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Sep 22nd, 2009, 04:05 PM
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Safe, but an un-exciting area. As the name implies, it is in a very steep section of the city. You won't be walking to anyplace interesting. If the condo has views - they will probably be great if it is not foggy - which it probably won't be in October. I have an old Muni map, and it looks like it does not have very good public transportation. You'll have at least 1 line change for going almost anywhere tourists want to go.
If I were a tourist, I would not stay there. We lived just "below" Twin Peaks in the Noe Valley for 7 years.
Stu Dudley
If I were a tourist, I would not stay there. We lived just "below" Twin Peaks in the Noe Valley for 7 years.
Stu Dudley
Sep 22nd, 2009, 06:04 PM
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4Stu, thanks. It doesn't sound too convenient. I found 4 more private rentals -
1.In the Castro between Church and 16th St;
2. Deboce Triangle between market, Duboce & Castro Street,
3. Noe Vally one block east of Church Street
4. I'm not sure of the area but it is bounded by Sutter, Pierce, Post and Steiner Streets. I'm getting too much info!
In the Castro an area that I would want to stay in?
1.In the Castro between Church and 16th St;
2. Deboce Triangle between market, Duboce & Castro Street,
3. Noe Vally one block east of Church Street
4. I'm not sure of the area but it is bounded by Sutter, Pierce, Post and Steiner Streets. I'm getting too much info!
In the Castro an area that I would want to stay in?
Sep 22nd, 2009, 06:34 PM
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What street is the Noe Valley property on? If it's anywhere close to 24th Street, that's where I would stay, although the Duboce Triangle and Castro locations would be fine, too.
I lived ON Twin Peaks before I moved to Noe Valley. I loved it as a place to live, but I also wouldn't want to stay there as a tourist. I can't "place" the block where the 4th property is.
I lived ON Twin Peaks before I moved to Noe Valley. I loved it as a place to live, but I also wouldn't want to stay there as a tourist. I can't "place" the block where the 4th property is.
Sep 23rd, 2009, 05:29 PM
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Hi Stu & SF:
So far, the only reply I've received was for the condo in the Mission District, 1/2 block from Dolores Park on 20th Street. What do you think of that location? I am waiting to hear from the other possible rentals.
Regarding #4 above, I found out it is 'close to Filmore" for whatever that tells you.
As far as the Castro, we have absolutely no problem being in a gay area - I only care about a safe, convenient to transit, clean area.
I can't thank you enough for taking the time to walk me thru this...
So far, the only reply I've received was for the condo in the Mission District, 1/2 block from Dolores Park on 20th Street. What do you think of that location? I am waiting to hear from the other possible rentals.
Regarding #4 above, I found out it is 'close to Filmore" for whatever that tells you.
As far as the Castro, we have absolutely no problem being in a gay area - I only care about a safe, convenient to transit, clean area.
I can't thank you enough for taking the time to walk me thru this...
Sep 23rd, 2009, 08:29 PM
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susie, Elizabeth is a GREAT location!! Right in the heart of Noe Valley, which is a super neighborhood (if you look on the map, I used to live on Sanchez St. between Day and 30th). I'd grab it if the actual rental looks good.
Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:22 PM
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Elizabeth Street is a great location. You are a block off the main drag so noise will not be such an issue. The street car is very close and will transport you all over the city.(via various lines). 24th Street is a great neighborhood filled with restaurants and the like. You will be in close proximity to both the Mission and the Castro districts.
Church and 16th could be noisy.
sf7307~I lived on Duncan between Church & Sanchez.
Church and 16th could be noisy.
sf7307~I lived on Duncan between Church & Sanchez.
Sep 24th, 2009, 07:53 AM
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I lived on Jersey between Castro & Diamond in the Noe valley.
If it is west of Douglass, there will be some hills involved, & a little farther from the J-Church line - but it's still a good location. Better than the others you've found. Look for my Noe Valley walk and also the Noe Valley stairway walk in this post.
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=35129049
Grab the Noe Valley place immediatly.
Stu Dudley
If it is west of Douglass, there will be some hills involved, & a little farther from the J-Church line - but it's still a good location. Better than the others you've found. Look for my Noe Valley walk and also the Noe Valley stairway walk in this post.
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=35129049
Grab the Noe Valley place immediatly.
Stu Dudley
Sep 24th, 2009, 04:29 PM
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Stu, the owners got back to me to tell me the Noe Valley rental was unavailable - so I guess my decision it to reschedule my trip for another time when I would be able to stay in the Noe Valley area.However, an owner did get back to me regarding their rental - it is on 20th Street between Dolores and Guerrero - on the J Church Muni Line. I am still awaiting replies from two others, the Deboce Triangle site and the one bordered by 18th & 20th & Church & Dolores. Should I jump on the rental on 20th between Dolores & Guerrero - or is it worth it to re-plan the trip for a time I could get a rental in Noe Valley? Thanks, thanks, thanks,
Sue
Sep 24th, 2009, 06:41 PM
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Hi Stu: I'm really disappointed about the Noe Valley rental. As far as the Mission being very active on a Saturday night - I don't think we'll be doing too much night-lifeing, because if we're up and out early, and out all day going, I'm thinking after a nice dinner somewhere, we'll be ready to kick back and relax for the next days outing.
In any event, if you want to see what I'm talking about, go to www.homeaway.com, and put in location #243418. For your own info, it's a really good site for renting directly from owners. My sister has used it many times with great success.
In any event, if you want to see what I'm talking about, go to www.homeaway.com, and put in location #243418. For your own info, it's a really good site for renting directly from owners. My sister has used it many times with great success.
Sep 24th, 2009, 08:53 PM
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Here are some B&B listings in the Noe Valley
http://www.noevalleyvoice.com/2006/June/Gues.html
Stu Dudley
http://www.noevalleyvoice.com/2006/June/Gues.html
Stu Dudley
