Location: Bernal Heights, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (Near Glen Park Bart; excellent freeway access.)
Accommodations: Duplex, Studio + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
Charming Carriage House in Bernal Heights.
Crows Nest
This upper level junior one bedroom has individually hand-crafted woodwork throughout. The beautiful workmanship is carried through the entire unit, creating a nautical ambiance. Soak yourself at the end of the day in the deep antique clawfoot tub/shower. Or, cook yourself a warm meal as you look out over the yards of this quaint area. The kitchen boasts new granite counters, fixtures and appliances. Everything you need to cook great meals is supplied, including spices! There is more closet and cupboard space than you will be able to fill and plenty of light pouring in from the east and west facing windows. A double bed is located in the landing alcove; additional sleeping accommodations are available by way of a futon couch in the living room. The unit also has antiques and new furnishings.
Captain’s Quarters
This cozy bottom level studio apartment has new hardwood floors, a built in "captain’s bunk" (double bed) and plenty of storage space. A very comfortable queen size Murphy Bed with new pillow-top mattress is also available in this unit. The bathroom has been completely remodeled with glass brick, tile and marble, allowing light to filter in. The newly renovated kitchen opens up to the living room and allows you to chat with your partner or guests as you prepare meals. The kitchen window looks out east upon a lovely garden and light filters through from both east and west facing windows. Everything you need to cook great meals is supplied, including spices! There is no shortage of closet and cupboard space in this unit. Antiques and new furnishings are found throughout the unit.
Please indicate if the whole duplex (both units)is wanted during the same time period. $50 cleaning fee per unit per week of stay. Half rent plus cleaning deposit required to confirm. Full rent due 30 days in advance. Cancellation fee of $100 if cancelled 21 days or more before arrival. Maximum occupancy per unit: Three per unit.
Located on Porter Street in the southeast part of San Francisco, this former Carriage House has a colorful past. Once a Speakeasy during Prohibition, it was later purchased and remodeled by a Merchant Marine who lovingly created an atmosphere reminiscent of a ship. Two units are available for rental. This a quiet location in a bustling city. There is plenty of street parking in this area, no parking permits required and no restrictions on length of stay, once you park your car.
Excellent nearby public transportation makes this ideal for those who are afraid to drive the steep hills and one-way streets of San Francisco. The #23 bus line is a few doors down and will take you to either Mission Street or the Glen Park Bart Station. The Carriage House is located a 10 minute walk from Mission Street where you can catch buses to downtown and connect to just about any part of the city. Bernal Height’s main shopping district, Cortland Avenue, is four blocks away and contains numerous shops, restaurants, video stores, grocery stores, deli’s, laundromat, bank, bars, library and much more. Be sure to take a walk down Cortland and enjoy all this busy street has to offer. The Farmer’s Market is held on Saturday, just down the hill - farmers from the central valley come to sell their produce, flowers, herbs, chickens, seafood, honey, nuts and breads. Arrive early to buy the freshest ingredients.
PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE THROUGH PAYPAL OR BY PERSONAL CHECK.
Dates Available: All Year Round.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Very easy off-street parking in this neighborhood.
- Beds
- Double Bed (2) : One double bed in the sleeping alcove in the Crow's Nest. One double bed in the Captain's Quarter.
- Convertible Bed (2) : One double futon in the Crow's Nest. One single sleeper sofa in the Captain's Quarter
- Murphy Bed: One Queen Size Murphy Bed in the Captain's Quarter; brand new pillow-top mattress; very comfortable.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD (2)
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Both units have been remodeled with granite counters, new flooring and have everything you need to cook.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Including coffee maker, toaster, spices, oil, vinegar and much more!
- Refrigerator (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : Each unit has telephones with local access.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wifi is in the local area and can be picked up from the Crow's Nest.
- Other Amenities
- Cooking Utensils, Linens, Blankets, Weekly Cleaning Service, Board Games, Telephone with free local calling, 4 Burner Gas Stove, Lending Library, Sightseeing Brochures & Maps Available in each unit
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Minimum Booking is 4 days. Each unit rents for $100/night
Better rates for stays over 2 weeks.
For rental policy please view our website.
Please indicate if both units are wanted at same time. $70 cleaning fee
per week of stay per unit. Half rent plus cleaning deposit required to confirm.
Refunds on cancellations given if reservation is filled by another party.
Full payment due 30 days prior to arrival;$5.00 processing fee
Rates subject to change without notice.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Hi, I'm Annette (the one in the blue top); I manage vacation rentals in San Francisco and the two units listed here I own. So, if my units are not available, I usually have something else in the area. I travel around the world with my sister and we are avid scuba divers. I've lived in the Bay Area all my life and also have a great place for rent in Sonoma County in the redwoods (3 acres) which I rent out. I like to cook so you'll find my units with good knives, spices, oils and all the utensils you need for making a fine meal. I hope you enjoy your stay here - at least half of my renters are here to visit family and friends in Bernal Heights and the other half come from all over the world to stay in an affordable clean place near good transportation. At least a third of my business is return customers...I hope you'll stay with me and get to enjoy the Bernal Heights neighborhood life!
Why the Owner Chose Bernal Heights
It was a long term rental until Rent Control ruined my prospects for profitablility.
The Unique Benefits of this Duplex
Farmer's Market; close to Cortland Street and BART
Property Photos
- Living Room Separate from Sleeping Alcove in the Crow's Nest - San Francisco, California Vacation
- Landing view of the Bath, Kitchen and Living Room in the Crow's Nest - San Francisco, California Vacation
- Crow's Nest Galley Details - San Francisco, California Vacation
- New Granite Kitchen Counters, Fixtures and Appliances in the Crow's Nest
- Crow's Nest Sleeping Alcove
- Crow's Nest "Head"
- Crow's Nest, Deep Antique Claw Foot Tub
- Elegant Entrance to the Crow's Nest
- Captain's Quarters Salon
- Captain's Quarters Galley
- "Captain's Bunk" in the Captain's Quarters
- Exterior of the Bernal Heights Carriage House
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