The Sunset District neighbourhood in the west-central area of San Francisco is home to some of the country’s best attractions. These include Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach, Stern Grove and the Great Highway that ends at Lake Merced. There are also myriads of Vrbo vacation rentals for thousands of visiting tourists. As San Francisco’s largest and most populous neighbourhood, the Sunset District is commonly known as the Avenues along with its neighbouring Richmond District owing to the numerous north-south avenues that span them. Whether it’s some fine blend coffee or some really good waves that you are looking for, the Sunset District will not disappoint you with its attractions and experiences. Sure, there are numerous unique hotels in San Francisco to stay in, but if you’re looking for a truly peaceful and rejuvenating vacation, choose one of these best Airbnb vacation rentals near Sunset District in San Francisco, California.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 18, 2024.
1. Chic two-story home (from USD 189)
Consider staying in this home for rent in the Sunset District of San Francisco. It’s within walking distance of eateries, shops, and a mall, so you can easily explore the surrounding area.
Let your inner chef run wild in the fully equipped designer kitchen before indulging in a coffee break on the deck furnished with patio seating. Further, the high-speed Internet and a dedicated workspace will cater to remote workers seeking seamless connectivity. There’s also a parking space available for those who wish to explore at their convenience.
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the photos on the website don’t do the apartment justiceCleanliness:
clean well-equipped kitchen comfy bedson airbnb really clean bright and airythe place was very clean and everything worked very wellhouse was very clean tidy and very well-appointedrebeccas place was very clean and had what we needed for s comfortable stayHost:
she is a very kind host and answers very quickrebecca is a great host friendly and happy to provide support if requiredrebecca was very helpful and quick to respond to any queriesrebecca was super kind responsive and accommodatingrebecca is super responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing place the location is great both close to downtown and in a quiet neighborhoodrebecca was always close at hand with textingwe loved staying here during our sf family vacation wonderful location comfy placethe bus is easy to catch if you don't have a carit is also close to mollie stones where you can purchase fresh seafood and deli sandwiches
2. Stylish long-term rental (from USD 128)
Book this long-term rental in the Sunset District of San Francisco and indulge in a cosy romantic retreat with your partner. Put your chef’s cap on and step into the well-equipped kitchen to create masterpieces with food. Then, move to the living room furnished with the comfiest of furniture to create a haven for relaxation.
This guest suite is in a great location, making it easy to reach nearby Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park—perfect spots for romantic strolls.
Top guest reviews
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the house was clean and comfortablethe apartment was clean and homey with nice decorcosy spotlessly clean and a nice community feeli appreciated the clean sanitized and organized atmosphererecently renovated apartment clean fully equipped and well organizedHost:
they were very kind and welcomingandre and yangyang were great hostsandre was responsive and helpfulthe hosts were welcoming communicative and availablehosts put lots of love and thought into itRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was great since it was close to all attractionssecure and well located in a quiet neighborhood with good restaurants within walking distancethis place is great the location is quiet comfy and safe while being close to everything in san franciscothere was easy access to mass transportation also easily walkable destinationsquiet neighborhood- easy parking
3. Newly renovated, plush apartment (from USD 125)
Located in the trendy outer Sunset District, this apartment in San Francisco is perfect for anyone looking to spend some time with complete privacy and luxurious facilities. The apartment includes elegant decors, one bedroom, one bathroom, a spacious living room, and a well-stocked kitchen. The apartment can accommodate two guests and offers amenities that include a washer, a dryer, heating options, wifi, TV, coffee maker, iron, room darkening shades, and free street parking options.
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the bed was super comfortable and had all the amenities that we neededgreat apartment in a cool part of san francisco- so much better than a hotelyou can’t go wrong with tyler’s downstairs apartment it is the best air bnb we have had in sfi loved the bathroom—nice shower and bathroom hardware happy to have the keurig and pods for morning coffeenot an entire home- more like a small apartmentCleanliness:
very clean modern and stylishclean and thoughtfully laid outvery clean and professionally keptvery clean and comfortable stylish placevery clean and perfect locationHost:
tyler was a gracious hosttyler was a super helpful and gracious hostthe host was very nice and helpful with restaurant recommendationstyler is an amazing host responds quickly to my questions and inquiriestyler was very responsive and accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
location was perfectgreat location in a peaceful and quiet neighborhoodgreat place in a good location for a reasonable placeideally located close to restaurants the beach and golden gate parkthis place is in a quiet location but close to many local attractions and easy public transportation
4. Tranquil apartment minutes from the Pacific
This three-bedroom apartment includes everything needed to deliver you the quintessential San Francisco experience in the Sunset district. Ideal for family vacations, the apartment can accommodate six guests and includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, one spacious living room, a full dining room, and a well-stocked kitchen. Located in the more peaceful, residential part of the neighbourhood, the apartment offers amenities such as wifi, dryer, washer, TV, a laptop friendly workspace, heating options, iron, children’s books and toys and free parking in the premises.
San Francisco, California, United States
2.69 km (1.7 mi) from Golden Gate ParkAccommodates: 6
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the sofas and chairs in the living room are incredibly comfortablewe especially loved the projector screen in the living room and red diner style booth in the kitchenthe accomdations were great for our family of 6; three bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a large couchthe kitchen is pretty small but has a great feeling to itCleanliness:
clean and easyclean place good communication and plenty of parking spotjessica’s place is clean and spaciousvery clean space thank youthe property was super clean beds comfortableHost:
host was very nice to answer questions regarding the accommodationthis place was wonderful and the hosts are excellentone of the bedrooms is setup to host kids and that was perfecti called the co-host hostwell and they were helpfulnice hosts great on communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
great location since it’s away from the busy side of san francisco but still close bysuch a cute great placegood location and quiet streetgreat location drivable to all spots in san francisconice place - good location
5. Plush apartment with an independent deck (from USD 159)
Located in the peaceful Golden Gate Park area, this convenient studio is on the third floor of an apartment in the Sunset neighbourhood of San Francisco and can accommodate two persons. The spotless studio offers a separate entrance, a bedroom with a comfy bed, a bathroom with a luxurious walk-in shower and a hot tub, street parking options, a fridge, a microwave, an espresso maker, a flat-screen TV, and an independent deck overlooking the gorgeous yards of the Sunset District. The host has lived in the neighbourhood for 16 years and can give you the best tips to explore the area.
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beautiful views comfy bed modern amenitiesthe room is beautiful including a balconyincredible bathroom and tub with a gorgeous patioairy top floor apartment with an extra comfy bed and lovely view of the sutro forest from the patioit truly is sparkling clean the patio i so cute the layout of the couch/tv/bed workedCleanliness:
the cleanliness was perfectthe place was clean and neatvery clean as pictured and comfortable bedroom suitevery clean and spacious with an awesome showerkelly’s place is clean and comfortableHost:
kelly is super responsive to your questions as wellshe was very nice and helpfulkelly is also a very hospitable and responsive host which makes all the differencekelly is a great host and has treated us very friendly and respectfullykelly is a wonderful host and her place is beautifulRead more reviewsLocation:
definitely close to ucsfthe location is great for public transportation just a couple of blocks awaywithin easy walking distance to restaurants and golden gate parkneighborhood is nice and there are many stylish pubs in walkable distancelove the location space is great
6. Trendy suite near Golden Gate Park (from USD 180)
This two-bedroom apartment is perfect for anyone looking for a cosy stay bang right in the hub of the Sunset neighbourhood. The modern apartment offers chic interiors, one bedroom, one bathroom, a full kitchen, a living room and a peaceful backyard. The apartment can accommodate four guests with amenities that include Wifi, TV, heater, coffee maker, iron, a dishwasher, a travel crib and free street parking.
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free good wifi plus apple tv and over-the-air tvbeautiful little apartment with a lovely patio gardeni loved the amenities we had in the kitchen and bathroomvery high-quality sheets and mattress is incredibly comfortablewi-fi was important for us and it had good qualityCleanliness:
the place was clean and comfortableit was clean and had a beautiful small gardenvery clean although we got ants coming inside after a rainy daybeautiful and spacious unit immaculately clean and tastefully decoratedthe suite was spotless and nicely finishedHost:
eileen was a wonderful host and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stayeileen is a very attentive and supportive host who provided support throughout my staythis space is wonderful and the owners are lovely and friendlyeileen was a wonderful host and couldn't have done more to help useileen was very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
great location - close to public transportation and walking distance to golden gate parkthe location is superb as it is close to public transportation many delightful restaurant and attractionsnice space near golden gate parkthe place is conveniently located to the n tram and super close to the beachgetting to the city center is really easy bus station and tram station are just around the corner
7. Charming beachside home
This recently renovated home is located five minutes away from the ocean beach and has close access to the main lines of public transportation that lets you explore all of San Francisco’s top attractions. Ideal as a vacation home for single families, this rental offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, two parking spaces and a spacious backyard with barbeque grills and a deck. The house also provides boogie boards, sports equipment, golf clubs, computer, Wifi, and flatscreen TVs to deliver a fun-filled and productive stay in the Sunset district.
San Francisco, California, United States
1.91 km (1.2 mi) from Golden Gate ParkSuperhost
Accommodates: 6
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the home was cozy comfortable and had all the amenities we could ask forsuper comfortable beds nice bathrooms - tv in every roomthe beds were super comfy and the whole place was homey with every amenity neededwhat a great place to stay good sized bedrooms - updated kitchen - and tons of great amenitieslocated near some great coffee shops bakery breakfast and dinner spotsCleanliness:
the house was clean and comfyvery accommodating clean and pleasantcleanliness:this home was perfectly cleanit is clean and convenient exactly as picturedthe house is beautiful and immaculate very clean and modernHost:
wonderful home with perfect hoststhe owner is very responsivethe host is very kind and always response quicklythe hosts are very helpfulthey were excellent hosts for their beautiful homeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great - walking distance to beach and very close to the golden gate parkneighborhood is safe and quiet and quick walk to beachextremely comfortable and great location if you want to be near golden gate park and the beachneighborhood is removed from downtown sf but easy walk to find restaurants shops etcexcellent place close to public transport grocery store and cafes
8. Comfortable studio in a quiet neighbourhood
This cosy, one-bedroom unit is located just a few blocks away from the Golden Gate Park and St. Irving Street and is ideal for solo travellers and couples. The studio offers a private entrance leading to a private room with a comfy bed, an en-suite bathroom, a spacious living area with a fridge, a coffee maker, a microwave, and loads of other amenities that will make you feel right at home. You can also choose to use the TV equipped with free Netflix and an Alexa echo device with Spotify and the travel crib during your stay here
San Francisco, California, United States
1.61 km (1.0 mi) from Golden Gate Park
9. Remodeled 1940s house
Located in the heart of the Sunset close to the beach, the Golden Gate Park, and the San Francisco zoo, this beautiful 1940s house offers a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large kitchen. The apartment is a block away from the neighbourhood’s best restaurants, bars and supermarkets and half a block away from the bus station that leads you to downtown. The clean, remodelled apartment offers wifi, a laptop friendly workspace, a dryer and a washer, TV, heating options, a secure keypad for the door, a private entrance and free street parking.
San Francisco, California, United States
1.82 km (1.2 mi) from Golden Gate Park
10. Charming apartment in a historic neighborhood
This newly renovated 1940s row house offers modern amenities and facilities with the old school charm. Located close to the zoo, the beach and the Golden Gate Park, this house can accommodate 12 persons and is ideal for any family or a group of friends looking for a spacious, comfortable place to stay in the district. The four-bedroom apartment includes two bathrooms, a roof patio, a well-stocked kitchen, garage parking, an enclosed garden, a flat-screen TV, an Xbox One, wifi, laundry options and barbecue grills.
San Francisco, California, United States
2.95 km (1.9 mi) from Golden Gate ParkTop guest reviews
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the upstairs patio and record player/collection were fan favorites for our groupthree adults and 4 kids ages 2-13 fit great with room to sparegreat rooms with excellent viewsevery room had fresh flowers and new linenswe didn't use the roku or tv much but nice to have aroundCleanliness:
the house itself was neat and clean when we arrivedthe house itself was comfortable and cleanhis place is homey clean yet stylishdayne and bekah's house was nice and cleanhouse is very well-decorated clean plenty of amenitiesHost:
they were great hostshosts were extremely nicedayne is an amazing hostthe host made us feel welcome immediatelywonderful hosts and a beautiful homeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is idealtransportation was super close great quiet neighborhoodgreat place perfectly located in sfgreat location beautiful home near many great restaurantsthe location is a perfect spot for local restaurants
11. Peaceful studio in a quiet neighbourhood
This spacious studio on the ground floor of an apartment includes a private entrance and is ideal for solo travellers and couples. The apartment offers one bedroom with a comfy queen bed, one bathroom, and a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker and an induction burner. Located close to the Golden Gate Park and the UCSF Medical Centre, the apartment also features a lovely garden with lounge chairs and a table that is perfect to relax and soak up some rays.
San Francisco, California, United States
1.11 km (0.7 mi) from Golden Gate ParkAccommodates: 2
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the space is lovely the bed is comfortable the patio is charmingthe bathroom is equipped with washer and dryer plenty of towels good quality organic shampoo and other productsclean and comfortable place with all the amenities you might needspacious with all the amenities needed quiet a comfy bed and especially a very beautiful gardenthere's plenty of room for two with a comfortable bed and well stocked kitchenetteCleanliness:
beautiful quiet en cleanthe place is very neatly clean and comfortablejills place is a clean quiet peaceful oasis in a very safe neighbourhoodcosy comfortable and cleanthe space is clean comfortable and exactly as described/in picsHost:
jill was a wonderful hostjill was the perfect hostjill is the perfect hostjill was a fantastic hostjill is a very professional host and excellent communicatorRead more reviewsLocation:
great location right next to a bus station and a bart linegreat location right next to a bus station and a bart linelocation wise the place is in the sunset and close to the beautiful golden gate parkthe neighbourhood was quiet and close to public transport with excellent eateries a walk awayit’s in a great location that’s near the park and various places to eat
12. Spacious apartment near attractions
Located a short walk away from the Golden Gate Park, this private unit is ideal for anyone looking for a quiet, clean place to stay in the Sunset District. The naturally lit apartment offers a bedroom, a bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen, wifi, shared washer and dryer and parking for one vehicle. The neighbourhood is filled with restaurants and coffee shops and easy access to public transportation that connects to the international airport, downtown area, AT&T Park and other major attractions of the city.
San Francisco, California, United States
1.79 km (1.2 mi) from Golden Gate ParkAccommodates: 2
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the mattress was comfortablethe studio had a great view of his garden and a very soft comfortable bedthe private bed bath and kitchenette make for easy livingjust a reminder there is no tv here everything else is perfectbathroom is outside of the main room but space is pretty much private anywayCleanliness:
the room it self was clean and spaciousthe place was clean and cozy for 2 peopleit’s super clean very convenient and cozythe space was clean and was plenty of room for my girlfriend and ithe private room and bathroom were very clean and had everything you needHost:
david was a great hostdavid is a great hostdavid was a great hostdavid is a great hostdavid was super helpful and had great recommendationsRead more reviewsLocation:
we loved the proximity to golden gate parkthe neighbourhood is very nice and close to public transport and restaurantsexactly as described perfect locationgreat location especially if you need a parking spotclose to golden gate and not too far from ocean beach it’s a great central location
Experience the avenues
With the Golden Gate Park in its backyard and the Ocean Beach on its shoreline, the Sunset District does not let any of its visitors get bored during their vacation. Take your pick from the above Airbnbs in Sunset District, San Francisco, and book your accommodation to experience the magic of San Francisco’s largest neighbourhood.
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