Wake up with View of San Francisco Bay/Alcatraz & Angel Island

• Great house on the Bay

  Great house on the Bay

  • Guest RoHa
  • Date of stay 03/26/13
  • Review Submitted 04/03/13
  The house was very clean, comfortable and made us feel welcome. The views of San Francisco and the bay were amazing and we really enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the light change over the water. It was an optimal starting point for day trips, whether by car or ferry. Upon arriving we were pleasantly surprised by the fresh pack of coffee, which made all the stresses of a long trip fade away. The house was very well stocked with linens,kitchen gadgets, flash lights, batteries and towels. Thank you for letting us enjoy your incredible home and hospitality.

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

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• Another VRBO Owner

  Another VRBO Owner

  • Guest Harriet M.
  • Date of stay 01/22/13
  • Review Submitted 02/01/13
  Very comfortable and cozy house with a magnificent view of the SF Bay - truly spectacular! Owner was a pleasure to deal with - very prompt and helpful replies to all questions and logistics of arrival/departure very easy. The house is immaculately clean and well-equipped and the owner has thought of everything you could possibly need and more - including the bottle of wine that greeted us when we arrived. We appreciated the owner's concern with recycling and that he made it very easy to do so by having appropriate containers and clear instructions. The house is in a great location - walking distance from shops, cafes and restaurants; easy drive into San Francisco or to the wine country; multitude of wonderful hikes nearby; and, a short drive to the ocean. I would recommend this property without hesitation.

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

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• Great home for families !

  Great home for families !

  • Guest FleetFamily
  • Date of stay 12/15/12
  • Review Submitted 01/20/13
  We spent 2 weeks here over Xmas - we've been coming to SF for over 10 years visiting family and have stayed in many different locations (Nob Hill, Marina, Union Sq) and decided to go over to Sausalito. The home is perfect for families (we are 2 adults, 2 children aged 5 and 4)from the UK. Location is spot on, very quick to get int the countryside, beaches, but equally easy just to nip over the GG bridge into the City. It was well stocked with all the kit you need to cook, eat with etc (enough for us to put on Christmas lunch for 8). We can genuinely say that after 2 weeks it really did feel like our home. It is a classic Bay Area property so don't rent if you are looking for something minimalist and "Philippe Starck" - if however you are looking for a wonderful home, in a great location with views to die for from the balcony, then this place is for you. FritS the owner was charming and a great guy - nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Perfect rental for our young family

  Perfect rental for our young family

  • Guest Victoria
  • Date of stay 01/11/13
  • Review Submitted 01/17/13
  We passed through the Bay Area last week to visit friends for three days and stayed at the Gem on the Bay. We have a 20 month old, a 3 year old and a 6 year old so we appreciated having three great bedrooms, an equipped kitchen, laundry, parking steps from the front door and the super convenient location. We all slept very well (it is a very quiet location) and woke every morning to beaming sunshine and a gorgeous view of the bay, bridge and city. I'd say the place is one of the best values for accommodation in the area. Frits was very responsive and helpful and returned our deposit the day we left. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you Frits!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• gem by the bay

  gem by the bay

  • Guest Jan
  • Date of stay 11/15/12
  • Review Submitted 11/27/12
  We cannot say enough about this home. It is everything the listing description states. The pictures accurately portray the house, the rooms in the home, and the location with its fabulous views of the bay. The property is immaculately maintained. We were made to feel welcome and at home from the moment we stepped through the door. The owner provided a wealth of information covering shopping, restaurants, sightseeing, activities, driving directions... The owner orchestrated and provided every detail to enable us to walk in and settle in immediately. The location is ideal. I recommend this home and its owner very highly.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• settling in was so easy to do

  settling in was so easy to do

  • Guest B. and K.
  • Date of stay 10/06/12
  • Review Submitted 10/21/12
  We so appreciated having this relaxing vacation. the homey appeal was great and settling in was easy to do. What a wonderful experience, we just couldn't stop saying "WOW"!!!

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• breathtaking view, memorable trip.

  breathtaking view, memorable trip.

  • Guest From georgia
  • Date of stay 10/15/12
  • Review Submitted 10/21/12
  We had such a great time staying in sausalito in your home. The view is just breathtaking and made our trip so much more memorable. It was so nice to be staying in a quiet and peaceful place after the hussle and bussle of our busy vacationing days. Frits, you have been very pleasurable and accomodating and we hope to come back some day.

  Recommended for: Age 55+.

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• view beyond compare

  view beyond compare

  • Guest family from Portsmouth
  • Date of stay 09/22/12
  • Review Submitted 10/07/12
  We are so pleased that we found your "Gem" having dismissed so many others. We were comfortable & felt at home & the view is beyond compare, wish we could take it home! If we ever return to this area we would love to stay again. It's a great location and a perfect haven to return to after a busy day. Frits, you have been enthousiastic and welcoming from the start.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers.

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• Sunny Sausalito

  Sunny Sausalito

  • Guest Suzee G.
  • Date of stay 08/29/12
  • Review Submitted 09/23/12
  My husband and another couple stayed here for a week in August. The house is exactly as shown in the photos. Good news for us as first time VRBO users! And the house was very clean even though it had been rented to people with dogs. (I was concerned about dog hair and odors). Plenty of room for 4 adults. Enough parking space for the large Chrysler 300 we'd rented. We used the BBQ and the washer and dryer, all top notch appliances. Located in a quiet neighbourhood so we slept with the windows open, hardly any noise at all. Very important when all you have is natures air conditioning in the summer! We were however grateful of the efficient heating system in the evenings. Great location! 10-15 min walk to the ferrys, restaurants. We were glad we stayed in Sausalito and not San Fran or Tiburon. Great view of the Bay and San Fran from deck and inside, even intriguing when the fog rolled in! The owner fritS was extremely informative and was available the few times we texted him with questions during our stay. His recommendations on restaurants and area info was very helpful. I would recommend this property. Thanks fritS!

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

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• Charming and convenient . . .

  Charming and convenient . . .

  • Guest SouthernGirl
  • Date of stay 09/13/12
  • Review Submitted 09/18/12
  My husband and I just spent 5 nights at this charming rental. It was just as described or even better. The views are lovely, the home very comfortable, and Frits (owner) was fabulous to work with. Our slightest query was answered within moments via e-mail; our deposit was returned within hours of departure. Location-wise, we found Sausalito and this cottage to be perfect. We enjoyed our time in the city but were always happy to return to the tranquility (and sunshine) of Sausalito. With our rental car parked just outside the front door, it was extremely easy to pop over the Golden Gate Bridge to visit our friend in the Presidio (12 minutes) or to drive up to the wine country and northern coast. We also enjoyed walking to downtown Sausalito and taking the ferry over to the city. The Marin Headlands are 5 minutes away and easily accessible. We had breakfast every morning at The Lighthouse which appeared to be a local favorite. All in all, one of our best experiences with vrbo. We recommend this Gem on the Bay highly.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: thanks so much for the nice review and I was happy to hear that you loved our Gem on the Bay and its location.

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$240/night for 2 adults, up to 2 small children.
$35/additional person per night.
After 3 nights, $100 discount on each additional night. $250 deposit.
Cleaning Fee ($125-$155) included with 7+ nights. No pet fees. No hidden fees.
7 or more nights preferred, 4 nights or more might be possible sept. to april.
flexible cancellation policy.
typically, very flexible arrival and departure times.
paypal accepted.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.