Stunning Views of Golden Gate from a Top-Rated Apt in the Heart of Sf
- Minimum stay:4 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Stellar Views and Dining in a Real San Francisco Neighborhood
Don’t miss a chance to stay in a classic, 1920s building in one of San Francisco’s hottest and most local and fun neighborhoods. Magnificent views of the entire span of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay and all the way to Marin are right outside the window. A panoramic 360 view of the entire city beckons from the roof top and the building has a small shared garden in the back.
This cozy, sun-drenched apartment has been recently remodeled with Brazilian Cherry wood floors, Italian marble in the bathroom and stainless steel appliances. The entrance is on a flat street and the building has an elevator.
Walk to the Bay, Marina Green, the Presidio, Chrissy Field, Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach and Chinatown. Chic Polk and Union Street shopping, abundant music and dining are right outside the door. Some of the City’s best wine bars and stores are down the street. I am the editor of a magazine that covers wine and restaurants and will gladly share my insider tips. Great shopping and dining on Fillmore and Chestnut are also an easy walk. The Cow Hollow neighborhood has a walk score of 98 and is the perfect place to experience San Francisco as a native.
Urban hiking opportunities abound on the architecturally stunning Russian and Nob Hill. Running and biking paths along the Bay are just a few blocks away. Easy access to downtown museums, Union Square, the Embarcadero and shopping as several major bus lines stop right outside the building.
The apt has a fantastic kitchen and big fridge if you want to cook it. It also has a flat-screen TV, CD system, radio and DVD player. Wireless is included.
The Golden Gate Bridge and wine country of Sonoma and Napa are easy to access from this location. The area is full of delicious restaurants, from the high-end Gary Danko and La Folie to great little Vietnamese places and little cafes. A great, organic grocery store is down the street for all your cooking needs and you can walk to the Farmer's Market at Ft. Mason. So you can dine out a huge range of restaurants or cook in with top-notch ingredients during your stay.
This is a high-request property. I urge you to email as I am not always able to response to phone requests. This property is not suitable for children. Thanks.
Property Type
- Condo
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 3, Beds for 3
- Bedroom 1
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
Amenities
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- VCR
- Stereo
- CD Player
- DVD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
Location & View
- Car Not Necessary
Activities
- Botanical Garden
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Laundromat
- ATM/Bank
- Basketball Court
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Fitness Center
- Ice Skating
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Surfing
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Skiing
- Golf
- Water Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Mountaineering
- Roller Blading
- Mountain Climbing
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Boating
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Library
- Marina
- Museums
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Theme Parks
- Live Theater
- Synagogues
- Winery Tours
- Zoo
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Antiquing
- Walking
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Eco Tourism
- Scenic Drives
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Gambling Casinos
- Outlet Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Equestrian Events
- Fly Fishing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Great location, great view, great apartment!
Great location, great view, great apartment!
- Guest Jane
- Date of stay 03/15/13
- Review Submitted 03/27/13
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this very comfortable apartment on Van Ness with it's wonderful view of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin headlands and good kitchen (as we like to cook) and great location. The bed was quite comfortable. We didn't need a car as we had access to buses going many directions across the city within a block of the apartment or alternately we only had to walk a short distance to a multitude of good restaurants and interesting shops on Polk, Chestnut and Union. A walk to the Marina area was only minutes from our place as well with Fort Mason and Ghirardelli Square as focal points.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
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Amazing View
Amazing View
- Guest Wallis
- Date of stay 08/15/12
- Review Submitted 09/07/12
Fantastic view of the Golden Gate Bridge and vicinity. Very comfortable for two adults. Quiet building. Close to public transportation, restaurants, and waterfront. Enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest travel
- Date of stay 07/28/12
- Review Submitted 08/20/12
this spot is in a great location. polk street is a block away with a great cheese shop and one block away is union street with some upscale shops and eats. the marina and the warf are about a mile away easy walking. if you want to take the bus the spot is right outside the door. enjoy.Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Conveniently Locatedfor All Your Sightseeing Plans
Conveniently Locatedfor All Your Sightseeing Plans
- Guest Carol
- Date of stay 07/24/12
- Review Submitted 08/13/12
This quaint home away from home is conveniently located within walking distance to most tourist attractions. It offers first time or repeat visitors easy access to the city and public transportation. Enjoy your busy day and return in time to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Golden Gate Bridge at night. Many great local restaurants and Fisherman''s Warf are just steps away!Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
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Great Neighborhood & View
Great Neighborhood & View
- Guest Fonzyanna
- Date of stay 06/14/12
- Review Submitted 06/26/12
We loved staying at this great one bedroom condo in the heart of Cow Hollow! This neighborhood is central to so many great restaurants, bars, shopping and sightseeing! It was perfect for our trip as this neighborhood is in the middle of both our friends and our family's neighborhoods! There was a great coffee & breakfast spot located directly across from the gorgeous old San Franciscan building that the condo is located in! We called ahead for taxis if we were travelling across town and they were always downstairs waiting right after we hung up! I highly recommend this vacation rental for people travelling into the city and wanting to stay where the "locals" live! It's sure to be a great vacation beginning with this rental property!Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 4 night min stay |
$215 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
Full payment of all fees in advance (nightly payments, deposit, cleaning and key-drop fees).
Additional Fees and Taxes:
There is a $60 cleaning fee and a $50 key drop/pickup fee if I am not available. There is an extra charge of $40 for a third person to stay on the pull-out bed in the living room. No additional taxes are due on these fees.
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Location
- Nearest Barpub: There are lots of regular and great wine bars here at 0.1 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: there's tons of great dining on Union and Polk at 0.1 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2010
About the owner: I am a food and wine writer and magazine editor, who was raised in New York lived in Italy for many years. I travel extensively and didn't always love SF when I visited. The food and wine were always divine but I think some of that had to do with generic downtown hotel locations. From the time I moved to my current area I have been in love with this City.
Why the Owner Chose Cow Hollow:
The minute I saw my apartment I saw what it could become with some renovations. For me, it's my little paradise in the sky with views that inspire me to write all day long.
Unfortunately our roof access has been restricted. However the views from my unit are almost as good!
The Unique Benefits at this Condo:
This is my actual home and not a secondary one. So it may look a bit more lived in than other homes on the site: read lots of great wine and unique art. I hope to make your stay as fantastic as possible with my insights on dining, drinking, hiking and enjoying our city. I might even leave you a nice bottle of wine to drink!
Contact us
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Photos
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What a view of SF and the Bay out the window!
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The view from the living room!
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The cozy bedroom. There is also a pull-out bed in the living room.
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Breakfast island and stools.
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The island kitchen is ideal to have a bite or a coffee.
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The bathroom has a full tub and shower.
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Russian Hill, just a block away, as seen from the roof.
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Another great view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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The cozy, light-filled living room.
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Entrance to the bedroom.
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View from the bedroom looking into the living room.
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The kitchen, which has new stainless steel appliances.
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The bathroom.
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Sailboats on the the Bay as seen from the roof.
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The iconic Transamerica building as seen from the roof.
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Cool restaurants and cafes are on Polk Street (which is a block away).
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