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Hidden Gem. Historical Neighborhood. Modern Amenities. Views!

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 21600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Francisco, CA
  • Place, Mission Dolores Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Castro Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Peaks
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Hidden Gem. Historical Neighborhood. Modern Amenities. Views!

Note: 30 Day Minimum Stay

Welcome to SF Vacation Abode! Located one block up the hill from Dolores Park in the Dolores Heights/Liberty Hill District, this beautiful flat was built in 1915 and has been meticulously renovated in a modern and contemporary fashion. It is centrally located, a stone’s throw from Noe Valley’s 24th Street, the Castro, and the hip Valencia/Guerrero/Mission Street corridor.

The flat is conveniently located close to all modes of transportation, including the J Church Muni line 1-block away and freeways 101 and 280 (including 3 “zip car locations”). It is a short distance to hip gourmet restaurants, shopping and Whole Foods, Bi-Rite Grocery and Mollie Stone’s gourmet food markets. The flat is fantastic for couples because of the layout; bedrooms are on opposite ends of the condo and there is an incredible amount of space.


AMENITIES:

* 1600 square feet (149 square meters), Newly renovated
* 2 Bedrooms (1 King and 1 Queen), 1 Bathroom
* 800 Thread count Egyptian cotton linens, down pillows and comforters (down alternative available on request)
* Large living room with Direct TV (over 200 channels)
* Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Filtered Water & Ice-Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Blender
* Separate dining area for 6 adjacent to kitchen
* Laundry Room/Pantry with Side-By-Side Washer and Dryer
* Private Deck with table, chairs and barbecue gas grill
* Central climate controlled heating (Nest thermostat)
* Free Wi-Fi connection throughout
* Easy and accessible street parking (subject to time limits Monday through Friday)

Behind the updated Edwardian façade, you’ll find a spacious, 1600 square foot (149 square meters) flat filled with natural light. There is beautiful period detail, combined with refinished hardwood floors and designer lighting throughout. There are two spacious bedrooms, located at opposite ends of the flat for ultimate privacy!

The front bedroom boasts a queen-size bed and the rear master-suite has a king-size bed. There is a sitting/dressing room off of the master-suite for additional comfort. The layout of the unit is perfect for couples because the bedrooms are on opposite ends of the flat. Adjacent to the living room, separated by sliding pocket doors, you’ll find a large sitting room, complete with a desk and twin-size daybed. The bathroom is remodeled with a bright orange, restored 6 foot Victorian iron claw tub! There is a full shower over the tub and a custom vanity.

Keywords: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Office/Den, 1 Bathroom, Remodeled Kitchen, Patio-Garden, Luxury bedding, BBQ, Dolores Park, Liberty Hill, Dolores Heights, Walking Distances to Popular Restaurants, Castro, Valencia, Noe Valley

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed only on the outdoor patio deck.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put bed linens and dirty towels on top of the washer/dryer
Please empty refrigerator of all food and place all garbage in the bins in the garage
Please leave the 2 sets of keys on the kitchen counter with the Welcome Manua.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Francisco

Castro District, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, is home to this condo. Golden Gate Bridge and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Park and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Center or Oracle Park.
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San Francisco, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Dolores Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castro Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castro Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Twin Peaks - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Van Ness Avenue - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Right Of Way/Liberty St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 5 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bi-Rite Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bi-Rite Creamery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lone Palm - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dolores Park Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem. Historical Neighborhood. Modern Amenities. Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem. Historical Neighborhood. Modern Amenities. Views!?

As of 6 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem. Historical Neighborhood. Modern Amenities. Views! on 19 Jun, 2026 start from S$275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem. Historical Neighborhood. Modern Amenities. Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem. Historical Neighborhood. Modern Amenities. Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem. Historical Neighborhood. Modern Amenities. Views! located?

Located in Castro District, this condo building is steps from Mission Dolores Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Golden Gate Park and Moscone Convention Center. Chase Center is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Right Of Way/Liberty St Stop and Right Of Way/21st St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the space, the character and the location! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 33 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Very safe. Alan, the host, is wonderful.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erich E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

Loved Alan's place. Location is amazing near dolores park and walkable to downtown Noe 24th street area and also the mission. Great beds (nice and firm!) and generally good vibes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 42 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great rental

We are repeat renters. Clean, comfortable, roomy in a great location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 39 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic: location, views, space

I enjoyed a month here: A spacious, well-provisioned flat in Dolores Heights convenient to shopping and great food nearby. I couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. The landlord was acessible and commendably responsive but not intrusive.; our exchanges were very pleasant.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Amazing Flat in the Heart of SF, in Quite Neighborhood

Our family absolutely loved this placed! Thank you so much for being such gracious hosts. The apartment is clean, well designed, delightful, and accessible to everything around us. It is located near the Mission and near many restuarants/night life but is in a quiet, well appointed street that provides safety and serenity - and an amazing view. Thanks to Alan for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay!

Alan's place is in the perfect location and perfectly appointed. We stayed for month and it felt like home. Quiet, clean, amazingly comfortable bed, gorgeous views, stocked kitchen, etc. We walked a ton all over the Mission and Noe Valley. Parking on the street without a sticker was never an issue, left it all day and no ticket. Do keep an eye on street cleaning, though! Best VRBO experience we've had. Highly recommend!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolores Park City Views

Would stay again, however, be aware one outdoor flight of stairs and one indoor flight, common in neighborhood. Kitchen well stocked with utensils. Nice eat in area and porch off kitchen. Extra room with desk for working. Short walk to muni transportation. Host quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gil I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome 2 month stay

Thr place is perfect! Alan was a perfect host. The location is great!
Stayed 57 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment, top quality and top location

We really enjoyed our stay at Allan's place. Great host, bed, linens and towels were super comfortable. 1min walk to Delores Park!
Stayed 76 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space in perfect location!

Stayed for a month and loved my time at this property. Perfect location for exploring the Mission, Castro and Noe Valley. Spacious and well-stocked. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 30 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Alan’s rental is awesome. Roomy, bright, clean and comfortable. Location is in and near some great neighborhoods. A very enjoyable stay in SF even with a pandemic happening. Highly recommended!
Stayed 50 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolores Park Gem

We’ve stayed in numerous VRBO flats in Dolores Park. Nothing beats Alan’s flat. The location is perfect, a half block from the park, and next to the Muni. The place was immaculate, and alan was very responsive.

10/10 Excellent

Allison E., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place close to transit

Alan’s place was great to stay in for a month-long business trip. Clean and as listed, it was a short walk to The Muni J train which made it very easy to get around. Alan was always quick to respond to questions and easily reachable by phone. Kitchen is well-stocked and made cooking very easy. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We absolutely loved staying in this wonderful home. The location is superb. Would highly recommend.

Alan is such a fantastic host. We couldn’t have been happier here. It was the perfect location to explore and enjoy San Fran. We loved the outside area for barbecues. The apartment is very quiet and spacious. It was like home from home. We couldn’t recommend this place highly enough to anyone looking for a long or short stay in the city.
Stayed 42 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joo Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Location and Amazing Host!

Alan has been so amazing from the first time I exchanged emails till the last day of check out. The house is so so beautifully furnished, and fully stocked with clean linen and towels. Absolutely enjoyed our stay! Its a true gem in heart of SF. Walking distance to Castro, Mission, and right next to Dolores Park. This place will go fast. Recommend booking soon!
Stayed 47 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie G., Belgium

Simply perfect.

Talking about home away from home, but then better... Love the place, the host, the location. Would go back any time.
Stayed 34 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

HANS V.

Spacious and very comfortabel accomodation

Very pleasant owner. Helpful and good communication
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

Impeccable

Stayed here for the second time (after a terrible nearby Airbnb experience) with my three teenagers, and we will probably only stay here in the future. The apartment is in pristine condition, and the location is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

This is a fantastic place!

The apartment is spacious, clean, hip, and well-equipped. The location is perfect -- walking distance to tons of restaurants, cafes, and a grocery store. It's around the corner from Dolores Park, a MUNI stop, and less than 2 blocks from a Zipcar. Alan is wonderful and super-fast to respond to any questions. We stayed here for a month and have zero complaints, it really felt like home.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

SF Abode

My wife and I plus our grown son stayed in SF Abode over Thanksgiving week. It is a terrific apartment and very much like the pictures. Allan was very responsive to my pre-stay emails, so everything was clean and in good order when we arrived. The view out the front window of the SF skyline is very nice. Furnishings are quite good and the beds/linens are excellent. The location is very convenient to the Mission, Noe Valley and Dolores Park. This is a hilly part of SF, so be prepared to walk uphill or downhill out of the apartment and to go up stairs to get in. If I was to give one minor criticism, the kitchen isn't really stocked for someone who plans to do a lot of cooking (e.g., no steamer or good stir fry pan), but it has all the basics. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loren F.

Wonderful rental in a great location

This is a wonderful Victorian in a great area between the Castro, Mission, and Noe Valley. The apartment has been completely modernized, and the furnishings are new. The apartment has everything you need for a short or extended stay. The apartment overlooks Mission Delores park, and has great views of San Francisco. It's just minutes from the best restaurants and bars in the Mission District. Alan the owner was very accommodating. We needed another tank of gas for the outdoor grill since we were entertaining family from the area, and he provided it the next day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Amazing location!

We absolutely loved our stay in Alan's flat. He was more than accommodating with restaurant recommendations and allowing us to store our luggage after check out. The layout was great for us, as it was a couple and friend staying in SF. The bedrooms were on opposite sides of the flat with a bathroom for sharing. The flat was very clean and nicely decorated. It made for a very relaxing stay. Also, the location couldn't have been better!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne D., Bethesda, MD

Fantastic apartment, fantastic location

My husband and I stayed in this great apartment for six weeks, and if I could give it ten stars, I would. The apartment itself is beautiful: a thoughtfully renovated Victorian with its original charm, but modern kitchen and bathroom. It's light-filled, spacious, airy, equipped with everything you could possibly need, spotless, quiet and comfortable. Great beds -- we slept so well here! My favorite thing about it was the sensational view of the gorgeous Dolores Park, bay, and skyline of the city, as well as the lovely Victorian across the street. It's quintessential San Francisco. The location is phenomenal. You're a two-minute walk from Dolores Park and the Muni, which takes you all over the city, and a lovely stroll down Liberty St., one of the most beautiful residential streets in the city, to Valencia St., with some of the city's best restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Finally, Alan, the owner, is a wonderful person, very efficient and responsive, and incredibly flexible and thoughtful. We've stayed in many vrbo rentals over the years and this one can't be topped!
Stayed 45 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

🎶 I left my ❤️ in San Francisco🎶

This was my first time trying a VRBO & I stayed 2 months. What would've been enduring an awful NorthEast Coast winter became experiencing a lovely SF one,& Alan,the owner who lives upstairs, is wonderful! The layout is conducive to having guests visit for a few days & Alan takes great care to make you feel welcomed & comfortable. It's difficult to find a king bed in a VRBO yet his master suite has a large room overlooking a garden with a leather couch,large mirror & closet that could serve as an extra place to nap or shut the door for extra quiet. He supplied a visitor's parking pass for a nominal fee & parking was easier than many parts of the city( although the steepness of the hills challenged my parellel parking on an incline skills). Safeway & Whole Foods are walkable as are a multitude of restaurants blocks away in the Mission District. One jewel of a ice cream place called Cream on 18 th & Valencia has a set up where you could make your favorite ice cream sandwhich by choosing from about 20 kinds of homemade cookies & a same number of ice cream flavors- all for $3 ! The Oyster Bar Restaurant on 19th & Castro was our favorite -it's a tiny seafood place with 7 or 8 tables & bar seating with the freshest seafood ever. The wait can be long but after a meal there, you realize that it's worth the wait. Dolores Park is nearby & a fun place that people from all over the city gather- there's families with children,young people that enjoy dressing up (or down), 20's & 30's picnicking & drinking. The apartment sits way up high so walking anywhere,you must go down which means walking back is way up. The steep hills were tough but then I'm no spring chicken. The location,view,the apartment set up & Alan make the climb & price worth it. I highly recommend this place! VRBO#379622

About the host

Hosted by Alan

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I've lived in San Francisco over 30 years and currently work as a Realtor. I love my work as it allows me to explore the historical nature of our City and meet a diverse range of clientele. I chose to join the VRBO network as a way of sharing a piece of my home with visitors who come to San Francisco, who also want to experience one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a touch of local flair.

In addition to renting the unit, we are always available to answer any questions and share our local expertise on good eats, fun nightlife and local hot spots.

Cheers,

Alan

Why they chose this property

Prior to living in Dolores Park, I lived in the Marina, Pacific Heights and South of Market. Dolores Park is by far my favorite neighborhood. Not only is it sunny and warm most of the time, there is a ton of 'local color.' There is no shortage of gourmet restuarants and markets, cafes, hip boutiques and you are only a short distance from downtown via muni. Highways 101 and 280 are also easily accessible.

What makes this property unique

The condo is located in one of the most desirable areas of Dolores Heights...you could not be in a better location! You are walking distance to Dolores Park, the Castro, Noe Valley's 24th Street and the hip Valencia Street Cooridor. The SF Muni is one block away and you will be downtown in less than 15 minutes.

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