Close to Pier 39 and Lombard Street, Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire condo
2 bedrooms4 bathrooms232 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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About this property
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
On the waterfront
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
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)
An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number STR-0004887
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located on the waterfront, this condo is in North Beach, a neighbourhood in San Francisco. Pier 39 and Union Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
Is Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach located?
Located in North Beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Coit Tower, Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay. Lombard Street and Embarcadero Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Mason St & Greenwich St Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop is 7 minutes.
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Reviews
Live the Penthouse Dream – Luxe, Views & Vibes in Iconic North Beach Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Jenn was extremely welcoming and very helpful throughout our stay. The house was absolutely perfect & location was amazing. Thanks again for your hospitality, we loved it.
The apartment was absolutely lovely and was a great location to walk into North Beach, and various adjacent neighborhood areas, i.e. the waterfront, Coit tower, etc.The apartment is fully loaded with luxury amenities - great beds and linens, bath towels, etc. The kitchen is deluxe, loaded with any appliance one could possibly require. My family loved this apartment and we hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
1 Mar 2015
The PERFECT Place in the Most PERFECT Location
My husband and I love weekend escapes to the city and we chose to rent this beautiful house in North Beach from Jennifer. 1st, Jennifer was a wonderful host and easy to communicate with. The house was decorated perfectly and the house had everything we needed for a perfect stay. It felt like home away from home. With that being said, the location was SUPER amazing. We never used a taxi or a car. We were able to walk EVERYWHERE. We woke up early and were first in line at the popular MaMa's for breakfast. We walked to Fisherman's peer in five minutes, to the popular Ferry Building and to Crissy Field. The views from this street are amazing. We saw a cruise line come in, a sneak peak of the Golden Gate bridge, Lombard Street, etc. At night we walked out the door and into a neighborhood party. We ate dinner at a great place called Park Tavern, went for drinks at a local bar, and then popped into a place that had live music. This was all within two blocks of this home. We had such a wonderful time. I will ALWAYS seek out this home to stay. It was PERFECT. Thank you Jennifer.
A wonderful condo in North Beach with lots of cool design elements thought out. An Excellent location for walking everywhere and also close to many popular restaurants and bars. The views from both the balcony and roof deck were as described. A perfect perch to enjoy the beautiful water views and the Golden Gate too! Top notch kitchen, both beds and linens were very comfortable. Great trip. Glad we chose this place. Would go back in a heartbeat!
The rooftop can’t be beat! Jenn was so accommodating! Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
michael b.
30 Jan 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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
12 Nov 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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Jeff S.
24 Oct 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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Ned W.
18 Oct 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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Bob C.
28 Sept 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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Ed A.
1 Sept 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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review
8/10 Good
Thomas W.
22 Aug 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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Kenneth N.
17 Aug 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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Kimbery H.
14 Aug 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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Gillian L.
8 Aug 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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Jaimie T.
4 Aug 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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Darlene H.
26 July 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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer R.
15 July 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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Terry S.
20 June 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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
5 May 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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review
8/10 Good
David T.
4 May 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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn D.
4 May 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!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
MICHAEL B.
23 Apr 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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Colin H.
10 Mar 2018
Nice location and close to restaurants and walk tondowntown