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Mill Valley Mountain Retreat and Hiker's Paradise!

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The view!
The bedroom area
Bedroom area looking into dining area
Bedroom area
Dining Area from kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mill Valley Mountain Retreat and Hiker's Paradise!

The unit is on the bottom floor of a home, but it is fully private and there is no access to the unit from the inside of the home. The unit is setup like a studio with the queen bed in the main living space and directly next to the bathroom. Also in the main living space is a full kitchen and dining area. The kitchen has all the amenities you could want including dishwasher, disposal, coffee maker, toaster, stove, oven, and microwave. It also has a large walk-in pantry where the washer and dryer are located.

In a separate room, there is a cozy den with a TV and large closet for hanging and folding clothes. This is where the pull-out couch is located. This means that if you have 3-4 people, you’ll have completely separate and private spaces.

The unit is accessed through 2 sets of sliding glass doors bringing in lots of light. The key to the door is located in a lockbox on the private deck. The deck is 700 square feet and it’s all yours.

We promise you’ll love the space and the view and you may not want to leave!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours 9pm to 7am daily

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

About the area

Mill Valley

Mill Valley is home to this apartment. Walt Disney Family Museum and SF Masonic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Ready for a night out? Consider The Regency Ballroom and Great American Music Hall. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Mill Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 25 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mixt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mill Valley Mountain Retreat and Hiker's Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mill Valley Mountain Retreat and Hiker's Paradise!?

As of 6 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mill Valley Mountain Retreat and Hiker's Paradise! on 9 January 2020 start from NZ$299, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mill Valley Mountain Retreat and Hiker's Paradise!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mill Valley Mountain Retreat and Hiker's Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mill Valley Mountain Retreat and Hiker's Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mill Valley Mountain Retreat and Hiker's Paradise! located?

Situated in Mill Valley, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sweetwater Music Hall, Mount Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods National Monument. Golden Gate National Recreation Area is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

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

Perfect vacation spot

Everything about our stay here was fantastic. It's close to everything we wanted to do on our CA vacation - wineries, hiking, surfing, and just 15-20 minutes from San Francisco. Alex and Shane were friendly and welcoming, offering tons of information and recommendations for things to do and places to eat. And that view! The pictures don't do it justice. We'll definitely be back - both to Mill Valley and to this lovely mountain retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed yourselves and we certainly hope to see you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen s.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenni f.

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

Incredible views! Adorable apt! Amazing deck! Perfect location!

One of our favorite home stays. The apt feels like a magical treehouse in the woods with all the amenities. The location is isolated (incredible views of the mountains) but still near everything. A easy ride to San Fran. The apt has a great setup, especially with the closed off den where our baby slept. And the hosts were communicative and attentive, even leaving us a bunch of key things for our 1 year old (crib, bath, books!). We would def stay here again next time we’re back in California.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

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

Quiet but close to everything!

Great rental. Within 20 min from San Francisco, Muir Woods, Muir Beach. Loved sitting out on the deck for morning coffee!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gianluca S.

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

Perfect place to stay

This is your ideal place to stay when vacationing or travelling for work. It's peaceful, exceptionally well maintained and Alex is a great host. Hope to return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

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

Fantastic Host and location

We really enjoyed this property. It is much bigger than it looks in the photos, with a private entrance and a big balcony overlooking the forest. Alex is a wonderful host, who is very responsive and accommodating. We loved every minute of our stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you Victoria! Come back and visit us again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELCHOR S.

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

Wonderful place at the woood, perfect spot for San Francisco

Great place in Mill Valley. 30 minutes driving from San Francisco. Beautiful place, perfect for a couple with 2 kids. The views are incredible, The house was very well care and clean with a lot of details.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you! Please come back and visit again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

spencer516 S.

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

Nice place!

Family of four stayed comfortably. The unit was clean, comfortable, and had a great view of Mt. Tamalpais. Muir Woods was a 30 minute hike away. Stinson Beach was a 25 minute drive, and most places we visited in San Francisco were a 30-40 minute drive. Parking was not an issue and the hillside neighborhood was nice and quiet. Our hosts went out of their way to accommodate and make recommendations, which we appreciated since we really didn’t have a plan other than going to games at the two MLB stadiums. Overall we were very pleased and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

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

Special spot

My partner and I just stayed here for four nights. The view of Mt Tam and the valley is spectacular and the surrounding forest is very peaceful. The apartment is clean and private. Alex was nice enough to offer me parking for my rental car, which was great. We weren’t sure what to expect from Mill Valley, but it is a very nice little town with everything you need. Downtown SF is only 20min away, wine country (Russian River, Sonoma) is about an hour north. I would definitely recommend doing some hiking in the area and also checking out the coast and Point Reyes if you have time— just as beautiful as Big Sur. All in all it was a really great home-base for exploring the Bay Area and Marin county.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for the kind review Scott! Come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

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

That view is everything!

We loved this apartment. Proximity to SF was easy and Mill Valley is a great neighborhood. Lots of trails and outdoorsy activities. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

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

Peace and tranquility

This place. So awesome for home base when visiting the Bay area. We did not rent a car but used Lyft and Uber for transport. We had no problems getting rides from here. The rental is very clean and Alex had some coffee to get us started. Perfect size for us, 2 adults and 1 teen. While here, be sure to visit Sauscilito and Tiburon as they have much to offer for small seaside towns. Thanks Alex!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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

Very quiet and peaceful

This unit is located in a beautiful place. It’s cozy and super clean. Beds are comfortable and it’s quiet. Property owners are always available to answer questions and provide suggestions if needed. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra Gilroy

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We are a couple in our 30s who love living in Mill Valley and we're excited to share our sanctuary with you. We are both east coast transplants who were sure we wouldn't turn into California lifers, but here we are 10+ years later! We love where we live and are happy to share our little oasis in the redwoods on top of the mountain.

Why they chose this property

We chose to buy in Mill Valley because of all the charm that the town has to offer, the sense of community here, the proximity to both the city and wine country, and we simply couldn't pass up the view at this house! The access to hiking right out our front door is quite simply amazing and I bet there's no where else where you can live on top of a mountain yet be in the center of downtown within a 20 minute walk.

What makes this property unique

We are big golfers and felt the need for our own little putting green, so we put one in our front yard!

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