Location: Richmond, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (Richmond/Seacliff Area, Geary Blvd @ 25th Ave) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: Apartment
The Most recommended Apartment in San Francisco on VRBO, 111 previous guests have recommended this Apt, no other property in San Francisco has that many positive testimonials.
Experience the real San Francisco, stay where the locals live, my apartment is in the perfect location, if you are visiting this fabulous city on business or as a tourist, my apartment has it all. Walk to China Beach, Ocean Beach, the Presidio and Golden Gate Park.
Big Queen Sleigh Bed, Double sofa bed, Single Ottoman pull out bed, Dining room with seating for 6 people, Full Kitchen, Cable TV, FULLY EQUIPPED HOME OFFICE, WITH BRAND NEW DELL COMPUTER & PRINTER, COPIER AND SCANNER, COMCAST HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION, Multi disk CD player with a selection of CD's, plus lots of DVD movies and books for you to enjoy during your stay, Plus a working Log Fire(Gas)for those foggy evenings. Have a look at the comments from previous guests, my previous guests have all recommended the apartment and every one of them has given a positive comment.
GUEST COMMENTS:111 POSITIVE, 0 NEGATIVE.
Previous Guests Testimonials are the very best advertisement, we now have over One Hundred testimonials from previous guests and all are 100% positive,
Please read the comments sections for tips and ideas from fellow visitors.
I am very proud that we have never had a negative comment, And that we get lots of referrals from previous guests.
If you are here on business, there is an Express bus to downtown right outside my front door. If you are visiting as a tourist and wish to feel the real San Francisco, then my apartment is the logical place, do not get ripped off in the high priced tourist restaurants, eat where the locals eat, there are many Ethnic restaurants within a few blocks, have a beer at some of the best neighborhood bars in the city. If you really want to be a tourist, take a walk to the Cliff House for dinner.
I own the building, The apartment is located in a 2 unit building, the other apartment is occupied by a retired school teacher and his wife, they both take care of my apartment for me, so just knock on their door if you should need anything during your stay.
We now offer a great new service, especially for our international guests, If you wish to purchase items on-line (on-line is tax free, saves you 9%) we will sign and accept your deliveries and hold them for you until you arrive.
The neighborhood: Richmond/SeaCliff
The Richmond/Seacliff neighborhood has world-class recreation, You are within walking distance of 3 fantastic beaches, Ocean beach, China beach or Baker beach.
Golden Gate Park is only 5 blocks from the apartment. You also have a municipal golf course, Lincoln Park Golf , it is a short 6 blocks from the apartment.
The Richmond retains a neighborhood feel along its main shopping streets.
You can find Mexican, Russian, French and Italian restaurants with ease, not to mention a plethora of establishments serving food from every corner of Asia. "Like the Outer Richmond itself, Geary calms down considerably after 25th Avenue as it meanders off into the fog and ultimately ends at the Pacific Ocean."
Sea Cliff is dominated by Spanish architecture homes perched on the cliffs east of Golden Gate Bridge. Certainly one of the most desirable and picturesque residential areas in the U.S. Success exudes itself from any of houses, stars and theatrical types such as Robin Williams, Sharon Stone, and Carol Hayes of Hayes Productions all have homes here. The Presidio Trust sits to its east with remains of the Land's End Park and the famous Sutro Baths of 1896 to the west. The California Palace of the Legion of Honor museum built in 1924 ( inspired by the Palais de la Legion in Paris), home of Rodin's "The Thinker", and the public golf course of Lincoln Park all share the Sea Cliff address!"
Lincoln Park: Most people know Lincoln Park for two things: The Palace of the Legion of Honor and the golf course. Fewer know about the park's easy access to Land's End and a portion of the Coastal Trail that runs about six miles along the bluff above the sea, from Baker Beach to Ocean Beach. Walkers along this path will be treated with incredible views.
Golden Gate Park:
The California Academy of Sciences Its fantastic, you have to go.
You simply must rent a boat in Stow Lake or explore the park by bike. Stow Lake Bike & Boat Rentals, 50 Stow Lake Dr.
M.H. de Young Museum.
You have all this right outside your front door and are only 15 minutes to downtown Union Square.
Muni Bus system:
If you intend to ride the cable cars, then it is cheaper to buy a bus pass, the fare on the 38 bus downtown is $2.00 and the cable cars are $5 so its better value to get a bus pass. The passes are for consecutive days.
Passports may be purchased on the Muni website or at the Airport, SFO Information Booth (Baggage Claim area)
For more information on Muni Passports, call Muni's Revenue Department.
• 1-day Passport $11
• 3-day Passport $18
• 7-day Passport $24
The cheapest way to get to the apartment from SFO is a door to door Super Shuttle, it costs $17 per person one way, if there are 3 or more people then a Taxi is cheaper, about $45. You do not really need a rental car, except if you wish to see the Wine Country, I would suggest that you rent a car the last 2 days of your vacation, there is a Hertz location a few blocks away, pick the car up at the local Hertz and drop it back to the Airport, that way you save on a shuttle to the airport.
ZIPCARS: you can rent Zip cars by the hour or by the day,
There is a ZIPCAR location one block from the apt,
Please go to ZIPCAR Website for more information.
PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR AVAILABLE DATES, I ANSWER ALL EMAILS THE SAME DAY.
***EXTRA, EXTRA, I now have a second location, A one bedroom apartment in Twin Peaks, with parking and laundry, sleeps up to 5.
TO SEE MY OTHER PROPERTY, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW "ALL MY RENTAL LISITINGS"
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : All Linens are provided, Please bring your own Beach Towels,
- Off Street Parking : Lots of Free Street parking available
- Gas Fireplace : Cozy log fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Big Queen Sleigh Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : Pull out Single bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : Full size sofa bed and we also have a single pull out bed
- Crib : Pack-n-Play Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : HD TV with built in DVD player in the living room and in the bedroom
- DVD
- Video Library : FREE Netflix on Demand plus Lots of DVD movies to choose from
- Video Game Console : Play Station 2
- Video Games : Some games available
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Communications
- Computer : Full Home Office, with desktop computer, printer, scanner and copier
- Broadband Internet : cable Modem
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free Wireless Highspeed internet WiFi
- Other Amenities
- Everything is supplied linens, towels, fully equipped kitchen, Two HD TV's, and DVD players one in the living room and one in the bedroom, Easy Street Parking
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
3-6 Nights 189 per nt (3 Night Minimum) 7-13 Nights 169 per night ($1195 Per Week)
14-27 Nights 149 per night ($995 Per Week)
28+ Nights $129 per night
We will accept a two night booking if only two nights are available
High Season July/August/Holidays $229 per night, $1495 per week,
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS, NO CLEANING FEES, OTHER PLACES SHOW LOW TEASER RATES
THEN ADD CLEANING FEES AND OTHER CHARGES, DO THE MATH
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Fantastic Luxury Apt, Close to Golden Gate Park & Beach, Wifi
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Richmond
I bought the building in 2000 and totally renovated the owners unit apartment, I lived in this apartment for 3 years, then bought another Apartment building in Twin Peaks, where I now live.
I decided to rent this apartment to tourists and its been a huge success.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Live like a local in a very family friendly neighborhood,
Everything is right outside the front door, you can walk to loads of Bars and Restaurants.
Take a short walk to see all the Multi-Million Dollar homes, Some Film Stars live here
The World Famous Baker Beach, with Jaw-Dropping view of the Golden Gate Bridge, The far end of the beach is a nudest area.
Owner's Map of Richmond
I used to own a travel agency for 15 years and like to think I know what tourists want in a vacation apartment.
Property Photos
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- Sitting Room - San Francisco Apartment Rental
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- Bedroom - San Francisco Apartment Rental
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- Dining Room - San Francisco Apartment Rental
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- Computer Desk, with Printer/scanner/copier and High speed Internet
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- Bookshelf with lots of books and tons of DVD's to watch
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- Cozy Fireplace
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- Sofa Bed
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- Big Kitchen
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- Have Dinner at The World Famous Cliff House.
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- Sea Cliff is just a few blocks from the Apt.
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- Walk to Baker Beach, it has a fantastic view of the Golden Gate Bridge,
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- China Beach is just a few blocks away
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- Legion of Honor Museum in Lincoln Park, only a few blocks away
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- Stow Lake Boat Rentals in Golden Gate Park
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- Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park
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- California Academy of Science in Golden Gate Park
Traveler Reviews (111)
Fab Apartment in terrific location
Guest: Ken & Lorraine
(London, UK)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11
Review Submitted: 12/11/11
We will never stay in a hotel again. Perfect apartment in a terrific location, The owners have thought of absolutly everything that could enhance your stay. As previous renters have said, it really felt like we were staying in a friends apartment. Cant wait to come back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best apartment Ever!
Guest: John & Patricia
(Melbourne, Austrialia)
Date of Stay: 10/04/11
Review Submitted: 10/28/11
Best apartment Ever! We are two retired Australian couples from Melbourne on the last leg of our 3 month long vacation, We toured all over Europe, stayed in 8 holiday apartments in 7 different countries, And this apartment was by far the best place we have stayed in. I wish the European apartment owners would take tips from Paul & Debbie. Sometimes it’s the little things that you don’t expect that really make a place so much better. We were very surprised when Paul did not ask us for a security deposit (The other 7 apartments all required a security deposit, it tied up a lot of our cash, waiting for the deposits to be returned) Paul said he had stopped taking security deposits, because since he started renting the apartment to tourists over 5 years ago, he has never had to retain any part of any security deposit ever. So he now has an “Honor” system, he states on his booking form, “Please do not be the FIRST person to make me start taking security deposits again”. We were so impressed with this concept and the trust he places in his renters and as a result we took extra care of his apartment. Plus he does not charge a cleaning fee, again a nice surprise. The apartment is really great, we loved the concept of leaving food from previous renters; don’t go to the supermarket until you see what is actually in the kitchen cabinets, we had bought olive oil, salt & pepper etc, and then when we arrived at the apartment, there was loads of olive oil and condiments, plus lots of other foods, even a few beers in the fridge. We tossed a coin to see which couple would get the bed, myself and my wife lost the toss and got the sofa bed, it was actually very big and very comfortable. Probably the most comfortable sofa bed we have ever slept on. We loved the selection of DVD’s and music CD’s and also free Netflix on-demand moves. The desktop computer was a great asset for printing maps and also our airplane boarding passes. The neighborhood was fantastic, we loved being able to walk to Golden Gate park, (only 4 blocks). There are tons of restaurants within a few blocks from the apartment. Our favorites were, Breakfast, the café two doors away, Lunch, Bills place for real American hamburgers, (one block away on Clement Street) Dinners, Pacific Café, Azzia, Chapeou, Ton chang. We had a few beers in the Tiki Bar, Trader Sams, very friendly people and a great fun place. Thanks Paul & Debbie, 10 out of 10 John, Patricia, Ken & Alice
Recommended for:
Brilliant Apartment in a fantastic location
Guest: Andersons
(Auckland, New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 09/07/11
Review Submitted: 10/14/11
The apartment is located in a really nice part of the city. Walking distance to Golden Gate park, The Presidio and Ocean Beach. The 38 bus takes about 20 minutes to get to downtown and the bus comes every 5 minutes. The neighborhood has lots of fantastic restaurants, we loved Pacific Cafe and Khan Toke. We had breakfast most mornings in the little cafe 3 doors away. The apartment was super cozy, clean and the bed was really comfortable. We loved the added extra of the desktop computer. San Francisco is one of the best places we have ever visited and finding this FAB apartment made it even better.
Recommended for:
Great Value for Money
Guest: Andy
(Ljubljana, Slovenia, Europe)
Date of Stay: 08/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
Our family of four stayed in the apartment at Geary Blvd for 7 days in august 2011 and enjoyed it immensely. The apartment was spacious, clean, tidy, fully equipped and perfectly situated for our itineraries. We loved the big kitchen working area, the wood flooring and the fireplace. The newly opened organic supermarket "Fresh and Easy” was just a few blocks away (15 min on foot) and supplied us with fresh fruits and vegetables. The bus stop across the street had great connections for the Down Town. The super fast Wii-Fi internet connection enabled us to be on-line quickly and check what is going on in the San Funcisco around the clock. Being overseas visitors we appreciated the Nokia phone charger with U.S. plug adapter, HP Desktop PC with the Printer and the Philips Voip handset for Skype ready phone calls. The valuable help of our host Vladimir was great indeed. He was willing to accept our FedEx packages while we were sightseeing the city and hand them over to us afterwards. Great apartment, great value for money!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Excellent Choice
Guest: Bensons
(London, UK)
Date of Stay: 08/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/05/11
We spent 4 nights in July 2011, loved everything, great apartment, great location, great price, etc etc etc Keith Benson, London, UK
Recommended for:
Wonderful, Clean,spacious and comfortable Apartment
Guest: Grosskopf Family, Vienna, Austria
(Vienna, Austria)
Date of Stay: 06/08/11
Review Submitted: 07/09/11
We stayed for 7 nights in June 2011, The apartment was everything as described, Very Clean, Very Spacious and very comfortable. We loved staying here and loved the local area of the city. The sofa bed was perfect for my two children and the big queen bed in the bedroom was very comfortable. We loved having milk shakes and big American Cheese Burgers in Bill's Place restaurant, its just one block from the apt, you have to visit it. We had a very happy holiday in San Francisco. Grosskopf Family, Vienna, Austria
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Very fine apartment
Guest: Karlsson family
(Oslo, Norway)
Date of Stay: 02/02/11
Review Submitted: 06/18/11
My family stayed for 6 nights, we loved the apartment, it was a perfect fit for the 4 of us. We loved staying in a local area and got to live like real San Francisco natives. We would recommend this apartment 100%. Karlsson family, Oslo, Norway
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fab apartment in a great part of the city.
Guest: Nancy
(Singapore)
Date of Stay: 02/10/11
Review Submitted: 06/10/11
Fab apartment in a great part of the city. The apartment was better than we ever expected, big but very cozy. Enjoying a nice glass of wine in front of the fire was so nice. The bed was really comfortable, the kitchen was very well equipped and the computer was a real nice extra. There are literally dozens of places to eat within a 3 block radius of the Apartment. Our favorite restaurant was Khan Toke, the Thai restaurant just down the street. Also the burgers were amazing at Bill’s place, a real American experience. We had a great time and would love to stay here again, Nancy & Henry Lee, Singapore
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best place Ever
Guest: Rebecca
(Israel)
Date of Stay: 02/02/11
Review Submitted: 06/04/11
Best vacation apartment we have ever stayed in, Wish the vacation apartments in Israel were as nice as this one. It was like staying in a friends apartment, everything was supplied, even an umbrella for rainy days. We would totally recommend this apartment for a family, very safe neighborhood with lots to see and do, we walked everywhere and had some fantastic dinners in local restaurants. Rebecca, Israel
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Apartment in a great neighborhood
Guest: Rick & Joanne
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/09/11
Review Submitted: 05/28/11
Wonderful Apartment in a great neighborhood My wife and I stayed for a week in March. This was our first time to ever stay in an apartment rather than a hotel. We did a really extensive search before we booked this particular apartment. The reviews are great for lots of apartments, but what attracted us to this place was its one price includes everything, the owner stated in his email, "No other fees or charges" whereas other places had a low upfront per night rate, then tagged on as many extra fees as possible, it maybe just me, but I hate that, okay enough about the price. The apartment is nicely decorated, has new furniture, great kitchen and two TV's with premium cable, it also has a desktop computer. The apartment is located in a very nice neighborhood, we walked to a different restaurant every night, had drinks in a few local bars, had coffee every morning from the really nice coffee shop across the street. We bought the 7 day bus pass at the airport when we arrived, great value for getting all around the city, plus the pass works on the Cable cars, which cost $5 one way, so it really saves you a lot. We loved our first vacation in San Francisco and look forward to visiting this amazing city again, and we intend to stay in this apartment the next time. Rick & Joanne, Toronto, Canada
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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