
Waterfront vacation rentals in San Francisco
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Top Floor Luxury Beachfront Apartment
This was one of the cleanest and nicest Airbnbs I've stayed at. Everything was new, thoughtfully provided, and high-quality, from the soaps to the bedding and towels to the sweet welcome gift and still/sparkling water that were there when we arrived. The views of the Pacific were amazing (it's literally right outside your door), Daryl was very responsive, everything was easy to use and find, we never had trouble finding parking, and there were no checkout instructions other than to put trash in the trash bins, which was really refreshing. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Luxury Beach View Apartment
Thank you for your hospitality. We enjoyed a relaxing stay with the magnificent and beautiful beach view.

Stinson Oceanfront - La Sirena
La Sirena was a wonderful rental! The location is unbeatable with great views of the Pacific Ocean and easy access to the restaurants in Stinson. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well appointed! They thought of everything!! Will be back!!

Aquatic Park Place - beautiful location!
This is a real gem of a find in SFO. Great hideaway in the middle of everything around Fisherman’s Warf Modern, clean, and very private.

Beautiful Lake Merritt
Foremost is what an outstanding host Brian is. He was consistently responsive and helpful, and always good-natured. Whenever we needed anything, Brian was very quick to provide it. The apartment was more than adequate for our needs--I especially liked the walk-in closet and the view of the plants on the back deck. The office space was good for getting work done, and the futon couch there could have served as another bed, though the space is open. There is a step up to the bathroom, which has a nice roomy shower, and everything very clean. Also a step up to the kitchen, which can handle one person at a time. Fridge, range, microwave--all clean and of recent vintage. The neighborhood was quiet, even with a handy laundromat and coffee shop just around the corner. We also liked how close we were to Lake Merritt--good walks. We would definitely stay here again, and hope that we'll have the opportunity.

Spacious and charming 1bd apartment on Ocean Beach
Nicks place was lovely and he was a very responsive and friendly host. I look forward to returning.

SF Coast Work/Play/Hike + HotTub
Very nice place. The host is very responsive and kind. The place is cozy and very clean.

Lakeside retreat filled with art
Mary’s place was great for my 4 people family trip. We felt right at home. The sofa bed was comfy and kitchen was well equipped. It’s walking distance to Lake Merritt, bus lines, and restaurants. We would love to stay here again.
Waterfront house rentals

San Francisco Bay Area Ocean View, sleeps 10, 5 BR
This house was absolutely incredible. The linens were very nice. The beds were super Duper comfortable. The view was out of this flipping world, and the Kitchen was very well appointed. I would highly recommend this place. However, if you have problems with stairs, it is set up on several different levels so that might be a little bit of a struggle. There is a bedroom on the top floor, but there is no bathroom on the top floor. However, 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!

Home in San Francisco modern 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths
Great location and easy to walk to beach. Near to many good cafes. Yan was super proactive and responsive in messages.

Oceanfront Retreat🐬 with Oceanview🪂,15 mins to SF
I was taken aback by the breathtaking views from Arlene’s beautiful home and impressed by the attention to detail! The host stocked the kitchen with essentials, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The location is walkable, most importantly, to a few cafes, in case you take your morning caffeine fix seriously, like I do. The shower was divine; I felt very comfortable during my stay.

Oceanfront Views - Steps to the Beach
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home! It was peaceful, clean, and incredibly serene—just what our family needed. The surroundings were stunning and made it easy to relax and enjoy quality time together. Stefan, was a fantastic communicator, always responsive and helpful. We truly felt at home. We’re already talking about coming back again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, beautiful, comfortable getaway! We didn’t have cell reception, but the WiFi was very good! We didn’t quite know how to use the stove but figured it out once we watched a short video online, be warned the stove heats up fast ha. The layout of the house is super ideal as all the bedrooms are downstairs. 10/10!

Tropical North Bay Getaway
Joseph was a great host, very friendly and accommodating. The house was peaceful and homey. Me and my daughter were very comfortable and would love to visit again.

Ocean Front French Cottage in Pacifica, SFO
Once in a while you stumble upon true magical places on this platform . This is one of them. Vintage chic down right . Spotless beautiful bathrooms , a billion thread count sheets ( yes that soft )Darling dinner wear , cups , all of it was just precious . Great kitchen , full stocked Super clean washer and dryer, plenary of parking . We will 💯 come back to this home that we did not want to leave . Thank you

Modern Floating Home | Scenic Sausalito 2BD/1BA
Lovely spot and a beautiful location, easy walking distance to lots of great restaurants.

MCM Waterfront Pool/Hot Tub between SF and Napa
Jana and Peter's place is lovely, at least as nice as the photos. It's beautifully designed, right on the water and literally has nothing unattractive in the house. I would Happily stay here again.
Waterfront condo rentals

Luxury Penthouse ~ Best View of San Francisco
Stayed here for a date night and it was a pretty amazing. The view is incredible. Definitely an experience, and my date loved it. The condo is very clean and the beds are comfortable and soft. Host is very responsive and was available to us throughout the stay. The only con was the parking. I mean, it’s San Francisco…I get it, but get clarity on the instructions and be careful if you need to double park temporarily, there were cops everywhere when we arrived. All and all it was a wonderful stay!

Historic cottage on Greenwich steps with Bay Views
My husband and I stayed at this Airbnb for an extended weekend and it was everything we wanted, and more! It was in a great, quiet, location that was walkable to nearby attractions and restaurants in Telegraph Hill. The hosts were very responsive, friendly and had the rental well equipped! 10/10 experience - will be staying here again!

Waterfront Sausalito Condominium
Amy’s place is absolutely incredible! The stunning bay view with the SF skyline and Bay Bridge was truly breathtaking. The space itself was well furnished and cozy, making it the perfect retreat. Amy was a wonderful host: warm, welcoming, and thorough in explaining everything I needed to know. She made sure I felt right at home. The downtown was fantastic too, with plenty of great restaurants and shops nearby. The whole area had such a relaxing vibe, which made my stay even more enjoyable. I’d 100% recommend staying here and would love to come back!

Cliffside Pacifica Hideaway: Unbeatable View!
Place was amazing loved waking up to those views

Lux Water View with Balcony Minutes -San Francisco
El apartamento de Kathy és limpio, luminoso, con grandes vistas, en una zona tranquila y segura, la anfitriona en todo momento estubo receptiva y siempre muy amable respondiendo a nuestras peticiones y rápidamente tuvo solución a un pequeño problema que tuvimos durante nuestra estancia. La comunicación de transporte público con San Francisco era muy buena, autobuses gratuitos con una parada a pocos metros del apartamento que te llevan a la estación de tren Mc Arthur con la línea amarilla estarás a pocas paradas en Embarcadero y en el Aeropuerto Internacional de SF. Os recomiendo este apartamento si queréis visitar San Francisco y buscáis tranquilidad para un buen descanso. Gracias Kathy por acogernos en tu casa ha sido un auténtico placer.
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Total rentals
100 properties
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$56 CAD before taxes and fees
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40 properties are a good fit for families
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30 properties allow pets
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