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Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay

Apartment in San Rafael with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
designer kitchen
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
  • Place, Dominican University of California
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay

Stunning bay views in a renovated historic Edwardian mansion. Only 13 minutes away from San Francisco and minutes away from the Larkspur Ferry.

* 750 sq feet - 1 bedroom 1 bath private apartment
* Travertine Tiled Bathroom with glass shower doors
* 14' Vaulted ceiling in living room
* Lots of parking
* Gas stove and Dishwasher
* Large storage unit available
* Access to onsite laundry
* Wireless Internet
* Panoramic Bay views
* Solid Maple kitchen cabinets
* Front and Rear Decks
* Sun room off of rear deck
* Granite counter tops

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Rafael

Located in San Rafael, this apartment is in the mountains. Muir Woods National Monument and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Bay Area Discovery Museum and Presidio Tunnel Tops are also worth visiting. Snorkelling, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 2 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dominican University of California - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 5 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glyka Sweets - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Marin Country Mart and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from San Francisco Bay. Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Mission San Rafael Arcangel are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect space to stay for my trip and had incredible views! The space was clean and cozy. I felt super safe at the property and location as a solo traveler.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great for either a trip to wine county or either side of the bay. The place was clean, comfy, and had a beautiful view. It was a great experience and I would recommend the rental to anyone looking to stay near San Rafael.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Very clean and excellent prompt communication with owner. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mini-vacation

The property was clean, comfortable and the perfect home base for traveling to Muir Woods, Point Reyes, Tiburon and Napa. We enjoyed our stay and will book the property again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great as advertised

Convienient and Clean. Owner was helpful and accomadating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik A.

Great Stay

We stayed at this home for one night while we were in town for a friend's wedding last week. The penthouse apartment is great! The owner was super-accommodating and we can't recommend this place highly enough. Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good place to rest your head

Very clean. Having Coffee available was wonderful. Comfortable beds. Great views. There are a lot of stairs, so be aware. Leave outside lights on to illuminate stairs after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was a great view of San Francisco Bay from the apartment upstairs. We really enjoyed the shower, it had a really powerful shower head.There was a limited about kitchen utensils.The owners were very accommodating because we had car issues. We found the yard to be cluttered.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great kitchen, bathroom had a urine smell, beeping noise in bedroom made it hard to sleep. Great view. Cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay at this property. It was perfectly located for us… near Family and close to several tourist attraction. Nice and clean home with good parking and a nice view.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Candace P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful area, quick drive into San Francisco. The apartment was well equipped, clean, and met our needs for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay with my family

Communication was clear, check-in and check-out were both smooth and simple, and parking was easy.The mansion is just off of a winding narrow road. There is a nearby market place with a grocery store, restaurants, and shopping. It is very close to the 101 freeway. The stairs up to the apartment are steep and you will want to have a light on to navigate the steps as well as the entry hallway to the front door. The hallway to the entry door is very dark if you do not have a light on. There is a reminder to remove shoes in the apartment.We were staying in the area for a family wedding, so we did not spend too much time in the apartment aside from sleeping. The beds were very comfortable and the interior of the apartment was clean and enjoyable for our needs. The kitchen was spacious for the apartment size and had all amenities that we needed. The views were beautiful from the large windows. We opened some of the windows at night and had fans on, as the air got a bit warm and we prefer it a little chillier at night. The bathroom has a nice bidet toilet and a shower with powerful water pressure. It would be helpful to have some kind of ledge in the bathroom (other than the back of the toilet) on which to place hot hair tools, such as a curling iron. The sun room indeed had a sauna (we did not use it) and also seemed to be a storage area.This was a cozy location and we would stay here again if in the area.
View from the entry towards the living room with bunk beds
View from the entry towards the living room with bunk beds
Kitchen
Shower area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely recommend

The apartment was a perfect size for us. The beds were very comfortable and the garden/views were beautiful. It's right off the 101, so easy to access. Walkablity is 5/10, but very easy drive to coffee and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful View

Beautiful view of the Bay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice apartment

The apartment is great! Clean, updated, and well appointed. They do however have a no shoes in the house rule that makes sense, but if you are diabetic or have foot issues you may want to consider.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Floor K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leuk verblijf bij San Fransisco

Een fijn appartement. Fijne bedden. Veel ruimte. We hebben hier vier nachten verbleven. Met de bus en boot richting San Fransisco. Rustige buurt.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELE c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Meilleure location a San Francisco

Super emplacement, pres de tout, avec tous les équipements.tout y est pour un séjour exceptionnel. Le propriétaire a tout prevu pour qu’on s’y sente comme a la maison. On y retournera certainement
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice extended stay

I extended the stay once I got there because it fit my needs perfectly. The property is well appointed and well-maintained.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little find

Very much enjoyed my stay here. Everything was clean, lots of amenities etc. Easy to find and access location wise. David was so helpful when I had a question for him, responding immediately and well. It’s a really interesting building and has a lot of character. Some quirkiness too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tamara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky - down to earth place

The family was so nice and accommodating…communication was excellent. Shower pressure was the best. Beautiful sunrise. Being upstairs it was very hot, with only a few windows that could open, but David added a portable AC which made a world of difference! Pics don’t show it, but in addition to the bed in the bedroom, there was a double bed with twin bunk in the living room which was a nice addition. Beds could use fitted sheets versus just a flat sheet as the keep getting “untucked” and bunched up. Lots of steep stairs, so if you or fur baby have mobility issues beware. Location was central to everything we needed - close enough to ride bikes (a couple blocks - down the steep hill narrow street) to the bike path that connects all over the place…best to ride through the Cal Park tunnel over to Larkspur Landing or path by Bon Air shopping center or The Village shopping center on the Bay Trail. The infrared sauna is a bonus! Not a fancy place - but low-key and comfortable. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chazvorath C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

SO clean and cozy. I wish i stayed longer. My 5 year old loved the top bunk and the “secret closet” in the room. Shower was amazing. Balcony a +++++.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay, beautiful views

This place is very clean, lots of room and super cute. Good vibe, quiet neighbors. Beautiful views of the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Dee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great picture window!

While we were relatively comfortable in the apartment, I was disappointed in a number of things. First, to get to the apartment, there is a long, narrow flight of stairs, and another flight of stairs from the ill-named "sun room" to the top floor. Once inside, the starkness surprised me. The furnishings were not what I've come to expect in a VRBO property ... mismatched, and barely comfortable. There were no "welcome" instructions to help with working the TV and the fridge handle was dirty. On the pro side, the enormous picture window, overlooking the bay was uplifting (once we trained our eyes to look past the warehouse district stretched out below us.) The bathroom was very nice with a good, strong shower, and the bed was comfy enough. Nothing luxurious, though. We were especially disappointed that the balcony wasn't suitable for relaxing on some nice chairs with a glass of wine. All that said, if you aren't looking for luxury, or aesthetic charm, this apartment is fine ... spacious with good temperature control.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

Great views of San pablo bay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Euler's A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place with a great view

The apartment was well kept and had a great view of the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Isham

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My wife Trang and I live in this Edwardian mansion. We raise chickens in our backyard.

Why they chose this property

I spent 3 years renovating this property. I spared no expense to preserve its classic 100 year old Edwardian architecture.

What makes this property unique

This is a 100 year old Edwardian Mansion over looking the San Francisco Bay and only 13 minutes from the city of San Francisco. Minutes away from the Ferry terminal. We raise chickens in our backyard and you may even get some fresh organic eggs!

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