Location: Nob Hill, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA
Accommodations: Flat, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
This charming, spacious, impeccably furnished garden flat with gas fireplace in a 1908 Edwardian building is in the best neighborhood in San Francisco, just steps from the corner where the world-famous Hyde Street cable car line turns north to run to the Bay.
The 750-square-foot flat, in a three unit building set well off the street behind a single-family house, has been completely renovated and is beautifully furnished with a combination of tasteful modern furniture and antiques, including vintage photos of the city and original water-color and oil paintings of San Francisco. There is a large gas fireplace in the dining/living area. The floor is gorgeous handmade Saltillo Mexican tiles, with Afghan kilim rugs. French doors open out north to a quiet private patio, filled with flowering plants and furnished with wrought-iron patio furniture, lounge chairs and barbeque. There are three good-sized windows on the west wall.
The bedroom features an antique iron bed, comfortable queen-sized European mattress, high quality sheets and embroidered bed linens. The fully equipped stainless steel and wood kitchen has granite counters, a full-sized refrigerator, a cooking island. Impeccable bathroom with bath and shower. There is recessed dimmable lighting throughout.
The dining table seats six. The living area has a large, very comfortable sectional couch, and an antique rocking chair. There is also a high-end Aero auto-inflatable second bed.
The apartment has high-speed wireless Internet access. Phone (free local calls), 27-inch TV with cable, mini-stereo CD system, DVD and VCR player.
Built-in bookcases hold a 1500-book library, including a large collection of children's books and many San Francisco and Bay Area guidebooks. There is a work nook with a desk. The owners, two San Francisco writers, also provide a personally-written guide to the neighborhood, including their favorite restaurants, 4 great neighborhood walks described in detail, stores and services, suggestions for kids, etc.
The location is unbeatable: In the historic northeast heart of the city, on the desirable north slope of Nob Hill, just a ten-minute walk from the world-famous hotels on top of Nob Hill and a ten-minute walk in the other direction from the top of Russian Hill, San Francisco's most beautiful neighborhood, with its famous Crooked Street. This is the only neighborhood in San Francisco where you can walk to downtown's Union Square in 20 minutes and also to the beach (at Aquatic Park) in 20 minutes.
Despite being in the very heart of the city, the apartment is very quiet, peaceful and safe: you can hear the cable car bells ring as you relax in the patio. There are excellent restaurants and a market half a block away; a charming sidewalk cafe recently opened on the corner. A major shopping street with everything, Polk, is a block and a half away. A 24-hour supermarket is four blocks away. Gorgeous parks, including Lafayette, Huntington and Alice Marble, are found in all directions, none more than a 10-minute walk away. The spectacular Crissy Field, the restored crown jewel of San Francisco's northern shoreline, is a 45 minute walk, a 15-minute bike ride or a 10 minute drive away. Street parking is decent (no meters) and a reasonably-priced parking lot is three blocks away. Public transportation is excellent.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- High-speed Wireless Internet Access, Smoking in Patio Only
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rental Rates .. $150/night (4 night minimum) .. $950/week.
$80 Non-Refundable Cleaning Fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Living Room - San Francisco, CA - California Vacation Rental - Travel & Tourism
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- Patio
- dining area and fireplace
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If one could live anywhere in the world, why would one live anywhere other than San Francisco? I have often thought that, and the past week, spent in this lovely pied a terre, has only continued my feeling. We have stayed in many of these short-term rentals -- in California, Maine, Paris, Florence, etc. This was by far the most welcoming and comfortable. Some day I would like to return and just spend a week curled up with the books!
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What a great comfortable place you have. Room for all four of us to relax and the kids to run around a bit. We walked and sightseed till we came back and dropped. Very relaxing place and easy to get to the many places we went during our visit to your fair city.
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So ideally located...and great for the kids. We were impressed by the Aerobed. San Francisco was chilly, of course, but the city itself is warm. And so many things to see, to do, to eat...It was a splendid start for our first American vacation with two eight-year-old twins.
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We enjoyed our San Francisco "home" tucked away a half block from the cable cars. Quiet for sleeping at night. The kitchen was so well-stocked it almost inspired us to cook. Candles provided nice atmosphere for eat-in prepared meals. It was great to live in a real neighborhood, get to know the local streets and stores and hop on the cable cars to everywhere. Thanks for the tips on grocery stores, restaurants and walks. We can't wait to return.
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Our third stay with you -- we love coming here, being able to relax in the apartment with our Peet's coffee, exploring the nighborhood and enjoying the local restaurants for dinner. Thank you Kate and Gary.
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I could not have been happier anywhere else! Your kitchen inspired me to cook some good meals. Love your book collection and the beautiful music coming from your home! Thank you!
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Second time was just as good (maybe better) than the first. We love the apartment and the neighborhood! This is what San Francisco means to us.
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Our second visit -- you can go back again -- love the neighborhood, the shops and the weather sure beats Boston in February. Hope to see you again next year -- Ann and Rich, Boston, MA
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My first San Francisco trip. This apartment was quite charming and cozy! A quaint relaxation niche. I felt quite comfortable with the soft jazz music, candles, soft blankets, and warm hued atmosphere. This historic home was quite a delight! Thank you.
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Once again, we had a wonderful stay at your apartment! SF is such a great city. We love the feel of being in a neighborhood, yet being able to walk to so many parts of the city. We especially enjoyed making our coffee in the morning, relaxing on the patio and reading the morning papers. We hope to see you again next year!