Summary:
Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located home in Glen Park. With 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, full kitchen and outdoor area you will enjoy all San Francisco has to offer.
The Space:
Please note there are many stairs in the house. There are three levels, a sun room and a great outdoor space with a bbq grill, patio furniture and a heating lamp.
The queen bedroom with ensuite full bathroom is located just off the front door. Up 14 stairs is the living area/tv room/kitchen and 1/2 bathroom. Then up another 15 stairs is the master with the cal king bed, and the room with 2 twin beds, washer and dryer, and full bathroom. The bathroom is split on this level. The toilet and sink are in the master bedroom. The shower and another sink are in the bedroom with the twin beds.
There is a cottage on the back of the property that has a full time tenant. He accesses his unit from the back street, you may only see him occasionally. He is friendly and has a wealth of knowledge about San Francisco. Feel free to say hello but be respectful that he lives on the property.
A few notes, hints and anomalies about our 1887 house!
This is a very happy house, with a very happy history. Of course, there have been many remodels over the years. But here a couple of interesting facts in the life of the GP Retreat.
Originally the entry was where the window seat is now. Very steep stairs switched back and forth from the street.
The little cottage in the back was the carriage house. The entrance for the carriages and horses opened on Ohlone Way.
During WWII, the little cottage housed 9-12 soldiers for over 4 years. The owners at the time answered a call from the Armed Services for accommodations for Soldiers who were being staged in San Francisco for departure to the Pacific Theater. This amazing couple fed and housed the soldiers while raising their own family of 6!
Parking on the street in front of the house has a 2 hour limit 7am-6pm, Mon-Fri. You will have to park 1-2 blocks away for full time parking or you will have to find a paid parking structure for your car.
A $100 pet fee (per month) for small dogs under 25 pounds only.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire home. The tenant in the back cottage is on the property, but no spaces are shared.
The Neighborhood:
The neighborhood is ideal for those who find enjoying the outdoors an absolute must. Glen Canyon Park occupies nearly 70 acres and offers miles of hiking trails. Walter Haas Park sits atop the hill and could definitely compete for the title of best bay views from a swing set.
Getting Around:
Glen Park BART station 0.2 miles away. Many Bus stops and Muni close by.
Street parking, 2 Hour Limit 7am-6pm, Mon-Fri. Street Cleaning 2nd and 4th Tues of month. 11am-1pm.
Other Things to Note:
If your booking is over 6 weeks, you'll need a required cleaning every six weeks, we will include one complimentary cleaning but you will need to pay for the rest.
