Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great place for a large group. Not easy to find such a place in an urban setting.

Guest: Robin (Hemet)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

Everyone had their own space and bathroom which was wonderful. Their is a large room on the top floor that could contain all of us. Transportation links were wonderful. The bus line runs just outside the door and from their, you can go anywhere. And the seafood restaurant next door was excellent.

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

Vara Upper is classy

Guest: Brenda (Fort Thomas, KY, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

Vara Upper was exactly as listed in the description and the photos represented the properties appearance and amenities accurately. I would recommend this property to others who have large groups of 12. The one item which was not clearly disclosed/documented was the 31 steps to get to the unit. This property is not viable for individuals with any type of mobility impairment as there is no elevator. It was great exercise! The Alamo Square restaurant next door was fabulous and was able to accomodate all of us even though they had limited space due to renovations. The little deli up the street has excellent breakfast and lunch options. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking when we decided to stay in. There are lovely markets and stores within a 15 block radius, but you have to be willing to walk. Getting to downtown and the Embarcadaro area requires a taxi ride or MUNI bus ride with BART train combo.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway.

Alamao Square, Upper and Lower Units

Guest: San Francisco Native (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10 Review Submitted: 01/07/11

We rented both upper and lower units at this location and it was wonderful. Both units were clean, comfortable, and beautifully furnished. I personally prefer the lower unit with the living room connected to the kitchen, but my children liked the upper unit with the living room out of the way of all the adults! The locatin in the city is fantastic, walking distance to shops of all kinds, easy driving distance to everything, accessible public transporation right in front of the home...it's a very diverse, safe, fantastic neighborhood. Highly recommend staying at either/both of these units depending on the size of your party! ENJOY!!!

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

Family Thanksgiving

Guest: Billy (Josephine, Al)
Date of Stay: 11/22/10 Review Submitted: 12/26/10

Our youngest daughter moved to San Franciscofrom the coast of Alabama in May. Withe two other duaghters, sons-in-law and one grandchild, we needed a place to stay that would not break the bank, allow us all to be together and enjoy SF. VRBO and Boutikia provided exactly what we need. We arrivesd sans auto from Alabama, Florida and Montana and quickly adjusted to getting around easilyu with the mass transit system of SF. A bus stop right across the street made it easy and quci. The flat we rented had comfortable room for everyone. The kitchen waa perfect. Cooking with a first class gas stove was a breeze. We had a house full with not only the immediate family but also had my cousin, his wife, son and daughter in law, god son and friend joined the 8 of us for dinner and we had plenty of room to meet, greet and eat! During the week, we were able to easily get to great restaurants close by, see all the SF sights, and relax in the flat. If we are able to pull off another trip together in SF , I will certianly stay here again.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car

VARDA FLATS UPPER

Guest: BEN (PITTSBURGH)
Date of Stay: 10/05/10 Review Submitted: 10/20/10

WE STAYED WITH A LARGE GROUP FOR MY SON'S WEDDING. THE BOUTIKIA STAFF WERE VERY RESPONSIVE TO REQUESTS. THE PARKING SPOT WAS A WINNER. OTHER THAN THE STEPS EVERYTHING ABOUT THE PLACE WAS TERRIFIC.

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

Wonderful experience!

Guest: Steve (Tacoma, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/19/10

Eleven in my family spent a W/E in SF and had a wonderful stay at this home. This is a beautiful and spacious place, that allowed for special family times together in the evenings. It's also in a great location. Safeway is a few blocks away as well as a terrific whole foods store with all kinds of health foods. We were just minutes from every attraction and activity in SF. Check in and check out was a breeze and communication with Boutikia was great. They even provided crib and high chair free of charge. I would highly recommend this place for a wonderful stay in the city.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Martin Taylor (Eastsound, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/13/10

This was a very fun, comfortable and spacious apartment in the heart of San Francisco. Big kitchen and dining room. Lots of exotically decorated and comfortable bedrooms. Some great views. The property managers were very responsive and easy to deal with. We did the whole transaction via email. I would highly recommend this apartment for a family or group of friends.

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Guest: gaco (Denver, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 10/26/09 Review Submitted: 10/26/09

We rented this property so our family could stay together in a home atmosphere while we gathered in San Francisco for my son's wedding. It also was a better value than renting 6 hotel rooms. Having so many bathrooms was quite an advantage getting ready for the wedding. The well appointed kitchen and dining area served us well in hosting a gathering for out of town guests. The number of stairs were a concern for our older guests, but with a bit of help, they were able to manage them. The living room was on the upper level, so was not really functional for our gathering, but was great for watching the Sunday football game together. The bus stop is just outside the home, so getting around was very easy. If you are staying in the inlaw suite, tho, the stop is right outside the window, so earplugs might be a good idea. The neighborhood provides a lot of amenities, from grocery to coffee shops to shopping to a beautiful park. The city views are amazing, and especially enjoyed from the enclosed upstairs balcony! The property manager, Eswari, was so helpful. She went out of her way to accommodate all of our needs, and to make our stay wonderful. We would definitely stay here again.

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Guest: AATraveler (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 08/07/09 Review Submitted: 08/07/09

Amazing place! Wonderful views and large and expansive rooms. Great for a large family get together. Also close to fun bars and restaurants. Highly recommend.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/09 Review Submitted: 06/01/09

This was truly a wonderful home to stay in for our San Francisco trip to visit our son and daughter-in-law's new condo and meet our first grandson and their first child. Our stay at Fillmore Grove enabled our son Jason to drive up from San Diego with his wife Deanna and daughters Baeleigh 4 years old and Carleigh 8 months old to stay at Fillmore Grove along with my sister from Treasure Island, Florida who also made this trip to celebrate this special family occasion. We created three great family meals in the well accessorized and spacious kitchen. The Viking stove and refrigerator made the food prep fun and easy. The dining room amply allowed us to serve 10 at the formal dining table. Having are entire family here at Fillmore Grove made this a memorable family get together that will surely be repeated in future years. This ideal location also made our San Francisco ventures easy and quick. The views from the home of the San Francisco skyline and the children's playground at Alamo Square were both just incredible. The quick proximity to Hayes Valley with all of its cute shops and neighborhoods allowed us to easily move back and forth between our son's new condo and our San Francisco Victorian retreat. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share your great San Francisco home.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/27/09

Great location and beautiful house. The kitchen was fabulous. Was a great home base for 10 adults exploring the city!

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

I and my family of 8 stayed at the Fillmore Grove last week. The place is unlike any other I have been to. It is so beautiful and upscale that we felt like royalty. The views of San Francisco skyline are just incomparable. The neighborhood is great. It is a historic district with the fablulous Alamo Square right around the corner. Centrally located with a $12 cab ride to anywhere. Overall, very, very nice. Would love to be back.

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