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Garden Apartment [#151202] | View Property
Hayes Valley
Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible Bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
$125-$275nt - $700-$1000/wk
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Traveler Reviews (14)
Getaway
Guest: Joyce
(Portland)
Date of Stay: 04/05/12
Review Submitted: 04/11/12
Very nice apt. exactly as stated in the listing. Garden was delightful to come home to. Parking was not too difficult in the area. Would recommend this unit.
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
City Retreat
Guest: Momdadkid
(San Marino CA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/12
Review Submitted: 04/10/12
Our family just enjoyed a wonderful stay at this apartment. It is called the garden apartment because it is tucked away around the back with eye level views of the really beautiful,peaceful garden. We felt very safe and enjoyed being so close to the busses,the concert halls,the museums and many fine restaurants. We even took the #6 bus to Golden Gate park. There are many amenities like a hair dryer,extra toiletries,nice kitchen accessories and a computer. The bed was very comfortable and so was the futon. The owner was very helpful. If you like big delicious breakfasts make sure to visit Stacks on Hayes St. We will be back.
Owner response:Thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad your stay was so enjoyable and especially that you were able to enjoy so many cultural events nearby. It is also good news to see that three people in the apartment worked out well for your family. Tom and Regan
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car.
Great Getaway Spot
Guest: Xxebec
(San Marcos, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/09/12
Review Submitted: 02/20/12
Great location. Easy walking distance to the pleasant Hayes Valley shops and restaurants. The apartment is very quiet and comfortably furnished. Tom & Regan were very helpful and accommodating. My wife and I would stay there again.
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
Great Find!
Guest: KT
(Prescott, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11
Review Submitted: 12/27/11
We had a great visit and this apartment definetly added to the experience - clean, tidy, plenty room or at least more than I was expecting, and perfect location for us - Hayes Valley is a very sweet neighborhood with a village feel, couple of nice restaurants, bars and a great bakery!! Walking distance to plenty other destination spots in town ... after walking thru the busier spots where I had considered a hotel room where it was busy and loud I was so thankful I had found this sweet. quiet, peaceful refuge for our stay! Very good value for money!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
happy traveler
Guest: Marrsman
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 12/15/11
Review Submitted: 12/20/11
Clean, quiet, and great location. Everything is close for able bodies. Would definitely use again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Clean, cozy, and excellent location
Guest: lifelvr
(Mountain View, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11
Review Submitted: 11/15/11
This is a charming unit set back from the street in a garden setting, so nice and quiet. The owner keeps it super clean and stocked with helpful items (such as toothpaste- thank goodness as we forgot ours!) and information on SF, which is nice for tourists. It is very comfortable and roomy and the location can't be beat. We love Hayes Valley, only a block away. We would definitely stay here again.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Wonderful location, and quiet too!
Guest: annahumm
(British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11
Review Submitted: 11/18/11
My husband and I were delighted with this accommodation. Easy walking distance to the opera, comfortable, clean and quiet. Tom was prompt at answering any of our inquiries, and recommending restaurants. In fact that was the only problem, deciding where to eat! We have no hesitation in recommending this place to other San Francisco visitors, and look forward to a return visit.
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Can't wait to come back!
Guest: Etta Meyer Parsons
(Tenafly,N.J., USA)
Date of Stay: 08/24/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
My friend and I just returned from a 10 day stay at Tom and Regan's apartment. We were immediately impressed upon entering the side gate with the beautiful path and garden, and the smell of the honeysuckle. The apartment was large and bright. The kitchen, bathroom, bed room and living room were large and bright. The bathroom was nicely stocked with various toiletries and the kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly want. The futon in the living room was very comfortable for sleeping, as well as the full sized bedroom. We couldn't get over all the closet and shelf space for all of our things. We were able to unpack everything and experience living in our own apt. for 10 days. We especially appreciated the keyless entry and exit from the house. This was so easy especially when we'd come back at night. Lastly, the location of the apartment was the best, near to all the Market transportation; streetcar, bart and muni bus lines, as well as Haight St. bus routes which brought us only a quick 2 block walk to/from the apartment to downtown, Golden Gate Park etc. We felt safe staying here and walking around this lovely Hayes Valley neighborhood. This location really cut down on the amount of walking that we had to do every day. We did enjoy walking over to Hayes St. for great cafes and stores, as well as being able to walk over to the Mission district to visit friends and family who live there. My friend and I both look forward to coming back to SF and Tom and Regan's lovely apartment, next time we may even bring our husbands!! Etta Meyer Parsons Meryl Cooper New Jersey
Owner response:Thank you, Etta and Meryl, for such a glowing review of your stay in our apartment. It is satisfying for Regan and me to hear that our guests are enjoying themselves. We look forward to your next visit! Tom Hemphill
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Wonderful Apartment!
Guest: Sally29
(Chico, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11
Review Submitted: 07/23/11
We stayed three nights at this apartment and enjoyed our stay very much. The rental process went very smooth - the owner, Tom, was helpful in answering questions that we had and making sure our stay was comfortable. The apartment is darling - lots of nice decorative touches, very comfy bed, with a roomy kitchen and living area to entertain family members. There is also a lot of beautiful flowers/plants that can be seen through the windows of the apartment since it sits down a bit from the inside walkway. We thought parking might be a problem but we never had an issue with this - we were ALWAYS able to find a parking space near the entrance or up the street. The apartment is on a busy street but sits back through a gate and walkway so it was very quiet. We look forward to staying at this apartment again!
Owner response:Thank you, Sally, for your really wonderful review about your stay in our apartment. Since we use the apartment ourselves on a regular basis, knowing that other people enjoy using it makes the rental process worthwhile. That you left the apartment in impeccable condition was not left unnoticed! Thank you for staying in our apartment and for taking the time to write about your experience. Tom and Regan
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great location, comfortable, quiet, well equipped.
Guest: mkmm
(Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11
Review Submitted: 02/16/11
Early-30's, former SF residents here. We recently spent a long weekend at the Hayes Valley garden apartment and would recommend it as a good value and excellent home-base to explore the City. The combo of central location and very little street noise achieved here is no easy feat. Tom has equipped the unit with comfortable furniture, a full kitchen, and important "accessories" like an iron, hair dryer, etc. Would definitely stay here again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Perfection!
Guest: Brenda
(Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 06/24/10
Review Submitted: 07/15/10
Everything about this place and the process was perfect! Tom answered all my questions, was very accommodating, and returned our security deposit quickly. The suite was centrally located, near transit, and had everything we needed and more! Can't wait to go back!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/08/08
Review Submitted: 01/08/08
We are so pleased we chose to stay at your flat in SF. We felt right at home. We love the neighborhood & even went to the SF Zen Center, around the corner, & heard a talk. Also, the bed was extremely comfortable which meant a lot to me as I have a bad back. We will definitely recommend your place to others & look forward to staying there in the future. Thanks again, Lori & John
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