Located close to Palace of Fine Arts, Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay provides a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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About this property
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 ยฝ blocks and youโll 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 youโll see the best kite boarders and wind surfers playing in the water. On calmer days youโre 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, Batterโs Box batting cages and House of Air trampoline park. Donโt 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 cityโs most popular and picturesque photo backdrops, just two blocks from the house.
Head south four blocks and youโll find yourself in the heart of the Marinaโs commercial center-- Chestnut Street-- packed with lively restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. The neighborhoodโs dining establishments are varied and abundant. Breakfast options range from Starbucks, Peets Coffee, and Noahโs 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 Plutoโs or The Plant Cafรฉ 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. Thereโs a small but well-stocked grocery store and a separate high quality meat market in case youโd 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 ยฝ mile to the Fort Mason Organic Farmersโ 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. Itโs 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 youโll 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 itโs 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 youโll 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.
Located in Marina District, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Consider SF Masonic Auditorium for a night out, and don't miss Bill Graham Civic Auditorium if you're travelling with kids. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
Is Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay located?
This family-friendly San Francisco holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Marina Green, Presidio of San Francisco and Palace of Fine Arts. San Francisco Bay and Lombard Street are also within 2 miles (3 km). Hyde St & Bay St Stop is 28 minutes by foot and Hyde St & North Point St Stop is 29 minutes.
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Spacious and Charming Marina District Home Steps from the Bay Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Such a lovely home and easy access to everything we needed. Great restaurants and close to the bay..very walkable neighborhood. Really enjoyed our stay!
We had a great time with our extended family for reunion. The house is perfectly located for all of our activities. The space gave all of us plenty of privacy, but yet rooms together the owner was very responses to our needs. Thank you.
Anne was such a lovely and accommodating host! Itโs beautiful classic San Francisco home with so much space and different rooms. Excellent location for walking and exploring.
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.
This property is exactly what we were looking for - a great neighborhood, wide array of excellent restaurants, shops, and basic services within walking distance just a few blocks in one direction, and the bay, open fields, sandy beaches, and a trail to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge in the other. It is also a great jumping off point for exploring other neighborhoods in San Francisco and venturing up the coast to places like Sausalito, Tiburon and Mendocino. The house is comfortable, well equipped, and flexible. The range of rooms and outdoor patio are ideal for relaxing, entertaining, and working from home. Beyond this, the host provides great guidance on check-in and check-out, the amenities at the house, and the best food, activities and services in the area. She is incredibly responsive. We had a great stay!
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.
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 excellentโฆa mere block and a half from the bay. I recommend Villa Marina for your stay.
The location as convenient for restaurants and a grocery store. Walked to Fishermanโs 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.
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!
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 restaurantsโฆ You could not pick a better location.
We had a great stay and hope to be back again soon.
Excellent locationWell equipped kitchen GaragePlenty of space for familiesDetailed info on property and local resources provided prior to stayOwner gracious and accessible
Our family really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, historic home. We enjoyed walking to the nearby Marina to see the Golden Gate bridge. The location is convenient, safe, and quiet. We are grateful to our hosts for sharing their home!
Our family travels quite a bit and this was the best rental we have ever had. We felt right at home in the house. Excellent communication with the owners. It was close to most places we went to. Was also nice to just make dinner and chill at the house. We are a family of 8 and have nothing but good things to say.
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
Our family had a great time at this home! It was very spacious. There was plenty of room we were able to have all of our guests comfortably spaced out, but it still had a cozy vibe and we spent a great deal of time in the shared family spaces.The property is in very close walking distance to a ton of amenities several small supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, movie theaters, and the Marina itself, as well as the Palace of Fine Arts. The property is also directly across the street from a bus stop that can take you through the entire city.Kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils pots pans we also had access to spices and condiments. It was great being able to cook large meals and to eat together at the dining room table. Would absolutely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Yvette M.
17 May 2019
Great house and location
Perfect house that has lots of room. Great location.
Wonderful property close to the marina area and great restaurants. The owners are super nice and the house had everything we possibly could need for a comfortable stay. Perfect the our 3 families
We stayed at Marina Villa for my daughterโs 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.
The property worked very well to host my family who had traveled to SF from all over the world. It provided us a nice place to host meals and for 9 of us to sleep comfortably. Anne was lovely as a host and very accommodating to all of us.