Location: Alamo Square, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (Centrally Located in Lower Haight, Walk to Golden Gate Park)
Accommodations: Apartment/Flat, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
EARLY SPRING DISCOUNT:
Now offering 10% off rentals March-April 2009
This first-floor, two bedroom flat in an original 1911 Edwardian house sits in the center of San Francisco. Restored by the owner, the flat 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.
This unique flat has original hardwood floors and parquet throughout, accented by brass fixtures. In the front of the flat 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 bathroom features both a claw foot tub and a marble shower, with a separate WC across the hall. The two comfortably appointed double bedrooms each 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: an enclosed single-car garage with coded entry adjacent to house is 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.
Please consult our calendar before inquiring about availability, as our calendar is always kept up-to-date.
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
"If you want to experience life in San Francisco without going broke, this is the perfect place. 5 to 10 minutes from everywhere, this beautiful and charming old house comes with everything. Just bring your toothbrush."
-- Jorge Villegas, Miramar, Florida
"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
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: the washer is in the basement of the house and available to short term tenants for their laundry
- Dryer: the dryer is in the basement of the house and available to short term tenants for their laundry
- Linens Provided: Full bed and bath linens provided, with extra pillows and blankets for additional guests. Plenty of paper products and soaps stocked.
- Garage: Private covered garage with coded entry available to guests at no additional charge.
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace (2) : 2 beautiful working Victorian fireplaces, in the living room and dining room.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (2) : The master bedroom features an antique four-poster bed, with an antique double bed in the second bedroom.
- Convertible Bed: A Japanese tatami daybed converts into an oversized single bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Full "cook-friendly" kitchen contains refrigerator with water filter, four-burner stovetop and oven, sink and dishwasher. Adjoining "prep" kitchen and pantry features a butcher block counter, second sink, toaster oven, coffee maker and espresso/capuccino machine.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: A complete set of pots and pans, mixing bowls and cooking utensils are provided, as well as basic kitchen necessities for cooking and getting settled in quickly.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Outdoor flagstone patio for sitting, sunning, and relaxing, with a clay fountain and charcoal grill.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The nine rooms of this Edwardian flat contain twelve original bay windows and thirteen original stained glass and pivoting windows. Art and antiques, books, games, maps and Bay Area guidebooks provided for guests use.
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Golden Gate Park is 12 blocks west of the house, offering great opportunities for exploring, hiking and biking. Nearby neighborhoods Fillmore, Hayes Valley, Haight Ashbury, Mission, Valencia Street Corridor and Upper Market offer nearby live music at small venues and concerthalls, great unique shopping and sightseeing, and abundant restaurants, bars and cafes. In a 2-block radius around the house, you'll find one of the city's most eclectic collection of coffee shops and restaurants, including French, Indian, Thai, Japanese and Middle Eastern food, and a couple of great spots for brunch.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
1-3 Guests: $200/night .. $1200/week
4-5 Guests: $235/night .. $1400/week
Cleaning Fee: $100
Deposit: 50% to reserve booking, balance due on arrival.
Cancellations: 60 day cancellation notice required for full refund.
Please email for discounts on short-notice reservations.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Living Room - San Francisco, CA-California Beautiful 1911 Victorian Vacation House Within Walking Distance to Haight Ashbury!
- Master Bedroom - San Francisco, CA-California Beautiful 1911 Victorian Vacation House Within Walking Distance to Haight Ashbury!
- From Hall into Guest Bedroom - San Francisco, CA-California Beautiful 1911 Victorian Vacation House Within Walking Distance to Haight Ashbury!
- Foyer
- Entering Kitchen from the Hallway
- Bathroom
- Separate WC
- House Front
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #39696
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