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Perfect Location - 4BD,1BA - Restored Redwood Home of SF Artists

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Seating for 8. Custom-made dining table, bench, sliding door, drawers, & shelves
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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 877.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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SF, CA
  • Pier 39
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Perfect Location - 4BD,1BA - Restored Redwood Home of SF Artists

The location is amazing! Easily walk to Chinatown, Little Italy, Financial District, Ferry Building, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Lombard St, Market St, Nob Hill, tourist sites, restaurants, bars, cafes & more! Bike to the Golden Gate Bridge! Close to Cable Cars, Bart, buses & Muni trains. Lots of nearby parking options. The home is great for friends, groups of couples, business travelers, families, etc.

* 4 ROOMS with 2 Queen Beds, 1 Full Bed, and 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa with foam topper
* You can use all 4 beds OR use 3 beds and have a living room space (the living room is an enclosed room with a door).
* Internet TV with Netflix, YouTube, TED Talks, and other internet capability
* Vanity sink room and bathroom with shower/tub
* Kitchen & eat-in dining room
* Central! Perfect location for work or adventure
* Lots of nearby PARKING options (see section below)

Flexibility Regarding the 4pm Check-In Time
* If you get to San Francisco late in the evening/night, that's no problem: There is a key lock box to retrieve a set of keys at any point after 4pm.
* If you get to San Francisco before 4pm: You can generally drop off your bags earlier than that (after the previous guests leave) while I am cleaning the house in preparation for your arrival, then come back at some point later (anytime after 4pm) to make yourselves at home.

Flexibility Regarding the 10am Check-Out Time
* While I request that you be packed up so I can start laundry and cleaning at 10am, you can generally leave your bags behind while I'm cleaning the house and come back to pick them up before 4pm. There might additional flexibility if needed, so please ask.

SO MUCH IS SO CLOSE!!

* Club Fugazi 7 Fingers Circus "Dear San Francisco " show - 2 minute walk
* Coit Tower & Telegraph Hill - 10 min walk
* Transamerica Building & Financial District - 10 min walk
* Alcatraz Ferry & Pier 39 - 15 min walk
* Lombard Street - 15 min walk
* Exploratorium - 15 min walk
* Fisherman's Wharf & Ghirardelli Square - 20 min walk
* Montgomery BART/MUNI Station - 20 min walk
* Ferry Building & Embarcadero Center - 20 min walk
* Union Square & Downtown Shopping - 20 min walk
* SFMOMA and Yerba Buena Center - 25 min walk
* Moscone Convention Center - 30 min walk
* Caltrain Station 4th st - 40 min walk or 16 min bike ride
* Golden Gate Bridge Pavilion - 30 min bike ride

There are so many nearby restaurants and cafes to choose from. If you need groceries, there are Chinese markets within a block and extending down Stockton St. The famous Molinari Delicatessen is a 3 minute walk away. There are several neighborhood markets 4-7 minutes away. There is a Wallgreens Pharmacy 2 blocks away. There is a Trader Joe's supermarket within a 12 minute walk.

A HISTORIC RESIDENCE

Amid an abundance of restaurants, cafés, bars and markets, you'll be able to have a comfortable home! This is the 3rd floor of a building constructed shortly after the San Francisco earthquake and fires of 1906.

The front room has a queen mattress, redwood headboard, desks, wardrobe, and two large windows with a view of Coit Tower and Washington Square steeples.

The second room has queen bed with an antique bed frame powder coated red orange like the Golden Gate Bridge. It also includes a desk. Enjoy the Alexander Signature Hybrid mattress by Nest Bedding (perfect blend of pocket coils and memory foam)

The third room has a couch that converts to a very comfortable queen bed with a foam topper or can be used as a living room. There is a TV with Netflix and internet capability, a large window, and the bedroom is lined with restored original redwood trim and an art collection.

The fourth room is has a ful-sized bed with a view including Coit Tower. My partner Aaron and I custom made the bed, headboard, bedside shelves, and cabinets. The cabinets include a standing desk, vanity, 3 general shelves, and a drop zone for glasses, wallet, and such. The bed is raised up and has a small ladder.

At the end of the hall is a sun-filled kitchen and dining area. The kitchen has a gas range and oven, fridge, and various kitchen tools to make home-cooked meals. (Whether you check out the abundance of produce markets around the corner in Chinatown, gather cheeses and meats from Molinari Delicatessen on Columbus, grab some organic produce on Grant Ave a few blocks away, or choose to walk to Trader Joe's or Safeway - you are surrounded by delicious ingredients!) The bright dining area is a wonderful place to enjoy some coffee and breakfast before heading out for the day. Or feel free to just use the dining table as a desk/work space, and take advantage of the litany of restaurants, cafes and bars in all directions!!

As mentioned above, this building is from the early 1900's and has some unique features that have been added over the last 100 years. Walk through the kitchen to a small room with windows to the ceiling. This converted porch was probably once used for drying clothes and now has a bathroom sink. Through another door is the bathroom with a toilet and shower/bath. This may not be your usual bathroom experience, but you are visiting San Francisco after all and will get a glimpse of the historic nature of SF homes.

The bathroom includes a make-up mirror, blow dryer with a diffuser, cotton balls, q-tips, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ear plugs and a few feminine products in case of emergency.

The house doesn't include a clothes washer and dryer, but there's a laundromat a half block away and laundry supplies are provided.

Abundant Parking Options:
There is free street parking in the neighborhood. Most of it has a 2 hour limit between 8am Monday - 9pm Saturday. So, you can park for free in a spot from 7pm in the evening to 10am in the morning before you have to move. Since the time limit doesn't apply on Sunday, you can leave it from 7pm Saturday night to 10am Monday morning for free.

There are also parking meters in the streets immediately around the house. They are enforced Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm. So you can park for free from 6pm to 9am and all day on Sunday. After that, it's around $2.25 per hour which you can pay at the meter with change or a credit card, or from your smartphone with an app called PayByPhone. You can even pay in advance for the first 2 hours of parking in the morning the night before by using the app.

With any street parking or meter parking, *please* be sure to read the *signs* and the *parking meter* itself for any limitations such as street cleaning hours.

There is a parking lot right in front of the house. It costs $15 for each 12 hours. If you use the car during the day then you could just pay $15 for the night. Or you can park in the lot during the day for $15 and park on the street for free at night if you want to.

You can also park in a number of nearby parking garages. There are 2 parking garages a half block away on Vallejo. The Vallejo Garage charges $3-4 per hour. The North Beach Garage charges $4-5 per hour. They have an "Early Bird Special" where Monday through Friday, if you enter between 4:30am to 9am then exit before 10pm, the Vallejo Garage charges $18 and the North Beach Garage charges $20. They both charge $36 for 24 hours. So you could park in the garage during the day then park on the street for free and save $16-$18. They are open 24 hours a day.
The North Beach Garage 735 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Vallejo Street Garage 766 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

There is a parking lot across the street at 626 Green Street which charges $11 until 7pm.

The Powell Street Parking garage is usually $12 for a weekday from morning to about 6pm. The price goes up in evenings and weekends, however as stated earlier you can park for free in the evenings on the street. They close between 10pm and 2am depending on the day. So you could switch off between the garage during the day and street at night and save money if you wanted to.

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Home is not baby or child-proofed. Prefer 2 yrs+
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Between 9:00pm - 9:00am, please avoid raucous noises and keep sounds to a minimum (not louder than necessary for convenient hearing)
This is a shoe-free house. Please remove your shoes before the apartment door. I suggest leaving them on the landing or in the spiral staircase.
I reserve the right to charge the guest post-stay for any damages to the property. Security deposit will not be taken upfront.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property Registration Number STR-0001735

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Francisco

Russian Hill, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, is home to this apartment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.
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SF, CA

What's nearby

  • Pier 39 - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lombard Street - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Union Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oracle Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • Mason St & Vallejo St Stop - 4 min walk
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tony's Pizza Napoletana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Golden Boy Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Original Joe's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Molinari Delicatessen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tony Nik's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Location - 4BD,1BA - Restored Redwood Home of SF Artists pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Location - 4BD,1BA - Restored Redwood Home of SF Artists?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Location - 4BD,1BA - Restored Redwood Home of SF Artists?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Location - 4BD,1BA - Restored Redwood Home of SF Artists located?

Located in Russian Hill, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Cable Car Museum, Pier 39 and Lombard Street. Moscone Convention Center and San Francisco Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km). Mason St & Vallejo St Stop and Mason St & Green St Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eugene v.

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

Great stay

Wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Perfect Hideaway in a Perfect Location

This is a real hidden gem in the heart of North Beach. Everything you need within a couple of blocks and easy walk to many SF attractions and landmarks, from China Town to the Wharf. Super comfy apartment in a calm alley gives you all the conveniences of being a local, combined with the excitement of being a traveler. The host met us personally and was extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana O.

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

Close to local restaurants

This is a great place stay, very clean, close to local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Y.

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

perfect stay

This was a perfect stay for 3 friends. The house was very comfortable and inviting for socializing. It was centrally located in North Beach/Chinatown. And Sara, the host, went above and beyond to make our trip special. I highly recommend this rental
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine S.

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

Excellent location, gracious hostess, clean and tidy home.

The property has a great location, easy to walk the city and see the best spots, the hostess was gracious and very communicative! Highly recommend this lovely apartment!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

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

Quick trip to SF

The location is great and Sara was extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Brooke F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location. Nice amount of space for the cost. Communication was good. It is an older home with some renovations. Carpet is old. Not good for allergies. Bathroom is old. Location was nice. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Delightful!

Nice central location. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collin L.

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

Friends visiting me in SF

Sara and her place were amazing! Typically when I have friends visit, I cram them into my apartment, but this time we decided we needed more space. Sara’s place was perfect for that, with plenty of beds to sleep us and it is right in the middle of the best neighborhood in the city. I highly recommend staying here if you have a group visiting SF. Way better than a hotel and you’re actually staying in the locals area as opposed to downtown. Will definitely book again next time I have 5+ people coming to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orla R.

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

Weekend in SF

Was the perfect spot to stay during the weekend! Location was close to North Beach and the property manager was always available to answer any questions and provide a smooth checkin and checkout! Will definitely use this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

tim f.

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

Alcatraz swim

Funky place great location cleaned well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsea W.

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

Great Option For Group Employee Travel

I sent my team to stay for an event at Pier 39 and compared to the hotel night per room pricing nearby this is a wonderful option with plenty of space for each team member. Great communication with the owner and we would send them there again. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Family trip to SF

This VRBO is a great place to stay. Walking distance to the pier. Lots of restaurants, coffee places nearby. The apartment building is a piece of SF history and the interior highlights the artistry of its owners with beautiful handcrafted cabinets, furniture and art work. The kitchen was fully stocked and the beds comfortable. Sara is helpful, accommodating and responsive. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth K., Albany, NY

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

Ideal for families, great location

We stayed here between Xmas and new year’s, 2023. Location on border of Italian and Chinese neighborhoods is a food haven. Each of our 3 teen/young adult kids had their own bedroom, a great situation to have. Only 1 bathroom was a challenge but we knew what to expect. Sara (unit owner) was responsive to texts and came out to check on a toilet on Xmas — her hospitality is boundless. Wonderful place to stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shira C.

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

Perfect location and full of quirky charm

Sarah's place is so charming with a new sweet view every time you turn your head. But Wow the location! I can't believe how quiet it is when it's right on the border of North Beach (Italian town) and China Town. Restaurants, City Lights booksellers, financial district, trolley stops, fisherman's wharf. If you're here to visit SF, you can walk out the door to pretty much everywhere you want to see. Truly the only reason to get in a car is to go to Golden Gate Park. Sarah was so generous as a host in every way. She called to talk to me in person because we booked on short notice. She was an excellent host and we dropped our bags off early and stored them late. I will definitly stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

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

Awesome Location!!!!

Sara was wonderful. Commumication was outstanding. If you need anything at all, she will redpond quickly. The kitchen was fully stocked, the bathroom was complete with all amenties (shampoo, handsoap, plenty of towels, etc.) The location is right on the edge of chinatown and central to all the main attractions. For us, the best part was a no fuss chechout. Sara takes care of everything for you. All you need to do is make sure you get your stuff out and return the key. You do not need to strip the beds. That was wondrful. We have been to places that required lots of work just to check out. Thank you so much Sara:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

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

Fantastic!

We had a fantastic stay in SF! This is an eclectic space that was perfect for my daughter’s 21st birthday celebration with 3 bedrooms & a sitting room (that has a pull out that we used as a 4th bedroom). The location was ideal and is right in the middle of Little Italy & we had everything we needed & walked everywhere. Sara, the host, is phenomenal & the best host I ever worked with! She bent over backwards to ensure we had a great trip and was so accommodating. I’ve never left a review before and I just can’t say enough about Sara & how welcomed she made us feel. And what an artist! Her wood art is exquisite & adds additional depth to the space. Thank you, Sara, for a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike F.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean b.

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

Great location, great hosts

This property is ideally located in the SF North Beach area. Plenty of Italian and Asian restaurants nearby. We attended a conference in the Moscone center and enjoyed walking back and forth every day (about 25 min). The hosts were really helpful in helping us get into the house/apartment and even offered to let us keep our luggage for an extra day (Sunday) while we visited the Moma on Sunday afternoon. Great house, with all amenities and conveniences.

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna R.

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

Simply the best

This was the best apartment rental experience we've ever had. Beautiful arranged place in a fantastic location plus an amazing host who went above and beyond to make our stay special. Everything was perfect and we cannot recommend it highly enough. Our number one place to stay in SF, we will definitely come back :)

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

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

Harry Potter fans!

Came here with a group of 8 + a baby to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Had a blast! Great location, walking distance from tons of food. We tried to eat at Mama’s for breakfast but the wait was insane on a Sunday so ended up eating maybe the most delicious food I’ve had at Park Tavern! Definitely would recommend this VRBO!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

nathan s.

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

Super Convenient

This is a super great property in the heart of the city. There are tons of walkable food options. We even had some excitement with a police foot chase right in front of the house! (There is a police station nearby so we felt very safe.) Notably, there are convenient parking options immediately outside the door, with a parking lot that offers 12-hour parking and nearby street parking that is free overnight. Staying at this property is like staying at a friend's home; Sara made everything available to us, like toiletry items and pantry items that we might need. We would stay here again and we highly recommend it to anyone else looking for a comfortable home in walking distance to so many great sites!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home away from home

We travel a lot and have stayed at many vacation rentals. That’s all they were - rentals. Sara’s place is a home. It has everything. Feels like visiting a relative. Sara is a great communicator and always makes sure you are taken care of. Location is great. Chinatown to the right and north beach to the left (if you standing outside). Fun to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Worcestershire, United Kingdom

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

Wonderful home

Great communication with Sara, everything we needed for our short stay. Just a short walk to Fisherman’s Wharf. Sara provided lots of information on what to do and where to go, very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

katherine a.

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

Elegant well-equipped jewel in middle of San Francisco

We were a little worried when we had to enter through an alley but the apartment was a jewel. Furnished and clean with a well-stocked fridge and even cut flowers to greet us. We were very comfortable and walking distance to all the touristy sites we wanted to go to. The owner was accessible for questions and very kind. Wouldn’t recommend if you had a toddler due to stairs and some clutter but it was an excellent find in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Your host

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I really appreciate getting to know my guests and hearing about their lives. I enjoy hearing about your exploring adventures, what you do for work or what you did at the conference, etc. I love giving recommendations and discussing options for what you could do. However, I also am happy to give you space and privacy. In which case, I'll simply ask if there's anything you need and how you're doing. I do my best to gauge my guest's desired level of interaction but I also welcome direct communication. As in, feel free to tell me you would like more privacy/space or more interaction.

I treat everyone - regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age - with respect, kindness and compassion, and without judgment or bias. This is an LGBTQIA friendly household.

Why they chose this property

While new to this site, I have hosted hundreds of guests at my home since 2017 with a 4.9 star overall rating and have received many happy reviews. Here's an example:
“I'm not sure that it's possible to write a positive enough review for my experience at Sara's - but I'll try. The house is fantastic, clean, well equipped and with fantastic internal decor - and interesting water saving devices. The location is excellent, hidden away between North Beach and Chinatown, and perfectly located for any exploration of San Francisco. There are more restaurants, bars and general interesting sites within walking distance than anyone could possibly cover in one trip. However neither of these things are important - the reason that I can't say enough good things about this experience is Sara herself, and the environment she engenders. Sara is one of the loveliest, friendliest and all around most positive people I've ever met. She is a font of local knowledge, tips and interesting information, but is also quite willing to chat about most things, and genuinely wants to ensure you have the best possible stay in San Francisco, and experience the city in the best way you can. I'm sure I could say more, but if I haven't convinced you to stay here yet then it's your loss. I'm sure there are other places to stay in San Francisco where you can enjoy the city, but I am convinced this is the best.”
- Douglas (who rented a room for 6 nights October 2018)

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