Located in Marina District within a short walk of Presidio of San Francisco, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Lombard Street. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
Presidio of San Francisco - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Palace of Fine Arts - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Union Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 3 min drive
San Francisco Station - 8 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Darling - 8 min walk
Souvla - 8 min walk
Little Original Joe’s - 8 min walk
Causwells - 8 min walk
A16 - 7 min walk
About this property
Entire place
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.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player and a video-game console. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.
Note from host: Cigarettes outside only, with proper disposal.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Gym
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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
Bicycle rentals
Garden
Unit size: 4,100 square feet
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Close and lock all windows/doors. Turn off heating/lights/appliances/electronics.
Collect refuse from waste baskets/garbage/recycling/compost cans around the house and sort properly into large green/blue/black bins in the garage (detailed instructions of what goes where provided).
Leave beds that were slept in unmade (no need to strip linens); leave used towels/bathmats/washcloths/cloth napkins/tablecloth/dishrags on floors of bathrooms or on/in front of washing machine.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
You will be asked to verify reservation details 72 hours after the booking. Refusal to answer or decline a Zoom call will result in a cancellation.
SF Police Code § 2909 prohibits loud noise from 10 pm-7 am. Noise complaints from neighbors/law enforcement may be considered damage and incur a fee.
For safety reasons, do not light fires or candles in the house (even in fireplaces).
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs and cats only
2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Home not childproof; adult supervision required.
Events
No events allowed
Gatherings allowed, but no loud or late parties.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Cigarettes outside only, with proper disposal.
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number STR-0006866
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Note from host: Gatherings allowed, but no loud or late parties.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Marina District, just steps from Marina Green, and within a 10-minute walk of Presidio of San Francisco and Palace of Fine Arts. You'll also find Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39 within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.
Are there hot tubs at Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay?
No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all accommodations.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 16.9 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is located 22.2 mi away (52-minute drive).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay?
Yes, every accommodation at Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay comes with a balcony.
Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tricia J.
Oct 18, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious home in fantastic location close to everything you would need. Host very receptive to questions and gave helpful suggestions to make the trip wonderful
Tricia J.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joel V.
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The location as convenient for restaurants and a grocery store. Walked to Fisherman’s Wharf (was a bit of a walk). The kitchen was well equipped; however, the frying pans need replacement. Communication was excellent with Anne. Be prepared to have a video call with Anne before your visit. At first we were a bit surprised by that. However it was a nice way to meet your host. Even after we got to her place she reached out to see if we had any questions.The downstairs patio could have been swept up and more inviting. So we just sat on the upper deck.Overall great place to stay.
Joel V.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Manan T.
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Manan T.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas J.
Jul 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location.
Thomas J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jordan F.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Anne was such a lovely and accommodating host! It’s beautiful classic San Francisco home with so much space and different rooms. Excellent location for walking and exploring.
Jordan F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin Z.
Jun 15, 2025
Benjamin Z.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa U.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay for a special weekend
We stayed at Marina Villa for my daughter’s wedding and it was perfect. The listing is exactly as shown. It was spacious, comfortable, and in the best location. Anne is the perfect host. Her home is highly recommend.
Lisa U.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rawley N.
Nov 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Rawley N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth G.
Oct 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Well Located, Historic San Francisco Fabulous Family Home
Fabulous location, beautiful large home with many bedrooms and bathrooms. Kitchen worked for many cooks and daily breakfasts and snacks. Several dinners for14! Gracious owners were very helpful and accessible. Bedrooms were comfortable with multiple gathering spots for visiting and games.
Elizabeth G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nesrin B.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
What a treat!
It was truly a treat to stay at this SF home. The layout of the house worked perfectly for our big group. Having the living/dining area next to kitchen is great for everyone to get together after a long day. They are both large enough to accommodate a group of 8 very comfortably.
We love the location - an easy walk to the marina, Safeway and the restaurants. If you like to dine in, kitchen has all you need (and a lot more!!) and the grill is a bonus especially with a large group. The backyard is very pleasant if you have the time to kick back and relax.
Anne is such a great host! She was available when we arrived to give us a quick tour and was quick to respond to any questions/requests before and during our trip. She thought of every single detail before our trip to make our stay the most pleasant. Highly recommend this place for your next trip!
Nesrin B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andy B.
Mar 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding stay
Fabulous
Andy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clara J., Grand Forks, ND
Jan 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Clara J.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
Nov 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Anne was so helpful and accommodating
Susan M.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
Sep 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding at the presidio
Great 5 star visit.
Michael M.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Valerie F.
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thoughtful host and great stay
My husband, 16 month daughter, and two small poodle mix pups stayed for several nights.
Anne, the host, could not have been more thoughtful. She left toy wood blocks for my daughter as well as baby gates, a pack n play, and booster seat. She was extremely organized in the information she provided to us about the home and even left us a bottle of champagne and chocolates.
The beds are comfortable and everything is as pictured. The place is much bigger in person. The bedrooms are endless and the art is beautiful.
In my third trimester of pregnancy, I very much appreciated the fancy bath tub in the master bedroom. The attached balcony is really a lovely place to sit and enjoy. My dogs enjoyed the backyard.
My heart remains in the Marina and it was such a treat to visit. I lived here for many years before moving to the burbs. This home is so close to Chrissy Field, Fort Mason, the Marina Green, and all the delicious restaurants… You could not pick a better location.
We had a great stay and hope to be back again soon.
Valerie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Madalyn S., United States
Jun 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Madalyn S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Natalia L.
Jun 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Natalia L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
KEVIN B.
May 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Outstanding location, within walking distance of a lot of great attractions and restaurants.
Highly Recommend!!!
KEVIN B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bijesh S.
Mar 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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...!
Bijesh S.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen B.
Dec 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Host & Location
This home was perfect for our extended family to gather. The house has everything you need including loads of games for family fun! The neighborhood location is perfect. You can catch bus 30 right across the street or bus 43 just a few blocks away. Chestnut street has loads of interesting shopping and dining.
Our host was thorough and communication was a breeze. She was always available by email and text and her instructions are well thought out and highly detailed.
If you read reviews for location/tour tips we really enjoyed walking to the wave organ - go at high tide! And Lucky Jeep tours was fantastic! The Alcatraz behind the scenes tour was worth the money and since we took the afternoon tour they added the night tour for free which was an excellent addition to our day - plan on 5 hours not 3 like they state on the web site.
Gretchen B.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jill G.
Nov 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jill G.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mica D.
Nov 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Mica D.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Amber B., Lincoln, CA USA
Oct 19, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Very Spacious, Needed Cleaning
This home is in a great location if you want to be steps from the Marina Green and walking distance to Chestnut Street. We were grateful for the garage parking and garden. It is a very spacious home. Our only complaint was that the home was not cleaned. For example, the wood floors and carpets had debris and dog hair apparent throughout the house, and crumbs and dust on surfaces. The extent of the problem was not an issue of a partial or poor cleaning, instead entire rooms and hallways had not been vacuumed or dusted at all. There was also an issue in the master bathroom, but I will not go into detail about it. We notified the owner who sent a cleaner the day after our arrival. Fortunately, this was an uncommon experience. If it were typical of VRBO, we would stick to hotels.
Amber B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S., Big Island, Hawaii
Sep 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Lisa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Leslie M.
Jun 5, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.