All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area.

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

san rafael, CA

Dominican University of California6 min drive
Mission San Rafael Arcangel8 min drive
Marin County Civic Center10 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our first floor guest suite is approximately 500 square feet with a large bedroom and newly redone bathroom. The bathroom has a shower and is equipped with all of the necessary supplies that travelers need. We supply a hair dryer, organic shampoo and conditioner and soap. The bedroom has a walk in closet with a supply of hangers and a small chest to put your folded items. The bed is a queen size bed and we supply the linens and towels. We like high count sheets for a comfortable sleep. Added blankets and pillows are also provided.
There is a sitting room off of the bedroom that also a joins a kitchenette that is fully supplied with a small fridge, hotplate, microwave and toaster oven as well as a convection oven.
There is a coffee maker and electric kettle for tea or cocoa. If it is one cup you want, we have a Keurig coffee maker as well. Plates and cutlery are supplied as well plus bowls for preparation of your meals.
There are staples such as spices, sugar, salt and pepper as well as coffee and filters and a good assortment of teas
We have an ironing board and iron in the closet and in the bedroom we have a smart television for streaming your favorite shows.
Outside, we have a lovely fountain if you so choose to have it on. Our garden is for you to enjoy sitting and reading or just having your morning coffee.
Since we live near to the areas of Glenwood, Loch Lomand, and Peacock Gap, we have hosted many family members that are visiting their children and grandchildren. They enjoy the proximity to their family members and to these neighborhoods but yet return and recuperate from all the family gatherings. A plus for us is the many returning guests. We always look forward to seeing our guests again and again. We also like to think of our rental as a quiet get away for couples as well.
If you enjoy the wine country, we are within an hour away and also if the city is a draw, we are less than an hour away. The town of San Rafael is about three miles west of us and it has an amazing art movie house as well as a great supply of restaurants with various cuisines.
Our area is quiet, and next to a marsh where you can see many different types of sea birds. It is an easy walk to Loch Lomond yacht harbor where you can just sit and view Mt. Tam or the bay and its boats and sea birds.

Property manager

Elise and Paul Samuelson

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

We love animals but not in our rental

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not allow smoking at all !

No candles.

Would appreciate it if shoes are removed in the apartment.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit

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 city centre and on the waterfront. Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. San Rafael Pacifics Baseball - Albert Park and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

san rafael, CA

What's nearby

Peacock Gap Golf Club - 5 min drive
Dominican University of California - 6 min drive
Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 8 min drive
Marin County Civic Center - 10 min drive
Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive

Getting around

Berkeley Station - 26 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Picante - 9 min drive
Mi Pueblo Food Center - 9 min drive
Burger King - 9 min drive
Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches - 9 min drive
Andy's Local Market - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area. located?

Located in the heart of San Rafael, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from China Camp State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of McNears Beach Country Park and Peacock Gap Golf Club. Dominican University of California is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daria T.

9 April 2024

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

Lovely, Warm House

Elise was a wonderful host who met us right away and made sure we had keys and all the supplies we needed. She invited us to sit in the beautiful garden and made suggestions of places to visit and to shop, including Andy’s Market which was a great grocery store within walking distance. The house was very inviting with many decorative touches that made me smile every time I came home. The house was equipped with absolutely everything we needed to enjoy our stay, including a marvelous bed. We stayed two and a half weeks and would have stayed longer if we were able to do that. We can highly recommend the Bayside property.

Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

21 July 2023

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

Cozy Hideaway

Easy check in process in a quiet relaxing neighborhood. Just a short drive or walk to the best market around, Andy's Market for any necessary supplies or prepared food. My daughter loved the pizza. I'd love to come back for another visit, we loved it. Thanks for thinking of all the supplies we could have ever needed. Loved it!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

11 June 2023

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

Wonderful retreat

We stayed for a little over two weeks to accommodate two high school graduations. The property was wonderful, and a nice neighborhood. The owner was very accommodating and the unit has everything you need. Five stars for both the property and the owner.

Stayed 16 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean P., Clawson

16 March 2023

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

Comfortable, easy unload and load

Nice and central to a lot of activities.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham K., Fremont USA

22 February 2023

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

Nice view to bay,nice to drive around north bay,Stinson beach,Muir Woods

Our stay was pleasure and great location to explore.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elise and Paul Samuelson

We came up to Marin County in 1991 and fell in love with its beauty. Both of us have been in the film and television industry and where Paul decided to retire, Elise continued to travel to Los Angeles and work on different film and television projects as a studio teacher. She has worked on some well known projects such as Full House, and many movies as well. We both are semi retired now and love to travel as well as welcome fellow travelers to our lovely area .
Elise is a teacher in the film industry for kids that work and cannot attend their regular school and Paul was an assistant director. He is now a writer and has written a novel called Night Fear. It can be found on Amazon!
He is writing his second novel which is a sequel to Night Fear. There are 2 more on the horizon.
Our alma maters our UCLA and Cal Berkeley!

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood where our rental exists is truly unique. It is on the Bay side of a quaint area called 'Chicken Point' - perhaps because there might have been people raising chickens - which is a common happening here!- It is not far from central San Rafael and yet it feels rural enough to enjoy walks up in the hills and around the Bay.
The architecture of our surrounding area is a mix of different styles. No cookie cutter look here. It reminds me of Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles, an area where I grew up and a mix of East Coast Maine. People here are very supportive and helpful and we find that this did not exist in larger towns and cities.
If you enjoy birdwatching , this is a great area for shore bird watching. The nearby marina has a lovely path that jutes out from the bay where you can enjoy a leisurely walk and see all kinds of marine wild life.
There is also Andy's Market in the Loch Lomand Marina which is spectacular for take out meals and prepackaged meals ready for the microwave. Also, they have a great selection of wines. You can literally walk to it from our rental.
Instead of taking a right turn to get to Anday's and the Marina, you can go left and stroll along the San Pablo Bay. It eventually will take you to Mc Nears Beach and if you have more energy you can reach China Camp - a historical fishing village.

What makes this property unique

The style of our rental is a bit of New England. We have temperate weather due to the proximity to the Bay and since we are near a little beach, it is easy to put out a kayak or stand up paddle board.
Also our neighbors are what makes the area wonderful - everyone loves where we live!!
We are also walking distance from a new market and development with flat surface walks around the point of our bay. We have views of the bay as well as Mount Tamalpais - a favorite hiking spot. The area is also quite quiet for restful getaways.