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Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay

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Street view of charming 1926 home in prime Marina location
Living room with baby grand piano
Living Room
Ktchen features 4-burner range with griddle, Venmar hood, Jenn-Air double oven
Cuisinart coffeemaker, range, hood with heat lamp plate warmers
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10381 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

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SF, CA
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Trundle Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Top Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

Top Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top Floor Queen Bedroom (Middle)

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Ground Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Top Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay

Prime Marina District location, just a few blocks from San Francisco Bay, Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field, Marina Green and Fort Mason. 4,100+ square foot home built in 1926 and fully remodeled retaining its old world charm.

With five formal bedrooms and four full baths, two families with children can enjoy their privacy, while sharing common spaces including the formal living room, sun room for games, media room, deck off the spacious master bedroom and pleasant back yard.

Ideal for family reunions and vacations, corporate relocations, conference attendees, or wedding parties, the sprawling home is located in one of the most convenient and desirable neighborhoods of San Francisco.

TECHNOLOGY
The house is WiFi enabled throughout. We offer three large smart HDTVs with surround sound, DirecTV's Entertainment Package including 150+ channels including all the top entertainment and news channels, plus all the major sports networks. Additionally, internet access for you to log into your own Netflix, Amazon Prime and other accounts. We also offer DVD and CD players, and am/fm stereo.

GROUND FLOOR
Enter the ground floor foyer with spacious coat closet, hat rack and umbrella holder.

Past the 2-car tandem garage, you will find the media room with adjacent full bath including a shower over the bathtub. French doors open onto a patio with a heat lamp, dining table and chairs, two lounge chairs, and a BBQ grill. The ground floor utility room contains a second refrigerator/freezer and second washing machine/dryer set.

MAIN FLOOR
Up one flight of stairs you will find the main entertaining areas. Formal living room with comfortable seating area, large west-facing windows, a fireplace, baby grand piano, HD TV with surround sound, DirecTV's Entertainment Package including 150+ channels including all the top entertainment and news channels, plus all the major sports networks, internet access for Netflix and Amazon Prime, DVD and CD players, and am/fm stereo.

The adjacent dining room has a sturdy and spacious table that can be expanded with leaves to accommodate up to twelve diners comfortably. Gourmet kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances including a Thermador Range with 4 burners and built-in griddle, Venmar hood with heat lamps, Jenn-Air double oven, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, quiet Bosch dishwasher (installed in 2017), plus a 2-person breakfast table.

Also on this floor are two bedrooms, one full bath with shower over tub, and a sunroom stocked with a wide assortment of family games.

TOP FLOOR
Upstairs you will find the elegant 900-square foot master bedroom with jetted bathtub, double-headed shower with skylight above, his and her sinks and a separate room for the toilet. French doors open to a private deck with city views, a table for four and a sun umbrella. On this floor, there are two additional bedrooms (queen and full beds), another full bath with shower over tub, plus a front-loading HE clothes washer and dryer.

NEIGHBORHOOD
Head north 1 ½ blocks and you’ll find San Francisco Bay. Stroll down to see the boats of the Marina, walk on groomed paths or the sandy beaches of Crissy Field where you’ll see the best kite boarders and wind surfers playing in the water. On calmer days you’re more likely to spot a sea lion bobbing in the surf, and occasionally a dolphin or even a grey whale. Continue to historic Fort Point at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, just two miles west, where surfers hang ten when he conditions are right. or take the more rigorous hiking paths up the hill to walk across the iconic bridge itself. This part of the Presidio houses many entertaining public venues including Planet Granite climbing gym, Batter’s Box batting cages and House of Air trampoline park. Don’t miss the swans, turtles, koi fish and other wildlife including herons and egrets abundant in the pond adjacent to the 100+-year-old Neo Classical Palace of Fine Arts, one of the city’s most popular and picturesque photo backdrops, just two blocks from the house.

Head south four blocks and you’ll find yourself in the heart of the Marina’s commercial center-- Chestnut Street-- packed with lively restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. The neighborhood’s dining establishments are varied and abundant. Breakfast options range from Starbucks, Peets Coffee, and Noah’s Bagels to Le Marais for fancy espresso drinks and French pastries, or the popular Home Plate diner. Casual lunch options include designing your own gourmet salad at Pluto’s or The Plant Café Organic, grabbing a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich at Blue Barn or selecting a sustainably harvested ahi tuna poke bowl at Pacific Catch. For dinner you can enjoy a picture of Margaritas and Mexican fare while people watching from the sidewalk seating area at Tacolicious, or opt for world class Southern Italian Cuisine and wine parings at A-16.

Chestnut Street still boasts two independently owned neighborhood movie houses, the Presidio and Marina Theatres. There’s a small but well-stocked grocery store and a separate high quality meat market in case you’d rather pick up supplies to cook at home, an Apple Store, and a 24-hour Walgreens Pharmacy conveniently located just 5 blocks from the house. Other nightlife options within easy walking distance range from dive bars to wine bars to live music venues.

On Sunday mornings head west ½ mile to the Fort Mason Organic Farmers’ Market where you can buy prepared foods to eat on the spot, or pick up the finest quality local produce, meats and seafood, bread, produce and condiments to make your own picnic or transform into a gourmet dinner. It’s also a great place to pick up some local honey or olives to bring home as a souvenir. This location is also home to a diverse range of food trucks, accompanied by live music at Off the Grid every Friday evening from June through September.

Continue in his direction and you’ll find Aquatic Park, Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, and the Ferry Building. San Francisco lends itself to being explored on foot, but it’s easy to drive or use public transit or ride-sharing services to reach other top sites including SFMOMA and the Palace of the Legion of Honor Art Museums, Golden Gate Park, (where you’ll find the California Academy of Sciences, the DeYoung Museum, the Conservatory of Flowers, Botanical Gardens, and the Japanese Tea Garden), Coit Tower, curvy Lombard Street, and Ocean Beach.

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owner/property manager
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Home not childproof; adult supervision required.

Events

No events allowed
Gatherings allowed, but no loud or late parties.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cigarettes outside only, with proper disposal.
Please respect our neighbors. No loud music or noise after 11 pm. For safety reasons, do not light fires or candles in the house (even in fireplaces).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Gatherings allowed, but no loud or late parties.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number STR-0002445

About the area

San Francisco

This holiday home is located in Marina District, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, and is near theme parks. Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square. Travelling with kids? Don't miss California Academy of Sciences and San Francisco Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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SF, CA

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 8 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Réveille Coffee - 8 min walk
  • Marina Green Philz Truck - 3 min walk
  • Super Duper Burgers - 9 min walk
  • Souvla - 8 min walk
  • Monaghan's - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay located?

Located in Marina District, this family-friendly San Francisco holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Presidio of San Francisco and Palace of Fine Arts. Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39 are also within 3 miles (5 km). Hyde St & Bay St Stop is 27 minutes by foot and Hyde St & North Point St Stop is 28 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding stay
Fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clara J., Grand Forks, ND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Our group of ten had a wonderful stay at Villa Marina. The house was larger than expected and accommodated our group of six adults and four children very comfortably. The children were intrigued with the second inner staircase in the home! Kitchen was on the small side but very well equipped. The hostess was very accommodating to our needs and check in and check out were uncomplicated. Location is excellent…a mere block and a half from the bay. I recommend Villa Marina for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Anne was so helpful and accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding at the presidio
Great 5 star visit.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoughtful host and great stay
My husband, 16 month daughter, and two small poodle mix pups stayed for several nights. Anne, the host, could not have been more thoughtful. She left toy wood blocks for my daughter as well as baby gates, a pack n play, and booster seat. She was extremely organized in the information she provided to us about the home and even left us a bottle of champagne and chocolates. The beds are comfortable and everything is as pictured. The place is much bigger in person. The bedrooms are endless and the art is beautiful. In my third trimester of pregnancy, I very much appreciated the fancy bath tub in the master bedroom. The attached balcony is really a lovely place to sit and enjoy. My dogs enjoyed the backyard. My heart remains in the Marina and it was such a treat to visit. I lived here for many years before moving to the burbs. This home is so close to Chrissy Field, Fort Mason, the Marina Green, and all the delicious restaurants… You could not pick a better location. We had a great stay and hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

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Gary and Anne met on the first day of graduate school at UCLA, and started dating a few weeks later. Eventually relocating to SF was a requirement for Gary, who headed to Northern California to attend UC Berkeley and moved to San Francisco when he graduated. He couldn't wait to return to "The City," and Anne agreed that it would be a terrific place to raise a family. So, after a few years in LA, we jumped at the opportunity when the investment bank Gary worked for asked if he'd be willing to relocate.

We really appreciate delicious food and wine, and Anne cooks often (her specialties are paella, gumbo, pesto, Caesar salad, and chocolate chip cookies with pecans or almonds). But we love eating out in San Francisco and are happy to offer restaurant suggestions to visitors.

Gary is a sports nut, who's been commissioner of his fantasy football league for over three decades. We're season ticket holders of the San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors as well as Cal Football and Basketball. Anne loves making art as well as appreciating it in places like SFMOMA and the DeYoung Museum. She ran three marathons including Boston, but has retired from running as she now needs a knee replacement. Our other hobbies include travel, attending concerts, and watching movies.

Why they chose this property

As a recently married couple we moved to San Francisco from Southern California, and immediately fell in love with the Marina District. For us the neighborhood offered the perfect combination as we are situated between nature in one direction and city life in the other.

After renting in this neighborhood, we were able to purchase our home a few months after our first baby was born, as we anticipated having another within a few years. We were only the second owners of the home; the seller, along with four siblings, had been raised in the house his parents built in 1926.

We chose the place because we loved its period charm including original fireplaces and plaster moldings. It was large enough Before moving in, we updated the kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. A few years later we added a 900 square foot master suite with a deck, spacious bathroom, and two walk-in closets.

Our backyard used to be an organic vegetable farm in our urban backyard, but converted the space with landscaping to create a relaxing urban oasis. Keep an eye out for our friendly resident hummingbirds.

We raised two wonderful children to adulthood in this home. Now that they are out of the nest, we are traveling more (including visits to them at college and their workplaces), and have decided to offer our place for short term rentals for the first time.

What makes this property unique

Walk out our front door to the right and in a block and a half you will reach the Bay. Head west to the beach at Crissy Field, and continue to Fort Point or follow hiking trails up into the Presidio and across the Golden Gate Bridge. Turn right instead, and walk past Marina Green to Fort Mason with its organic farmers market on Sundays and Off the Grid, a roaming mobile food extravaganza on Friday nights from early March through late October. Continue in this direction to Aquatic Park and Fisherman's Wharf.

If you turn left out the front door, you will reach the Marina DIstrict's commercial hub in just a few blocks. On Chestnut Street you will find wonderful restaurants, cafes, bars, movie theaters and boutiques in the other. There's a grocery store and sustainable meat market if you'd like to pick up groceries and cook in our chef's kitchen.

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