Best SF area for walking or public transit - vintage streetcars and subway.
Location: Castro, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (Central San Francisco - One Block to Public Transit Hub) View Map
Accommodations: Full Floor Flat, 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2)
Beautiful, large, full-floor flat on a quiet residential block in the heart of one of San Francisco's best neighborhoods. No place in the city has better access to everything, including public transportation: one block to one of the biggest public transit hubs - subway, streetcars, and buses. The antique streetcars roll right by the front door.
The Castro is a vibrant, diverse neighborhood, packed with restaurants, shopping, bookstores, gyms, cafes, and nightlife. The landmark Castro movie theater is a cultural landmark and home to international film festivals. This is one of the few neighborhoods in the United States that has a "European" look and feel. Everything is a short walk away. A weekly farmers market brings to best of California's farms to our doorsteps once a week. It's a remarkable place to live and visit.
The apartment is sunny, modern, and filled with upscale furnishings and furniture. The kitchen has granite countertops, a gas range, ice maker, disposal, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and is completely outfitted for cooking and entertaining.
Bedding is luxurious high thread count sheets and designer comforter. Bathroom is outfitted with a plentiful number of spa quality towels. Plush spa robes are provided for use with hot tub.
Other details:
-Big sunny living room with media center: premium cable with HBO/Showtime/The Movie Channel, large large flat panel LCD TV, DVR, DVD player, VCR, CD Player
-Unlimited long distance national, regional and local phone service
-High Speed Wireless Internet access
-Utilities all included
-1000+ square feet
One car garage parking included.
Due to the upscale accommodations, pets are not allowed. Smoking is permitted outside on the back deck or in the garden.
***For longer term stays, we will include twice monthly maid service. Washer and dryer are free use (shared) on premises.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: (shared)
- Dryer: (shared)
- Linens Provided: High thread count, designer
- Garage: One car, side by side
- Off Street Parking: Garage
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Premium channels included: HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, The Movie Channel, and more. On Demand and DVR.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub: In backyard garden.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped for cooking and dining. Full inventory available upon request.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Fully equipped. Full inventory available upon request.
- Refrigerator: With ice maker.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone: National, region and local calls included.
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Backyard city garden (shared) with hot tub.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- One of San Francisco’s best neighborhoods. Excellent location for public transit, dining, shopping, cafes, nightlife. Walk Score rating: 98 out of 100 — "Walkers' Paradise" - Best ranking.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$200 per night (3 night minimum)
$1000 per week
$3900 per month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Castro
The Castro is a world famous destination, beloved for its diversity and wealth of activities. It's one of the best places to live and visit in the U.S. There's no finer location for exploring San Francisco.
The Unique Benefits at this Full Floor Flat
Walk Score rating: 98 out of 100 — "Walkers' Paradise" - Best ranking.
Grand movie theater - home to the city's most lavish film festivals and premiere's.
The MUNI Metro Subway stops here, with trains that run downtown in minutes and out all the way to the ocean. The vintage F streetcar line begins here and travels all the way across the city to Fishe
Location of the original Catholic mission that founded San Francisco. Probably more famous as a location used in Hitchcock's classic movie "Vertigo."
Owner's Map of Castro
We're a professional couple, a computer science engineer and a novelist, who live upstairs. We'll be on hand to welcome you.
Property Photos
- Best SF area for walking or public transit - vintage streetcars and subway. - San Francisco Flat in the heart of the City
- Completely modernized Victorian with garage parking. - San Francisco Flat in the heart of the City
- Sunny large living room. Designer furnishings throughout. - San Francisco Flat in the heart of the City
- Flat screen TV and premium cable channels, plus free wifi.
- Dining room has seating and settings for up to six.
- Renovated kitchen with granite countertops, dishwasher, icemaker, microwave
- Bedroom window opens onto the quiet backyard garden, away from the street
- Spotless clean full bath with tub and shower.
- There's also a convenient half bath.
- Luxurious spa quality towels and linens.
- Lovely, quiet backyard with garden and hot tub
- Private deck overlooks backyard garden.
- Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, and warm colors.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #252857
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