3 level, 2BR townhouse with dramatic views of downtown San Francisco skyline to the east and Golden Gate Bridge to the northwest. Enjoy sunrise in complete peace from any of the 3 levels each with private decks - very quiet - no street noise. For breakfast, stroll to Boulange de Cole Valley or Crepes on Cole. http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/sf/neighborhoods/colevalley.shtml
From there, walk a few blocks to Golden Gate Park and walk, run or rent a bike to discover Golden Gate Park. 1/2 mile wide and 3 miles long, GGP extends from Stanyan Street to Ocean Beach and offers a wonderful bike ride or run out to Lands End, the DeYoung Museum, Sea Cliff, China Beach, Baker Beach and across the bridge to Marin and Sausalito.
Recover from the sightseeing back at the house by enjoying the front deck with its big views across Golden Gate Park, Presidio Golf Course, Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands. At dusk you will want to return to main level of the townhouse and watch the city light up. For dinner, there are a dizzying number of choices a cab ride away throughout the city but if you want to stay local, walk back down to Cole Street to EOS, a renowned tapas restaurant and wine bar. http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile.aspx?rid=1944
The following day you may want to get on the "N Judah" rail that leads downtown and explore shopping at Union Square or take a cable car through Russian and Nob Hill to North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf.

Notes:
Upper floor features front deck, kitchen, dining, living area, private deck and wood stove.
Middle floor features 1 queen bed, full bath, walk in closet, private deck and separate street level entrance
Garden level floor features 2 twin beds, closet, and access to back yard
High speed internet available
2 blocks to N Judah train downtown San Francisco in 10 minutes. Union Square, cable cars to Chinatown, Nob and Russian Hill, North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf
Judah train connects to BART and Caltrain - goes to Pac Bell Park and Ocean Beach.
Walk to Golden Gate Park, Cole Valley, Haight-Ashbury, Buena Vista park, Twin Peaks
2 blocks to UCSF or use walk through trail in woods nearby, also walk to USF, or 5 minute drive to CPMC or Laguna Honda
5 minute bike or drive to Presidio, Laurel Village, Pacific Heights, St. Francis Wood, Sunset, Clement, Fillmore, Castro or Mission
10 minute drive to Cow Hollow, Marina (Chestnut and Union), Lucas studios, Sea Cliff, 101 or 280
15 mintues to North Beach, Nob Hill or Russian Hill, South of Market, or downtown.
Minutes to Sausalito, Mill Valley and Muir Woods, 1.5 hours to Napa, Sonoma or Calistoga wine country 2 hours to Carmel, 3-4 hours to Yosemite, 25 minutes to SFO airport, 35 minutes to Oakland airport, can take train to/from either airport. Chauffered car service available upon request.
Kid friendly - toys, quiet back yard, multiple playgrounds close by.

The neighborhood according to 50 Reasons to Love San Francisco:
"Prettiest neighborhood that no one knows about would have to be Parnassus Heights. Wedged into the Sutro Forest, this tiny neigh- borhood with its brick streets and beautiful Edwardians is lined with plum trees -- come in mid-February to see this neighborhood in bloom. There's a trail through the Sutro Forest[...nearby]" Great location for hikers and bikers.
"50 Reasons to Love San Francisco"