Location: Private Homes, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (Southwest of San Francisco)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Loft + Office, 3 Baths (Sleeps 12-18)
Keywords: House
Offering beautiful views of the ocean, beach, and hills, this home is surrounded by towering trees and open space, all just 18 minutes from downtown San Francisco. The perfect combination of city and country, this non-smoking gem is tucked away on a wooded hillside, set high on a large lot. An oceanfront beach park is a 5 minute walk away, through this quiet, semi-rural neighborhood. You will see deer, birds, and other wildlife, while just minutes from San Francisco and many other Bay Area destinations.
The home is a large, spectacular, and modern seven-level, twelve-room, three-bath design, with many lofts, bonus rooms, hideaways, and decks, spread out over 4000 square feet. The innovative design features over 50 windows, glass doors, and large skylights; soaring open-beam ceilings to 20 feet high; two spiral staircases; and ample use of wood throughout. Four decks (including a rooftop patio) and a "jacuzzi" bathtub. Views of the ocean, beach, forest, and hills surround the home -- through every window and from every deck.
All telephones have unlimited long distance (within the United States); wireless cable internet service available throughout the house. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped; laundry facilities are conveniently located in the center of the house. A guest kitchen is located in the North Wing for your convenience.
The house is listed as "five-bedroom," but the unusual layout actually includes nine potential sleeping areas: two "normal" bedrooms, a very large master bedroom suite; one large mostly-enclosed "mezzanine" style bedroom; two sleeping lofts (accessible by ladder); an office; a family room; and a small children's playroom.
The home is set well back from the quiet, dead-end street, at the top of a 120-foot curved driveway. There is ample parking right on the property.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : Off-street parking for six or more cars.
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (6)
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$260-$390/nt, off-peak.
$320-$480/nt, peak periods.
Lower rates apply to longer stays.
Cleaning fee may be waived, depending on schedule and length of rental.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- View of house from street - San Francisco, CA - California Real Estate Rental in The San Francisco Bay Area
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- View of ocean from house - San Francisco, CA - California Real Estate Rental in The San Francisco Bay Area
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- Living Room from above - San Francisco, CA - California Real Estate Rental in The San Francisco Bay Area
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- Dining Room from above
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- North Bedroom
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- North Loft
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- Picture of neighborhood, from across the valley
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- Stairs to Master Bedroom Suite
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- Guest Kitchen (off family room)
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- View from house down to street
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- Living Room north
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- Back yard
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- Deer in front yard
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- Dining Room and Kitchen
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- Living Room
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- View toward the hills
Traveler Reviews (58)
Wonderful break for our whole family!
Guest: Martha B.
(Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 12/01/11
Review Submitted: 01/05/12
My son is currently serving in Afghanistan and we spent his recent time stateside in this lovely home. It was the most wonderful break any of us could imagine! Having the woods and the ocean and the views surrounding us was a perfect and beautiful contrast to his time in the war. The quiet was enchanting, especially at night, and the house itself is really something special, just beautiful inside. Very good and thoughtful layout too, the grandchildren especially loved all the extra rooms and lofts and play areas. We spent many nice days on the decks just watching the ocean, reading, and so on. We all loved the place. My son is back in Afghanistan now but we were able to provide him with wonderful memories of home and family, thanks to our very special stay in this house. We are hoping to stay there next time as well.
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Strongly recommended--exceeded our high expectations!
Guest: Christina
(Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 11/05/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Words can't do justice to the wonderful time we had here. The home was truly beautiful in many ways. The modern architecture, the gorgeous wood floors and ceilings, the beautiful views, and the surrounding forest made it seem like a sanctuary for our large family reunion. Because of the great reviews and beautiful online pictures, we had very high expectations, but our expectations were exceeded when we arrived. We stayed for eight days and it was truly a joy...wished we could have stayed longer. Location was excellent too, very close in to all the attractions, easy access everywhere. Layout of the house worked very well for all 15 people and three generations of our extended family. Great combination of private areas and public areas so that nobody felt cramped, but had large areas too when we all got together as a group. Highly, highly recommended!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Top-notch rental --- 100% satisfied --- planning a return visit already
Guest: Michael
(Denver, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 12/06/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Gorgeous place! Sparkling clean, modern, well-maintained, great service, superb ocean and beach and mountain views. Feels very private and rural and quiet, but easy access to San Francisco (took us only 10-15 minutes to many attractions in SF), close to the airport as well (just over 15 minutes). We had a big group (14 of us) and house was plenty big enough, two large gathering areas big enough for everyone, one on each end of the house. Very responsive owner as well. Fantastic for family reunions. Overall wonderful experience. We just confirmed our reservation for a return visit in the summer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Excellent hospitality and location. Great views. Very peaceful.
Guest: Randi Fontana
(San Francisco, California)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
Outstanding place for a family reunion or other large gathering. Clean and well-kept. Versatile and flexible layout; good combination of large "public" areas but also many "private" areas of all sizes. Large windows everywhere looking out onto trees, hills, and ocean. Beds all very comfortable; they all feel new and high-quality. Very well equipped kitchen with many appliances and ample dishware. Quiet countryside neighborhood yet very easy access to downtown SF, took us 15 minutes to the convention center downtown. Would recommend very highly and would definitely come again to this excellent vacation rental.
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Beautiful place!
Guest: Merrill
(St. Louis, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11
Review Submitted: 09/16/11
Our third time staying here in four years...the whole family loves this place. Gorgeous ocean & mountain views, great modern architecture, super-convenient location, and plenty of room for our large multi-family reunion. Excellent and responsive service as well...thanks Chris and we'll see you next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Amazing!
Guest: ChanPhen
(Long Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/31/11
Review Submitted: 04/07/11
We were there this past weekend and everyone including the children loved it! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us especially the spectacular view!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great vacation home!
Guest: NY
(Upstate NY)
Date of Stay: 10/10/10
Review Submitted: 11/04/10
I rented this home as a place for a number of international friends/family to take a mini-vacation after my wedding. Location is very nice.. up towards the hills but a minute or two to a nice, small beach, nice views of the mountains, very close to the highway to get to San Francisco (which is about 15, 20 minutes away). It's very easy getting to SFO airport because you don't have to go through the city.. it takes about 15 minutes, even on weekdays. A supermarket is just down the street (practically across the street from the beach), so you can cook and eat in the house, enjoy the views, and spend time with family. The house is well furnished including washer/dryer and pots/pans/plates/silverware, etc. We probably had 14 or more people eating together and managed to cook the food and serve everyone on actual plates (..without using the other kitchen). It's like a large family vanished temporarily and are letting you stay in their awesome house and use all their stuff. The house is very nice as well.. very modern, sleek architecture. The house has neat light switches, like you're living in the future. Plenty of space and parking, and a nice large living/dining area to talk and hang out. It holds many people, but there's plenty of space for everyone to disperse at the end of the night to the bedrooms. The rooms are located above the garage, so the front door is up two flights (about 20 steps) which may be something to keep in mind for guests including the elderly or those in wheelchairs. Anyway, we all enjoyed our stay immensely, especially for our first time renting a vacation home. Hopefully this won't spoil us! But Chris (the owner) was great and helpful, even when the Bay Bridge delayed us an hour (plus about another hour just because we were late). Thanks!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful place--we like it more every year!
Guest: David S.
(Denver, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10
Review Submitted: 10/14/10
We've been coming here for one week every year, since 2005. The house is gorgeous, modern, and clean; the view beautiful; and the location very convenient. Feels like a retreat, but so close to everything. Chris always offers great responsive service and treats us very well. Also keeps the place updated and improved every year, more amenities, well-maintained, etc. We have recommended it to two other families, and they also loved it. Definitely the best vacation rental experience we've ever had. We're already looking forward to next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A perfect place for family reunion
Guest: A frequent homeway user
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/27/10
Review Submitted: 10/14/10
We, a group of 9 including 2 kids, stayed comfortably in this place for 2 weeks. Every bed is of high quality. The loft in the master bedroom doesn't have a real bed, but you can place an aerobed in it - we find in one of the closets at least 3 aerobeds that you can choose from. The place can be virtually split into two separate units, each having its own kitchen and living room. This is particularly good for us, two families, to interact as well as to keep the privacy when needed. The kitchen in the main unit is well stocked, the best I have seen, with modern appliances. Both living rooms as well as the master bedroom have huge picturesque windows, with lots of natural light. A family of deers rests nearly daily on the hill above the backyard in the morning, which speaks how quiet and relaxing the place is. Location wise, it takes us about 20min to drive north to Golden gate park in SF, 5min south of Montara beach and 10min south to Moss beach where you can appreciate wild marine lives in their natural settings. Down the hill and seen through the windows is the Pacifica state beach where surfers challenge the waves daily. We did stay on this beach for a half day to admire the surfers. One thing to note for families with young kids is that kids should stay away from the master bed room window when it's open. The window, without screen, is close to the floor, and kids could potentially fall out. I simply kept that window shut most of the time. The last thing but not the least - the interaction with Chris has always been smooth and nice.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful, relaxing time
Guest: KMR
(Suffield, CT)
Date of Stay: 07/10/09
Review Submitted: 08/05/10
We had a wonderful week here. The cottage was very clean and just as described. It was quite a rural location, but just what we were looking for. We had plenty of peace and quiet, but also found several great restaurants and some good day trips. The beach was quiet and perfect for our toddler aged daughter. We left with many nice memories!"
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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