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Top-rated vacation rentals in San Francisco

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Superhost

Apartment in Pacifica

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 670 reviews

Luxury Beach View Apartment

Just a short stroll from beautiful LindaMar Beach, this large private spacious studio is perfect for your next beach getaway. It has a breathtaking unobstructed ocean view which can be seen from anywhere in the unit, including the bathroom and shower. Surfboard rental is included with your stay offering a bonus activity for your trip! There is a huge private deck with a wraparound bench, lounge chairs, and a sunbed for your enjoyment while starring at one of the nicest ocean views in California

Mar 13 – 20

ﺩ.ﺇ591 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 336 reviews

Cozy SF Coastal Abode

Immerse yourself in our cozy guest suite in the Outer Richmond. A spot just 10 blocks from Ocean Beach, three to Scenic Land's End (views of the GG bridge), historic Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights park along with Golden Gate Park 3 blocks down the hill. A block and half to restaurants and bars, etc. Surfboard/bike-storage friendly private room with free street parking. Please note this is not an apartment, so it has no proper kitchen. It is a downstairs room in our home with a private entrance.

Jan 3 – 10

ﺩ.ﺇ455 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 211 reviews

Cozy in-law suite: walk to the beach!

Welcome to the Beach Suite! Cozy up in this private in-law unit on the border of Sea Cliff and Richmond. 10 minute walk to China Beach and Lands End hike. 15 minute walk to Golden Gate Park! All the amenities you need for a relaxing escape from the hectic parts of the city. Great restaurants nearby and public transportation less than a block away. Dogs are welcomed! Please note: We know everyone loves an early check-in but please do not plan for this when booking your travel. Check-in is @ 4

Aug 23 – 30

ﺩ.ﺇ540 per night

Popular amenities for San Francisco vacation rentals

Stay near San Francisco's top sights

Union Square817 locals recommend
Pier 39416 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf713 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts463 locals recommend
Chinatown551 locals recommend
Painted Ladies300 locals recommend

Private San Francisco vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Guest suite in San Francisco

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 259 reviews

The Suite! Large cozy studio with private entrance

Jan 14 – 21

ﺩ.ﺇ508 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

Ocean Beach Guest Suite

May 8 – 15

ﺩ.ﺇ460 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Ocean Beach San Francisco Private Entrance Parking

Apr 21 – 28

ﺩ.ﺇ482 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

New Bernal Heights studio w/ Private Outdoor Space

Aug 12 – 19

ﺩ.ﺇ419 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 618 reviews

Suite in Heart of North Beach. No Cleaning Fees

Apr 7 – 14

ﺩ.ﺇ617 per night
Superhost

Guest suite in San Francisco

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 448 reviews

Safe area. Metro 12 mins to d'town. Park/EV charge

Jul 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ403 per night
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Home in Muir Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews

Ocean Front Beach Cottage with Hot Tub & Fireplace

Dec 18 – 25

ﺩ.ﺇ1,722 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

Garden View Private Suite at the Park w PARKING!

Aug 29 – Sep 5

ﺩ.ﺇ619 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 378 reviews

Classic Studio Lower Pac Height - No Cleaning fee

Aug 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ496 per night
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Tiny home in San Francisco

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews

Tiny House Spa/Jacuzzi, Glen Park SF

Mar 11 – 18

ﺩ.ﺇ607 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 311 reviews

Modern studio next to beach, G.G Park & transport

Aug 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ626 per night
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Guest suite in San Francisco

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews

Private Studio by Golden Gate Park

Nov 16 – 23

ﺩ.ﺇ519 per night

San Francisco home rentals

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Home in Muir Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviews

Ocean views from every room!

Feb 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ1,447 per night
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Home in San Francisco

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 481 reviews

Garden Retreat steps from Haight St

Oct 28 – Nov 4

ﺩ.ﺇ806 per night
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Home in San Francisco

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 807 reviews

Cozy Garden Studio - Private Entry

Sep 12 – 19

ﺩ.ﺇ653 per night
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Home in Montara

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

A private beachy pad in Montara

Jun 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ530 per night
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Home in Sausalito

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 448 reviews

Floating Guest Cottage (houseboat)

Oct 2 – 9

ﺩ.ﺇ1,083 per night
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Home in Oakland

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 528 reviews

Private Casita with Stunning View

Nov 27 – Dec 4

ﺩ.ﺇ301 per night
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Home in Muir Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 231 reviews

Muir Beach's Haiku House with Dramatic Ocean Views

Jan 24 – 31

ﺩ.ﺇ1,589 per night
Superhost

Home in San Francisco

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews

Sunset Ocean Studio

Jul 21 – 28

ﺩ.ﺇ455 per night
Guest favorite

Home in San Francisco

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

Walk to Golden Gate Park from a Radiant Home

Sep 12 – 19

ﺩ.ﺇ1,983 per night
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Home in San Francisco

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews

Alice & Michael's Airbnb 1-Bedroom Suite

May 31 – Jun 7

ﺩ.ﺇ578 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Glen Park

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 392 reviews

Private Studio with Kitchenette

Jun 1 – 8

ﺩ.ﺇ532 per night
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Home in Livermore

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

The French Door

Jun 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ240 per night

San Francisco apartment rentals

Superhost

Apartment in San Francisco

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews

Studio on Sunny Side of Bernal - Decklounge Views

Apr 28 – May 5

ﺩ.ﺇ401 per night
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Apartment in Richmond

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

Point Richmond Top Floor Studio with Bay views

Mar 14 – 21

ﺩ.ﺇ525 per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in San Francisco

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 365 reviews

Star Studio in the Outer Sunset

Feb 28 – Mar 7

ﺩ.ﺇ575 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews

Immaculate Garden Apartment Near Presidio & GGPark

Aug 17 – 24

ﺩ.ﺇ645 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 546 reviews

Grand and Cozy 1920's SF Studio

Dec 5 – 12

ﺩ.ﺇ535 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 572 reviews

Relaxed Apartment with a Patio in The Castro

Jun 8 – 15

ﺩ.ﺇ921 per night
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Apartment in Inner Richmond

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

Park Place North | Inner Richmond

Aug 24 – 31

ﺩ.ﺇ581 per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in San Francisco

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 293 reviews

Adorable private "in-law" for two

Jul 4 – 11

ﺩ.ﺇ530 per night
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Apartment in San Rafael

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviews

Modern, comfortable Apartment, in a great location

Dec 13 – 20

ﺩ.ﺇ436 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 225 reviews

View of Mission Dolores Church in a garden setting

May 22 – 29

ﺩ.ﺇ720 per night
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Apartment in San Francisco

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

The Serenity Suite-Clean & Light, near Presidio

Oct 7 – 14

ﺩ.ﺇ720 per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in San Francisco

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviews

★New Modern 1BR apt 1 min Walk to Golden Gate Park

Apr 25 – May 2

ﺩ.ﺇ578 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in San Francisco

Total rentals

8.9K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

5.3K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

330 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

1.7K properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

2.7K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

391K reviews

Your guide to San Francisco

All About San Francisco

Surrounded on three sides by glittering water, punctuated by comically high hills, festooned with verdant public parks, and alternately enshrouded in mysterious fog and blazing sunshine, San Francisco is one of the prettiest places on earth. The city has long attracted iconoclasts and fortune seekers, in the shape of Gold Rush hopefuls, immigrants who fought to build thriving communities, and queer people seeking a home and civil rights. It’s a city of glorious contrasts: storybook Victorians and soaring skyscrapers; the bright, pinging amusements of Fisherman’s Wharf and the austere beauty of Ocean Beach. Like the rest of the Bay Area — which includes Oakland to the east, Marin to the north, and San Jose to the south — San Francisco continues to transform. But its scruffy, proudly independent roots are never far from the surface.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in San Francisco

San Francisco has a legendarily capricious climate — hot, sunny days can turn chilly on a dime, so no matter what time of year it is, pack layers. March through June typically ushers in temperatures in the low-to-mid-60 degrees Fahrenheit. July through October is generally warmer, with temperatures in the high 60s or low 70s. Fall is often considered this city’s summer. November through February is brisk, with temperatures dipping into the 50s. Expect some fog and wind year round.


Top things to do in San Francisco

Golden Gate Park

Opened in 1870, this park’s 1,017 acres are the undisputed jewel of the park system (and that’s saying a lot). Visit close to 2,000 species of rare, tropical, and aquatic plants inside the stately Conservatory of Flowers. Explore an indoor rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, and surround yourself with world-class art at the de Young Museum. Ride a carousel, paddle a boat around Stow Lake, or stroll through the Japanese Tea Garden. Just don’t expect to do it all in one day.

Alcatraz

This tiny island in the bay, now a National Park, has a complicated and fascinating history. Best known as the home of an (almost) inescapable federal prison populated by notorious criminals, Alcatraz is also the site of a historically significant protest led by Native American activists, who occupied the island for nineteen months starting in 1969 to protest the US government's failure to surrender federal land owed to the tribes who once lived there. A trip to Alcatraz to learn about its many lives is well worth it. Tickets go fast, so plan ahead and book your voyage early.

Golden Gate Bridge

Completed in 1937, this gorgeous 1.7-mile-long Art Deco wonder is renowned for its hue — a color so distinct it has its own name: International Orange. Walking, biking, or driving are all wonderful ways to experience this architectural marvel, and on the Marin side you’ll find a rest stop with bathrooms and breathtaking views of the bridge and bay. One thing to note: If you walk or bike, wear layers, as it can get very windy crossing the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is the weather in San Francisco?

    San Francisco has a mild, temperate maritime climate. Summers are often cool and foggy, with temperatures around 70°F (21°C), while winters are rainy with temperatures around 50°F (10°C). Layered clothing is often recommended due to the city's microclimates.

  • What are some of the best things to do in San Francisco?

    Popular activities in San Francisco include walking across the Golden Gate Bridge, exploring the vibrant murals in the Mission District, taking a cable car ride, and engaging in ecological volunteer activities at the Presidio.

  • What is the best time of year to visit San Francisco?

    San Francisco is most frequently visited during summer and fall, from June to October. Notable events include the Pride Parade in June, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in August, and the Fleet Week airshow in October.

  • What are the best places to stay in San Francisco?

    Popular areas to stay in San Francisco include bustling Union Square for shopping enthusiasts, Fisherman's Wharf for waterfront views, the Mission District for a vibrant food scene, and Pacific Heights for its historic charm.

  • What are the best places to visit in San Francisco?

    Popular places to visit in San Francisco include the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island with its historically rich prison, Fisherman's Wharf for a taste of local seafood, and Chinatown, the oldest one in North America.

  • What are some hiking trails in San Francisco?

    San Francisco has a variety of hiking trails for all levels. Consider exploring the Lands End Trail for stunning coastal views, the Mount Sutro Loop for a stroll in a eucalyptus forest, or the Presidio's Ecology Trail for an enriching educational experience.

  • What are some family activities to do in San Francisco?

    Families visiting San Francisco often enjoy exploring the California Academy of Sciences, taking a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, visiting the interactive Exploratorium museum, or spending a day at the San Francisco Zoo.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas in San Francisco?

    For day trips, consider exploring the scenic Marin Headlands, tasting your way through Napa Valley's vineyards, immersing in the quaint charm of Sausalito, or discovering the natural beauty of Muir Woods National Monument.

  • Are there vacation rentals near San Francisco's top attractions?

    You're in luck! Stay at the heart of it all with our vacation rentals near San Francisco's top attractions. We offer over 16,820 vacation rentals near Sheraton Fisherman''s Wharf Hotel, over 32,870 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Bridge Tours, over 21,920 vacation rentals near Golden Gate Bridge, over 33,680 vacation rentals near Fisherman''s Wharf, and over 32,680 vacation rentals near Hardly, Strictly Bluegrass, and so much more! Experience the best of San Francisco right on your doorstep.

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

    Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in San Francisco. From over 1,180 condo rentals, over 2,940 apartment rentals to over 2,260 house rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

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