Lovely Classically Restored 2BR Victorian Flat with Garage
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Both the first and second floor flats of this 3 unit building are available for rent. Each flat is a 1600 sq ft independent vacation home with 2 bedrooms, 1 Japanese tatami mat which serves as an extra single bed and 1.5 bathrooms each.
Both first-floor and second floor are two bedroom flats in an original 1911 Edwardian house located in the center of San Francisco. Restored by the owner, the house has all the details of a classic turn-of-the-century San Francisco home, with all modern amenities.
The house is located between Duboce Park and the famous Alamo Square. Within walking distance are some of the city's greatest neighborhoods for exploring: the Castro, the Mission, Hayes Valley, the Fillmore and the Haight-Ashbury. Half a block away is lower Haight Street, filled with one of the city's most eclectic concentrations of unique cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops.
Public transportation is right outside the door to connect you to the entire city, and the MUNI is accessible in a two-block walk, from which you can easily access the Financial District, Union Square, the Embarcadero and North Beach.
These unique flats have original hardwood floors and parquet throughout, accented by brass fixtures. Towards the front of the house are the foyer, living room and dining room, which feature 12-foot ceilings and two working Victorian fireplaces. Period details such as original molding, stained glass windows, and 25 pivoting windows throughout make this house a special find.
The black-tiled bathrooms feature both a claw foot tub and a marble shower, with a separate WC across the hall. The two comfortably appointed double bedrooms in each flat have bay windows, which get full sunlight from morning to midday. The linen closet is stocked with plenty of linens and towels.
The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, dishwasher, full-sized fridge with water filter, coffee maker, blender, cooking supplies, and cabinets stocked with necessities for cooking. There is a separate utilitarian prep kitchen with second sink and butcher block, by which you access the back stairs down to the backyard.
PRIVATE GARAGE INCLUDED: enclosed single-car garages adjacent to house are included with the rental at no additional charge. Take advantage of the safety and convenience of having your own garage, whether you are driving or renting a car during your stay.
Comments sent in from previous guests:
'We spent Thanksgiving week at the flat on Steiner this year with our family and had a great time. It's in a great location and convenient to lots of things. The parking spot in the garage is also nice, as parking is challenging in SF! We loved the flat itself - it's old and wonderful - comfortable beds and a good kitchen and dining room for a family to gather for meals. It served as a great home base from which to explore San Francisco. I'm glad we came here rather than spending a week in a small hotel room. We would love to be able to return in the future!'
-- The Grays from Texas
'This trip we wanted to avoid SF tourist areas and instead desired a neighborhood for our family vacation. The apartment is old and charming, with beautiful wood moldings, antiques, and large rooms. The kids found the space of a home and we loved the location. Parking on site was so helpful, but we often took the bus and trains and walked.'
-- Margaret Chapello, Hinsdale, IL
'We had a fantastic week in San Francisco! Our stay in your place was great - worked out perfect for us as a home away from home and a base for our stay.'
-- Vic Redding, Kailua, Hawaii
'Two friends and I just spent a week at the flat on Steiner Street. The location was perfect - convenient to bus lines, stores and restaurants. The apartment was roomy and comfortable. We would certainly return and recommend the accommodation to friends.'
-- Maryellen Cronin, Boxford, Massachusetts
'Just wanted to let you know how perfect our stay at the flat was! It was nice to be able to spread out into a big space instead of being cooped up in a hotel room. And the area was cool! There were a ton of great places to eat and it was so convenient to the MUNI. Thanks again for letting us stay. It could not have been better.'
-- Christina P., Largo, Florida
'This isn’t a bed and a room, it’s a home from home and an experience. Breakfast in the sun sitting at the kitchen bar or in the dining room - this is a cook’s kitchen and the supermarket is just down the road. You can plug in your laptop and stay ahead of your e-mail or run your business. At the end of the day, lie on the sofa listening to music or watching TV before turning in to sleep in peace and comfort. I’ll be back.'
-- Lesley Harwood, Wellington, New Zealand
'We loved every minute that we stayed in your wonderful home. It came with everything any family could want and more. Thank you for having it there for families to find, stay and enjoy San Francisco from, it was a great home base.'
-- The Stewart Family, Texas
'Our family has recently spent 5 nights at Steiner Street and the description given by its owner and the comments made by previous guests are an understatement. The apartment has everything one could think of to make a stay comfortable, not to mention the space. To be able to sit in the back yard on balmy evenings enjoying a glass or two of Californian red wine before walking less than 5 minutes to any one of a half a dozen reasonably priced restaurants was better than home. That is unless you decide to stay in and prepare a meal in the wonderfully appointed kitchen. There are even sharp cooking knives! Should we ever have the chance to return to San Francisco, we wouldn't stay anywhere else.'
-- Thracy Vinga and Family, Melbourne, Australia
Keywords: restored, antiques, Haight, back yard, garage, classic Victorian
Property Type
- Apartment
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Beds for 4-5
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Dining
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Towels Provided
- Parking
- Heating
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- CD Player
Communications
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Internet
- Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Lawn / Garden
Location & View
- Car Not Necessary
Activities
- Marina
- Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
- Basketball Court
- Cycling
- Sailing
- Golf
- Deepsea Fishing
- Tennis
- ATM/Bank
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Fitness Center
- Shopping
- Whale Watching
- Museums
- Playground
- Botanical Garden
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Zoo
- Live Theater
- Antiquing
- Bird Watching
- Walking
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Ice Skating
Other Activities
Reviews
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Wonderful Experience
Wonderful Experience
- Guest Nate
- Date of stay 04/18/13
- Review Submitted 04/26/13
The apartment, location, and host were delightful and I highly recommend this unit for an urban San Fran experience with all of the conveniences and none of the hassle.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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amazing place
amazing place
- Guest David H.
- Date of stay 10/04/12
- Review Submitted 10/20/12
we recently spent a week in San Francisco at this amazing apartment. The place was perfect for us, great location...extremely spacious, and Ethan who greeted us on arrival was very helpful. Great information folder told us everything we needed to know about the apartment and surrounding area....i cannot rate our experience here highly enough ps....the shower was awesome too!Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Just what we wanted!
Just what we wanted!
- Guest JRP
- Date of stay 09/12/12
- Review Submitted 10/09/12
We were an extended family that stayed in the 2nd floor apartment. We feel it gave us the 'San Francisco experience'. We got to stay in a comfortable, spacious apartment just a half block off Haight with plenty of dining options. The apartment is also within easy access to public transportation. We did have a car which was our reason for choosing the Steiner St. address as we had a garage available to us. Fantastic! Street parking must be a nightmare. Ethan, the on-site manager, is very pleasant and accessible.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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The only downside was a tricky door
The only downside was a tricky door
- Guest Roger
- Date of stay 08/25/12
- Review Submitted 09/15/12
Aside from not being able to get in at first (For anyone else who rents here - you have to turn the key all the way to the right, and then /keep turning/) this place was absolutely perfect. For one, it's huge. Not just 'big for the price' but truly large. You've got an entire floor with bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, and a living room, and they're each comfortable but spacious. The neighborhood is excellent - you're less than a block from Haight street, which features (among other things) shops, bus stops, restaurants, and bars. When the only bad thing you can say about the area is "sometimes people play their music slightly louder than I'd prefer", you know it's a good spot. In short, I'd definitely rent here again!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.
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Charming Accommodation
Charming Accommodation
- Guest DME
- Date of stay 06/24/12
- Review Submitted 07/09/12
We recently returned from a two and a half week road trip. The last three nights were spent at this lovely apartment in Lower Haight. It exceded our expectations. The apartment was lovely, very spacious, and we felt right at home. The information book in the apartment was very helpful, with maps, suggestions for shopping, and tips for restaurants etc. We really enjoyed sitting outside to have our morning coffee, and then later in the day enjoying a glass of wine in the sunshine. We would definitely recommend this rental to our friends, and have already talked of returning there ourselves.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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The only problem was with cleanliness
The only problem was with cleanliness
- Guest Julia S.
- Date of stay 03/27/12
- Review Submitted 04/20/12
My parents stayed in the apartment for 2,5 weeks when they visited San Francisco. They liked the Lower Haight neighborhood and how close the house was to the public transportation . It is an older building and has its quirks but they liked the apartment. Apartment is quite large. Bedrooms are facing the backyard – so they are very quiet. There was a place to park the car – so that was very helpful too. The only problem was with cleanliness. Apartment needs dusting, but that was not the problem. The problem was kitchen. Refrigerator was not cleaned at all, there was some sticky substance on one of the shelves. Also pots and pans were not cleaned enough – they still had some oily residue on them. Pretty much everything had to be washed before being used. Also my parents felt that it would be nice to have something like a mop so people who stay in the apartment for long period of time can do a quick clean-up of the floors in the kitchen. Other than that they did not have any complains. Manager of the property was very nice and responsive.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+.
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Excellent choice for a true San Francisco experience!
Excellent choice for a true San Francisco experience!
- Guest Seattle Friends
- Date of stay 03/03/12
- Review Submitted 03/07/12
This flat was an excellent choice for a birthday weekend gathering with a theme of exploring San Fran history and food. Five adults stayed very comfortably, with plenty of space for relaxing, playing games, eating and privacy. The restored character of this home (happy 100th birthday!) was a joy to discover upon our arrival; we appreciated the relaxed (others might see it as a little "dog-eared") feel of the place. I agree that the photos don't do its historic beauty justice! Having the garage available was a definite plus. The location was wonderful, with many neighborhoods/restuarants (we loved Toronado on Haight for a beer and Suppenkuche on Laguna & Hayes for great German food!) in easy walking distance and convenient bus service to get to other parts of the city. The management was friendly and responsive. We would stay again in a heartbeat!Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
- Guest British family
- Date of stay 08/21/11
- Review Submitted 09/04/11
The Good: 1. It's big. 2. It's externally attractive 3. good location, 5 minutes from Church St & Duboce muni. The Bad: 1. Dirty, eg the back kitchen door hadn't been cleaned for years, the seating in the dining area was badly stained and torn, the whole place absolutely stank, we had to open all the windows and use half a can of Febrese before the living room was usable. There was trash in the corner of the living room. The Ugly Gloomy, feeble lighting, dark, depressing, browny/grey ancient looking wallpaper, the wallpaper in the second bedroom had been half stripped off, then left. There was one dishtowel, it had two large holes in it. The curtains were flimsy, the lace curtains were ripped and frayed. The carpet in the living room was threadbare and much of the furniture was ripped, smelled very dirty and looked like it had just been hauled out of a dumpster. We spent as little time in this place as possible. We raised our disappointment with the nice manager (Sean) but he said his hands were tied, but he'd email the owner. We never heard anything back. I recommend this flat if you would like to spend your vacation in a place redolent of a fourth rate old folks home.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 12/17
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Best Place to Stay in SF
Best Place to Stay in SF
- Guest HeathaB
- Date of stay 08/12/11
- Review Submitted 08/17/11
A few friends and I came to SF from LA and were blown away by the flat. The size, set up and location were perfect. It was exactly what we were looking for but even better. The pictures dont do it justice so be ready to be pleasantly surprised. There are plenty of amazing restaurants within walking distance and the neighbor seemed safe and quiet. We stayed on the 2nd level and just loved the spacious layout, balcony, long hallways, and several doors to make more private need be. We will be returning to SF and staying on Steiner Street again for sure!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great Location in the City
Great Location in the City
- Guest Sir Walter Raleigh
- Date of stay 07/19/11
- Review Submitted 07/26/11
We just got back from a 10-day excursion in the bay area. We spent 4 days/nights in Marin Country and 5 at this house in the city. This house was the perfect location for everything we wanted to do: Close walk to Alamo Square, Buena Vista Park (best view of the city) and we even walked all the way to the center of Golden Gate State Park. It was also easy to get on the the N line (Duboce and Church) downtown or out to the beach or zoo. I just loved stepping out of "my" Victorian flat to catch the train to my downtown conference - it was the real city deal - much better than a hotel with all the tourists. And the apartment is so big that my son could be playing his music in the back bedroom and my husband couldn't hear it all from the living room in the front of the house. Although there's a huge Safeway in walking distance, we enjoyed venturing into the neighborhood to find a different restaurant every night. Great ethnic food (Indian, Thai, Ethiopian, Caribbean...) and we found a funky little no-frills fish restaurant down on Church and Market (Woodhouse Fish Co) that serves everything fresh at a great price. If you like all things old and historic and hate the tourist mob scene - this place is for you.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$250 | $1645 | $6160 | |||
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Location
- Nearest Airport: San Francisco International at 14 Miles
- Nearest Train: SF Muni at 0.3 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Maven at 0.05 Miles
Owner info
Contact us
- Primary: (415) 863-9609 (California, USA)
- Secondary: (415) 592-4934
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Photos
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House Front
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Master Bedroom, First Floor
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Entering Kitchen from the Hallway, First Floor
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Living Room, Second Floor
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Kitchen Second Floor
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Living Room, First Floor
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From Hall into Guest Bedroom, First Floor
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Bathroom, First Floor
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Master Bedroom, Second Floor
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Bathroom Second Floor
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