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Oceanfront Boho Retreat - Pacific Sunset Views 🌅🌊🐳
Remodeled oceanfront home with sweeping Pacific views and whale watching! Ultra clean and comfortable. The perfect cozy boho getaway for couples, families and travelers. 3 bed, 1 bath. • Self check-in🔑 • Directly in front of the ocean with beach access steps away 🌊 • Wonderful restaurants just two blocks away 🥗 • Professionally sanitized✨ • Renovated with smart tech • Fire pit with Adirondack loungers in the front, fire pit with chairs on the back deck • Foosball/Pool/Pac-Man🕹️ • Free Parking

Step back in time on this beautiful classic yacht
Good Luck is a hundred-year-old classic yacht, lovingly restored and ready to transport you to another time while luxuriously spoiling you on your bay area adventure. This dockside charter gives you complete privacy and an amazing nautical experience. Alameda is a beautiful island community in the heart of the Bay, filled with beautiful homes, adorable shops, and many great restaurants. The San Francisco ferry is close by to whisk you to the big city, so why would you want to stay anywhere else?

Floating Oasis, Epic Views
Nestled on the water of the Sausalito Richardson Bay, our houseboat offers an immersive experience of unrivaled beauty. The breathtaking, panoramic views unfold like a canvas right before you. Upper level of remodeled houseboat with rooftop deck, full kitchen and laundry where every detail is thoughtfully designed including local artists' work. Staying here is not just about accommodation; it’s creating memories that will linger long after you’ve departed. Not suitable for young children/pets.

Ocean/Beach Front 2B1B Retreat • 15 min to SFO/SF
Unwind in style with breathtaking ocean views and golden sunsets at this remodeled 2B1B coastal retreat—just 15 minutes from SFO and San Francisco. Perched on the second floor of a duplex and steps from the beach, it’s ideal for whale watching, surfing, or peaceful seaside strolls. Oversized windows fill the space with natural light and stunning views. Enjoy brand-new smart appliances, stylish furniture, free under-unit parking, and voice-controlled lights and TV for a seamless, relaxing stay.

Beach House ~180° Views, Hot Tub, Curated Interior
A blissful coastal retreat with unparalled ocean views, the Ocean Parkway House is nestled on a secluded bluff over looking the Pacific. This unique 1960's Bolinas beach house is a spot to truly relax and unwind. Fully updated with a curated mix of vintage and modern furnishings - our cottage has a mid-century design sensibility with luxuries like Coyuchi towels, a chef's kitchen, Scandinavian fireplace, outdoor rain shower, cedar hot tub, and new heated stone loveseat on the upstairs deck.

Own Floor of Grand Marina Waterfront Home
Private, modern, 1-bedroom in-law suite on the ground level of our grand 3-story home. Spectacular location across from the SF Bay. Features own entrance, front & back gardens, home theater, fireplace & tons of amenities. Paradise for walkers, runners, bikers! Walking distance to most major attractions, restaurants, groceries and shops. Good only for a couple or an individual. Please see all pictures for layout and learn more in Description and House Rules. We look forward to welcoming you!

Ocean Front Beach Cottage with Hot Tub & Fireplace
Small cottage right on the beach. Very close to San Francisco - 20 min from the Golden Gate Bridge. Romantic getaway. Perfect for couples or as a quiet retreat for an individual. Wood-burning fireplaces in the living room and bedroom. Large deck and personal hot tub overlooking the ocean. Feel free to ask me any specific questions you may have and I'll make sure to get back to you promptly. Please consider signing up for travel insurance in case you have a change of plans or get sick.

Floating condo 'D' on Sausalito's Richardson Bay
Romantic floating condo with breathtaking water views. Relax & enjoy a tranquil escape in style and comfort. Catch the sunrise from your super comfie bed or lounge on the deck with occasional pelicans (or even a seaplane) coming and going. Unique and perfect for a getaway, workacation, or retreat. Golden Gate Bridge is 6 min away. Airport bus stops a block away. Walk/bike path to Sausalito & Mill Valley. Ferry/bus to SF. Free parking Read reviews of this or our 3 other floating condos!

Cozy Redwood Retreat
Discover our newly renovated 600 sq. ft. single-family retreat nestled beneath Mill Valley's iconic redwoods. Perfect for couples or individuals seeking a tranquil escape. Enjoy limited free access to Almonte Spa's hot tub and sauna services right next door. The home is a stone's throw away from the freeway for easy access to San Francisco. Be among the first to experience this beautifully updated, cozy hideaway in a serene wooded setting. Your ideal Mill Valley getaway awaits!

Marina Suite
True Marina Waterfront property. Across the street from the beautiful Marina Greens!! With a view of Alcatraz! Welcome to a complete privacy 650 FT² Marina Suite. Living room, one bedroom with 2 memory foam queen size beds and bathroom. Snacks area providing espresso/coffee machine, glass electric tea kettle, microwave, utensils, plates and cups. Walking distance to Fort Mason, Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field, and Chestnut Street. Including one car private carport.

Extraordinary Ocean Views from Modern Abode
Tranquility awaits in our ocean view home. Enjoy beautiful ocean and mountain views from the living room, deck, kitchen and primary bedroom of this new, modern home. The beach is a brief 2-block walk away. Watch the surf and hear the soothing ocean waves from the deck and from the interior. Hardwood floors throughout the home are warm and inviting, enhanced by the maple quilted or birdseye veneer walls. A modern gas fireplace adds that extra touch of coziness.

Airstream Beach View (Dream) - New Listing
On 9 private acres overlooking the stunning Beach and Ocean from a breathtaking cliff top view. Stunning sunsets. Surf views with large windows. Fully loaded with all the amenities to make your glamping experience perfect. Fire pit, outside BBQ, outside griddle, Heat, A/C and fully stocked kitchen. Full bathroom with shower. If this one is booked, there are three other equally similar Airstreams on the property.
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Lux Water View with Balcony Minutes -San Francisco

Stunning views, top location, clean, safe
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90 of San Francisco holiday rentals include wifi access

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