A great place

Guest: Sharon (Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 02/04/12

We loved our stay during Christmas. We love San Francisco and this is a perfect location, close to lots of coffee shops, restaurants; the bus is out the front door. The neighborhood is great, very unique with beautiful homes, there is a dog park just one block away. There are many very good restaurants within walking distance on Market street or you can hop on a bus. The flat was very clean, had a great kitchen, really appreciated the 3 nicely furnished bedrooms and two full baths. There were some board games on hand which came in handy, and laptop with wifi. It was just a great getaway and the owners were particularly helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this property to any family wanting to spend a nice holiday in a wonderful city.

Owner response:We are very happy to had a great time. You are welcome back anytime. Peggy

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A gem in the heart of San Francisco!

Guest: Mica (San Francisco and Buenos Aires)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11 Review Submitted: 12/08/11

My family stayed here May 2011 during my brothers wedding and to this day they won't stop raving about their experience. The home is equipped with everything you need...it's super clean...it has good energy and lots of light... and Peggy (the owner) was very helpful and available for any questions we had. I highly recommend this property and since my fam liked it so much, they've decided to come back next May and rent it again!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Love this house...

Guest: Shel (Melbourne Australia )
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/28/11

My family of 4, kids aged 12 and 16 loved this property. The old victorian style home really made you feel you were part of San Francisico. It was VERY clean and comfortable.Peggy supplies you with all the information you need for the area and her suggestions of restaurants (walking distance) were fantastic. The kids were able to have their own space in their own room and had a separate bathroom from us. Public transport very close and easy to navigate. Overall I can't say enough about this property, what are you waiting for? BOOK NOW...

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

San Francisco apartment rental.

Guest: LidiaD (Canton, MA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

My husband and another couple stayed in this apartment for 3 nights in September. We were surprised at how large the apartment is and we were happy with the location. It was very clean and modern, and we were able to park our rental car in front of the garage. We were within walking distance to the Hop On, Hop Off bus which we used one day. If you don't have a car, there is also buses that stop on the street. We met the owner, Peggy, who was so nice to talk to. The apartment had everything we needed and we felt that it was a much nicer option than staying in a small downtown hotel room. This apartment is great for 2 couples, a group of friends, or a family. We thought the price of the rental was reasonable, but that the cleaning fee was a bit high. Our only complaint.

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

Alamo Stay

Guest: sue (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/07/11

After a long flight from Boston to San Fran, a welcome respite from the ho hum usual stay at a hotel. Large, spacious, CLEAN, centrally located Victorian flat with gracious hostess within a phone calls reach for any questions, any time of day. Did I say CLEAN ??? Immaculate. Walking distance to many top spots in San Fran as well as commuter rail, restaurant, and tour bus accessible. Internet ready, cable, full kitchen, spa baths, what more can we say? This is a must if you want to stay in San Fran with your family or another couple.

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

Experienced SF like a SanFranciscan !

Guest: Al from Boston (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/05/11

Arriving around midnight and not knowing what to expect we ascended up the stairs. Room by room (6 plus the two baths !) we put on the light and for each room we said...."NICE!" Two couples wanted to visit SF. We wanted our privacy but we wanted to share stories, laughter and a good bottle of wine at night. This flat enabled us to.....our own bedrooms and bath and a nice front sitting room and a large kitchen in the back. Each room was nicely decorated and the place was immaculate. We didn't want to cook at the flat but we did want our morning coffee and perhaps evening happy hour - both were accomodated. We wanted to experience life like a San Franciscan and the Alamo Square area with it's beauty, coffee houses and fine restarants enabled us to. Walking to a bus stop seemed to not be a problem..........we enjoyed walking to tour pickups or to Union Square. At the end of the day from theh Pier a short taxi ride was in order :-) . Our only issue encountered was parking for the car (we were headed up and down the coast after SF). There is a driveway but a mid-size barely fits. We found parking on the street okay. My suggestion is forget the car and live the city life ! Can't wait to get back to visit the area again........and plan on staying at this flat once again.

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

We had a wonderful stay

Guest: Julie (Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/13/11 Review Submitted: 09/20/11

Our extended family of 7 stayed in the Flat for 2 nights in early September and we had a fantastic stay. Peggy was very helpful to deal with prior to our arrival and when we arrived was quick to offer her advice on how to get around town. The flat suited our needs perfectly with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining, lounge room and study meaning we had plenty of room to move around and it was a much better option than staying in small hotel rooms. Washing machine and dryer also came in handy. There was even a porta cot, high chair and toys for our 1 year old to use which was fantastic! The location was very convenient with the bus into the city running along the street. We didn't need to use our car for the two days we were there. We would definitely stay there again in future. Thank you Peggy!

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

Comfort and Convenience

Guest: Ring Goer (Auckland, New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11 Review Submitted: 07/27/11

4 of us, using all 3 bedrooms, spent a week in this extremely comfortable, well appointed apartment and loved being there. We walked down to the Civic Centre (20 minutes), though we could have easily caught a bus from outside the door that would have taken us past there through to Fisherman's Wharf. We walked to great little (cheap) cafes and restaurants that were recommended by the owners. We made use of the wi-fi, we sat around the (small but cosy) table enjoying good wine. We had a great time. Strongly recommended!

Owner response:Thank you so much for your review. We are happy you enjoyed our place, Peggy

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great Escape!

Guest: mia (Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

We visited San Francisco with my teenage kids along with a 5 yr old and 3 yr old. This place was perfect for us as we could all spread out and have a bit of space. The flat is beautiful and very well maintained. It was also easy to catch a bus to wherever we wanted to go. We would stay here again if we had the chance!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children.

Unforgettable Experience

Guest: Susanne M. (Georgia, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/07/11 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

Our family of four has just returned home from a week long stay in the SF Bay area. Perhaps, one of the best decisions we made was selecting this Alamo Square apartment as our place of lodging during our visit! It was perfect in every way and helped set the tone for an incredible travel experience. In searching the internet for accomodations in SF I am amazed that individuals will still opt for the traditional "hotel stay". In Peggy's apartment we had multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, and cooking and laundry facilities. Who could ask for more while traveling?! The most important factor for us, however, was returning to the property each evening, tired from a day of sightseeing, and feeling like we were "at home". That fact, in and of itself, is a priceless feeling when traveling far away from our own home. Therein I have finally hit upon the highest compliment that I can give a property owner of a vacation rental: This Alamo Square apartment, with it all of its wonderful, comfortable appointments, was truly a "home away from home" for us and helped us experience a side of life in San Franciso that those who choose hotel stays can never experience! Susanne M, Georgia USA

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