Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great time!

Guest: Bill (South Korea)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10 Review Submitted: 10/13/10

Overall this was a great experience.  The property owner was very helpful and provided spot on instructions on finding the property.  He also was quite flexible with our last minute plans and early check in.  The house was conveniently located near a cable car stop and was well stocked with creature comforts.  We would stay at this property again if we get the opportunity to visit San Francisco.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

New Zealander visitors

Guest: Alex M. (Nelson, New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 06/30/10 Review Submitted: 07/13/10

We found this apartment almost perfect for 3 of us. It is a cozy and welcoming apartment with all the necessary amenities, apart from a washing machine (there is a laundromat very close by). Previous occupants have left a supply of non-perishables for anyone to use. The bookcases are stacked with a wide variety of content. The location is superb. Easy walking distance to many tourist sights - though the return walk is invariably uphill, often steep. Public transport is only a short walk in any direction. The restaurants on the corner are all wonderful. Gary and Kate have been very helpful and friendly hosts. We absolutely loved it here and would thoroughly recommend this apartment to anyone who wants to see the sights of San Francisco. Our only regret is that we have to leave.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

Easter Holiday Visit

Guest: Easter Travelers (St. Paul, MM)
Date of Stay: 04/02/10 Review Submitted: 04/09/10

What a great place to stay for our kids' first visit to San Francisco! We loved the location and all the conveniences the apartment had to offer. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit! Convenient to transportation, restaurants, shops - everything we needed!! Plus is was super easy to find.

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Karen Ham (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/25/09 Review Submitted: 11/25/09

We had an absolutely lovely stay here 11/18-11/23/09. The location is perfect; walking distance to everything. Internet connection is now just fine. I would come back in a flat minute! :)

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Great Apartment!

Guest: CHH (Chicago, IL, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/29/09 Review Submitted: 09/08/09

We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone seeking a quiet, comfortable, homey, well-located, and reasonably priced apartment in San Francisco. Great location with lots of nice shops and restaurants nearby. Great access to public transit, including cable cars. Walking distance to Chinatown and other attractions. Plenty of room for our family of four. Apartment looks very much like the posted photos. Kitchen is great. Owners are very nice and very responsive. The only discrepancy that we experienced with the listing is that the wireless internet seldom worked. If we hadn't had access to an alternative provider, it would have to hard to use it most of the time. We didn't mention this to the owner as it didn't pose a problem for us, however.

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

Guest: Jonathan Berkey and Vivien Dietz
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/31/08

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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Guest: Stephen and Kathy Poston
Date of Stay: 07/19/08 Review Submitted: 07/18/08

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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Guest: Marie-Claude Ducas
Date of Stay: 07/07/08 Review Submitted: 07/06/08

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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Guest: Susan and William Arnold
Date of Stay: 03/29/07 Review Submitted: 03/28/07

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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Guest: Charlie and Carnie Burns
Date of Stay: 03/16/07 Review Submitted: 03/15/07

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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Guest: Xenia
Date of Stay: 03/07/07 Review Submitted: 03/06/07

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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Guest: The Perrones
Date of Stay: 02/21/07 Review Submitted: 02/20/07

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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Guest: ann and rich
Date of Stay: 02/17/07 Review Submitted: 02/16/07

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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Guest: Cynthia Reichenbach
Date of Stay: 10/14/06 Review Submitted: 10/13/06

Loved the condo. It was perfect for my friend and me after a long day sightseeing. The kitchen is well fitted out for any needs. Great location.

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Guest: Chloe Frayn
Date of Stay: 09/30/06 Review Submitted: 09/29/06

Good 'hood, fab pad! We've had an excellent week here and the apartment has been perfect for us. Thanks for the walk suggestions and all the advice too (especially the $15 Muni cards which have saved us hundreds of dollars in cable car fares.) Who'd have thought that when you go to another city to visit friends and family, you could invite them over for a dinner party -- complete with candelabra. Oysters at Hyde St. Seafood whilst watching the cable cars clank past will stay with us. Good luck and keeep up the good work!

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Guest: Carol and Jack Alcorn
Date of Stay: 09/26/06 Review Submitted: 09/25/06

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely apartment. Every day was an adventure. The maps and info on San Francisco gave us the basics. We conquered the cable car system. Thank you for all the comforts you offer travelers. Sorry we have to go -- because we haven't finished reading all the titles in your great library,

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Guest: Takamasa Ueno
Date of Stay: 09/19/06 Review Submitted: 09/18/06

We really enjoyed staying in your apartment. Especially, location is very nice for us, getting around any place in SFO easily. Again, we appreciate that you have the lovely apartment, so we could spend unforgettable time here and we love to come back after celebrating our wedding!

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Guest: John and Debora DiMauro
Date of Stay: 09/15/06 Review Submitted: 09/14/06

We really enjoyed your little "gem" in the middle of beautiful San Francisco! We did all four of your walks and experienced the city like locals. The apartment is so well stocked! The BBQ came in handy along with your little special touches like candles and wide assortment of reading materials! We'll be back again!

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Guest: Mary McNulty
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/31/06

The PERFECT pied a terre! We loved the apartment and the neighborhood and of course the proximity to all the great things the city has to offer. It was a pleasure doing business, although hardly business, with you!

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Guest: Stu and Michelle Johnson
Date of Stay: 08/05/06 Review Submitted: 08/04/06

Your place was perfect for us! We loved walking down Hyde Street right to the action on the Wharf. Too bad we had to walk UP too! :-) Location was so cool and close to everything. Loved your notes on the 4 walks and local restaurants, details about parking etc. Very helpful. Loved all the little touches -- candles, stainless steel and comfy beds! All this made our trip very enjoyable and affordable!

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Guest: Joseph and Marion MacMahon & kids
Date of Stay: 07/24/06 Review Submitted: 07/23/06

We've had a wonderful week in San Francisco and the location of the apartment contributed in no small way to this. It's a "home from home: apartment and we hope some day to return. (We particularly liked the kitchen!) Thanks again.

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Guest: Shirley Keenan
Date of Stay: 07/22/06 Review Submitted: 07/21/06

My kids and I had a great time here! The apartment worked out super -- nice accommodation and great location! It was rejuvenating for me to return to my favorite city and a thrill to have my children finally see it. Thank you!

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Guest: Scott Canali
Date of Stay: 07/17/06 Review Submitted: 07/16/06

Thanks for your apartment these past few days. It is beautiful and wonderful. My son and I had a great and relaxing time. I'll definitely be back for more. Thanks for the great restaurant recommendations -- there is so much right in your neighborhood. Your "walks" guide and other notes were much appreciated.

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Guest: Bonnie Lyon
Date of Stay: 07/04/06 Review Submitted: 07/03/06

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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Guest: Charlie and Carnie Burns
Date of Stay: 06/28/06 Review Submitted: 06/27/06

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!

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