Vacation Rentals by Owner

Charming Victorian house

Guest: St. Louis Traveller (St. Louis)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11 Review Submitted: 10/28/11

My family recently stayed in this wonderful house. It fit our needs perfectly and made our family reunion quite enjoyable. All the rooms were as descirbed. The garage access was necessary as street parking is quite a challenge. Great documentation on the house and surrounding businesses. We will no doubt rent this property again. One suggestion is for the owner to put into the description that bars of bath soap are not provided...a minor critique to an overall excellent property.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place to stay in San Francisco

Guest: Graham L.
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/18/11

Six of us had a week in SF and this was a great base to play tourist. Good position close to Hays Valley for some excellent resturants. Bus stop outside so easy access to the transport system and all of San Francisco, once you've worked it out(Muni pass is great value). House was everthing we needed full of character, clean & very spacious. Lots of useful information from Cathy was much appreciated. Definately to be recommended.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car.

Une fabuleuse location

Guest: fornerod danielle
Date of Stay: 06/21/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

quinze jours merveilleux dans unt rès bel appartement avec tout le comfort,des explications claires,en plein centre ville mais sans le bruit,un contact permanent par e mail avec la proprietaire pour toute question,rien a redire ,tout etait parfait,à recommander pour une decouverte d'une ville merveilleuse.Un seul regret,devoir partir. Merci Cathy

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Lovely house, great for families.

Guest: Tink70 (HIllarys, Perth, Western Australia)
Date of Stay: 01/18/11 Review Submitted: 01/30/11

We had a lovely four nights in San Francisco and thoroughly enjoyed staying at this wonderful house. It was beautifull presented, everything was clean and immaculate. It was very homely and we had plenty of room. Travelling with three younger children, it is difficult for us to go out at night after sightseeing all day, but it was wonderful to come home to such a lovely home with lots of San Francisco charm. We were able to get take away or cook, and the children could relax (they loved the upstairs living area, it was like their own "den". The owners were lovely people, very helpful. Thanks for the use of the computer and all the helpful information you provided us as well. Highly recommend!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

San Francisco charm

Guest: VWS595 (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/15/10 Review Submitted: 02/02/10

I highly recommend this historic home in Alamo Square. The home is located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood and has a great location and easy access to all of San Fran. I brought my wife, mother in law and daughters for 9 days while I worked in Santa Clara. It had the feel and charm of an old historic San Fran home. Plenty of room for 3 adults and 2 small kids. We will definitely consider this home for future trips to the Bay area for work or pleasure.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Gorgeous apartment, great location, amazing city!!

Guest: fifitrixie (London)
Date of Stay: 11/30/09 Review Submitted: 12/09/09

Myself and 4 friends rented this gorgeous apartment for 3 nights to celebrate my birthday, and can thoroughly recommend it. The apartment is lovely and spacious, the kitchen is brilliant, all the amenities you could wish for, and even better it's all in a brilliant location. Hayes Valley - just a few blocks away - is a super little groovy area with some lovely shops and yummy restaurants (a bit like Soho in NYC, albeit on a smaller scale!) and having the bus stop back from the city centre stopping right outside our door was such a bonus! Love San Francisco but those hills were slowing killing us!! Probably the only teeny tiny negative is that we couldn't work out how to switch the heating on - we got the fire in the living room going, but were a little chilly later on in the evenings elsewhere in the house. Other than that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this fabulous apartment!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great for a family visit in San Francisco

Guest: azza (sydney)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 11/04/09

This was a wonderful location for our 2 adults/ 2kids (11/6) stay in SF with room to spare. Will easily accomodate 3 kids or another adult/nanny. The attic area provides great opportunities for the parents and kids to have some separate time during a long trip. The owners provide all the necessary information, dining details etc and make you really feel at home. Very easy public transport access to all tourist areas while still being in a residential area. Only problem was our kids didn't want to leave the house to go sightseeing. The house exceeded our expectations and we would definitely recommend it to everyone. "Stacks" on Hayes St for breakfast was great and Absinthe is a great special dinner option.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

2 memorable weeks

Guest: JacquesHenri (Montreal, Qc. Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09 Review Submitted: 09/22/09

The location of the property was excellent, easy access with the (bus) Muni 5 (at the door) to downtown or the beach, Muni 24 ( a few blocks away) to Castro/Mission. A great bus ride through the hills with the 24 brought us to the Liberty Café ( On Cortland ave. in Bernal Heights) - Nice little breakfast place (30 places or so) with great food and service. Great city to walk as well! The property is sparkling clean and well maintained. Walking around we discovered good and affordable restaurants; Alamo Square Seafood Grill(French), Saffron Grill (Indian) opened 8 month ago. In Haight/Ashbury - The Magnolia (1398 Haight) is recommended for a beer and some time out to write or read. The owners recommended amongs others, Seafood Grill and Little Box Pizza (excellent as well). For the nightLife, we had booked 2 shows; BeachBlanket Babylon- a hillarious musical Cabaret and The Rrazz Room at the Nikko hotel - a small intimate hall to see and hear Spencer Day. Great performer and great voice! Spencer should be at the Mtl Jazz festival next summer. The King Tut exhibit (Toutankhamon) at the Young Museum was a little disappointing. I suggest to anyone to go to the boutique, look at the book of the exhibit and decide if it is worth your while - Out of the 10 rooms - Only the last 4 contain very few breathtaking artefacts from the tomb of King Tut. I would without any hesitation recommend this property to anyone who's active (25-30 steps to get in the condo on the third floor) and loves to walk. The Golden Gate Park is magnificent with the Conservatory of flowers, Japanese Tea garden, the Aids Memorial Grove and more. September was a great month to go there with one surprising night of thunder and lightning . Great place, great location, great city and the best 50th birthday gift!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Bruce10 (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 07/04/09

5/24/09Thank you so much for the lovely apartment! The upstairs was perfectfor our two girls (ages 4&7). We really appreciate all the toys andbooks upstairs the girls had a wonderful time! As for the adultseverything was laid out so nicely. At least 3 of us REALLY liked thewireless internet access. The central location made this apartmentperfect for seeing everything we wanted to see. Thank you again foreverything!Warmest Regards,Bruce & Jenny& Tabby(7) & McCamy(4)- Coeurd’ Alene, IDDenney - Pocatello, IDMarsha & Gerry - Lewiston, ID

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Guest: Emma4 (London)
Date of Stay: 07/01/09 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

A beautiful apartment, and very big. Great location, big rooms. So spacious that even with 6 people it was difficult to find where people were in the flat! I would absolutely stay there again and highly recommend this property.

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Guest: Karen129 (Charleston, WV)
Date of Stay: 06/30/09 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

Catherine, Thanks for sharing your wonderful Victorian home. Three generations of our family enjoyed connecting again, working sudoku, and touring the city together. We were an engineer, an artist, a grandmother, a runner, and a college student. Each found your house intriguing. We appreciated the artwork, comfortable beds, computer/printer, great location and charming decor. What a great week in San Francisco!

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Guest: Janice14 (Hatboro, PA)
Date of Stay: 05/20/09 Review Submitted: 05/20/09

Catherine, What a beautiful apartment!! We settled in and felt like we were at home immediately. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well appointed and the large dining room was a plus. Even our two year old granddaughter had fun. The toys, the port-a-crib and safety gates let us relax and enjoy. It was a great family time in wonderful surroundings. Janice

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Guest: Jillian 1 (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 04/29/09 Review Submitted: 04/29/09

We rented the flat for a girlfriends weekend and had a wonderful time! The Victorian is decorated beautifully and there was plenty of space for everyone. The location is quite close to different bus lines and a short walk from many shops and restaurants. Thank you Catherine for a lovely space.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/15/09

I stayed in this property in April of '09 with my family (5 with three kids). It was just as advertised by Catherine Woods, who does a great job of supporting the property and her guests. Very nicely equipped kitchen for those who choose to eat in, and two good groceries (one upscale, one very nice Safeway) nearby. Comfortable furnishings and bedding. This is a good location from which to explore SF. On street parking close to the door is available on occasion, and the dedicated parking spot 1.5 blocks away works nicely when street parking is tough. A large, nicely furnished, comfortable home away from home in SF-our kids loved it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/31/09

Dearest Catherine, Our family of 8 fell in love with your house the minute we set foot into it. It is beautiful and so comfortable- the perfect place for a great family bonding time. Loved how thoughtful you were in putting every single detail into place. We appreciated much the use of a laptop and internet connection, really beyond our expectations. Mom enjoyed cooking a couple of meals in your lovely kitchen and the rest enjoyed the comfort of home cooked food, especially my sister who joined us from London. My kids, 9 and 7, were absolutely thrilled with the witches turret and the huge room plus gigantic TV that they were in. They became pretty territorial over this room, such that, the adults had to fight them for it. All in, It's been and amazing stay at your house and we enjoyed exploring San Francisco, even venturing out on bicycle. Hope we can come back again some day and will definitely recommend your home to others. With much love and thanks, The Leong Family

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/30/09

Our family had an absolutely fabulous stay at this home. The home was extremely well-kept, clean and beautiful. Not only were we provided with all necessities, we were delighted to see small little touches that truly did make this house a cosy home. The location was also perfect- right outside was a bus stop, Alamo square was merely a few minutes walk, as were the local shops. Our hosts were also delightful and very accommodating. I would most definitely stay here again in the future. Thanks so much for this gem of a place!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/29/09

The house was wonderful. We really enjoyed it. It was really great for the kids too. Although we were concerned about the stairs to the upper level at first, it all went well even with our 2.5 yr old, who very much appreciated the Thomas set. The only thing I would suggest is to fix the sliding doors from the master to the sitting room so they close properly. A bit of a lack of privacy due to that.

Owner response:I'm terribly sorry to hear you had a problem with the sliding doors. We have had them repaired. I wish you had told us during your stay so that we could rectified the problem immediately.

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Guest: Anonymous (Santiago, Chile)
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/26/09

Dear Catherine, These weeks that we spent in San Francisco have been wonderful. Thanks you for renting us your lovely house. Our family enjoyed the city and it was very good to come "home" every night. Much better and comfortable than a hotel, especially for a big family like ours and especially for a long trip like this one. Your house is beautiful. Very well located. We really enjoyed all of its details! We hope we can come back again some day, we hope we can make it in summer time!! The Christensen Family.

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Guest: David & the Tan Clan
Date of Stay: 01/27/09 Review Submitted: 01/26/09

Dear Cathy & David, We had a wonderful time in SF. You have a beautiful house in a great area. the facilities were fantastic and very comfortable. I really appreciated the large off street parking for the mini van. We will take back fond memories to Australia and recommend your place to everyone. Many thanks, David Morgan and the Tan Clan

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Guest: Alan Cairns
Date of Stay: 01/09/09 Review Submitted: 01/08/09

We loved the apartment, which we found to be tastefully decorated, spacious and with all the amenities we required.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/13/09

Our stay was wonderful. The house was beautiful, well appointed, comfortable, easy to find and right on the bus line. Katherine was very prompt in responding to our reservation request and she was very easy to work with. Would definitely recommend.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/13/09

We had a great time staying in this house. Even though my husband and I live close by, our place is too tiny to accommodate guests so my parents usually have to stay in a hotel. This time we were all able to stay together in a beautiful and comfortable San Francisco victorian. Everything in the house is well maintained and high quality. The bed linens were a big hit with the whole family as was the well-stocked kitchen. We really appreciated the lovely bottle of wine that Catherine left for us! This house is in a great location- very central. You can walk to Alamo Square (1 block) and take in the SF view or you can head down to Hayes Valley for coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants. It is also quite close to Golden Gate Park, North Beach, Embarcadero and the Castro. The parking spot was a huge plus! It was just one less thing to worry about. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and I would recommend staying here to my friends and family.

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Wonderful Family Holiday!!

Guest: KKT (Downers Grove, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 12/23/08 Review Submitted: 01/06/09

Our stay in December, 2008 was simply wonderful. The location could not have been better. We rented a vehicle for our stay and the garage 1 block away was great. The children loved the turret with the big TV. Everything was spacious and clean and the beds were oh sooooo comfortable! The park one block away was great for the kids too. When we return, this would be the property we would stay at. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home! Kim Downers Grove, Illinois

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/30/08

Catherine, Your home was a perfect retreat during our SF vacation. I would not change a thing. I would love to stay here again on my next trip. Thanks for everything, Derek Neumann

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/09/08

What a great place! From the decor, the great beds and of course the fire places. We had a wonderful stay. We stayed in from time to time and cooked. If you are staying in San Fran for more than a couple of nights I would highly recommend this beautiful home.

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Guest: The Tramell Family
Date of Stay: 11/29/08 Review Submitted: 11/28/08

Dear Catherine, Thank you for the use/rental of your home. It is very spacious and accommodating as well as very convenient. We love your city and had a great vacation. Although one week did not allow enough time to do all we had planned we got most of it done. Perhaps we can visit again some time - if we do we will call you. Best wishes always, The Tramell Family

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Geat place to stay

Guest: Roos (Amsterdam)
Date of Stay: 10/23/08 Review Submitted: 11/08/08

We had a great stay! Nice neighbourhood, good public transport connections, spacious beautiful apartment. We were attending a conference at the Moscone Convention Center, which could be reached easily by bus line 5. It was nice to have a computer available with internet acces. Good choice if you want to visit San Francisco!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Doris L.
Date of Stay: 10/10/08 Review Submitted: 10/09/08

Dear Catherine, We loved your apartment, especially the kids. They really enjoy playing at the witches turret. We loved the way the house is decorated and we are forward to be able to stay here agin on our return next time! Wish you the best!!! Thank you, Doris L & Family

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/26/08

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Catherine and this property! The home was beautiful and more than met the needs of myself and the 5 other women I travelled with. Catherine was a fabulous host offering helpful suggestions about restaurants, transportation etc. and even leaving a lovely bottle of wine! I am so glad that we decided to stay here versus a hotel as it offered every ammenity we could need and want. It might not have been right in Union square but we quickly discovered that transportation to everything was a breeze and no hassle at all! We had an amazing trip and will definitely come back to this property should we find ourselves in San Francisco again!

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Guest: Lisa Peacock
Date of Stay: 09/27/08 Review Submitted: 09/26/08

Catherine, What a great apartment!! We loved the decor and the incredible comfortable beds! The witches turret was very cosy. Having the bus stop right outside the door made our travel very convenient. We enjoyed this great city and all it has to offer. We were fortunate to have perfect weather for our week with just a touch of fog at the end. All the best, Lisa P.

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Guest: Louise P. (Montreal, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/15/08

This appartment is absolutely fabulous. We were there in September for our daughter's wedding and truly had an amazing time. The appartment is spacious, well equipped and was more than enough for the 6 of us. We had the opportunity to have up to 8 people for dinner which enabled us to entertain while we were there. Our newly weds enjoyed the master suite and our younger daughter was happy to be able to use Internet. I also took advantage of internet to book tickets for Alcatraz which was much more convenient than waiting in line on Peer 33. The bus stop is right at the door and brings you straight downtown, another big plys

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/24/08

fantastic house,fantastic location and wonderful comfortable beds.....cosy cosy. bus service at your door.lovely park 1 block away. just down the hill is great shops cafe food. you will love it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

Wonderful apartment, with ALL you need!!! We slept 8 people (5 adult and 3 children). The adult slept in the 3 wonderful bedrooms - all with very comfortable beds. The children slept in the 'witches turret' and LOVED it! Very high quality! Very quiet! Very good position! Public transportation just outside the front door.

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Guest: Paul & John
Date of Stay: 07/26/08 Review Submitted: 07/25/08

We were thrilled to be your very first guests! Your condo is beautiful! We loved absolutely everything from the large family room to the fireplaces that helped with the chill on a few of the nights. We wish you great success and we look forward to staying with you again! p.s. The witches turret is the best place for a nap!

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Guest: Suzy
Date of Stay: 07/26/08 Review Submitted: 07/25/08

I must first tell you that your home is very beautiful. The beds are exceptionally comfortable! Loved it. We did so many great things, I enjoyed my stay. Great time with my family.

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