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Golden Gate Park Sweet Home-2 bedrooms - San Francisco - Dining room
Golden Gate Park Sweet Home-2 bedrooms
8.4 Very good
Outer Sunset$364+
$364+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Stunning SanFran Casa close to Center and steps from Ocean - San Francisco
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Golden Gate Park Suite
8.8 Very good
Outer Sunset$179+
$179+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

April

Average price (weeknight)

$453

Average price (weekend night)

$281
Cheapest month to stay with an average 48% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 100% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a vacation rental in San Francisco

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Top tips for finding San Francisco vacation rental deals

  • Hikers will love staying near Mount Davidson, which features scenic hiking trails. Consider booking accommodation at Bay and Ocean Views in Monterey Heights, which offers a large family room with furniture. The vacation rental provides a deck overlooking the courtyard with a ten-foot trampoline. It also sits around 1.1 miles from San Francisco Zoo and 1.5 miles from Twin Peaks, popular hiking areas.
  • If you are out to play golf when visiting San Francisco, consider booking a stay near the numerous golf courses. Sunny Spacious 1 bedroom, bathroom Garden Flat sits one mile from Presidio Golf Course. It offers a flat with access to a private garden, a patio with umbrellas and chairs, and BBQ facilities. The living room offers Cable TV and Wi-Fi.
  • Business travelers who wish to conduct business operations during their visit will love staying near San Francisco business centers. Quiet Garden Apt offers easy access for downtown, Arguello Market, post office, banks, pharmacy, and a gas station. It provides a comfy stay, a sitting area, a garden, and a private entrance.
  • Travelers looking for affordable San Francisco vacation rentals can consider staying in cheaper neighborhoods. Oakland suburbs offer cheaper San Francisco house rentals. Charming Piedmont Ave Bungalow is a cozy home with a garden and entrance. The house is well decorated with a fireplace, laundry facilities, and a parking lot.
  • For visitors traveling with pets, there are vacation rentals that welcome pets free of charge. The San Francisco Duck's Nest is an Edwardian flat with hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a laundry room. Additional amenities include a deck, a lawn, a balcony, and a dining area to host five people. It also provides a convenient location near Golden Gate Park, where travelers can take their pets for a walk.
  • Airport shuttle, kitchen/kitchenette, parking, pet friendly, and pool are the most popular vacation rental property amenities in San Francisco
  • Vacation rentals in San Francisco are around 65% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in San Francisco.
  • The best vacation rental properties in San Francisco are Modern Luxury 3 Br Near Presidio & Gg Park (10.0, 20 reviews), Pampered San Francisco Vaca Airport Pickup+Dropoff (9.9, 47), and Pacific Heights Grand Elegant Studio (9.9, 58), based on ratings and reviews from real travelers.
  • Chinatown is the neighborhood in San Francisco with the most affordable vacation rental properties (11 properties with an average price of $120 per night). Private Luxury Apartment In Nob Hill, Nob Hill Jewel Box Studio, and Luxury 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Penthouse In Prime Neighborhood. Organic Sanitation are the most popular rental properties in Chinatown.
  • Book your San Francisco vacation rental at least 0 days before your stay begins to get the best price.
  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in San Francisco for 14 days.

FAQs when booking a vacation home in San Francisco

  • How much is a vacation rental for a week in San Francisco?

    The average price for a weekly San Francisco vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $5,549.

  • How much is a vacation rental for a month in San Francisco?

    The average price for a monthly San Francisco vacation rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is $23,782.

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in San Francisco?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your vacation home in San Francisco. You’ll find lodges, houses, condos, apartments, homestays, houseboats, cottages and villas.

  • Are there any pet-friendly vacation rentals in San Francisco?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly San Francisco vacation rentals, with around 9% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

  • How much is a vacation rental in San Francisco?

    KAYAK users have found vacation rentals in San Francisco for as cheap as $265 in the last 3 days. The average price is $793.

  • How much is a vacation rental in San Francisco for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found San Francisco vacation rentals for tonight for as low as $315. Search here for similar prices

  • What are the most popular San Francisco neighborhoods to book a vacation rental in?

    Vacation rentals in SoMa, Tenderloin and North Beach have the most searches on KAYAK. For more information about San Francisco's different neighborhoods, check out our San Francisco's City Guide.

  • How can I find vacation rentals near me in San Francisco?

    Take a look at our vacation rentals map to find the best vacation rental homes near you.

  • Which are the best beach vacation rentals in San Francisco?

    Travelers that wish to enjoy watersports or bask in the sun on San Francisco's beaches will love staying at Quaint Hayes Valley Flat. It features a large private patio, a private bathroom, and a bedroom. It offers laundry facilities, a parking lot, and a fire pit. There is also a pet-friendly space in the corner of San Francisco nestled in the Ocean Beach neighborhood. It sits blocks away from the surfer's beach and is a short walk to the Pacific.

  • Which are the best vacation rentals for families in San Francisco?

    Famous Lombard, MTV Real World Fame with unique spectacular view rooftop is set in Prime Russian Hill district in San Francisco and is ideal for families. It is within walking distance from Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, China Town, St. Peter's & Paul Church, and Washington Square Park, popular family entertainment spots. It offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms and welcomes pets to stay for free. A renovated North Beach Apartment with a spectacular rood deck is a family-friendly vacation rental that can host four adults and a child. It provides a spacious living room with an entertainment system, a fireplace, and BBQ facilities. It also provides a child's convertible car seat and a stroller. It lies around 0.3 miles from Lombard Street.

  • Which vacation rentals in San Francisco are near public transport?

    Twin Peaks Charm located in the heart of San Francisco lies about 1.9 miles from Golden Gate Park. It offers a two-bedroom top-floor private stay within walking distance to Forest Hills Muni Station. It also provides free street parking and a fireplace.

  • Which are the best luxury San Fransisco vacation rentals?

    Travelers looking for San Fransico vacation rentals that offer luxury amenities and fine dining should check out central Mansion. It can host up to ten guests with five bedrooms and two bathrooms. It provides a fur-piled sofa, gemmed chandeliers, and artwork paintings in rooms. It features a garden with BBQ facilities and easy access to San Fransico eateries and attractions.

Where to stay in San Francisco?

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