Russian Hill Stunner: in the Heart of San Francisco Russian Hill, San Francisco, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 182327

The Front: a classic Victorian - we're on the middle floor: Green St @ Hyde

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Location: Russian Hill, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (At Hyde and Green Street) View Map

Accommodations:  Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)

We have a gorgeous one bedroom apartment in the heart of Russian Hill halfway up Green Street @ the Hyde intersection, one block south of Union St.

It's a classic Victorian on the 2nd floor of a 3 story house with views of the city. It has been thoroughly modernized without losing its charm (new kitchen, bathroom, super fast wi-fi connection, new electricals etc.) as it has hardwood floors throughout and has all the shapes of that wonderful period of SF architecture.

We bought it as our weekend place. I used to live one block away and missed the area so much. Now we live in Southern California and fly or drive up about six times a year. That means... it's vacant most of the year - so you can pick when you want to come!

The neighborhood is tremendous. Russian Hill itself is a gentrified little area on one of the peaks in the center of the city. Down one side of the hill there sits Little Italy (North Beach) and Chinatown - with all its colors and fabulous culinary treats. On the other side is Cow Hollow and the Marina - both very hip, modern, fun, active areas. You're spoiled on Russian Hill.

There's a selection of really great neighborhood restaurants within a block, plus the cable car and bus at the end of the block - so no need for a car when visiting.

This is a cute, compact apartment in a great location that has been lovingly modernized. It's our pride and joy. As such we will only be renting once, maybe twice, a month and only to professional couples who we hope will love the place as much as we do. So please, no smokers, families of four, drug barons from Colombia, party-ers, or one legged pirates from the caribbean (the steps will kill you).

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • King Bed: new. great feel. lovely sheets and pillows.
  • Queen Bed: new air bed. easy to use. comfy too.
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: HD DVD too. 42 inch LCD flat screen.
  • DVD
  • Music Library: Apple TV with 7000 songs on it.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Quality knives, bowls, dishes, etc - we love to cook too!
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Monument View: Golden Gate Bridge view from front of house. City view and Twin Peaks out the back of the ap't.
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Super fast
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Parasailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking

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$200/night .. $1300/week .. $2500/2 weeks .. $4500/month.
$80 cleaning fee.
Minimum stay 3 nights. Prefer 6 night +.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 06/23/09
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  Ivory Levine , Seattle, WA
  • When we opened the Roman shades each morning in the roomy, quiet bedroom of this fresh Russian Hill apartment, we realized that for just a few days we were given the opportunity to experience San Francisco as if we were residents. We tip-toed on the plush, modern rugs wisely placed over top- nailed old oak floors to preserve the neighbor's peace and quiet. Cooking in the modern kitchen was easy. All of Mark's restaurant recommendations were so appreciated and spot-on! As the sun set between the Golden Gate Bridge and Mount Tamalpias while we sat out on the roof, we counted ourselves among the lucky ones to have found this sweet, inviting place.
• 04/16/09
  Positive Rating
  Mary Ann , Ontario, Canada
  • What a wonderful 10 days in San Francisco as tourists - and there is no doubt that the comfortable, well equipped, bright, and well located apartment at 1159 Green Street played a big part in our enjoyment of the city. The apt is exactly as advertised - clean, modern, but in an older building. The apt is in the back of the bldg. and is very quiet. We did, however, hear our upstairs neighbour in the mornings when he got up early for work - the wood floors creak. But we only heard him in the bedroom. We are in our mid-50s and had no trouble with the surrounding hills or the stairs to the second floor apt, but if you have any mobility issues this may not be the apt for you. The garden is an added bonus but we never seemed to have time to sit out. Watching the sun set over the Golden Gate Bridge from the rooftop, with glass of wine in hand, is an unforgettable experience. Make sure you get a pass for the cable car and other buses because the apt is easily accessible to various routes - North Beach, China Town, Fisherman's wharf all within 10 minutes. We got up one morning at 7 am and rode the cable car down to Market St and then back to Fisherman's Wharf. There are plenty of lovely restaurants within several blocks and the Boulange at the corner of Polk and Green is fabulous for breakfast and lunch. Mark Tall was extremely easy to deal with and provided a lot of information in advance of our trip. We took the BART in from the airport to Powell Station and then picked up a cab at the Parc 55 hotel, which is just up the stairs from the Bart (it was about $6.50). The apt is slightly removed from the main tourist areas and we were so happy to return each night to the peace and quiet of a residential area. It takes no time to go anywhere, however, either by cable car or foot. We had a car for 3 days to go out of town, and parking is tricky. First night it took us over 20 minutes to find a spot, 2nd night, 2 minutes. But it is true what they say about parking in San Francisco - avoid a car if at all possible. Great vacation and we would have absolutely no problem recommending Mark Tall's apt.
• 11/11/08
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  , Bellevue, Wa.
  • This was an absolutely delightful place to stay with its lovely interior, (bright and spacious), excellent bed, elegant shower, and great access to public transportation. The owner is an excellent host, making sure things are comfortable for guests and giving superb suggestions for eating out! Loved it.
• 11/04/08
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  Gina , Oakton, VA
  • We canceled our reservation at the Westin because we wanted to experience San Francisco while staying in a "real" neighborhood. The second we walked in were so happy that we had made the change. The flat is modern, yet has a warm homey feel, it's absolutely immaculate (we like the no shoes bit) and has everything you need to relax, cook or hang at any time of day. We loved having morning coffee in the nook. It is also very quiet for city dwelling. It is close to everything, if you are in good shape you can walk the entire city from this location. If you don't want to walk there is plenty of cheap and good public transportation a block away. 'Wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be back. oh - We went to Napa and Tahoe after 5 days in San Fran and got homesick for this place.
• 09/09/08
  Positive Rating
  Gail Johnson , Lititz, PA
  • We stayed for a week, one of our best vacations ever. The apartment is spacious, bright & comfortable, plenty of room for the 3 of us. The location is perfect, 1/2 block from the cable car, block from the bus stop. Definately do not need a car while you are here, buy a 7 day muni pass on line or at the airport when you arrive. Great restaurants within a few blocks, follow the owner's suggestions, you can't go wrong. The kitchen has everything you need for days you want to cook, we went to the farmer's market at the Ferry Terminal building and feasted on fresh fish & produce. The owners are great, we hope we can come back & stay here again.
• 09/08/08
  Positive Rating
  Sandy Stayrook , Westerville, OH
  • Perfection ..... location, amenities, ease of renting, spotless, heavenly linens and bedding,FABULOUS rain shower...the list is endless. Everything in the condo of the highest quality. You can count on me as a regular!!
• 09/02/08
  Positive Rating
  Yen , New York, NY
  • We stayed in the apartment for 3 days in August. The neighborhood, location and nearby amenities were all fantastic. There are not only plenty of taxis that drive through the area (very convenient if you are looking to get somewhere in a hurry) but there are nearby transportation options as well (cable car and SF muni bus) that make it a very central location from which to explore all of San Francisco. Best of all was the apartment, which was bright, spacious, well-designed, modern and very comfortable. It was a wonderful place to put up the feet and relax after a day of sightseeing and eating our way around San Francisco. We would have loved to have stayed longer and will definitely be looking to stay again at this apartment when we are back in San Francisco.
• 07/27/08
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  Leslie Ross , Charlotte, NC
  • We enjoyed every minute of our stay at 1159 #3-- please count us in for an annual visit--maybe for two weeks next time!! We especially enjoyed this place as it is in the neighborhood where we lived in the 1980's. The apartment is so wonderful--beautiful inside and out, quiet, with everything we needed to relax at home or step out the door to Frascati (wonderful as advertised) and the Wine Bar (a couple of good glasses of Burgundy), not to mention Zarzuela and Swensen's. When we cooked in (3 of the nights) we found all the kitchen tools and equipment we needed to feel at home. We went to the Ferry Bldg farmer's market on Saturday and brought back some goodies--it is easy to get there and back on the cable cars. We got a 7-day MUNI pass and rode all over the city. We took Bart from the airport and then the 45 bus within a block of the apartment--upon leaving, we took the cable car on Hyde to Powell and hopped on Bart to the airport. A definite recommendation for anyone who stays at your apartment. We are glad we didn't have to worry about finding parking. Not to mention the walking--everything is so accessible by foot including the little hidden walkways all over Russian Hill that one misses if in a car--we covered at least 5 miles each day. The views from the apartment are magnificent and the sound of the cable cars is magical. ---
• 07/13/08
  Positive Rating
  Denise , Fairfax, VA
  • My husband and I stayed in this beautiful condo, and we loved it. Everything from the location to the furnishings was excellent and first class! We wouldn't have had nicer surroundings in a 5 star hotel. We would definately stay in the condo again--we can't wait to return.
• 06/12/08
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  Anita Michael , Germantown, TN
  • Our family of 4 were the 2nd guests to stay at this fabulous property. The location was perfect - 10 blocks from the wharf, and there were numerous trendy shops, bars, and restaurants in the vicinity. The amenities were excellent... Everything from the beautiful furnishings, state-of-the-art kitchen and bath (you have to try the shower!), glorious king bed, and 40" plasma TV. The upper deck above, and the courtyard below the condo, were both very inviting and relaxing. I would definitely stay at this property again and again if we visit the west coast in the future.

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