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West Portal Studio, Ocean View and Convenient!

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Loads of natural light in our large, sunny studio!
Our humble abode - the studio is on the front garden level.
Enter through our Zen-style private alley.
Stroll here towards the studio and the garden
Nothing beats a good night's sleep on our supportive queen mattress.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 232.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Francisco, CA
  • San Francisco State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • UCSF Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Golden Gate Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

West Portal Studio, Ocean View and Convenient!

NO HIDDEN FEES for this high-end, sunny and comfortable bedroom that sleeps two people, with private bath and kitchenette (full size fridge, microwave, toaster oven, two electric burners perfect for boiling), an electric kettle, toaster, blender, and coffee pot), all thoughtfully laid out within 350 square feet. Peet's coffee, Ghiradelli cocoa, Bigelow teas, and flavored carbonated waters all included.

Enter through our very clean garage and then see the ocean (and spectacular sunset colors) in the distance from the expansive windows. Free wifi, TV with multiple channels. AMPLE STREET PARKING right outside (weeknights and weekends) or just a block away (weekdays).

We recently updated our backyard landscaping with a sunny artisanal stone seating area, water feature, loads of flowers and greenery, with gas BBQ - bring your grillables and help yourself! And we just opened a FITNESS CENTER in the cottage above the garden!

SUSTAINABILITY: Being in California we try to conserve water but if you're staying five nights or more, use our energy-efficient, greywater-producing washing machine, and dryer - no charge. Our washing machine waters our front yard! Electricity is courtesy of our solar panels. We have a low-flush toilet in the studio.

A seven-minute picturesque stroll to quaint but active West Portal with multiple eateries and eclectic shopping, with MUNI train lines for a 4-minute ride to the Castro, 11 minute ride to Powell (downtown SF). Or transfer after 6 minutes at Civic Center for BART for regional destinations, e.g. San Francisco Airport, 29 minutes. A cab from the airport costs about $60. We're about 2 miles from the UCSF Parnassus campus.

West Portal features numerous opportunities to hike through off-the-beaten-path, non-touristy neighborhoods in Forest Hill, Saint Francis Wood, and also Mount Davidson for stellar views of the entire bay. Easy ride (or 45-minute walk) to the San Francisco Zoo and the Pacific Ocean.

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Registered Short-Term Residential Rental Certificate #2021-003550STR.

Possession of a San Francisco Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate certifies that the registration certificate holder has agreed to comply with the terms of the San Francisco Short-Term Rental Ordinance (San Francisco Administrative Code Section 41A). This ordinance does not require an inspection of the unit by the City for potential Building, Housing, Fire, or other Code violations, though we obtained and passed many of these inspections.

Property manager

Stuart
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-0004753

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Francisco

West of Twin Peaks, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, is home to this apartment. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Golden Gate Bridge and Ferry Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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San Francisco, CA

What's nearby

  • San Francisco State University - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • UCSF Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • California Academy of Sciences - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Golden Gate Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • University of San Francisco - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • West Portal Station - 7 min walk
  • Bayshore Station - 10 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Original Joe's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Noe Valley Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Squat & Gobble - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is West Portal Studio, Ocean View and Convenient! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at West Portal Studio, Ocean View and Convenient!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Portal Studio, Ocean View and Convenient!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is West Portal Studio, Ocean View and Convenient! located?

Located in West of Twin Peaks, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Twin Peaks and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Golden Gate Park. Stonestown Galleria and San Francisco State University are also within 2 miles (3 km). West Portal Station is 7 minutes by foot and Ulloa St & Forest Side Ave Stop is 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 161 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Must-Stay-Here!
Charming studio with all you could ask for! We lacked for nothing. Great neighborhood with a big variety of shops and services. It even includes a view of the ocean. The Hosts are Superhosts and are so friendly and kind. They went above and beyond to make our stay a grand memory.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect neighborhood for food, fun, and walking
Host a s exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work trip to San Fran
10 out of 10! Clean, comfortable, and convenient. The owners go above and beyond to ensure all the renters needs are met, including information on local metro options. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work trip to San Fran
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean!!
We very much enjoyed our stay in this well-situated, very clean property in a safe neighborhood. It had easy parking on the street directly in front of the home, with a separate, off the street entrance. The host was responsive to the few questions we had, and went out of the way to find a restaurant open when we arrived on Thanksgiving day. Everything needed was in the unit, including a toothbrush my husband forgot to pack! Definitely recommend. It's an easy walk into West Portal with dining options, including an excellent bakery that should not be missed: Noe Valley Bakery!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base of operation
Nice and clean. Simple kitchen works well if you don’t need to cook only basics. Lovely neighborhood. We like location because very near our daughter’s residence. Very kind, friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ed C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Do it!!!
Stuart & family were great to stay with, location was SUPERB!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend
Great, host, location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedt Portal Long Weekend
Great host and fantastic location with close proximity to West Portal shops and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jose Guillermo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Awesome host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect San Francisco Stay
Our stay was perfect. The studio had everything we needed and more. It was the perfect base for our adventures as first timers to San Francisco. The location was convenient, safe and quiet. Parking was easy. Stuart and family were wonderful hosts. We actually added a night to our original stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Stuart was wonderful. We had a great time in West Portal. So close to everything in San Francisco! Beautiful Gardens in the home. Very nice set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
I booked three nights here for a work trip and will definitely be back to this beautiful neighborhood. The small apartment was very spacious and well equipped. All the linens and furnishings were comfortable and made my stay very relaxing. Being able to safely walk five minutes to so many amazing restaurants was an added bonus. I think my favorite part, though was when I realized I had an amazing ocean view from the bedroom window!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away from the Hospital
My wife was in UCSF and this home was where I spent time when I was not with her. It's ideally located within 10-12 minutes of the medical center. Stuart was a wonderful, helpful host who went out of his way to make sure that my stay was comfortable and uneventful. If you're looking for a quiet piet de terre close to Golden Gate Park, it's perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean studio with wonderful host!
This studio was so nice and clean. The host was super helpful - even did our laundry! The neighborhood was beautiful and close to transportation. The hardest part was walking home op the hill after a full day of walking. The local restauranta were fabulous as well especially the Italian place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tiffany j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it
Great location, comfy and easy, would stay again, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Francisco
Wonderful experience. Very quiet and clean. Stuart was a wonderful host!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & host!
Stayed here while in town for the week for a work conference. The location is fantastic if you want to be just outside of the downtown area but have easy access via the train. The house is located in a great neighborhood that completely embodied what I picture with a San Francisco hillside neighborhood. An easy downhill walk to the train station and restaurants, and Stuart provided great dining recommendations. The suite is perfect. Full kitchen, nice bathroom and shower, comfortable bed... it was spot on. I'll be looking for this property again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful studio in the perfect neighborhood to explore San Francisco
We were fortunate to find and stay at this property. The space was clean and set up well for our needs. The muni line is only 3 blocks away which made it easy to get to many areas of San Francisco we wanted to explore. Stuart was very helpful in answering our questions, as well as welcoming. Thanks for the great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W., USA 🇺🇸

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.
With a short walk we were at the muni station with acces the the main stores and attractions. Stuart was quick and accurate with communicating. We had a pleasant stay and the coffee was a nice plus. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stuart

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We're a married couple with 33 years of combined experience living in the bay area. He speaks English and conversational French and Spanish. She speaks English and Mandarin.

Why they chose this property

We like this house a lot because it's in a quiet and beautiful but very convenient part of San Francisco with public transportation to most places, and convenient driving as well to almost everywhere in San Francisco, to Marin via the Golden Gate Bridge, the East Bay (Berkeley, Oakland and beyond), and down the peninsula to Stanford and San Jose.

What makes this property unique

Our newly updated, landscaped garden is the best treat of all. Bask in the midday sun in the glory of nature, or refresh yourself in the evening fog while gazing up at Edgehill Mountain Open Space right behind our home.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests