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1st bedroom w/ King Bed

1st bedroom w/ King Bed

1st bedroom w/King Bed

1st bedroom w/King Bed

2nd bedroom w/ queen bed

2nd bedroom w/ queen bed

2nd bedroom w/ queen bed

2nd bedroom w/ queen bed

garden

garden

bathroom

bathroom

bathroom

bathroom

kitchen

kitchen

kitchen

kitchen

living room

living room

living room

living room

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4-5)

This garden-level apartment is a modern, renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath with a full, well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living room in a 2 unit, owner-occupied, circa 1896 Victorian. The unit sleeps up to 5 utilizing the sofa bed in the living room. Located in vibrant, desirable Hayes Valley, a 10-15 minutes walk takes you to Opera Plaza, Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco Civic Center, Fillmore Jazz District, Kabuki Baths, Main Library, Asian Art Museum, movie houses, theaters, art galleries, coffee houses, cafes, Alamo Square Park, Haight Street and more. 20-30 minutes walk takes you to Dolores Park, Powell Street Cable Car turnabout, Westfield Shopping Center, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, The Castro District and South of Market bars and clubs. Public transit is convenient and comprehensive. Easy freeway access to SFO and Oakland Airports, City of Oakland, UC Berkeley, and points east such as Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe. Also convenient to Golden Gate Bridge and points north such as Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties and Point Reyes National Seashore, as well as points south such as San Jose and Santa Cruz.

Friendly, discreet owners have lived in the neighborhood for 20 years and are happy to provide advice about dining in or out, how to have a great time on a budget, and memorable, world-class walking tours and day trips. Free wireless internet access and premium linens and bedding provide for your convenience and comfort. Gated entryway provides privacy and security. Access to private garden patio with barbeque grill and outdoor shower. Easy daytime street parking. Chauffeur service available at cost. Comfortable, private, secure.

Keywords: cozy, centrally-located, oak st.,downtown, 2 bedroom

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About Joe Bender

I am a San Francisco Unified School District Special Ed teacher who has lived in and loved this neighborhood for more than 20 years. Ashley and I enjoy making sure our guests get the most out of their visit and are glad to provide advice and directions as necessary. This is a great location for travelers who love exploring urban environments on foot or using public transportation, which is very close and takes you all over the city.

Joe Bender purchased this apartment in 1986
Why Joe Bender chose San Francisco

We bought this property because of the neighborhood. It has a unique mix of walking convenience to all that a big city has to offer, such as music, theater, museums, restaurants and night life, and yet still retains a homey feeling.

What makes this apartment unique

The shops, restaurants, and nightlife of this neighborhood are exciting, dynamic and diverse. There is easy freeway access, and so many famous San Francisco sites within easy walking distance, including Alamo Square, Hayes Valley shopping, Opera Plaza, Symphony Hall, Theaters, Museums, The Castro District, City Hall and so much more. One ritual we enjoy is walking our dog at Alamo Square early in the evening during 'doggie social hour' when the best-behaved dogs play together in the park.

15 Reviews of Property 237768 in San Francisco, California

Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
average rating of 4.866667 based on 15 reviews
business
Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237768vbi
Hayes Valley San Francisco
Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
5

Perfect on all aspects / Parfait dans tous les domaines

5 of 5
Submitted: November 18, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
Bonjour,
Nous faisons fréquemment des voyages et avons réservé plusieurs logements à travers des sites tels VRBO. Nous avons été enchantés par cet appartement. Il avait plusieurs avantages : bien situé, calme et propre. Les propriétaires étaient charmants et ont su enrichir nos vacances. Je vous le recommande sans hésitation.

Hello,
We have used frequently sites like VRBO for holiday rentals. We were charmed by this apartment. It had all the advantages: well located, calm and clean. The landlords were charming and enlighten our vacations. I strongly recommend it to you.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: And we are charmed by our guests like you!
business
Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237768vbi
Hayes Valley San Francisco
Davis, CA
5

great location and wonderful home

5 of 5
Submitted: October 8, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
We stayed in this lovely victorian home for 3 nights and loved it! The apartment was clean and very well maintained, the kitchen fully equipped, the bedrooms extremely comfortable. We found useful instructions for recycling, using the wifi, and getting around SF. Check in and out were smooth and we rapidly received our deposit back. Street parking was unexpectedly easy even during the weekend. Overall a great experience, we would be coming back for sure - thanks Ashley and Joe!
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: THanks for a great review, Ele. Hope to see you again.
business
Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237768vbi
Hayes Valley San Francisco
Billings, MT
4

Nice Place, Nice Location

4 of 5
Submitted: June 11, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
We recently stayed at this apartment and really liked it. The location is close to multiple bus stops, but is also within walking distance (for those who don't mind the hills) to many areas. The apartment looked just like it did in the photos and was quite clean. The beds were comfy and clean (new like they said in the description). Checking in and out was easy. I texted the owners a few times and they got back to me quickly.

I would recommend making use of public transportation - it's hard to get a good spot to park in the neighborhood, and you can only park for 2 hours at a time between 9a and 9p. You can get a 1-day/3-day or 7-day MUNI pass and the price is really reasonable AND you can use it for the busses, trolleys and cable cars. Check out El Farolito in the Mission District for some great carne asada tacos and The Vital Tea Leaf in China Town for some tea education.

Overall, I really liked this place. I would recommend this property to others, but there are some things to be aware of. When we first got in to the apartment, it was a little stale smelling (it is a basement level apartment), but that went away with some open windows. It is located on a street with quite a bit of traffic; at night, I could hear a lot of street noise. The walls are a little thin and you can hear noise from the house above and from adjoining rooms. Last, the water pressure in the shower was TOO low! It was fine everywhere else, but showering was difficult in with low pressure.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237768vbi
Hayes Valley San Francisco
Auburn, California
5

A Fun-Filled Weekend!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 22, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
My girlfriends and I thoroughly enjoyed our weekend in the city thanks to Joe and Ashley! The house was perfect; nice, spacious and very comfortable. It was beyond our expectations. The house is within walking distance to Hays Valley shops and restaurants and Lower Haight. We enjoyed the beer at Toronado's in Lower Haight and the German food and drink at Suppenkuche in Hays Valley. I wish we had more time to explore the surrounding parks and shops. There was so much to see and do; and all outside our front door!
Also, upon our arrival we were thrilled to discover many parking spaces right in front of the house and our cars remained there the entire weekend! (we had been nervous about finding parking, but it was no problem)
Thanks again to Joe and Ashley for tolerating a house full of silly girls! And, thank you for the pastry delivery on Saturday morning! What a lovely treat! -- Jeni
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237768vbi
Hayes Valley San Francisco
VICTORIA
4

Great location and nice apartment!

4 of 5
Submitted: October 28, 2011 Stayed: October 2011
The apartment is well located. It is close to public transportation (within walking distance), although it is located on and among many hills. Hayes Street is a must-see - a great street to explore. The king bed was nice and firm.

A few oddities that we found were we never met the owners (communication was via email) and when asked for a couple of specific requests (i.e. coffee shop), we were just given a link of the neighborhood. We found the internet a bit spotty but it was included. There was no soap in the shower or garbage bags in the kitchen. This is just different from our other VRBO experiences but certainly didn't detract from our visit or enjoyment of the apartment and might have just been oversights. However, the owners were very helpful in other ways and when recommendations were provided, they were solid.

Overall we would return. We really enjoyed our stay and the apartment was good value for money.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237768vbi
Hayes Valley San Francisco
Birmingham, al
5

Great home base in San Fran!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 18, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
The apartment was so clean and comfortable. It was nice to go straight there from the airport and have the key waiting when we got there. There was a hair dryer and toiletries in the bathroom which was so nice as we forgot some items. Ideal location and we really felt like we lived in San Fran for a few days. They had maps and public transit info which was very helpful. Would definitely stay here again. Try the domo sushi spot down the street. Delicious! Thanks for a great trip Joe and Ashley!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thanks for such a great review. Glad you liked the sushi. Domo is delicious!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237768vbi
Hayes Valley San Francisco
London,England
5

GREAT SAN FRAN APARTMENT

5 of 5
Submitted: August 15, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
This was a great place to stay for our first three days in San Francisco.The apartment was ideal for our family of 5(3 older teens).Joe and Ashley could not have been more helpful and considerate.The property is in a great location to walk to local amenities.We loved staying here and would not hesitate to return on another visit to this lovely city.
Recommended for:  Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: THanks for a lovely review, and please keep coming back. San Francisco changes all the time.
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237768vbi
Hayes Valley San Francisco
Toronto, ON
5

Great stay!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 31, 2011 Stayed: May 2011
There is a reason every review is 5-stars. It exceeded our expectations by a long shot. Joe & Ashley were very helpful with any of our questions prior to our stay, as well as during. Great neighborhood, with a laundry mat less than a block away for longer stays. Lots of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. It took us about 5 minutes to walk to the Muni line, & less than 10 to the BART. Lots of small convenience stores very close by if you need something ASAP.

We were a family of 5 (myself (32), my parents, and my niece and nephew(10 & 12)). There was tons of space for us.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: It is easy to go the extra mile for the high-quality guests such as your family that we tend to get. Thanks for your review.
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237768vbi
Hayes Valley San Francisco
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
5

Nice and big appartment

5 of 5
Submitted: August 22, 2010 Stayed: August 2010
Joe and Ashley (and Girl) were the perfect hosts: dicreet and very helpful. We recommend this big, nice and very clen appartment to any travellers. We were a family of 4 (2 boys 12 & 8) and the location was perfect. We appreciate among other things the neighborhood life, market, attractions and restaurants all near the appartment. We hope to come back and have a chance to enjoy more of the San franciscans way of life.

Dominique, Patricia, Vincent & Thomas from Montreal, Canada
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Families really do seem to appreciate our apartment and the neighborhood, which has something for everyone. We hope to see you again very soon.
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Cozy, Comfy, Centrally-Located 2 Bedroom in Hayes Valley
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p237768vbi
Hayes Valley San Francisco
Washington, D.C. area
5

Lovely, comfortable apartment

5 of 5
Submitted: July 15, 2010 Stayed: June 2010
Our family of four from the Washington, D.C. area recently stayed in this apartment and I would highly recommend it. The place is very clean and comfortable and Joe and Ashley are lovely hosts. The apartment is just a few blocks from a muni line, buses, lots of great neighborhood restaurants, and a huge Safeway. We felt like we were in a home away from home.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Ashley and I love hosting families. WE keep the place clean because everybody hates a mess!
Helpful votes: 2/2