Duncan St Retreat Stay in a 2 Bedroom Flat in Sunny Noe Valley

• Sunny Noe Valley

  Sunny Noe Valley

  • Guest Three Monkeys
  • Date of stay 04/08/13
  • Review Submitted 04/16/13
  The listing description was accurate. The photos accurately reflected the appearance and amenities. The property was clean and well maintained. Perfect flat in a perfect place. Rae and Mike were so nice and helpful. There were three women on this trip. The jack-n-jill bathroom was very handy. The kitchen had everything we needed, including enough room to have a little dinner party. The front room was cozy (that is not code for "small") with an electric fire place. The closets were large and there were loads of hangers. The coffee shop on the corner has great coffee. By playing our cards right (that is being there at a little after 4 in the afternoon) we were able to park on the same block as the flat each evening. There is unrestricted parking within a few blocks. It's best not to have a car in the City. The mass transit is great.. But, we drove here so we made the best of the situation. The street car stop is within a block. There are little mom and pop stores nearby. The Whole Foods is about half a mile away and is on the same street as a variety of shops. The flat was quiet. We could sit on the landing on the east side and have our coffee in the sun. Just lovely. We are coming back next year, but we're flying. I recommend this flat highly. I hope all who stay will have as lovely a time as we did.

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

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• Awesome rental; awesome owners!

  Awesome rental; awesome owners!

  • Guest Zonies
  • Date of stay 10/13/12
  • Review Submitted 01/10/13
  The photos of this property don't do it justice; it feels more spacious than it looks. :) It is a very comfortable and relaxing place to come back to at the end of a long day of checking out San Francisco. Rae and her son Jamie are very kind and helpful. Jamie was very informative when we arrived explaining everything we needed to know about the house, nearby stores and restaurants, and transportation. He was very kind and available for questions if we had any. The apartment was well supplied for the comfort of guests and felt very much like home. The washer and dryer were a nice bonus so we could pack a little lighter and wash what we had with us. I am happy to recommend the Duncan Street Retreat for anyone wanting a great SF experience.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

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• Perfect for Us

  Perfect for Us

  • Guest Deb J.
  • Date of stay 09/28/12
  • Review Submitted 10/09/12
  Exactly what we had hoped for. The flat is comfortable, homey and quiet and has all the necessary amenities, including a lovely deck off the bedroom, eat-in kitchen and washer-dryer. Even an electric fireplace and a nice selection of books in the shelves along with the big screen TV and Wi-Fi. We found Noe Valley to be a delightful neighborhood, with lots of appealing eateries, groceries and coffee nearby. The excellent J-line Muni is just around the corner, so it's easy to get to other parts of the city. Rae and Jamie were a pleasure, and we would definitely try to return next time we're in town.

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

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• Excelling vacation rental in Noe

  Excelling vacation rental in Noe

  • Guest MartySF
  • Date of stay 06/16/11
  • Review Submitted 06/16/12
  We rented this for our family coming in from Tennessee on June 8,2011. The place was great for our needs. Great location in Noe Valley, very clean and had everything that our family needed. We met Rae and Michael and they were extremely helpful and nice. Would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a great lodging option in Noe.

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• A real home away from home!

  A real home away from home!

  • Guest Nam
  • Date of stay 04/07/12
  • Review Submitted 06/08/12
  My family (husband, 2 kids and I) had a wonderful stay at the Duncan St. Retreat. We were in the Bay area for a long working holiday and wanted something comfortable, homey and easily accessible. The apt met all our requirements and more. Noe Valley is a wonderful place to stay - a stone's throw away from great restaurants, shopping, beautiful places to visit and all within an easy commute - thanks to the J-train! The apartment has these little nooks that make it really cosy, the kitchen is stocked with everything you might need and the little backyard is a special place to catch some sun! Rae was always available for any issues (hardly any), and made sure we had a comfortable stay. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone looking to stay in San Francisco.

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

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• What a Find! This Hidden Gem in Noe Valley

  What a Find! This Hidden Gem in Noe Valley

  • Guest Cath
  • Date of stay 01/17/12
  • Review Submitted 02/02/12
  I grew up in Noe Valley and thought I knew it well. But the Duncan Street Retreat was a delightful surprise! Tucked behind a streetside property and facing an inner treed courtyard, it is quintessentially (movie perfect) San Francisco. It is not what you'd call luxurious, but the kitchen is truly spacious, the decor homey, and all of the beds really comfortable.[Caveat: beds are doubles and twins - no queen, unfortunately.] Four adults showering each day and we never ran out of hot water - even with the dishwasher running! The two balconies and the courtyard provide quiet outdoor space front and back. We appreciated having Wi-Fi and a large desk area, an electric fireplace, a large TV and entertainment unit, and laundry facilities. Bonus! we were treated to a bit of classical music, live from the musicians upstairs. Duncan Street Retreat is so well-located. Noe Valley has a reputation for the best weather in town. Easy transport takes you everywhere in The City via the Muni one short block away - we got to the Embarcadero and CalTrain in less than 30 min. If it's a freeway you want, Hwy 280 heading south and the Bayshore Freeway leading east are just minutes from here and it's an easy cross-town drive to Hwy. 1 heading north. Church St.has cafes and restaurants for every palate. Besides lunching at a few different cafes and shopping at Chuck's corner store for snacks during our stay, we ate at Toast diner, Pomello's organic, Eric's chinese, and a Thai restaurant, . But make reservations - we got turned away from a popular Italian restaurant on 30th St. one night. Don't miss LoveJoy's Tea Room for High Tea - my favourite - a few blocks north on Church! 24th Street's boutiques, several more ethnic restaurants and Whole Foods, as well as Safeway and Walgreens on Mission Street, banks at both, are within walking distance. Do I sound like a travel agent? No, I'm just proud of the neighbourhood I grew up in and know it well! So why did we stay at Rae's? Well, my mother passed away and I come from a large family, so we needed space nearby St. Paul's (of Sister Act fame). Duncan Street truly became our retreat for the week. I could not have asked for more kindness and consideration in this situation than what Rae and her son Jamie provided. They are very thoughtful, too, in how they have supplied the apartment for the comfort of their guests. I am happy to recommend the Duncan Street Retreat for families or friends wanting a great SF experience.

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

  Owner response: I'm so glad that Duncan St Retreat met your needs and expectations. We really try to make our place homey, comfy and relaxing. After a busy day visiting family, friends or taking in the sights, coming "home" is always a nice feeling. Thank you for passing on our info to your family and friends. I hope to welcome them to Duncan St Retreat in the future.

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• a great place for a family!

  a great place for a family!

  • Guest Bostonfamily
  • Date of stay 01/12/12
  • Review Submitted 01/19/12
  What a great location and the apartment was clean and cozy - just perfect for our family! Thank you for Rae for making our trip hassle free!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: So glad your stay was great. Please come back for another visit!

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• Holiday Stay 2011/12

  Holiday Stay 2011/12

  • Guest Bonie joanifer
  • Date of stay 12/23/11
  • Review Submitted 01/11/12
  Our stay over the holidays with our 2 toddlers was wonderful! The rental is cozy and the kitchen is delightful. The kids room with 2 single beds was perfect. The owner, Rae, left a double stroller there and a guard rail for the youngest and was more than accomodating since the first phone call. The place had everything we needed and is in a prime location, with easy public transit, delicious restaurants and the cutest boutique shops we'd ever seen. We would definitely visit again. Thanks Rae and Jamie!

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

  Owner response: I'm so glad that you had a wonderful holiday in San Francisco. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future. Rae

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• Great Birthday Week!

  Great Birthday Week!

  • Guest Laura
  • Date of stay 07/13/11
  • Review Submitted 09/01/11
  I seriously want to thank you so much! I had a blast in San Francisco. I stayed at this great place from July 13- July 18. We originally had 4 people which would have fit just right but in the end only my friend and I went. I definitely recommend you to stay here! I can't wait to go back to San Fran and hopefully stay here again! It was so conveniently close to everything. Try the Thai place down the street... delicious and look in her travelers basket... you will not be disappointed. :)

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

  Owner response: I'm so glad that you had a great birthday! You worked so hard planning in advance. We hope to see you again at Duncan St Retreat!

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• Lovely apartment in a great location

  Lovely apartment in a great location

  • Guest Sue
  • Date of stay 06/25/11
  • Review Submitted 07/28/11
  My husband and I stayed here with our 4.5 year old in late June. The apartment was perfect - lots of space, a good sized kitchen table for having friends and family for dinner, very quiet since it is set back from the street, noise doesn't travel within the apartment, half a block from the J Church line and really good restaurants (to eat in or, as we did, take out). We'd definitely stay here again. Rae was very informative about the rental and the area, and she even got a bed rail so that our son wouldn't fall out of bed!

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

  Owner response: I am so glad you enjoyed your stay in San Francisco. We look forward to seeing you again at Duncan St. Retreat!

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$175.00/night(4 guests) 3 night minimum
$165.00/night (4 guests) 4-6 nights
$1100.00 weekly
each additional guest $25.00/night (max 2)
$250.00 security deposit
$100.00 cleaning fee 1-27 days;  $125.00 28 days or longer
Holiday rates higher; inquire for details
Refundable,less 10% of total rent, -if cancelled 14 day prior to arrival; 

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