Romantic Getaway on Telegraph Hill Close to Fisherman's Wharf

• Great place to stay!

  Great place to stay!

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 03/30/13
  • Review Submitted 04/07/13
  My wife an I enjoyed our four nights in the City Lights View apartment. The views are great and it's in a great location. The apartment is very tasteful and it was a plus to have the Zagat Guide available for restaurant reviews. Two restaurants which I would highly recommend are Isa in the Marina District on Steiner and North Beach's Ideale on Grant. It is a real Italian restaurant - it seemed that all of the staff spoke Italiano and the food was molto bueno. We discussed limoncello recipes with our waiter and he brought us a little taste of his homemade limoncello. It was just as good or better than my home made limoncello. We walk most places but on occasion use MUNI. The #39 bus takes you very close to the apartment but it runs very sporadically. We did finally get to use it on our last evening. I guess we are too impatient to wait for more than 30 minutes when we could just walk up the hill. The DeYoung Museum is well worth a visit especially since the "Girl With a Pearl Exhibit" is there. We spent almost six hours there and still did not see everything. My only disappointment was not seeing any parrots - next time

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Location AND View!

  Location AND View!

  • Guest K. K.
  • Date of stay 03/18/13
  • Review Submitted 03/27/13
  My sister-in-law and I just came back from a *wonderful* stay in the Filbert Steps unit. This was my second stay there -- my husband and I had a marvelous time at the place two years ago, and I loved the place so much that I suggested that she and I go there for our "girls' getaway." We both want to come back -- that says it all. The pictures are very accurate -- the views are, indeed, that good! (The view of the Bay Bridge from the big window over the toilet was terrific....) I lived in the Bay Area many years ago and Telegraph Hill -- the Filbert Steps and the Greenwich Steps in particular -- were perhaps my favorite spot in the City. I was so surprised when I was looking for a place two years ago and actually found this one on the steps! And the place is spectacular!! Patrick was very helpful with arrival instructions and many suggestions for restaurants, transportation, etc. Do buy a transit pass. We paid $28 for 7 days and, with cable cars up to $6 per ride, the pass was a great bargain. We could go anywhere -- so easy! My only caution would be about the steps. My husband, my sister-in-law and I are all in our 60s and had no trouble, but if you can't do stairs then look elsewhere. If you can do steps and want the best location and view in the city, then reserve this place!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Our stay on Telegraph Hill

  Our stay on Telegraph Hill

  • Guest Garry B.
  • Date of stay 02/17/13
  • Review Submitted 02/25/13
  Patrick was an excellent host, providing a lot of advice about restaurants in the area and responding quickly when we had a question. He was very flexible when our flights delayed us by a day. The location of the unit was excellent, just steps from Coit Tower. That also made walking uphill a bit of challenge. If you have mobility issues, consider using the bus or cab. Shopping and restaurants are well within walking distance, and Fisherman's Wharf is easily accessible on foot or by bus. All in all, we had a terrific time. Kudos to Patrick for helping along the way!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come back soon. Patrick

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• Excellent thanks Patrick

  Excellent thanks Patrick

  • Guest Josh
  • Date of stay 05/24/12
  • Review Submitted 06/25/12
  We had a great time here and thought the location was excellent. The views were lovely and the apartment very comfortable and well furnished. We thought it was great value as well and have recommended to friends. Many thanks, we loved our stay. Josh and Alisha

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back again soon. Most of our rentals are from previous guests and referrals, so I thank you for the referral.

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• Incredible views from Bay unit.

  Incredible views from Bay unit.

  • Guest Mary, Joe, Rachel, Nikki
  • Date of stay 03/30/12
  • Review Submitted 04/06/12
  The views from this unit were incredible. When we first arrived, I was concerned about the location (how to get up the hill with a child at the end of the day) but the muni system was so easy to navigate with the City pass and the bus stopped at Coit Tower. You can walk just about anywhere from here. Patrick was a wealth of knowledge about the area and provided tons of brochures. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because a deep cleaning is in order. We highly recommend staying here if you want a comfortable, quiet place to stay but close to all activitities and the muni system.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Hi Mary - I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, but sorry about your concerns for the need for a deep cleaning. The units are in the process of being completely overhauled between guests. We have already done the big items like a new kitchen floor and painting the walls(no easy task with 17 foot ceilings.) But we're not done yet. Painting the trim work and bookcases are next and we are going to finish with new windows. We should be done within the next few weeks.

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• Million Dollar View

  Million Dollar View

  • Guest Shawn & Janice
  • Date of stay 11/10/11
  • Review Submitted 02/25/12
  My husband and I loved the view from Telegraph Hill. The apartment was located in the perfect location with a Million dollar view. Transporation was so easy with the City pass (18 steps to the bus stop) which took us anywhere we wanted to go. The parrots of Telegraph Hill were an incredible site to see every morning. We couldn't have found a more beautiful place to have stayed. The Filbert Steps are amazing. Coit Tower just outside. We highly recommend staying here if you want a clean, beautiful, comfortable and yet quiet place to stay but not far at all from all the activity you could ever wish to partake. Patrick was very helpful with any of our questions or needs, even providing materials that covered activites and attractions of San Francisco. Wonderful host! We will be back :-)...

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• As good as it looks

  As good as it looks

  • Guest sugarbeet
  • Date of stay 09/10/11
  • Review Submitted 01/30/12
  I visited in September and loved everything about the place. The location is amazing. If you've never seen the Steps before, you're in for a treat. There are magnificent views from every room. The owner has an encyclopedic knowledge of the neighborhood and is very generous with his time and advice.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back soon.

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• We Left Our Hearts at the Filbert Steps

  We Left Our Hearts at the Filbert Steps

  • Guest Kari F.
  • Date of stay 09/09/11
  • Review Submitted 09/26/11
  I've lived in the city and visited, since I was a very young child, more times than I can count and this place was hands down the most "authentic" SF experience I've ever had. The views from the Filbert stairs apartment are stunning, one window had a perfect shot of Coit Tower, and ALL the others, gorgeous views of the city, Bay Bridge and the lush gardens. You can walk almost anywhere from this location and if you get tired there is public transit very nearby, we also had no trouble grabbing cabs despite San Francisco's reputation as a tough taxi city. North Beach is just a few blocks away with excellent restaurants and nightlife, we walked to the Embarcadero and along the waterfront ALMOST all the way to AT & T park for a Giants game. We were "followed" nearly downtown by the flock of parrots who entertained us all weekend. They hung out in the trees around the apartment everyday and made the spectacular view even more fun and interesting. If you go, watch the documentary about them first as their history is very cool. Patrick was the perfect host, helpful but not intrusive. The story of the his family, their properties and history is a must read. Being owners of a mid-century home ourselves we loved the style and uniqueness of the house compared to the surrounding neighborhood. My family was already talking about coming back the first day we arrived. If you're looking for a true San Francisco experience then this is the place!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Lovely location

  Lovely location

  • Guest Susan H.
  • Date of stay 08/25/11
  • Review Submitted 09/19/11
  We stayed 4 nights in the "city view" apartment but the best view was from small side window. Location was lovely on historic leafy Filbert Steps & Coit Tower just a few steps away. Apartment pretty much as photos displayed & was comfortably furnished, although perhaps due for a spring clean. Owner was helpful & very pleasant. Apartment is close to many places of interest which was fun despite the steep hills & numerous steps! Coit Tower bus runs until 7pm if you need it. A beautiful spot & would recommend.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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