North Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this North Beach condo, you'll find Pier 39 and Lombard Street. San Francisco Bay and Moscone Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Getting around
San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
Mason St & Union St Stop - 4 min walk
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Tony's Pizza Napoletana - 1 min walk
Golden Boy Pizza - 3 min walk
Original Joe's - 1 min walk
Tony Nik's - 2 min walk
Mama's On Washington Square - 1 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach
🏙️ Welcome to Casa North Beach—Your Private Penthouse Palace in the Sky
Step into a luxury three-level retreat where iconic San Francisco views, sleek designer finishes, and pure wow-factor collide. This isn’t just a place to stay — it’s the only way to experience SF in true style.
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✨ What Makes It Unforgettable • Three levels of stunning, light-filled design • Lavish guest suites — each with private en-suite bathrooms • Two spectacular view decks, including a 360º Sky Lounge rooftop • Sonos sound system + ultra-fast intelligent WiFi • Million-dollar views: Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Russian Hill, SF Bay, Marin Headlands • Located in North Beach — SF’s most charming, vibrant, and walkable neighborhood
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🏠 Casa North Beach
Originally built in 1906 and fully reimagined from the ground up, this historic penthouse blends vintage soul with modern luxury. Retro-chic design details meet expansive windows that flood the space with natural light.
The crown jewel? A rooftop deck with 360º panoramic views — your private front-row seat to the Golden Gate, Coit Tower, and beyond.
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🌤️ Outdoor Oasis • Deck 1: Comfy seating + views of the Bay, Golden Gate, and city • Rooftop Deck: Total skyline perfection, sunrise to sunset • Luxe touches: Mexican blankets, plush pillows, and sheepskin chair liners
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🏆 A Beloved Favorite, Reimagined
Before renovation, this home had 79 glowing reviews — now it’s a completely redesigned masterpiece. Expect high-end finishes, a chef’s kitchen, private rooftop, and Instagram-worthy views on every level.
This is not your average rental — it’s a luxury experience in a league of its own.
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📍 Location, Location, WOW
You’re staying in North Beach, one of the top 10 neighborhoods in the U.S. (according to the American Planning Association). Walk to everything: Fisherman’s Wharf, the Embarcadero, Coit Tower, and Chinatown. All just steps from your door.
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🚶 Walkable, Bikeable, Cable-Car Ready • No car needed! • Stroll to world-class dining, historic bars, boutiques, and hidden gems • Hop on a cable car for an iconic ride through the city • Want to explore beyond SF? Napa, Muir Woods, and Big Sur are all within easy reach
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🌞 Sunshine, Not Fog
Unlike many SF neighborhoods, North Beach enjoys more sun and warmth. Expect blue skies, outdoor dining, and perfect weather for rooftop lounging.
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🍝 Foodie Paradise
This neighborhood is all flavor, no chains: • Tony’s Pizza (legendary) • Mama’s (Monte Cristo heaven) • Original Joe’s (classic Italian) • Sotto Mare (seafood perfection) • Tosca Café (iconic cocktails) • Tony Nik’s (old-school local vibes)
Pro tip: Come hungry. Leave happy.
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📚 Living History
North Beach is SF’s Little Italy — a vibrant, culturally rich village wrapped around Washington Square Park. Just one flat block from your stay, you’ll find sidewalk cafés, jazz clubs, boutique shops, and the stunning Saints Peter and Paul Church.
Yes, the locals still speak Italian. And yes — there was once a beach here!
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💫 Extras (Available by Request)
Want to elevate your stay? We offer: • Pre-stocking of groceries or wine • Private airport transfer • Personal chef services • Custom-curated city experiences & excursions
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🌁 Come for the Views. Stay for the Vibes.
Whether it’s your first visit to San Francisco or your fiftieth, this penthouse offers the perfect launchpad for adventure, comfort, and unforgettable memories.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 2,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number STR-0004887
Property is also known as
Enjoy San Francisco Best Location Apartment
Enjoy San Francisco Best Location
Enjoy Francisco Best Location
Views Location Unforgettable
Enjoy San Francisco in the Best Location!
VIEWS + LUXURY + LOCATION = Unforgettable Home Apartment
VIEWS + LUXURY + LOCATION = Unforgettable Home San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How close is Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach to the airport?
This condo is 20 mi (41-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.
How close is Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach to the beach?
This condo is 7.8 mi (30-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 4.9 mi (10-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach offer free breakfast?
This condo does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach?
No, there is no casino at this condo, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.
Is there free parking at Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach?
Free parking is not available at this condo.
Does Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach have a pool?
This condo does not have a pool.
Does Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this condo.
How close is Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach to downtown San Francisco?
This condo is 1.9 mi away from San Francisco.
Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 79 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
michael b.
Jan 30, 2019
Fantastic host, property and location!!!!
What a great pad, in such a cool area of San Fran! Tremendous restaurants within walking distance or a short Uber ride. Lola, the host, was quick to respond to my inquiries. I will be back!
michael b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
Nov 12, 2018
Loved our stay
Lola was an excellent host- very available to us and so kind! Her location is great for walking to many bars, restaurants, etc. Bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Emily C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S., Rockwall
Oct 24, 2018
Fantastic location !!!
We cannot say enough about our stay at Lola's apartment. It was very clean and comfortable...not to mention location, location, location!!! A short walk to Fisherman's Wharf, China Town, etc.... we did it all with ease. Lola was simply great with outstanding communication before and throughout our stay (as needed). Highly recommend if you are visiting SF. We will certainly be back again soon!
Jeff S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ned W.
Oct 18, 2018
Great location, great space!
Our recent visit to San Francisco was immensely enhanced by staying at this location. It's a beautiful, well appointed, clean, comfortable apartment. The space is within walking distance of many great neighborhoods and North Beach itself is a great place to hang out.
Ned W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Bob C.
Sep 28, 2018
Well maintained apartment
Would definitely stay here again. Great location and our host was very attentive to our needs. For North Beach, you just can’t beat the location. Even our Uber driver who dropped us off commented on the location.
Bob C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ed A.
Sep 1, 2018
This was like a home away from home.
Very clean, comfortable and well-equipped. We loved the location and found the apartment to be very quiet at night. Having a full apartment with a complete kitchen, good sized bathroom and comfortable living room made it a nice place to stay after a day of touring the city. Lola was nice and helpful, but did not bother us unless we needed her help.
Ed A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Thomas W.
Aug 22, 2018
Great location close to everything
Excellent location for fisherman’s wharf and all exploration in San Francisco. Great restaurants and a significant amount of things to do within walking distance.
Thomas W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth N.
Aug 17, 2018
Perfect location!
My wife and I have stayed in San Francisco many times, but never in a place that was so conducive to walking the city. On this trip we got to know the area better than we ever have because we were able walk everywhere! And the house itself was great too!! We would love to stay here again . . . and hope to be back soon.
Kenneth N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kimbery H.
Aug 14, 2018
Truly a great location...we walked to every everything with the exception of the ball field.
Comfortable, tastefully decorated apartment with the softest comforter I've ever felt! Lola, the owner, was so pleasant and accommodating! Yes, I would reccomend!
Kimbery H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Gillian L.
Aug 8, 2018
Great apartment
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this apartment. The location is wonderful near Washington Square and we walked almost everywhere: Chinatown, the waterfront, and even downtown. It was spotlessly clean and well furnished with plenty of space for the two of us with a full living room, kitchen and a very comfortable bed. Our hostess Lola was friendly and responsive.
Gillian L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jaimie T.
Aug 4, 2018
Perfectly San Fransicso
Great location, beautiful views from every block, modern..yet rustic..yet historic..and San Franciscan feel inside and out. Cozy bed, comfy living area, sizeable kitchen and bathroom! A perfect getaway for my husband and I; would recommend this place in a heartbeat!
Jaimie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Darlene H.
Jul 26, 2018
Great getaway!
Great getaway for a girl's weekend away. Walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach. Large unit and very comfortable. Lola was very accommodating and helpful with restaurants and getting cabs. We had a wonderful time and will certainly return.
Darlene H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer R.
Jul 15, 2018
Convenient and comfortable
Great place to stay where Lola included everything you need to be comfortable and enjoy time in SF. Lola was very accommodating and we enjoyed our brief stay, thank you!
Jennifer R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Terry S.
Jun 20, 2018
The house was perfect and the location was awesome. Easy access to Fisherman's Wharf and Chinatown.
The property was wonderful. It is a very cozy, comfortable house with everything you may need. Lola is awesome. She is so friendly and very helpful for whatever you may need. I don't know if this was Lola's intent but the bed has several pillows that offer different degrees of firmness. I loved that! The bed also was so comfortable offering a great night's sleep. The location was ideal. It was an easy walk to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and Lombard Street. There are several parks all around the neighborhood also. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in San Francisco!
Terry S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
May 5, 2018
The property is clean and extremely well-located
We loved our stay. The property is centrally located so that we could take advantage of many of SF’s numerous activities. The variety of restaurants in walkIng distance was incredible. The owner went out of her way to provide both the basics and assorted extras to provide a pleasant stay. We highly recommend this property.
Joseph C.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
8/10 Good
David T.
May 4, 2018
Very good.
Terrific location. Very homey atmosphere. And Lola goes out of her way to make sure you have an enjoyable stay. When a small problem came up, she was immediately all over it. Would definitely stay here again
David T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn D.
May 4, 2018
Wonderful stay!
Lola's apartment exceeded our expectations; the location was perfect and the home was charming and so comfortable. The apartment is roomy and had everything we needed. It was a pleasure to meet Lola and she was very responsive to our questions. We look forward to staying here again, soon I hope!
Kathryn D.
10/10 Excellent
MICHAEL B.
Apr 23, 2018
Fantastic location and great host
Love north beach and to be 2 minutes from mama's and tonys pizza is heaven. Lola is a great host, made it easy for me to check in as my flight was 4 hours late. The place is extremely cozy with many nice touches like the lighting some snack and tea and coffee, a cozy bed and living room. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!
MICHAEL B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
6/10 Okay
Colin H.
Mar 10, 2018
Nice location and close to restaurants and walk tondowntown
Ok apartment. Good for a few day business trip.
Colin H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
8/10 Good
Sheree B.
Jan 15, 2018
We loved it!
Location location Location! Lola is also a fun person and her personality shows throughout. It is so nice to have a kitchen and living area as well as bedroom. This is a very comfortable environment!
You are directly above the garage and below the owners upstairs and it can be noisy but we really didn't mind but is something to be aware of and only reason for a 4.
Sheree B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
8/10 Good
Hanna A., Finland
Nov 13, 2017
Beautiful apartment, good location
We enjoyed the apartment although we didn't spend a lot of time there since we were for business in the city. The location was good and quiet, also the bed was comfortable.
It was easy to communicate with Lola and she was very flexible with our changed schedule.
Hanna A.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
8/10 Good
ken r.
Oct 26, 2017
Third Time And Still A Charm
This is the third time we've stayed at this comfortable flat, and our stay was as good as the two before. This is a comfortable and spacious flat, Lola is most accommodating and helpful, and the location--ah yes, the location--made for a wonderful 3 days. It's also quiet, especially at night, which is a bit of a surprise since it is so centrally located. We were supposed to arrive on a Thursday, but Virgin America canceled our flight to SF because of smoke from the terrible North Bay fires, but Lola made room for us to arrive a day later and stay a day longer. Stay here, you'll like it fine.
ken r.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
Cambria D.
Oct 12, 2017
Lovely property, best location in San Fran!
This was a lovely property and truly in the best location! My husband and I loved being able to walk to everything. The perfect breakfast spot (Mama's) is 3 minute walk so you can get there early and avoid an hour or 2 long wait. The bed was very comfortable and the shower had the best water pressure. We will be back!
Cambria D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Mike S., Oak Creek, WI
Oct 9, 2017
Perfect Location
Located exactly where you wan to be. Easy walk to everything.
Mike S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Todd S.
Sep 29, 2017
Beautiful apartment. Perfect location.
We loved our stay at Lola's place. Everything with just right. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped (but we ate out most meals in the awesome neghiborhood) and the living area was very comfortable. The entire unit was nice and clean. Lola was a great host and recommended a terrific restaurant after we arrived quite late. We highly recommend Mama's for breakfast. It was so good we went twice. It's just down the street. We also enjoyed Tacolicious for dinner. We ate after doing yoga next door and happened upon Taco Tuesday. Six tacos for $15. A rare deal in San Francisco. We would definitely stay here again.