AVAILABLE NOW! SPECIAL FALL PRICING: 50+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS!
Your Perfect San Francisco Apartment located in the "Heart" of Russian Hill. $115.00 per night is our new "Fall Special" rate! Please email the host directly for shorter stays.
There is no better location when visiting San Francisco! This property is nestled into a quiet hillside in one of San Francisco's most cinematic neighborhoods. The paramount allure of Russian Hill is a combination of the neighborhood's pictorial views, convenient location and a hip urban vibe. Walkable scenic streets, charming architecture and a central location anchor this tightknit community where everything from bistros to boutiques are at your fingertips. Just up the block is a wonderful Mediterranean Cafe where all our guests grab dinner, "Gastrobot Eats".
Union and Polk Streets offer exceptional international cuisine from French to Italian to Vietnamese, you can't go wrong in this vibrant stretch of city. If shopping is on your list, don't miss the many delightful boutiques dotting Polk Street between Union and Broadway. Russian Hill is a very walkable urban landscape despite its hilly tendency. car line is one block away, and Lombard's famous crooked street is two blocks away.
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Camille & Darwin
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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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
San Francisco
Russian Hill, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, is home to this apartment. Pier 39 and Union Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for San Francisco Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, sailing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
San Francisco, CA
What's nearby
Lombard Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Ghirardelli Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Pier 39 - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Union Square - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Moscone Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Hyde St & Filbert St Stop - 2 min walk
San Francisco Station - 5 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Saint Frank - 7 min walk
Bimbo's 365 Club - 8 min walk
Fiddle Fig Cafe - 6 min walk
Swensen's Ice Cream - 3 min walk
Beacon Coffee & Pantry - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is AVAILABLE NOW! SPECIAL FALL PRICING: 50+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at AVAILABLE NOW! SPECIAL FALL PRICING: 50+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at AVAILABLE NOW! SPECIAL FALL PRICING: 50+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is AVAILABLE NOW! SPECIAL FALL PRICING: 50+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS! located?
Located in Russian Hill, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Van Ness Avenue, Lombard Street and Pier 39. Moscone Convention Center and San Francisco Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km). Hyde St & Filbert St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Hyde St & Union St Stop is 3 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great spot in a beautiful, safe neighborhood. Very spacious, clean, and the host is always friendly and available. Walking distance to great coffee shops like Saint Frank and Philz, gyms (Crunch flagship on Polk), and tons of great restaurants (Seven Hills, House of Prime Rib).
Will stay here every time I'm in SF!
Stayed for 1 month at Darwin’s place. Fantastic location with bay views on a quiet street in a safe neighbourhood. Great amenities and internet. Darwin is such a gracious and helpful host.
Has a kitchenette so would not suit those who wish to cook but absolutely no complaints from me! Would recommend.
We just stayed here for almost a week & it was perfect! The location is amazing- close to restaurants, easy access to the wharf area, cable cars, and Lombard Street. The accommodations are perfect- very comfy and cozy!
Clean ‘ hotel room’ with basic kitchen in great area. Downside is bed is only 5 ft (though space for bigger) which is a small double...so one of us slept on sofa - not perfect for 6 nights. Homeaway started as home from home rather than a hotel room so a washing machine would be appreciated.
Ann Louise M.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Stanley K.
18 July 2018
Fantastic apartment in a great location!
I stayed in Darwin and Camille's place for just over 2 months, it was a brilliant experience. I had never been to San Francisco before, but once I arrived at this apartment I felt at home. Everything was so well set up, the bed was very comfortable and there were all of the amenities I needed for 2 months. I feel I settled in very quickly!
In terms of location, you're in the heart of Russian Hill with a beautiful view of Alcatraz from your doorstep. There are also regular bus routes metres from your hall door so it's really easy to get around and you're only a stone's throw from some very famous landmarks (Lombard Street!). Camille was a wonderful host and made sure I was welcomed and shown everything in the apartment on my first day. I cannot highly recommend this apartment enough, for a long-term stay, it was the perfect home!
Stanley K.
Stayed 71 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
michael r., St Louis, MO
14 Mar 2017
Great
Very convenient
Very clean
Perfect for our stay
michael r.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kim V.
14 Oct 2016
Great place to stay
The apartment is in a great location! Very nice and clean, stocked with good quality toiletries, sheets, towels and as an added bonus great espresso machine! Camille was great through the entire process, specially upon our arrival date. I recommend this place greatly and would come back.
Kim V.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sandra H.
17 Sept 2016
Great Location and Hosts!
Husband and son used as home base for a quick 'guys weekend' exploring in San Francisco. Hosts were lovely; all questions answered quickly, check in and out was smooth, unit is well equipped and comfortable. Couldn't ask for better!
Sandra H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
10 Sept 2016
Clean, Comfortable, and Cozy
As frequent visitors to the area, we know that good locations are easy to find, but one that is also clean, well-maintained, and provided by an outstanding host seems like too much to ask. It is located near two cable car routes but also easy walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf, numerous cafe's and restaurants, and plenty of sights. Located on a relatively quiet street, it has a partial bay view, a small kitchenette, spacious bathroom with excellent water pressure with plenty of very hot water, plus a little mini fridge with a freezer that works much better than we expected.
I also have several rental properties and have owned a decent-sized travel business and can really appreciate the time and expense necessary to maintain a clean and comfortable home. This studio provided the perfect environment for rest and relaxation after a long day enjoying the sights and sounds of the area. Camille was a pleasure and one of the best of many hosts we meet on our frequent travels. Ciao!
Andrew S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ana B.
14 July 2016
Cozy apartment in a great location!
I'm so thrilled to have found this gem! We came here to elope and was worried about having enough space for my videographer and make up artist but it was perfect for what we needed. The decor is adorable and the space is immaculate. It's in a great location, everything we needed was minutes away and Camile was the nicest host. We can't wait to come back for our anniversary!
Ana B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jessica C.
28 June 2016
Great Location
On a last minute trip to SF my boyfriend and I were hard pressed to find a reasonably priced hotel within the city. We stumbled across location and paid the same, if not less, than it would've cost us to stay at a 2-star hotel. The apartment is 2 blocks from Lombard street and a quick walk to both Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, and Polk St. You'll just need to walk up some huge hills to get back to the place :) Our flight arrived into town very early and Camille was so accommodating to hold our luggage in her unit for us and let us back into her unit multiple times to get a couple things we left in our bags that we needed. The unit is at the bottom corner of a fairly busy intersection/hill so the cars revving their engines to make it up the hill were pretty loud. There was also a lot of upstairs noise of someone walking around, I assume getting ready for work, at about 6am every morning for an hour that woke us up each day -- but I suppose that's all a part of city/apartment living and the silver lining was that it made us get up and get an early start. There were earplugs provided in the nightstands though which did help. The unit itself was clean, spacious, and bright and the furnishings and bathroom were all luxurious. Overall, we'd definitely stay here again!
Jessica C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Greg P.
28 June 2016
Absolutely Fantastic Rental!!
My wife and I visited San Francisco for the very first time and we lucked out with this gem for a location to stay for 5 days.I cannot recommend enough that you will not find a better location for the money or the scenery. Camille was gracious and very helpful. We are definitely coming back as there is so much to see and do and you won't be disappointed. If I was to give any kind of a tip it would be "bring a good pair of runners" as you will want to see it all and you can see it all on foot!
Greg P.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Angela C.
22 June 2016
Fantastic Location
My husband and I had a little getaway to San Francisco last week, and this Russian Hill studio was perfect! Camille was a great hostess, giving us good advice about getting around and transportation from the airport. We were thrilled to be so close to Lombard St., Fisherman's Wharf, and an easy walk to Chinatown and Little Italy. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit!
Angela C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kaleigh G.
13 June 2016
Absolutely perfect!
The apartment itself is absolutely adorable. It is very clean and comfortable and homey feeling. It is also in the best location possible. We walked to the Fisherman's Wharf, Marine District, Financial district, Chinatown and tons of other places. It is prime location. Darwin and Camille were so nice and Darwin assisted us with finding a street parking space and with our luggage. It was a great experience!
Kaleigh G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christen H.
21 May 2016
Quintessential San Fran
My husband and I are regular visitors of the bay area and this is by far the best accommodations we've had yet! Centrally located to most of the sights in the city including shopping in the marina, Fishermans Wharf and tons of cool restaurants. Walking around Russian Hill can definitely be a workout, but the views of the bay are totally worth it. For those that don't enjoy walking the hills, Uber is easy to use and affordable around the city!
Darwin and Camille were amazing hosts are were there to greet us upon our arrival. The studio is in immaculate condition and felt very spacious for 2 people. The updated bathroom with large shower was also a nice bonus!
My husband and I look forward to staying here again in the future!
Christen H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jose Luis R.
30 Mar 2016
Perfection in Russian Hill
My girlfriend and I stayed here for four wonderful days. The apartment is just perfection from the safe centralize location to the decor , vibe and the energy it's just perfect. It's walking distance to North Beach, Fishermans Wharf, Chinatown, and three blocks away from the world famous Lombard st.
Public transportation is half a block away the trolley line is two blocks away. Uber is just a click away.
The amenities are top line and plenty. The apartment was spotless very clean and fresh.
The bedding and pillows felt like sleeping in a cloud. We slept like babies. Big size modern restroom with shower and extra towels.
The homie modern decor in the whole place makes this apartment feel like home. It looked just like the pictures. Big windows with a little view of the water and that breeze feels so refreshing.
Upon our arrival we were met by Camille, her hospitality made us feel very comfortable. She showed us the apartment and explain to us about places to go eat and where to get public transportation. She also took the time to explain to us how to use the Uber app.
The owners Camille and Darwin were great and a phone call away in case we need it them. They also reside in the same building.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this jewel of a place. This place is fantastic without a doubt.
Jose Luis R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Trisha W.
29 Mar 2016
Truly our second home!!!
I am so delinquent in my review....
It certainty doesn't change our thoughts about this incredible "home" in the Russian Hill area. We are regular visitors to the "city by the bay" (and this property) for many reasons, but mainly because my son, his wife and my precious grandson near by residents. This incredible home is our #1 stop when we come to visit. Darwin & Camille are the most helpful and accommodating hosts. Everything that has been said about the beauty and the comfort of this suite is 100% dead on; its hard to elaborate but I can promise it will meet and exceed all of your expectations. It is spacious and so comfortable for a few nights or an extended stay.
The area is also such a treat! About three easy downhill blocks from Washington Square with lots of great restaurants and coffee spots. From there another block or two and you are in the middle of little Italy and the Chinatown. In another direction; up a couple of blocks and down to your right (pass the famous Lombard Street) is another stunning area with beautiful parks, spectacular homes, incredible views and open green space. There are great spots to shop and eat on Polk Street. And believe it or not we do a great walk from the suite all the way down to the water near Ft. Mason and back up again, maybe a 4 mile round trip?? We look forward to exploring the area more, becoming a part of this fantastic neighborhood.....pretending that it really is our "second home"
in my favorite city.
Trisha W.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne S.
14 Feb 2016
Just Perfect!
My husband & I rented this suite for a nice long weekend in our favorite city! We wanted to stay in more of a neighborhood setting and we were not disappointed with this place. Upon arrival we were greeted by the owners and helped with our luggage up the steps…..a nice touch! The suite was clean and the furnishings were very comfortable. The linens were soft and crisp and the entire place made us feel like we were in our own home. I especially liked a throw blanket in the closet to snuggle with on the sofa first thing in the morning while drinking my coffee….look for it (very soft) All of the touches were very nice and well thought out. You can walk up the street to catch a bus or walk another block and catch a cable car. I found a fantastic cup of coffee in a little Italian deli just up the street on the corner. Russian Hill was the perfect location for us and we are already thinking about when we should come back. Telling my friends about this one!
Suzanne S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth A.
21 Jan 2016
5 star accommodation in every way!
My husband and I rented this suite for 1 week during a work conference. It was absolutely perfect in every way. We have stayed in 5 star hotels all over the world. With as much as we travel, however, we prefer to stay in quieter locations that feel more like home. This suite certainly was perfect for this. The location is quiet (for SF), beautiful view of city, safe, and has great wine bars, restaurants, and shops close by.
The little touches in this suite were also much appreciated: fluffy towels, plenty of down pillows, high quality bed/bedding, extra blankets, super hot shower with plenty of water, tourism photo books of SF, 2 sets of shades that make the room dark, the list could go on. We were able to fully unpack everything and "move in" - due to the well thought out closet/drawer installation. There is also a small kitchen area that had everything we needed to stock groceries and eat healthy - fridge/microwave - dishes, wine opener, cutting boards, etc.
The owners Darwin and Camille are a class act and very personable. They really treated us like great "neighbors" - helping with dining recommendations and even a lost package.
If you want a great stay in SF for a great price - this is the place. I would take the peace/quiet/flexibility at this Russian Hill Luxury Suite over the downtown craziness of a high end hotel which usually costs over $600/night.
Elizabeth A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jessica W.
14 Nov 2015
Great place! Good location!
Darwin and his family were great hosts! His wife welcomed us on the first day and gave us a lot of good shopping and restaurant recommendations! The apartment is centrally located and we were able to walk or take the trolley to most places. Cab rides to downtown and Union Square shopping are approx. $9 (one way). The apartment was beautiful, clean (looks like the pictures), and is in a fairly quiet area.
I would stay here again next time I am in SF!
Jessica W.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
9 Oct 2015
Great time, great place
My wife and I stayed for eight days in September. We were met by Camille, who is one of the nicest people we have ever met and very helpful. Our review is like all the others; great place, absolutely clean as could be, great location, and safe neighborhood. And yes, as everyone says, the bed and pillows were great...slept better there than at home. And as far as traffic noise, can't remember ever being disturbed by it. We had a hard time making a decision where to stay...happy we chose this one. Thanks Darwin and Camille.
Mark M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kirsty D.
15 Sept 2015
Much better than a hotel
Darwin was really friendly and helpful. The apartment was clean and really well decorated. I loved the fixtures in the bathroom! The bed was comfortable and Darwin and his partner had left us a list of local restaurants etc as well as a drawer full of travel books, maps and brochures which were really useful. The apartment is on one of the steeper hills in the area so the traffic engine noise during the night (and day) is quite loud (we had the windows open as it was really nice weather), but we found that there were fresh ear plugs in the bedside tables (we didn't use them but thought they were a really thoughtful item).
We did have some issues with the fridge in the apartment - but they seemed to resolve at the end of the stay (it's likely that we may have knocked the temperature setting the wrong way while we were there - but Darwin took a look anyway - definitely wasn't a big deal for us so we didn't bother Darwin about it until we were leaving).
Would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone wanting to stay in the area when visiting San Francisco. We had friends staying down at Fisherman's Wharf in hotels who had paid more than twice what we were paying at this apartment. We were walking distance from visiting them (and the attractions at the wharf) and felt that our money was much more well spent on accommodation.
Kirsty D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Madeline B.
1 July 2015
This place is a gem!
Well appointed, clean, modern and perfectly maintained studio apartment in the Russian Hill neighborhood. Spent eight lovely days visiting relatives, walking the hills and exploring San Francisco. The location and accomodations could not have been nicer.