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Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay

Enjoy private decks and city views while relaxing in an elegant master bedroom or unwind on the sunroom stocked with family games.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10381 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Cigarettes outside only, with proper disposal.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4100 sq ft (381 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Home not childproof; adult supervision required.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR-0006866

About the neighborhood

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San Francisco, CA

What's nearby

  • Presidio of San Francisco - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palace of Fine Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lombard Street - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pier 39 - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 4 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 8 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Green Philz Truck - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Souvla - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Delarosa Marina - ‬10 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 lbs 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly San Francisco vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Marina Green and Palace of Fine Arts. Lombard Street and Golden Gate Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hyde St & Bay St Stop is 28 minutes by foot and Hyde St & North Point St Stop is 29 minutes.

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Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rawley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home in the Marina
My group of 8 friends loved this home in the Marina. The home is great, the location is perfect, and the host was very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely book this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Outstanding location, within walking distance of a lot of great attractions and restaurants. Highly Recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

Yvette M.

Great house and location
Perfect house that has lots of room. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

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

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing property in the marina district
Wonderful property close to the marina area and great restaurants. The owners are super nice and the house had everything we possibly could need for a comfortable stay. Perfect the our 3 families
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay
The property worked very well to host my family who had traveled to SF from all over the world. It provided us a nice place to host meals and for 9 of us to sleep comfortably. Anne was lovely as a host and very accommodating to all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

carole s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect home away from home
The house is gorgeous and well-kept. The owners are pleasant to work with and were available if anything was needed. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The location is perfect and convenient to the Marina as well as to the nearby restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Madalyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday in SF
Wonderful experience! Home was spacious, well stocked and located close to most of SF major attractions. Host was accessible and informative, handling any concerns we might have had. Can’t say enough good things about our stay. Highly recommended if your vacationing in SF.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Our family (husband, wife, three daughters, one son-in-law) rented this property for a week. We loved the space it offered (bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas) as well as the neighborhood--walking distance to the marina, farmer's market, Chestnut Street restaurants. The owner is very friendly and checked in with us multiple times before and during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home
From the first communication, Anne made us feel welcome and then greeted us with chocolate and wine. The house was very spacious and easily slept 6. We had everything we needed including all kitchen supplies, games, Wi-Fi, AV. This is a great house for kids. The house is in a great location in the Marina so very safe and you can walk everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house, awesome hosts!
We organized a company retreat in SF and booked this property for our team members. The house felt very comfortable, the location is amazing, and everything was very clean and tidy. Also, The house is fully equipped, and convenient for groups or big families. Anne, the host, was super supportive and present in every detail. She really wanted to make sure everyone felt welcomed and always checked if we needed anything. We had a very good experience!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
large comfortable house in the marina
the house is set up well in a quiet neighborhood in the marina, there is some construction going on next door but it was not annoying. The owners are very friendly and responsive, the house is reasonably priced considering San Francisco real estate. We were there for a wedding and would happily go back if needed for a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious house, great location
We had a wonderful stay. 8 Adults and 2 young children, in town for a wedding. Anne, the owner, was very communicative in advance of our stay and very attentive to our needs and even bought a new booster seat and pack and play, just for us. We had 2 full size SUVs that fit in the garage! No parking hassles. The house had so much room for all of us and all our activities. Even a grand piano. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Excellent house. Excellent hosts
We enjoyed our stay in this home during the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Anne and her family were excellent hosts. It was fun to meet them. They have a very spacious home, excellent location near Marina Green and Chestnut Street. We enjoyed being within walking distance of restaurants, shops, tourist sites and the water. Anne provided for all of our needs for our stay including use of the two car garage for bike storage. They provided very clear and appreciated check in procedures and tips about their home. We would definitely stay here again when visiting San Francisco.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darius P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Location and Space
Anne and husband were amazing, caring hosts. Their house is very large, super convenient to everything, 3 blocks from the Bay, and quiet, safe neighborhood. Beds have luxurious pillow topped mattresses, super comfortable to sleep in. Windows open to allow the fabulously cool, crisp, fresh bug free air into the house. Cute little landscaped backyard to lounge, nap, read. 2 car garage to park cars. Great restaurants and stores 3 blocks away. All in all highly recommended place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful charming home, great host
Beautiful location just a block from the Marina, a gorgeous walk on the waterfront, iconic views of Golden Gate Bridge, and the Palace of Fine Arts. There is a very lively commercial district on Chestnut Street a couple blocks away where you can get anything you want, including groceries tons of good food. There is also a bus line on the street that can get you anywhere on the city. The house itself is beautiful and charming, and it was perfect for our family gathering with many small kids. The host was very helpful and communicative and always just a text away. Highly recommend! We lucked out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Great for a reunion
We stayed here to celebrate our Mother's 80th birthday. We had 7 sisters and our Mother. This house was very big and had a great location. We were all very comfortable during our stay. The living areas were large enough for all of us to be in the same room to enjoy each other's company. The owner and the property manager were both very accommodating. We didn't really need them during the stay as they give very thorough directions as to where everything could be found and how it all worked. We really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Big Island, Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect venue to gather with family and explore The City
Our stay in this Marina home was more than promised. We came to celebrate our son’s marriage and wanted a home base for family who came from around the country to join us. The location was central to all of our activities and walking distance to many SF attractions. An easy Lyft to everywhere else. The house itself was roomy and comfortable with a well appointed kitchen and baths and very comfortable beds. The owners were a delight to get to know, responsive and helpful. All in all everything I would hope for in a VRBO home. Our deepest thanks for making our wedding week memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Great Marina District Home!
Large, quaint home, accommodated eight persons well. Beautiful backyard garden and great upper deck off master bedroom. The kitchen is well supplied with everything needed, and the bathrooms have glass doors, no curtains, and all updated. The location is wonderful and very pedestrian friendly. It’s two blocks from the bay, which is very pretty, spotted with sailboats and the GG bridge. On the other block, is Chestnut Street, with delis, local markets, butcherie, and many restaurants. Also, easy walk to the Palace of Fine Arts and the bridge, for a different perspective.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barry C., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review of Fabulous House in Marina District
Our experience at this house was excellent. All features described in the listing were as promised, plus more. And the property owners were attentive and available if needed, and did an excellent job of providing detailed instructions regarding how to enjoy our stay to the max! We had a total of 9 adults and spent 3 nights at the property and there was plenty of room to relax and be together if we wanted to, or be separate at other times because the house is very roomy and well laid out. The location is fabulous within easy walks of the ocean and restaurants. We are very happy that we stayed here and would not hesitate to return the next time we're in San Francisco. Thanks Anne and Gary. Barry and Susan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anders A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic
For our family of 5, this house could not have been more perfect. The owner, Anne, was so kind and generous to my family. She was with us, via text, the whole time to support our stay. The house beds are super comfortable and the house works as a true home for our family. It is exactly as advertised. What a great place. Parking in the garage was a huge plus in SF. So many amenities. Too many to name but clean bathrooms and warm showers were a great start. Kitchen worked well for breakfasts and we ate all other meals elsewhere. Big fridge worked well. When I go back to SF I will rent from here every time. It could not have worked out better for our family. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bijesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Host, House and Location...!
Draft: We traveled from India on the occasion of our daughter's wedding and needed a base for a fortnight. We needed a house with all amenities - and I mean ALL as the house was to be the base for family travelling from different places. The location in Marina district - excellent neighborhood, close to shopping, the Marina waterfront and central to all our planned wedding activities. The house was a home away from home and much, much more. The house had everything from a 2 car garage, excellent well stocked kitchen, living space, comfortable bedrooms, washing machines, driers, dishwasher, well stocked linen, wifi and AV - in plenty. The host , Anne left detailed information of the house and surrounding areas. Most importantly, she was always available for help / advice as and when we needed it. Her kindness played a major role in making our trip as perfect as we could have wanted. The house had a cheerful vibe and character - making it the ideal base for our trip. Thank you Anne and VRBO...!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023