Mill Valley, California
Stunning mid-century modern design with incredible architecture, views, & charm. Designed as a relaxing, peaceful, sacred retreat space. Enjoy the private oasis on the back deck & side garden with Canyon & Mt. Tam views. Great Location! Take a short walk to a waterfall in the forest or drive to the quaint town center with a European feel. Ideal for those looking to unwind in a spacious, natural environment. Located on Mill Valley’s most desirable street for its sun & views. Also event-friendly.
Beautiful & sunny 2 bedroom home on what is considered the "it" street of Mill Valley because of the amazing views, quiet & sunshine. The house is all wooden & has a golden glow in the afternoon sun. Central heating & AC. 5 min drive to all the great restaurants downtown.
+ 2 bed/2 bath/deck/ Outdoor Tub
+ 4 min drive - Downtown Mill Valley
+ 10 min walk - Old Mill Park
+ Private oasis on the back patio with Canyon & Mt. Tam views
+ Wellness Menu of in-house spa-like services
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Hike to famous Mount Tamalpias biking/hiking trails, stroll the charming downtown of Mill Valley where you can enjoy an Equator coffee and snack, or have lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants. Have a picnic in Old Mill Park or indulge in retail therapy at the local boutiques. You might fall in love with this place.
Laundry on-site, easy parking, outdoor bathtub & gorgeous kitchen -- makes for the perfect spot to enjoy Mill Valley.
This house was one of the first 6 houses built on this street. The living room was designed for the owner's violin-playing wife, with gorgeous acoustics! You can feel the beautiful resonance in there even if you’re simply having a conversation. Down the hill is a studio built for painting. The entire block is almost half an acre.
The sweeping views of Nature exude a magical mood. The tall trees and open skies give a feeling of enchantment as if they are casting a spell—one of peace, gratitude, and mystery.
As you behold the view of Cascade Canyon and Mt.Tam, with the evening fog rolling over the hill from the West as the sun sets (and possibly the moon too) you’ll agree it’s reminiscent of a fairyland!
With an abundance of green and birds in the open sky, Nature rules here, and therefore naturally this is a sacred place. :)
Sunny Temple Retreat is inspired by the concept of a private retreat where you can your health and wellness, eco-friendly and mission-driven Airbnb.
The decoration of the home has been curated with pieces of unique artwork from all over the globe, that I, the host, have personally collected during my world travels, including Indian (Rajasthani,) Peruvian, Guatemalan, Thai, and Turkish artisans. You will notice that I am passionate about woven textiles!
* A Wellness Experience
A unique feature of the Magical Forest Retreat is our Wellness Menu— the option is offered to our guests to book in-house services with local wellness practitioners:
+ in-house massage
+ private yoga &/or meditation
+ private sound healing ceremonies
+ private cacao ceremonies
+ private breathwork & meditation
+ Lucia light therapy
Our diverse offerings represent the many healing modalities we value and wish to make available for the well-being of our guests. The wellness menu is available at the time of booking when you can also book your services.
Whether you’re a seasoned appreciator of the healing arts, attracted to yoga, meditation, or music, or you simply need a good massage after being on the road, our practitioners, who are personally vetted by your host, are able to bring healing to your day.
If you’re not inclined to explore the wellness menu, that’s absolutely fine too, the healing benefits of the outdoor bathtub and the use of the yoga mats are provided free of charge :).
Our love for Nature is expressed in the house through our beautiful flowers and plants.
Detailed Description of the Space:
LIVING ROOM
— Spacious, well-lit living room with fireplace — Tasteful art and sculptures from Asia
— High-quality piano
MASTER BEDROOM
— Stunning master bedroom with king bed and big windows and gorgeous Eastern-facing views
— French door onto outdoor area directly off of the master bedroom
SECOND BEDROOM
— 2nd bedroom with a full-size bed with a high-end pure latex mattress
— desk so the room can double as an office
— jaw-dropping views of Cascade Canyon
DECK
— huge vista, including the sunset and moonset
— outdoor lounge for relaxing in the sun and watching the sunset — easy to operate on-demand fire pit for staying cozy and warm at night
— table and chairs for al fresco dining
— retractable awning for shade on hot days
— large, deep, outdoor bathtub on the deck for moon and star- gazing galore
KITCHEN
— Full kitchen with great energy. This is the heart of the home.
— 5 burner gas stove, oven, Insta-pot, rice cooker, Vitamix blender, a French press
— plenty of high-quality stainless steel pots and pans, plus many kitchen accessories you might want to have on hand if you’re cooking.
-- We are proud to offer you a cutting-edge and elegantly designed water filter – Enjoy unlimited safe, healthy and tasty filtered water of the highest quality, for drinking and cooking, from our high-end Copper Water Filter.The combination of high-tech filters inside the copper vessel results in a system that filters out bacteria, chlorines, fluorides, pharmaceuticals, VOC's, lead, & more, offering a huge benefit to your health.
DINING ROOM
— Dining table that seats 6 — Elegant golden lighting
BATHROOM
— All-natural, high-quality, sulfate-free shampoo & conditioner, body wash, body lotion, hairdryer, extra towels, etc, provided.
WORKING REMOTELY
Sunny Temple Retreat is set up to accommodate remote work with high-speed internet and dedicated quiet office space. An office desk with a plethora of outlets are provided for guests.
BRINGING A DOG
House-trained dogs welcome. Pet policy and fees apply. Our space is very dog-friendly. The whole property is contained by fences and gates, so your dogs can roam free in the almost half and acre garden. Your "best friend" is welcome here. Woof.
EXPLORE MOTHER NATURE
This place is great for professionals working remotely and of course for vacation. It’s an ideal jump-off point into old-growth redwoods, the Pacific Ocean (Muir and Stinson beaches), and the entire spectacular Marin headland.
It's also only 17 minutes according to Maps from here to the SF Marina (without traffic) so everything the city offers is on hand too.
Natural wonders near the house include:
—Cascade Falls waterfall and hike
—The local's swimming hole called the "Three Wells" (shhh... it’s a secret)
— Multiple access points to ascend Mt Tam
—Old Mill Park with stunning huge redwoods is only 10 mins walk away.
—20 min drive to Muir beach
Here you find an abundance of wildlife including commonly seen deer, squirrels, and of course birds galore.
It's a magical location, immersed in nature, yet with the amenities of a happening, healthy town, and the Big City close by too.
This combination of "sublime Nature getaway" plus "easy city access," makes Mill Valley unique.
Other things to note:
100% renewable power is used for the house--wind and solar.
Upon placing a booking, I'll send you a guide to the house, with all my tips and tricks for how to maximize your stay here, plus my favorite places for tea, coffee, food shopping, and eating out in Mill Valley.
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