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Sunny 1920s Gem – Free Parking, No Chores!

Family-friendly vacation home in San Francisco

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Exterior detail
Dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, books, music library
Interior
Experience the charm of a traditional San Francisco home in a serene neighborhood, where original details from 1927 blend with modern comforts. With your own private entrance and entire floor to yourself, unwind in the bright living room or cozy up by the fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunny 1920s Gem – Free Parking, No Chores!

Welcome to your sunny and peaceful escape in San Francisco! This 1920s home is brimming with original details—like the hardwood floors, built-in buffet, and the whimsical “gossip nook”—that lend a charming vintage vibe. You’ll have the entire second floor (approximately 1,200 square feet) all to yourself, complete with a private entrance.

What Makes This Place Special
• Free Parking: Rare in SF! Easily park on the premises or right out front, so you can come and go without the usual city hassle.
• No Chores: Just relax and enjoy your stay—no last-minute tasks.
• Bright, Airy Living Space: South-facing windows and classic light wells fill each room with natural sunshine.
• Historic Charm with Modern Comforts: Original craftsman-style fireplace tile, built-in dining room buffet, and cozy seating areas blend vintage style with everyday functionality.

Layout & Sleeping Arrangements
• Two Bedrooms: Each with comfortable beds and ample storage, perfect for up to four guests.
• One Bathroom: Clean, stocked with toiletries, and carefully maintained.

Convenient Location
• Balboa Park BART Station: Just a 10-minute walk away, giving you easy access to Downtown SF and beyond.
• Muni Train & Bus Lines: Reach the J-Church Muni in 3 minutes, plus the 49 and 29 bus routes—explore the city without a car if you like.
• Quiet Neighborhood: Tucked away in a calm, residential area, yet still close to local hotspots and public transit.

Additional Amenities
• Fully Equipped Kitchen: Prepare meals easily with modern appliances, cookware, and utensils.
• High-Speed WiFi: Stay connected or work remotely with ease.
• TV + Streaming: Kick back for a movie night or binge your favorite shows.
• Private Entrance: Enjoy complete privacy during your stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
If you used any of the provided sweatshirts, please leave them in the hamper.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours: 9pm to 9am every day.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number STR-3003403

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, San Francisco

What's nearby

  • San Francisco State University - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Chase Center - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cow Palace - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • UCSF Medical Center - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Golden Gate Park - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Ave & Santa Ynez Ave Stop - 3 min walk
  • Bayshore Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taquerias El Farolito - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pho Golden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pacitas Salvadorean Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Guadalajara - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roxie Food Center - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny 1920s Gem – Free Parking, No Chores! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny 1920s Gem – Free Parking, No Chores!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny 1920s Gem – Free Parking, No Chores!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny 1920s Gem – Free Parking, No Chores! located?

This family-friendly San Francisco vacation home is located in Outer Mission, within 3 mi (5 km) of Stonestown Galleria, Castro Street, and San Francisco State University. Cow Palace and Twin Peaks are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Jose Ave & Santa Ynez Ave Stop and San Jose Ave & Ocean Ave Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Sunny 1920s Gem – Free Parking, No Chores! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful stay in comfortable sanctuary

we stayed in this cozy yet spacious home for ten days. it was the perfect place from which to do all the things we needed while in San Francisco. Barry is a thoughtful, communicative host and his home is well-appointed with everything we needed. i’d stay here again for sure!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family stay

This home was a great spot for our family of four — two adults and two teens. We did some college tours and explored the city. I loved that it had parking and was close to the highway and the airport and allowed us easy access to the rest of the city. The owner was super responsive with communication and I love that coffee was available and the home has a kitchen with everything you need. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific stay - again.

We've stayed at Barry's place 3-4 times now, and we appreciate it even more after settling in several times. Clean, spacious, great neighborhood, easy access to markets, on and on. Love his coffee! Is it any surprise - we're going back again in a couple of months!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reggie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience in SF.

We had an Outstanding time!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Em L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy and comfortable!

This house is in a great neighborhood. Can walk to Mission. Also, easy to call for an Uber or Waymo. A parking spot is included. The flat was clean, full of light, and in a safe area. Loved having a bidet. Barry was responsive, warm, and even left some goodies. The house is well maintained and it was easy to feel at home. We felt comfortable, and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, Charming, Comfortable and Clean

This was an incredible find! The property was spotless and in fantastic condition. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. And within walking distance of grocery markets, cafes, public transit and parks. We felt perfectly safe walking around. Our host communicated clear check-in and check-out instructions. And made sure we were accommodated during our trip. He provided toiletries, coffee and all kitchen accessories we could ever need. This is such a beautiful property, we couldn’t have been happier with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never disappoints.

We were delighted, AGAIN, with our stay at Barry's place. I think we've done this 4 times, and we hope that this continues indefinitely! The apartment is spotless, the area is very quiet, the easy access to BART, light rail and buses makes visiting the whole city a breeze. Our daughter and her family are close by, and visiting them is a nice 10 minute stroll.Barry's special coffee continues to create a happy start to my days. Our grandson, age 2, LOVES to come over to play here. He likes all the space in the living room for playing with some of his toys, and thinks it's a great adventure to go walking around the neighborhood. It would be hard to imagine another place offering us all that this apartment does!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home!

Great home and host. My teen son even got to shoot hoops at the walkable basketball court
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Matz and C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A terrific home

This home is gorgeous and classic, very thoghtfully equipped. Barry is gracious and always available. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A winner!

We had a wonderful visit. Barry, the host, is so helpful, well-organized,and responsive. He’s the best host I have had. Casa de Marlo is very comfortable and has all the things one needs. If you’re visiting San Francisco, I would highly recommend this lovely, charming townhouse.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, and convenient

Barry provided clear instructions and a pleasant environment for our stay. The apartment is clean and spacious, and it was easy to access all points of interest in San Francisco and beyond. We slept well thanks to the comfortable beds and the quiet neighborhood. During a short power outage, Barry proactively made sure we had lights, a charging station, and extra blankets. Highly recommended for families.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We want to come back!

This was our second visit to Barry’s apartment, and we just had the best time! The apartment is clean, spacious, well equipped, and up-to-date. The neighborhood is wonderful for just strolling. Beautifully kept homes line all the streets. There’s easy access by walking to grocery stores, and all sorts of commerce. Quick access to light rail and Bart make travel anywhere into the city quick and pleasant. And Barry is always accessible and helpful. We can’t wait for another opportunity to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Medical trip

Very comfortable house. Kitchen well stocked. Bathroom towels very soft. Host check in to make sure we had everything we needed. Coffee was great and little touches to make stay comfortable were appreciated. I was there for surgery and the space, cleanliness and comfort were just what I needed. We had a work/computer area as well. Made my trip less stressful. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoughtful & Quiet

A lovely very clean home. Barry had thoughtful touches such as premeasured coffee to make a pot a day for our stay, extra clean jackets if needed & a heated bidet! A very quiet neighborhood as well. Barry was very email communicative checking to see if all was well. The SUPER EASY checkout list was emailed the day before checkout & I am not good at checking my email! And of course, the parking space was the cherry on top! We’d stay again👍
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

stunning

I can't say enough how impressed and pleased we were about our week here. A beautiful apartment, very large, very clean and up to date. The kitchen had everything we needed as well. Barry, as host, had the perfect balance between attentiveness and respect for privacy. The few questions I wrote to him were answered within an hour, usually within minutes. And the neighborhood, Mission Terrace, is unbelievingly charming. Quiet with neat, brightly colored row houses. Lots of excellent eateris close by. Light rail and subway stops are 2 blocks away, so zipping into the city was easy. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SF Treasure - Beautiful Homes

Barry has done an outstanding job preserving this beautiful SF home. Picture's don't adequately reveal her beauty. Architecture is one of the best things about SF and I loved the original built-in buffet, phone nook, and hardwood floors. The kitchen and bathroom tile are beautiful. Barry has thoughtfully provided incredible amenities throughout the home. Our family enjoyed playing the records as we ate dinner or played games in the dining room. Bedrooms have lovely furniture and very comfortable. This treasure added such value to our trip to SF.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cinnamon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SF charm

The home was bigger than expected, and the concave high ceiling in the living room gave us a great deal of spaciousness. Plus, the owner provided literally dozens of simple amenities, such as dozens of teas, shampoo & conditioner, easily accessible plug outlets, etc., and handy little notes, such as where the extra towels were located, all there to make our stay easy and enjoyable. The home was very clean, and I got a big brownie point from my wife for picking out such an immaculately clean place. My oldest son, my wife and I stayed there for an extended weekend, and we all agreed how comfortable the mattresses were to sleep on, and just how relaxing the home was to stay at. We did not know the owner, yet we could just tell how thoughtful he is by the way he has the place set up. The place is a vintage home, yet the owner appears to be updating it throughout for today's living and comfort needs. The kitchen has new and updated appliances and counters, yet also has that quaint feel as the cabinets are probably old, yet in great shape. You can feel the warmth and charm of this "old house" after a makeover. We picked the place because of proximity (to family that live nearby), and the place turned out to be a great find. We are very appreciative of the place and the owner, and encourage anyone needing a great place to stay to consider this place. Scott & Paula
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful space

This house is beautiful big and clean and coordinating w Barry was easy. Thank you for making this a beautiful stay for my family visiting from NYC
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

The property was perfect for our family. The living room had a wonderful arrangement, and the couch is indeed perfect for afternoon naps. The host went to great care to setup everything we could need; from measured out coffee to a wonderful booklet about the property and the area. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place!

This place was so nice and comfortable! It had everything we needed and Barry even had special ground coffee for each day we stayed. Having a place to park our car was great as we took public transportation to see all we wanted to see. I would highly recommend this place. The neighborhood was quite at night and the street was very family friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in SF !!!!!

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely, very comfortable, exceptionally clean home. It was a great location, very large, safe, clean, and charming, and Barry was a wonderful host. He left delicious pre measured coffee for every morning, chocolates, helpful instructions, and many other amenities to make our stay perfect. Barry was truly committed to making our time in his home a great experience. Perks were driveway parking, and the coolest toilet with heated seat and bidet! Thank you Barry! Hope to stay again one day!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Beautiful property in quiet neighborhood. Host was incredibly attentive and helpful throughout our stay. Property is conveniently located off major freeways and public transportation making it very convenient to get around San Francisco. Definitely more comfortable and cost-efficient than staying at a hotel—free, on-site parking is a real bonus. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, comfortable and clean

We had a quiet Thanksgiving weekend in this lovely, well appointed, older home in what seems to be a genuine working class SF neighborhood. We didn't need a car, and were fine using Uber and also walking to the nearby BART station. There are a lot of tasty cheap eateries nearby including a few good tacquerias, and a pupuseria.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Place

Great house for family of 4. Property was as described and the property manger was helpful and communicative. We would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023