Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Place - Excellent Location

Guest: Dr. Bob Walsh (Elizabeth, In)
Date of Stay: 06/29/11 Review Submitted: 07/03/11

My wife and I recently stayed here for our first (but not last) trip to San Francisco. The apartment was very charming with all the necessary amenities. The description is exactly correct including that it is in a quiet neighborhood within an easy walk to several excellent restaurants, a muni bus stop (100 feet from the door), or a quick cab ride to the BART/MUNI station. I highly recommend this place, as well as, 1: Beach Blanket Babylon (think Second City in Chicago but a musical) 2: North Beach Restaurant 3: San Francisco Movie Tour 4: buying a City Pass 5: R and G's Lounge 6: Stacks for breakfast 7: Flippers is good too Bob and Anne from Indiana

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

Perfect in every way!

Guest: Judy (Phoenix, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

Our family just returned from San Francisco last night after a wonderful 4 night stay at this rental. We were so very pleased with the rental and it was hard to leave. We were there for Bay to Breakers, which one member of our family participated in. The rest of us took a short walk over to Hayes St. and watched the race, while enjoying croissants and lattes from La Boulange. San Francisco requires a lot of walking and so, to be able to return to "home" rather than a hotel room, after a long day, is a huge blessing....especially with a tired five year old. Lisa, the owner, has appointed the apartment with a TV, DVD player and DVDs, internet connection and even children's books. We were able to eat breakfast and have fresh coffee and tea without having to get showered and out the door first. Down comforters, heated towel rack and and an outdoor patio are more creature comforts included in this lovely rental. The location and price are fantastic too. Lisa, may thanks again for offering up your lovely home and we will be back soon. Judy, Paul, Mina and Reese.

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

Wonderful Week in San Francisco!

Guest: Jill (San Francisco/Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 05/09/11 Review Submitted: 05/17/11

I rented Lisa's apartment for three nights in May. My mom needed a place to stay while visiting me in the city and this spacious apartment was perfect for her! I didn't have to worry about her comfort when I went to work in the morning. She could walk down the street through the heart of Hayes Valley for great food, boutiques and transportation to other areas of the city. Lisa was an attentive and accommodating host throughout the reservation process. We'll definitely rent from her again when my family returns to San Francisco.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Guest: Andrew (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 05/02/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

We came for the first week of May and couldn't have planned for better weather! The apartment was very easy to find from the airport, it just took a couple of minutes to find a parking spot but that can be expected anywhere in the city! Once we arrived everything was great! Lisa has done a fantastic job with laying out all of different activity guides and places to see. The place was very clean and larger than expected! We took public transportation to everywhere in the city and only drove when we decided to take a trip down to Monterrey and up to Napa. I would highly reccomend Lisa's apartment to anyone who is thinking of staying in the city. It has all of the items that you need plus much more! Thanks for everything and we will reccomend to everyone who is planning on visiting.

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

Great place to stay

Guest: dulcie (Reno, NV)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

I loved this apt. It was just perfect for our family. It is easy to get to from the freeway and it is close to everything in the city. The neiborhood and Hayes st. were great. This place would be good for a couple who wanted a romantic get away or for a family with kids.

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

Love this place!

Guest: ScreenPlayer (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 04/04/11 Review Submitted: 04/10/11

Incredible location, nice big charming place. Lisa has created such a welcoming environment that very quickly feels like home. Kitchen is great - well stocked with utensils, etc. Even a grinder for coffee snobs like me. My writing partner and I were inspired to finish our latest draft here! Will be back form sure!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Why Stay Anywhere Else?

Guest: Kerry H. (North Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/20/11

We are in withdrawal. We have just returned from a mother/daughter week's vacation in San Francisco, and this apartment figured largely in our delightful time there. Lisa is just the kind of neighbor everyone wished lived next door -- generous, helpful, oh so kind, but not intrusive. The location is ideal in trendy Hayes Valley. We relied solely on transit and that was the right decision. The #21 bus to downtown is 1/2 a block away. The #22 to the Marine District is two blocks away. The #47 to Fisherman's Wharf is four blocks away. The apartment has everything you need and is cosy and warm, but quite spacious. Two - four people can easily spend a week here. The restaurants in the area are top notch, the bakery is fabulous, and although one reads much about 'the painted ladies', we were more impressed with the Victorian architecture just around the corner! Why anyone would stay in a characterless hotel room for more than twice the price is a mystery to me. We would love to return next year.

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

perfect family home while in SF

Guest: Maria (Greater Toronto, ON, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/13/11 Review Submitted: 01/28/11

My husband & I, and our 3 kids (aged 7, 5, and 5mos) spent 7 great days in SF. We attended a wedding in Palo Alto on the weekend & spent our other days exploring the city. The apartment had all the conveniences of home: heaters & thick duvets for the cool winter nights, ironing board & iron to press dressy outfits, and a grinder & coffee maker to get us going in the morning. It was clean & wellmaintained. The owner was very welcoming and informative about the neighbourhood etc. isa even went to the trouble of getting us a travel playpen or the baby to sleep in! The apartment was very close to public transport, although the walk to the wharf took just over an hour. One afternoon we checked out Haight-Ashbury, Alamo Sq, and Golden Gate Park all on foot. We did the walk to Union Sq a few days in a row too. We borrowed a relative's Cherokee while in SF for getting out to the wedding etc. And always found parking, although sometimes a 10min walk away. Unless you need to get somewhere that the Caltrain, BART, or muni doesn't go; I discourage renting a vehicle... you'll be so absorbed in driving through traffic & watching for signs that you'll miss the charm of the city. I highly recommend renting Lisa's flat to anyone looking for an urban vacation in one of the most picturesque cities in North America.

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

Excellent Property & location

Guest: Larry & June (Wichita, KS)
Date of Stay: 10/21/10 Review Submitted: 10/27/10

This was our first visit to SF and we made the right decision in staying in this "home away from home" instead of a hotel. Lisa, the owner, seems genuinely interested in helping to make your visit and stay enjoyable. She was prompt to answer any questions. The property is accurately described and photographed. Very clean and comfortable. Transportation easy with bus stop only half block away. Visited all the local restuarants and never had a bad meal. Neighborhood feels safe and very friendly. Would recommend this to anyone

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

Lovely home from home in great area

Guest: Jans (Colchester, UK)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 09/05/10

The apartment is much more spacious than it appears in the photo's and we spent a great month here and did not feel ready to leave. The neighbourhood is lovely with bars, restaurants and shops to suit all. We did find any other neighbourhood that we liked as much. The closeness to the trolley buses 21 and 5 meant you could get almost anywhere you wanted to without taxis or own car. It was only a $35 dollar/20 min ride to the airport with lots of bags. The place was clean and lots of cooking utensils and Safeway at the end of the road meant we ate in a lot more than we planned. Lisa, the owner, lives upstairs and was extremely helpful but not intrusive. The only negative point we can think of is being a basement the apartment is naturally quite dark but lots of lighting and a park just next door makes this fine.

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

Great place for a family (with teenager)

Guest: Joanne (Madison)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/30/10

We're just back from a week in Lisa's garden apartment. Our stay was fantastic, and Lisa was a dream to work with. We've stayed in many VRBOs, and this one of the very best. Clean, safe, roomy, and full of little extras, such as free long-distance, Wifi, HDTV, even a salad spinner in the kitchen. The apartment is around 600-700 sf, which was plenty for the three of us. Our daughter slept on the day bed in the living room (that room has a door, which gave her needed privacy). We ate breakfast in the kitchen and planned our days around the dining table. Although we explored all corners of the city using the 21, 22, & 5 buses (all close), we ate several meals in Hayes Valley. Cafe Altano, La Boulange, and Kebabs on Hayes were all very good and good values (especially the latter two).

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

All the comforts of home in a convenient location

Guest: Minx and Milo (Silver Spring, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 05/14/10 Review Submitted: 05/28/10

My teenage daughter and I stayed in this flat and were very pleased. I'm a picky traveler. I have stayed in two Bed and Breakfasts in the same area as this flat, and much preferred this. It was private, convenient and comfortable. It has been very thoughtfully appointed, tastefully decorated, and was very clean. The beds were firm, comfortable, linens were nice, there were plenty of extra blankets (important for chilly SF!) and pillows, down comforters - all the comforts of home. The kitchen had everything we needed and it was great to be able to make coffee in the mornings. There were even coffee beans and a grinder for our use. We made good use of the sightseeing maps, brochures, and the public transportation maps that were provided (even a magnifying glass!). The location was very convenient: just a half block from Hayes St. and lots of shops, restaurants, markets, parks. We walked to Alamo Square park several times, the Asian Museum, the French bakery, the corner market to stock our little kitchen during our stay. I would highly recommend Samovar, the tea house nearby. My daughter appreciated the large bathroom with blow dryer, the television, cable and Wi-Fi hook up, and the day bed with all the comfy pillows. The property owner was great. She was easy to work with, prompt in replying to my emails and calls, and generous to let us stay until dinnertime on our last day there because no one was coming in right behind us. Coincidentally, we planned our trip at the same time as Bay To Breakers, an annual raucous street foot race and she was very kind to warn me it would be hectic and loud (it goes along Hayes). I thought the event was fun, but appreciated her giving me the heads up about it. I would highly recommend this flat if you are planning a visit to San Francisco!

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

Wonderful week in San Francisco

Guest: RichInNameOnly (Washington DC suburb)
Date of Stay: 04/28/10 Review Submitted: 05/05/10

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lisa's place in the Hays Valley section of San Francisco. Lisa was the perfect host. She took care of our every need in a very unintrusive way. The apartment was very well appointed and there was ample room. Since we relied on public transport and bicycles, its central location was a real plus. Nabila's Health Foods around the corner at 559 Hayes St is a convenient and healthy place to pick up groceries nearby. We would definitely stay at this apartment each time we return to San Francisco.

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

Highly recommended

Guest: Nigel from England (Guisborough, North Yorkshire)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10 Review Submitted: 04/17/10

The location of this apartment is great - good local shopping, cafes etc, and 1 minute from the bus downtown, yet reasonably quiet - we hardly noticed any traffic noise. It seems a very safe neighbourhood, with a kids play area (currently being upgraded) nearby. We really liked the layout of the apartment. There was plenty of space for the three of us (and I'm sure four guests would be fine) because the wide hallway (with a dining table and chairs) and breakfast kitchen give lots of flexibility. We were in SF for a family wedding and we had friends round for meals a couple of times, and it worked out well for us. The apartment is very clean and well equipped and owner was friendly and helpful too.

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

Guest: Stephen25 (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 03/19/10 Review Submitted: 03/19/10

Dates stayed: 02/24/2010 - 03/07/2010My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Lisa. The apartment was clean and comfortable, a home away from home. Hayes Valley is our favorite place to stay and Lisa’s place will be our first choice when we do.

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Guest: Paula53 (Cleveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/15/09 Review Submitted: 09/15/09

We have stayed in the Hayes Valley area for many years. Finding this apartment this year was perfect. We had a family wedding, and our apartment was the center of activity for the week. Lisa couldn't have been more accomadating. We love the apartment, the location, and will be back whenever we come to S.F. She went out of her way to take care of us, and had gone way beyond our expectations in furnishing this apartment. This will be our home away from home.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/31/09 Review Submitted: 07/31/09

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this clean, quiet. well appointed and spacious flat. Hayes Valley is full of delightful independent shops and restaurants, and the 21 Hayes bus, a few steps away, can take you anywhere in the city. I would definitely recommend this rental as a great way to enjoy the unique neighborhoods of San Francisco.

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Guest: Stacy31 (-)
Date of Stay: 05/14/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/09

I stayed here in 2009 for several weeks - great location, nice place, really helpful and flexible landlords. I would plan to stay here again!

Owner response:Thanks Stacy! It's been great having you here. I hope you'll plan to stay again the next time you're in this hemisphere.

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