break, they are replaced with other items, often different make/model

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For questions, contact Mark at 
mfoy@vitalita.com or +1-510-205-3840 (8AM to 10PM Pacific Time - 7 days a week) -  http://www.vitalita.com/rental/