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Required Deposit: 50% Cancellation Policy: See Owners Website Location: Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California, USA  INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PROPERTY Phone: 415-821-7870 Mention LastMinuteRentals.net Accomodations: 2 bedrooms 2 baths, sleeps 7, House in the city with panoramic views. Description: This spacious, three-story, architect-designed and elegantly-furnished house is my private home when I am not traveling. It sits high on the north slope of Potrero Hill in the heart of San Francisco and is the perfect short-term residence for professionals, corporate executives, or vacationers. For more information and many photos, please go to my personal web site for my house: http://www.venturecatalyst.net/house.htm. There are sweeping views of downtown San Francisco and the Bay from my living room, kitchen, and both bedrooms, and from the balconies off the living room and master bedroom (I was standing on the master bedroom balcony when I took the panoramic photo). The living room has a dramatic marble fireplace, an award-winning staircase, antique Japanese furniture, original art and sculpture, a Steinway grand piano and a soaring cathedral ceiling with sunlight streaming through the two double French doors, the huge skylight, and the many windows. The master bedroom suite, a private sanctuary that occupies the entire third floor, has a "window wall" framing a magnificent view of downtown San Francisco and the Bay Bridge (see photo), a sitting area with TV/VCR/stereo, its own fireplace, antique Japanese tansu chests, a balcony, a separate dressing room, a Japanese-inspired bath, and a private redwood deck that floats among the bamboo and Japanese maples in my rear garden. The second bedroom is smaller but equally elegant with a queen bed, Japanese tansu chest, cable television, and its own large bathroom. There is also a leather couch in the living room which opens into a comfortable queen-size sofa bed. As you have probably already gathered, I am rather fond of my house, but my opinion is shared by others. Previous guests have said "it is like staying in a miniature museum", "an architectural gem!", "one of the most beautiful houses I have ever seen", "incredibly peaceful, a wonderful place to relax". A real estate professional who stayed for two weeks said, in his review on one web site, "I have rented many houses in various locations throughout the years. Bill's house was the best ever." While I appreciate the compliments, the point is that my house is more than just a place to store your suitcase while you are visiting San Francisco. It will be part of the experience itself. If you or a member of your family plays the piano, there is a Steinway grand in the living room. If you are a history buff or armchair explorer, I have one of California's finest private collections of books on Alaska and Russian America. If you are more into literature, I have an extensive collection of books by and about Mark Twain. If you appreciate art, my walls are covered with original works by contemporary artists, none of whom are particularly famous -- yet -- but all of whom are extremely talented and, I am fortunate to say, personal friends of mine. Scattered throughout the house you will discover Eskimo and Native American art and artifacts, sculpture, antique Japanese tansu chests, Persian carpets, a high-end music system, and many other treats. To make certain that your stay is trouble-free, my house manager lives in a small cottage at the rear of my garden and is ready to assist you as necessary. Potrero Hill enjoys the sunniest and warmest weather in San Francisco, and its safe, quiet, upscale neighborhood is a delight. Several of San Francisco's best restaurants are within walking distance, and, by car, you will be less than 10 minutes from Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and the financial district, 5 minutes from the SOMA high tech district, and 15 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport. Public transportation is also available at a bus stop one block away. My location in the southern part of the City provides easy access to the freeways going south to Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, Stanford, Carmel/Monterey and beyond. And, best of all, my neighborhood is one of the very few in San Francisco where you will NEVER have a parking problem! Why stay at a fancy San Francisco hotel when you can get twice as much for half the price? Deal with the owner -- not a broker or property manager. This is the best accommodation value in San Francisco! NOTE: Maximum of seven persons. Minimum stay of three days. Please check my availability calendar before making an inquiry. Because I travel so much, email is my preferred method of contact. Thank you! Website of Property: Click here for owners website
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