10 of the Best Airbnbs in the Bay Area

1. $185/night, Cole Vally, San Francisco

This sun-filled rental is just around the corner from Golden Gate Park, at $185 a night. It’s also a short walk to Buena Vista Park, the popular shopping area Haight St, and to Cole Valley.

2. $600/night, Sonoma

This farm house is located between the towns of Napa and Sonoma. It is surrounded by vineyards, and a perfect location for those wanting to explore wine country.

3. $275/night, Burlingame

This loft has a view over the Mission District from a private deck. It’s around $250 a night and located in one of SF’s most popular neighborhoods.

4. $250/night, Mission District

You’ll have 270-degree ocean views and private beach. You can see the California coast from each of the bedrooms. The owner notes that this is a great place to view seals, dolphins, whales and seabirds.

5. $1,200/night, Pescadero

6. $95/night, Berkeley

This little cottage in Berkeley is 1 mile from campus and the main downtown area. There’s a broad lofted double bed and sofa, which can fold into a single bed. It’s about $95 per night and within walking distance of basically everything in the area.

7. $1,300/night, Tomales

This house near Tomales is built on a dairy farm. The house sleeps 12. It also has a huge amount of outdoor space, and a lovely porch. Five miles down the road there’s a public dock that you can use to paddle one of the property’s kayaks. The owner give you free eggs and cheese when you arrive.

8. $220/night, Lower Haight

This apartment is located in Lower Haight, a relaxed area of SF. When available it’s around $220 a night.

9. $1,450/night, Sonoma

You can rent this villa in Carneros wine region of Sonoma on a 7 acre private vineyard for a steal. It sleeps 10 and has a salt water swimming pool.

10. $1,200/night, Bolinas

This oceanfront home has panoramic views from San Francisco to Stinson Beach to Duxbury reef. The house was designed by famous Bay Area Architect Edward B Page in the early 1960’s and is on a 2-acre oceanfront parcel with a short walk to the beach and the town of Bolinas.