A charming Victorian home in SF's historic Haight-Ashbury district

Welcome to Erstwhere, where chosen families and special guests gather to create unforgettable memories. Our historic Victorian home, The Lyoness, offers 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, nestled in San Francisco's iconic Haight-Ashbury district. It’s a space for rest and connection without the distraction of a TV.

We look forward to hosting you!

It's a self-check-in. The host lives on-site. If any urgent matters come up during your stay, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.

Erstwhere at The Lyoness is a half block off Haight Street, a neighborhood known as the "Upper Haight"

A half dozen lavish parks and even more quaint neighborhoods are within walking distance of the house. If you do wish to travel further, we're around the corner from several major bus lines leading into town, or toward the beach. We're a 15m walk to the light rail pickup, if you'd like to hop directly onto the system of MUNI trains.

•••••• Transportation ••••••
- The 6, 7, and 43 bus lines (1-2 blocks away)
- A public ebike rental station (1/2 block away)
- Muni N Line stop at Cole St (15 minute walk)

•••••• Nearby Neighborhoods ••••••
- Corner of Haight and Ashbury (6-min walk)
- Bars and cafes of Divisadero (6-min walk)
- Cole Valley (9-min walk)
- Hayes Valley (16-min walk)
- Corner of Market St and Castro St (19-min walk)

•••••• Nearby Experiences ••••••
- Emporium, for classic arcade games and drinks (11-min walk)
- Church of Eight Wheels, for rollerskating in among the stained glass of an old church to modern and old school music (16-min walk)
- Free Gold Watch, for the largest selection of vintage pinball and arcade machines in town (14-min walk)
- Hippie Hill, for regular drum circles on the grass in Golden Gate Park (19-min walk)
- The Conservatory of Flowers, for a lush botanical greenhouse (24-min walk)

•••••• Nearby Groceries ••••••
- Gus’s Community Market, for incredible produce, deli sandwiches, and family-owned neighborhood charm (8-min walk)
- Falletti Foods, for specialty foods and quaint European grocery aisles (6-min walk)
- Bi-Rite Creamery, for boushie groceries and ice cream (10-min walk)
- Whole Foods, for familiar, reliable staples (13-min walk)
- Luke's Local, for top shelf fresh ingredients and deli items (17-min walk)

•••••• Nearby Cafes ••••••
- Sightglass Coffee, for legit coffee and hipster vibes (6-min walk)
- Central Coffee Tea & Spice, for unassumingly cozy atmosphere, hot drinks, and treats (7-min walk)
- Matching Half, for quiet side street coffee with outdoor seating (11-min walk)
- Bacon Bacon, for a fully bacon-centric menu (11-min walk)
- Stanza Coffee, for cute decor & confections right on Haight Street (11-min walk)
- The Mill, for in-house breads and artisanal toasts (12-min walk)
- Cafe Réveille, for healthy bowls & salads with popular outdoor seating (12-min walk)
- Flywheel Coffee, for highly respectable coffee and free bocce court (14-min walk)
- Kava Lounge, for exotic flavors of Kava and Kombucha with a comfy contemplative vibe (14-min walk)
- Duboce Park Cafe, for food and drink with locals right by the dog park (15-min walk)
- The Center SF, for a volunteer-run tea house hosting eclectic workshops and intimate events (16-min walk)
- La Boulangerie, for Parisian coffee, baked goods, and light meals (17-min walk)

•••••• Nearby Treats ••••••
- Hahdough, for classic pastries and cakes (8-min walk)
- The Ice Cream Bar, for an authentic diner experience and handmade ice cream (15-min walk)
- Say Cheese, for a wide selection of cheeses, wines, and accouterments (15-min walk)

•••••• Nearby Restaurants ••••••
- Magnolia, for burgers and an extensive beer list (4-min walk)
- Ragazza, for upscale pizzas and pasta (6-min walk)
- RT Rotisserie, for crowd-pleasing rotisserie chicken and sauces (7-min walk)
- The Little Chihuahua, for well made casual Mexican (7-min walk)
- Souvla, for fast and addictive greek food and frozen yogurt (9-min walk)
- Nopa, for decadent and well cared for California cuisine (10-min walk)
- Horsefeather, for when you care mainly how cool the place looks (10-min walk)
- Bar Crudo, for raw bar and oysters (11-min walk)
- Ju-Ni, for elevated omakase sushi (12-min walk)
- Tsunami, for sushi in a cool neighborhood setting (12-min walk)
- 4505 Burgers & BBQ, for many smoked meats and comfort food sides (12-min walk)
- Little Star Pizza, for addictive deep-dish cornmeal crust pizzas (14-min walk)
- Hina Yakitori, for Japanese multi-course tasting menus (14-min walk)
- Brenda's Meat & Three, for a California inspired southern comfort cuisine (15-min walk)
- Beit Rima, for Arabic comfort food (16-min walk)
- Zazie, for neighborhood-famous French cuisine (17-min walk)

•••••• Nearby Bars ••••••
- The Page
- Wine Kitchen
- The Alembic

•••••• Nearby Parks ••••••
- Buena Vista Park, stunning 360 views of the city, including the bridge & downtown (1-min walk)
- The Panhandle, a long, narrow park leading to Golden Gate Park’s 1,107 acres (2-min walk)
- Duboce Park, a popular neighborhood playground and dog play area with charming nearby cafes (11-min walk)
- Alamo Square, famous dog park and home of the Painted Ladies houses (12-min walk)
- Corona Heights Park, a high rocky lookout with 360° views over the city (12-min walk)
- Tank Hill, a small hilltop park with city and bay views perched among quaint residential streets (22-min walk)
- Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve, a hilly 61 acre forest featuring over 5 miles of public trails, 900' of elevation gain, and large sections with no signs of the city (26-min walk)


The host lives on-site, but guests have their privacy.

While we do not offer parking on the property or in front of the driveway, curbside parking can usually be found around the neighborhood. Please note that spots are not guaranteed, and availability may vary.

Check SpotAngels for comprehensive maps and guides to time limits on each street, though it does not guarantee open spots.


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++ + + 2F - Same as Entry (3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms)+ + ++
***THE SOLARIUM (Bedroom 1)***
- Just inside the entrance to the guest wing is a midsized room with soft sunlight on moss colored walls.
- Private bedroom with code locking door, a queen bed, an antique wardrobe, a couch, coffee table, and a reading chair under the bay windows.

***THE ORCHARD (Bedroom 2)***
- In the middle of our 2nd floor guest wing, the modestly sized Orchard Room harkens of cherry blossom season.
- Private bedroom with code locking door, a queen bed, a pair of nightstands, a small writing space and chair, built-in closets & shelves, and a small refrigerator.

***THE BIRDSONG ROOM (Bedroom 3)***
- At the end of our 2nd floor guest wing is a mid-sized Victorian bedroom in the blue tones of a crisp day.
- Private bedroom with code locking door, a queen bed with two nightstands, a pair of reading chairs and console under the bay windows, an ornate secretary writing desk and chair, built-in closet and shelves, and a small refrigerator.

***2 BATHROOMS, 1 SHOWER***
- Across Orchard - a full bathroom directly across the hall, with code locking door.
- A shower between 2 bathrooms
- Across Birdsong - a large full bathroom directly across the hall, with code locking door, and a lavish marble shower and double vanity.


++ + + 3F - Same as Kitchen & Dining (3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms) + + ++
***THE STATEROOM (Bedroom 4)***
- At the front of the house on the top floor is our largest guest suite, in a European style. Sitting at the end of a hall and around the corner from an included private fainting room.

- Private bedroom and attached fainting room with code locking door, a queen bed, a pair of reading chairs and a lounge chair with a hassock under a wall of windows, a secretary cabinet and writing chair, a bedside bench and console table, a standalone wardrobe, a built-in bar, drawers, cabinets, shelves, and a coat closet.

***THE SUN PARLOUR (Bedroom 5)***
- At the very top of the stairs is a midsized yellow room with ample light.
- Private bedroom with code locking door, a queen bed, a pair of nightstands, a small writing space and chair, and a generously sized antique wardrobe.

***THE SAGE ROOM (Bedroom 6)***
- In the middle of the top floor is our modestly sized Sage Room.
- Private bedroom with code locking door, a full bed, and built-in closets & shelves.

***2 BATHROOMS***
- A full bathroom across from the Sage Room, next to the Palace Bath, with a code-locking door.
- Palace Bath - a full bathroom at the end of the hall near the kitchen, featuring a large and luxurious bathtub.



•••••• COMMON SPACES ••••••
***The Tea Room***
Directly adjacent to the entrance, a place for hosting games, and pouring tea.

***The Salon***
At the end of the second floor hall is a spacious and cozy Victorian sitting area.

***The Kitchen & Dining Room***
At the end of the third floor hall is the kitchen that has everything you'll need to make a great meal - cookware, spices, oils, vinegars, flours, and sugars of all kinds are on hand for your use.

***The Sun Porch***
Through the double french doors of the top floor kitchen is a modest deck overlooking a large open area of gardens and rooftops nearby, trees from nearby parks just beyond, and a great view of the sunset to the west. It contains an outdoor seating area for shared meals, and a lounge chair for resting and reading.

***Guests have access to the entire house, except for the host’s room and storage areas. The host uses a separate entrance.***