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San Francisco cottage rental - Privacy And Seclusion In The Middle Of San Francisco
Privacy And Seclusion In The Middle Of San Francisco
 
San Francisco cottage rental - Privacy And Seclusion In The Middle Of San Francisco

Privacy And Seclusion In The Middle Of San Francisco

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Per night (USD) $165
Per week $1,120
Per month $4,340
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps2
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the San Francisco vacation cottage rental
Bedroom 1, bathroom 1 Sleeps 2

Cottage Details

Free standing extremely private cottage. Gracefully serene, hidden by trees and flowering vines. colorful gardens with eating and sitting areas tucked here and there.

Open floor plan; the only interior walls are around the bathroom. High ceilings, floor-to-ceiling and clerestory windows allow you to enjoy an abundance of natural light. Ceiling fans, unique architectural details, and accent lighting throughout. Garden views from every window; partial 'city-lights' view from the front-facing Veranda.

The Veranda is Bordered by trellises and built-in planter boxes which are planted with a diverse display of colorful and unique plants and flowers.

Gorgeous wood floors with cherry-inlay throughout living and kitchen areas; fully tiled bathroom. Stainless steel and granite kitchen with high quality fixtures.

-A Serene Garden Retreat in an Old SF Neighborhood: - Surrounded by naturalistic, unique gardens.

-Large garden area located alongside the cottage contains a variety of beautiful, mature trees, shrubs and flowers most of which is on drip-watering system.

-Many sitting and dining areas tucked into beautiful old world gardens give you both privacy and serenity

The Neighborhood:

Nestled among the hills resembling its old European roots, the Glen Park neighborhood in San Francisco is one of the oldest in the city. There are numerous coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance. Just a block down the hill is a bakery for fresh baked pastries and breads, grocery, restaurants, hardware

Kitchen and Utilities: Kitchen is outfitted with new, high-end stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, range/oven with hood), disposal, and granite countertops.

-Fully tiled (black and white) separate utility room with washer/dryer hook-ups, and utility sink - even the utility room has a skylight!

-New on-demand water-heater.

The Location : Conveniently located to freeways (both 280 and 101) and public transportation (Muni, BART). It is a short walk to the Glen Park BART station and many bus lines. Simply hop on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train and be downtown in 10 minutes, across the Bay to Berkeley/Oakland in a half and hour or Pleasanton in about 40 Minutes. Glen Park is convenient to downtown San Francisco, the North Bay, the East Bay and Silicon Valley.

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About Veronica Stork

I am an painter and sculptor. My first love is of the mountains and open spaces and gardens and deserts and beaches and wild animals and wild lands. So I don't really know how I would define myself for you.

Veronica Stork purchased this cottage in 1974
Why Veronica Stork chose San Francisco

In late 1973 I came back to San Francisco. I loved the city but my problem had always been that I wanted to live in the country as well. I drove and walked all through the Glen Park neighborhood in San Francisco looking for a 'place' that would fit me. I didn't know if I wanted to rent or buy. Then I came across this dilapidated house on the hill. It was falling down the hill. The house sat in the middle of three barren empty lots. I fell in love. Behind the house was a cottage.

What makes this cottage unique

The house and the cottage are surrounded by light and air. Everything in San Francisco and the surrounding communities is easily accessible from here. Most of all it has a feeling of privacy and seclusion; while still being so close to everything.

San Francisco cottage rental - Privacy And Seclusion In The Middle Of San Francisco

Privacy And Seclusion In The Middle Of San Francisco

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The cottage is located in the Glen Park neighborhood in San Francisco usually referred to as Glen Park Village, because of it's old European flavor.

The Village of Glen Park is nestled in the surrounding hills. In the village you will find coffee shops, some of the best restaurants in San Francisco, hardware store, cleaners, grocery store, book store, vintage store, bakery, pretty much anything you need is two blocks away from the cottage; down in the village.

Glen Park is also a great walking neighborhood. If you follow the main street of Glen Park to it's end you will come upon Glen Canyon Park. A wonderful walking park with a meandering stream and native plants. Trails that can lead you all the way up to the Diamond Heights Safeway and beyond. Then continue back to the cottage in a very scenic loop down Beacon street and through the open areas of the Diamond Heights neighborhood and the Noe Valley neighborhood overlooking downtown San Francisco. Or, for the hikers, you can go in the opposite direction around Twin Peaks and then down and back to the cottage.

San Francisco is divided into neighborhoods. Glen Park is one of the oldest neighborhoods. If you look on a map of San Francisco and put your finger on the very middle of it, you would have pointed out Glen Park.

Consequently the cottage is close to everything. It makes driving unnecessary. The Glen Park BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit - the underground)Station is a short three blocks from the cottage. Which makes downtown or the financial district just ten minutes away. Berkeley and the East Bay easily easily reachable without having to drive. Fisherman's Wharf and other San Francisco attractions just a few minutes away by BART or MUNI (bus).

If you are looking for a Sunday drive to Half Moon Bay or lunch at Barbara's Crab Shack in Princeton By The Bay. You can hop on the freeway, just three blocks from the cottage which gives you access to the coast in less than fifteen minutes.

If you are looking for high end comfort and ease of access to anything or anywhere in San Francisco this is your place.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in San Francisco, California

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$165
$165
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
$1,120
$4,340
2 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Property Damage Protection $49
Cleaning $30
Pet Fee $20

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in San Francisco, California

Property Type:
  • cottage

Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 740 sq. ft.
  • 1 story

Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean
  • Town
  • Downtown
  • Beach

Theme:
  • Romantic
  • Luxury

General:
  • Local Maps
  • Heating
  • Toilet Paper
  • Living Area
  • Parking ...
    Parking is on street and easy. We also reserve the parking spot across the driveway for guests.
  • Linens Provided ...
    We provide all linens. Sheets, pillows and pillow cases, blankets, bath towels and facecloths.
  • Internet ...
    High speed wireless internet.
  • Towels Provided ...
    Bath towels and facecloths provided. Kitchen towels provided.
  • Parking On Street
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Gas Heating
  • Alarm Clock
  • Hair Dryer
  • Basic Soaps
  • Iron & Board
  • Laundry Soap
  • Broadband Access
  • Wireless Internet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Paper Towels
  • Washing Machine
  • Living Room

Kitchen:
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Kitchen ...
    Full kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Bosch dishwater. FisherPayscal Refridgerator.
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Pantry Items
  • Oven
  • Stove

Dining:
  • Dining
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 2 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
  • Shower is British and so is backwards. The hot water is on the side we normally think of as cold and vice versa.

Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , sofa - not convertible
  • Open and airy floor plan. If you want privacy 2 people is the maximum. If you don't care about privacy it will sleep 3. Couch in the living room, very comfortable to sleep on but not convertible. Also a chaize lounge in the living room, comfortable for a shorter person or child to sleep on.
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Television
  • DVD Player
  • Radio

Outside:
  • Patio
  • Deck Furniture
  • Courtyard
  • Fully Fenced Property
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Yard
  • Porch Furniture
  • Deck / Patio
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • 6 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • alternative lifestyle
  • Weddings
  • non smoking only

Onsite Services:
  • Staff

Attractions:
  • forests
  • synagogues
  • health/beauty spa
  • restaurants
  • botanical garden
  • museums
  • live theater
  • arboretum
  • churches
  • playground
  • library
  • zoo
  • recreation center
  • cinemas
  • marina
  • bay/sound

Leisure Activities:
  • outlet shopping
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • antiquing
  • photography
  • shopping
  • eco tourism
  • sight seeing
  • horseback riding
  • beachcombing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • laundromat
  • hospital
  • fitness center
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • surfing
  • wind-surfing
  • golf
  • tennis
  • deepsea fishing
  • basketball court
  • paragliding
  • swimming

Notes: A complete getaway from the city with the city right at your doorstep. Extensive well kept gardens with quiet areas to sit and read or meditate, tables and chairs tucked away down winding garden paths so you can eat breakfast or dine with the butterflies and songbirds, patio w/Adirondack chairs, updated granite and steel kitchen, completely tiled bathroom, Close to everything. Easy parking, easy on/off to all freeways, Transit system (BART) just three blocks away makes it 10 minutes to downtown and and easy half hour to Berkeley or Oakland, Bus system (MUNI) is half a block away; both systems together mean you never have to drive if you don't want to. Glen Canyon Park is right down Chenery Street which makes for a wonderful walk. Some of the best restaurants in San Francisco are just two blocks away. If you would like to rent the premises for a one day event or wedding please contact us for pricing.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in San Francisco, California

Secluded Garden Cottage Just Minutes from Downtown
average rating of 4.882353 based on 23 reviews
business
Secluded Garden Cottage Just Minutes from Downtown
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p935304
+1 408 8403480
San Francisco The Bay Area
5

We just loved it!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 11, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
We went to San Francisco in February to visit our daughter and grandson and stayed at Victoria's cottage. It was very charming and private. Even though it was mid-winter, there were all sorts of flowers blooming. The cottage was nicely appointed and well designed. My grandson had a great time exploring the garden. It is close to Glen Canyon for hiking and to highways for getting around. It also is close to groceries and San Francisco.
Helpful votes: 4/4
business
Secluded Garden Cottage Just Minutes from Downtown
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p935304
+1 408 8403480
San Francisco The Bay Area
Pittsburgh
5

Best kept secret in San Franicsco

5 of 5
Submitted: January 20, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
I have traveled to many places in my life and have been to San Francisco a number of times in the past six years, but I have NEVER expierienced an ambience so perfect that one has to experience it to believe it. No matter what I say, it will not do this wonderful property justice. I will try. The smell of the flowers and trees, the beautiful natural light, attention to detail, beautiful wood work, Asian art, a beautiful kitchen with appliances and flatware, silverware, and glassware that are beautiful as much as they are functional, a comfortable bed, a beautiful ceramic tiled bathroom all create a very special environment. I dare to say that had it rained my entire stay, I would have been content to stay in the cottage and enjoy a property that the owner obviously holds dear.

The property was clean, the amenities were beyond what one would find in a four or five star hotel, and all claims by the owner in the listing were accurate and truthful. The pictures accurately portrayed the layout and beauty of the cottage.

I must say, I was as surprised to find that Glen Park itself is a wonderful neighborhood to stay and I found a number of excellent eating options although I must admit, I did cook one meal in the cottage due to the fact that there is a wonderful market on Chemery Street. For those who like it, I found the French Restaurant an excellent choice. The Thai restaurant was also a great place to enjoy other ethnic cuisine.

The cottage is conveninent to buses that take you main muni stations and of course one has the option of using BART which I took from the airport for a mere $8.00. Traveling to downtown using the BART will cost between $1.70 and $2.00 depending upon the specific stop. And yes, it IS minutes from downtown.

I hope to stay at the cottage again this fall.

Thank you Veronica and Johannes. I will be sure to come again if your cottage is available.
Helpful votes: 6/6
business
Secluded Garden Cottage Just Minutes from Downtown
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p935304
+1 408 8403480
San Francisco The Bay Area
San Jose, CA
5

Beauty, and then more

5 of 5
Submitted: January 5, 2013 Stayed: October 2012
I stayed at this cottage before the holidays. My initial conversations with Veronica and Johannes were warm, welcoming and professional. The photographs, which seduced me to this site, do not do justice to the exceptional beauty and privacy of this little secret place in San Francisco. I am so grateful for this experience. Thank you Veronica and Johannes. I hope to visit again.
A short walk down the hill and you're in a little nook of a SanFrancisco neighborhood where everyone seems to be very friendly.
An extraordinary experience.
Warmly,
Sheila
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank-you Sheila. Johannes and I try very hard to make sure that everything is in place to make your stay in San Francisco exceptional. It is very gratifying to know that we are successful.
Veronica
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Secluded Garden Cottage Just Minutes from Downtown
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p935304
+1 408 8403480
San Francisco The Bay Area
Boston, MA
5

Might not want to leave

5 of 5
Submitted: December 17, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
Perfectly secluded yet extremely convenient to city center, etc Also rented a car for a few days for road trips and parking was no issue. Very pretty and unusual garden. Very clean and visually / architecturally well designed studio layout. Dangerously good bakery at the bottom of the hill on Castro St. Good city view from the small park / playground at top of the hill. Only concerns: 1) it is a steep walk to the property from the BART - not an issue if you are fit but others might require a car just for that 2) no full length mirror; only mirror is in bathroom and my 5'6" wife could only see her face - something easily addressed so maybe a non-issue by the time you arrive.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Paul and Cheryl,
Thank-you very much for your wonderful review and thank-you for letting people know about the hill. The hill is something I frequently forget to tell potential guests about. I appreciate your mentioning it. I usually ask that people read the reviews before they book, as that will help bring up questions that they don't think of asking and I forget to address.
Our aim is not to get as many bookings as possible but to make sure this is the place that will make your San Francisco experience the most comfortable and fun.
The mirror is something I keep forgetting about. I keep thinking I put mirror doors on the closet and as you realized I haven't yet. So I will. For the next time you visit, even if you are only staying 2 nights, let us know if there is something we have overlooked and we will do whatever we can to remedy that.
Once again, thanks for the great review and for being the fun and conscientious guests that you are.
Sincerely,
Veronica Stork
Helpful votes: 3/4
business
Secluded Garden Cottage Just Minutes from Downtown
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p935304
+1 408 8403480
San Francisco The Bay Area
5

Fairy tale cottage - loved it!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 22, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
What can I say? This cottage was just an unbelievable find and my husband and I really loved it. The reviewer who commented on the profuse plants and flowers was spot on - coming from the East Coast, it was such a treat to have so many fragrant plantings and blooms (so close to winter) surrounding the walkway and house. It really is like a little fairy tale hideaway tucked into a very pleasant neighborhood. The house was spotless and very nicely furnished - lots of windows as others have commented, but the plantings do offer somewhat of a privacy screen. The bed was warm and really, really comfy. We loved the neighborhood - we had our own car, and parking wasn't a problem (although having a small car helped!). The BART was obviously very closeby, although we didn't use it during our stay. We highly recommend the Canyon Market for groceries and food to heat up at the cottage - a great treat at the end of a tiring day (the one thing that did seem to be lacking was a microwave, but we made do with the range and toaster oven). Loved having a British-style hot water pot, too. We met Johannes briefly the night we checked in, and he was very gracious in offering any help we needed. The washer and dryer are situated in a room right next to the cottage, so are very convenient. All in all, just a terrific place to stay - wish we could go back again soon!
Owner's Response: It was a pleasure to have you as a guest,Melinda. Our goal is to make your San Francisco stay memorable. I am very glad we achieved that goal.
If you have the time to email me your thoughts on the microwave I would appreciate it. Neither Johannes nor I ever use a microwave and we both have trouble buying one. I would like to know more about how it impacted your stay. Since our goal is your comfort should we revisit the microwave option? Would a small one suffice? Let me know what you think.
Thank-you for the opportunity to reveal a side of San Francisco to you that is not generally experienced by visitors.
Johannes and I thank-you for being a most exceptional and appreciative guest.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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