San Francisco California Vacation Rentals Presents Listing #7747

Buena Vista Park Victorian Flat

Apartment w/ 2 Bedrooms - 1 Bathrooms - Sleeps 5

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Vacation Rental Description

    Completely renovated and tastefully furnished 1200 sq. ft. 
Victorian flat in the beautiful upper Haight-Ashbury/Buena Vista 
Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, across the street from lovely 
Buena Vista Park. The flat encompasses the entire ground floor of a 
lovingly restored and maintained historic Victorian house occupied by 
the owners, has its own private entrance and patio as well as its own 
phone, broad-band internet connection (DSL) and mail box. 
 
    The gated entry from the street opens to a private patio and front 
door of the flat. Once inside, an elegant hall runs the almost the 
entire length of the flat, leading to the fully-equipped kitchen 
(including plates, glasses, flatware, pots & pans); a laundry room 
(with washer and dryer in a closet) that can double as a bedroom with 
single bed; two bedrooms with ample closet space, each with heirloom 
double beds and dressers; and a modern bathroom with bathtub/shower 
combination. To the left at the end of the hall is a sitting room with 
desk that can be used as a study, and to the right a living room with 
circular table that fits nicely into a circular alcove with windows 
opening onto a small private garden. 
 
Airport: San Francisco International (SFO) 
Distance: 30 minutes

Vacation Rental Amenities

    Fully equipped kitchen includes plates, glasses, flatware, pots 
and pans. All linens are provided, including bath towels. Heating is 
controlled by the flat's own thermostat in the hall. The flat has its 
own private phone line, broad-band internet connection (DSL), and 
cable TV. The TV has a VCR unit built in. 
 
ON-STREET PARKING. A temporary residential parking permit is required to park on most  
of the streets in this and other residential neighborhoods in San Francisco for more than a  
2 hours on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Permits range from $20 for 2 wks to $50  
for 8 wks (the maximum) and are obtained in person by the renter from the Residential  
Permit Parking office in San Francisco. Details available upon arrival or please inquire.  
Non-permit parking, with some street-cleaning restrictions, is available along the Buena  
Vista Park side of Buena Vista Avenue East. 
 
    No pets. No smoking in flat. 
 
    Cleaning service is not included in the rent, but we can put you 
in touch with a cleaning person familiar with the flat if you so  
desire. 
 
    * Forced hot air heating        * Patio outside front entrance 
    * Stove and Oven                * Coffee Maker 
    * Dishwasher                    * Toaster 
    * Iron                          * Refrigerator/Freezer 
    * Phone                         * Ironing Board 
    * Washer & Dryer                * Alarm Clock 
    * Bed and Bath Linens           * Vacuum Cleaner 
    * Cable TV                      * Radio 
    * Stereo                        * VCR Player   
    * On-Street Parking             * CD Player 
     
     
    

Activities and Attractions

    San Francisco needs no introduction as one of the most popular 
cities in the world, renowned for its exceptional setting on both San 
Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, its mild Mediterranean climate, 
its scenic hills and parks, its many cultural, dining and shopping 
amenities. The flat is located in one of the premier neighborhoods in 
the city--Haight-Ashbury/Buena Vista Heights. Right across the street 
is Buena Vista Park which offers wooded walks, stunning views, and 
public tennis courts and playground. Golden Gate Park--one of the 
great urban parks in the world--is only minutes away, with attractions 
that include museums, the Japanese Tea Garden, Strybing Arboretum, 
Stowe Lake (with its paddle boats), and numerous playing fields, 
walking and biking trails that extend from the Haight-Ashbury area all 
the way to Ocean Beach on the Pacific. 
 
    Excellent shopping and restaurants can be found in nearby Cole 
Valley and the Castro/Market Street neighborhoods as well as in 
Haight-Ahsbury. The famous Castro Theatre (on Castro Street) and the 
Red Vic(torian) on Haight Street are within easy walking distance. 
 
    There is excellent access to public transportation, with frequent 
bus service to downtown: 37 CORBETT bus comes almost to the door on 
Buena Vista Avenue East, connects to Market Street buses and trollies. 
N JUDAH trolley stops 3 blocks east on Duboce St. at Noe St. and goes 
from Ocean Beach to downtown, Embarcadero, SBC Park (ballpark), and 
the train station. 7 HAIGHT bus stops at Haight and Baker Streets, 
goes downtown via Haight and Market Streets. 
 
    * Beaches      * Surfing         * Windsurfing      * Surf Fishing 
    * Boating      * Paddle Boating  * Yachting         * Pier Fishing 
    * Sailing      * Tennis          * Golfing          * Biking 
    * Groceries    * Restaurants     * Shopping         * Movies

Vacation Rental Rates

1-2 guests: $1000/week or $3,400/month from January 1 through December 31, 2008. 
 
3-4 guests: $1,300/week or $4,250/month from January 1 through December 31, 2008. 
 
One week minimum rental, even if your stay is less than 7 nights. Rent is due in advance.  
See Reservations & Deposits section below for more details. Unless otherwise arranged in  
advance, check-in time is after noon on your arrival date; check-out before noon on your  
departure date. 
 
         Rates are in $US and subject to change without notice. 
 
Tenants staying 4 weeks or longer are responsible for payment of the phone and utility bills which will be forwarded by  
the owners. 
 
FOR A COUPLE WITH ONE CHILD UNDER 4 YEARS OLD (3-person occupancy): we have a special rate of $1,150/week  
or $3,825/month. It will be the occupants' responsibility upon arrival to make the Flat toddler-safe to their  
satisfaction. 
 
 
RESERVATIONS & DEPOSITS 
 
For visits of less than one month, there is a refundable $250 cleaning deposit. For stays  
less than a month, the $250 cleaning deposit and half the rent for the entire stay is due to  
confirm your reservation, with the other half payable upon arrival. 
 
For stays of one month or more, there is a refundable $500 cleaning deposit. For stays  
one month or more, the $500 cleaning deposit and one-half the rent for the first month is  
due to confirm your reservation, with the other half payable upon arrival. Thereafter, each  
month's rent is due in advance. 
 
Reservations are not considered confirmed until the deposit is received. All deposits  
payable in US dollars; checks/money orders from non-US banks should be drawn on US  
funds. We regret we do not accept credit cards. 
 
Unless otherwise arranged in advance, check-in time is after noon on your arrival date;  
check-out before noon on your departure date. Please let us know what time you expect  
to arrive at the flat so someone will be there to meet you. It is helpful for us to have flight  
arrival informantion, if appropriate, and a cell phone number if you carry one. 
 
REFUNDS 
 
The cleaning deposit will be refunded in full unless cleaning, etc. is 
necessary after your departure to restore the flat and its contents to 
the same clean and orderly condition as when you arrived, in which 
case the amount refunded will be net of the cost incurred. 
 
Cancellation of your reservation less than 30 days prior to arrival 
will result in a refund only of the cleaning deposit portion of your 
reservation deposit. Deposits for cancellations made more than 30 days 
in advance will be fully refunded.