Amazing views, multi-level decks, full kitchen and pool.

San Rafael, California
$145 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 3

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Get out of the fog and into the sun. Enjoy the year-round mild climate and central location of San Rafael, with effortless access to San Francisco to the south (thirty minutes across the world famous Golden Gate Bridge), the spectacular wine country of Napa, Sonoma, and Alexander Valleys (forty minutes), and Berkeley (thirty minutes).

Our home is located in a quiet, upscale neighborhood. 18 steps lead to this attached in-law unit, which features many amenities and unique privacy. Another 12 steps to a semi-private swimming pool, hot tub, and deck, featuring nearly three-hundred-sixty-degree views of the Bay and Mt. Tamalpais.
Our electricity is generated by solar panels and we have a rigorous recycling program. Our full kitchen features coffee-maker, dishwasher, gas over and stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer.
Less than fifty yards away is a hiking trail in a eucalyptus forest, with views of San Francisco in the distance.

Marin County offers beaches, golf, hiking, and biking. (Mountain biking was 'invented' on Mt. Tam.) Local scenery includes breathtaking vistas of Mount Tam, and the ancient redwood forests of Muir Woods, sightseeing in Sausalito and Tiburon, and much more. It features restaurants to fit every budget and culinary taste, as well as, excellent theatre, cinema, and shopping.

San Rafael, home of the 2nd most northern and oldest Catholic mission (founded 1817), also features a civic center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and a refurbished art deco theater in a revitalized downtown.

Your genial and knowledgeable host and hostess will help with plans (if requested) to make your vacation memorable.

A perfect base from which to savor the best of Northern California!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 374 Sq Ft (35 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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Review Review

  • Jessica B.

    Submitted Feb 5, 2026

    Stayed Jan 31, 2026

    Everything was welcoming and comfortable from pre-trip to checkout! The location was peaceful with beautiful views.

  • Lauren S.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 1, 2025

    Great communication with the owner! The home was beautiful and cozy! I could have lived there, that’s how comfortable it was. Very clean and comfortable beds, Well stocked kitchen also. The stairs were a bit tricky but I managed! If ever up in this area again I would definitely stay! Thanks Mark and Judi

  • peter t.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    This property was everything stated and more. You could tell that Mark and Jodi take pride in the property and making their quest stay comfortable. We would love returning to this guest cottage.

  • Karen H.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    Great place to enjoy views, hiking, biking dip in the pool. I really enjoyed it!

  • Maura V.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    The place was ideal. It’s a beautiful place and very convenient to get into the city to do sight seeing. We didn’t stay at the property much but we were able to use the hot tub and pool which was great. Highly recommend staying there if you’re looking for a place in the area.

  • Leslie H.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Beautiful place and so comfortable !

  • Bob S.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    This was a very nice place to spend 5 days in San Raphael. It was clean with comfortable furniture and beds. The AC worked well. There’s a fully functional kitchen with all that I needed. The WiFi works perfectly with no issues connecting all of my devices. I would highly recommend this place unless you have issues with stairs that are used entering and leaving.

  • Alexander M.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Our stay in San Rafael was a much needed reprieve. This location is so centrally located to the coast, SF, and all things Bay Area; it may be the permanent go to spot! Check in was a breeze and the owners make your stay safe, secure, and simple. The views out of the space are truly epic. If you’re a fan of the North Bay Area you will not be disappointed. The pool and jacuzzi steps out of the door on the property also add to the amenities and all around get-away feel of this place! Don’t forget about the fully stocked kitchen available for your use within the space as well. Great experience!

  • Barbara G.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Check in very easy as we were given the code prior to our arrival. The dwelling was very well equipped. Plenty of pots,pans and utensils. The hosts were extremely gracious and accommodating.Open space one half a block away and a great way to exercise and take in the views.

  • Kristina S.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    Loved our stay at the property. Exactly as described and the hosts were helpful. We mostly used it as a base for day trips, so were not there a lot, but it was nice after our horseback riding excursion to use the hot tub. It was about a 5-10 minute drive to town (from a hill - that's why they have the view!), so not walkable to any restaurants or stores (if that's what you are looking for). Nice quiet neighborhood. Everything you need in the kitchen. A cooler and towels for trips if needed. We would absolutely stay here again.

  • Laura F.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Mark and Judi's lovely space was the perfect place to get some much-needed rest and quiet. The space is very clean and peaceful with breathtaking views - there are magnificent, and leisurely hiking trails a very short walk from the front door. The couch and the bed are both so comfortable! The kitchen has everything anyone could need. There is plenty of privacy and Mark is always available to quickly communicate if needed. Would definitely stay again!

  • Colleen s.

    Submitted May 10, 2025

    Stayed May 5, 2025

    Easy to communicate with host, hospital, efficient, and worked out perfectly for our work week.

  • Shannon d.

    Submitted May 3, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    Great get-a-way for a weekend or a long term stay. The location is larger than my apartment in DC! Beautiful view and view. Bonus all the extras for the beach!

  • mary M.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    Lovely little apartment with a full well stocked kitchen. Owners left us a bottle of wine. Views from the deck of the surrounding hills were stunning.

  • Kalei N.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 2, 2025

    Beautiful views from this place and only a 30 minute drive from places like muir woods and San Francisco. The hosts are very kind and accommodating when/if needed. The kitchen had a lot of things supplied already like coffee and espresso machine plus more thoughtful touches that made the stay easier. Would definitely continue to stay here for future visits

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    I stayed here for five nights on my own while I helped clean out my father’s home. Marc and Julie were very communicative and any question I had they answered quickly. The views from their home are spectacular. I think maybe the best in all of center Rafel. The bathroom was spotless and the bed extremely comfortable. I was grateful to have such a comfortable and quiet home to return to after my difficult days. I was able to get Ubers, since I did not have a rental car and enjoyed the morning sun in the bedroom. They did have a great AC, which kept it cool in the 90° weather outside.

  • Peter B.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    We had an amazing week in San Rafael and the apartment was perfect. Great views of the valley from apartment, deck and pool. We got wonderful treats from the farmers market on Sunday and Thursday and enjoyed our trips to wine country. The kitchen is well stocked and we cooked several meals. The bed was great and we slept very well. This rental is perfectly located and i highly recommend it.

  • jennifer h.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 14, 2024

    Cozy and comfortable with spectacular views!

  • Niki W.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    The perfect place to have a home from home, explore the area or just kick back on the wonderful deck and enjoy the view. Hosts were delightful and helpful. They had everything you could need and more to make life easy and comfortable.

  • Tirzah F.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    Very charming and peaceful. View was stunning. Pool was so refreshing and hot tub too. Floaties were a nice touch and the plants and scenery were amazing too. I forgot coffee and was pleasantly surprised with nespresso pods and creamer and milk (not sure thats always there but it was nice). Had beach amenities and bathroom supplies in abundance. The host was communicative and checked by dm. Helpful guidebook in the room pointed us to great meals. Nice pillows, great books, easy parking. Would love to return.

  • Jessica A.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Lovely place with everything we needed for a comfortable getaway. Hosts were excellent at communicating! Location is close to restaurants and a straightforward drive to the coast and SFO.

  • Dominic D.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    Visiting family in the area, filled our needs, sleep, eat, shower! Views are awesome and the wildlife from the pool deck, pretty cool! We will be back.

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$145+
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