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Romantic & Modern Mid-Century Retreat – Close to SF, Napa, Sonoma

Apartment in San Rafael with kitchen and fireplace

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Timeless Elegance - Living Room, Dining and Kitchen Designed for Sophistication
Timeless Luxury – A Bedroom Designed for Relaxation with Soothing Mood Lighting
Exterior
A Chef’s Delight – Elegant & Fully Equipped Kitchen
Gentle glow of the LED lights enhances the ambiance for pure indulgence

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 258.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Rafael, CA
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Romantic & Modern Mid-Century Retreat – Close to SF, Napa, Sonoma

Central Location for Marin, San Francisco, Sonoma, and Napa

A perfect retreat for romantic getaways, vacations, or business trips.
Experience serenity and luxury in this unique and beautiful suite. Enjoy a spa-inspired bathroom, chef’s kitchen, premium bedding, dual 65” 4K TVs, LED fireplaces, and a dedicated work area. Just 20 minutes from San Francisco and Wine Country, near Sleepy Hollow, Mt. Tam, Sausalito, Mill Valley, Tiburon, and Stinson Beach.

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Luxury Meets Mid-Century Design

Discover timeless elegance in our Mid-Century “Napa Guest Suite”, a 630 sq ft retreat on the lower level of an Eichler-style modern home. Set in a quiet and safe neighborhood surrounded by tropical landscaping, this suite blends luxury with retro charm, featuring custom furniture, curated artwork, and a Palm Springs vibe. Guests consistently praise its comfort, privacy, and sophisticated style.

Perfect for vacations, weekend getaways, business travelers, local guests, off-site meetings, family visits, or extended stays.

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Spacious & Thoughtfully Designed

The living room offers a 65” Samsung 4K TV, LED fireplace, dedicated desk area, and bistro dining table.
A chef’s kitchen invites culinary creativity, featuring Italian high-gloss cabinets, an induction range, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. It’s fully stocked with Bone China dinnerware, silverware, glassware, spices, and cooking essentials. A Keurig coffee machine with pods, creamers, sweeteners, and assorted snacks is also provided.

Super-fast Wi-Fi (2000+ Mbps) supports remote work or streaming, and a dedicated parking space ensures convenience.
Self check-in is available after 3 PM at any hour via smart lock—no keys or waiting required.

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Spa-Inspired Comfort

The bathroom features marble finishes, a Rain LED shower system with multiple body sprays, and premium toiletries — including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and cotton bath sheets. A hairdryer and plush white towels complete the experience.

The bedroom invites relaxation with a queen gel memory foam mattress, luxury hotel bedding, and a lightweight European down comforter — all in crisp white to emphasize freshness and cleanliness. Enjoy a second 65” Samsung 4K UHD TV and LED fireplace, perfect for winding down.

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Extra Amenities
• Washer & dryer with detergent and fabric conditioner
• Spacious closet with iron, ironing board, and luggage rack
• iPhone Lightning & Android USB chargers
• True HEPA PlasmaWave® 5-Stage Air Purifier
• Professional cleaning service ensures spotless linens and a sanitized environment

Check-in: Anytime after 3 PM (up to 2 AM)
Check-out: By 11 AM

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Privacy & Location

The suite’s interior is 100% private — there are no shared areas or connecting doors. You may occasionally see us or another guest parking outside, but the space is fully independent.

Natalie and I live upstairs in a completely separate unit and respect your privacy at all times.

Nearby, explore Sleepy Hollow trails, Mt. Tamalpais, Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, China Camp Wetlands, and Marin’s Redwoods — some of the most scenic landscapes in Northern California.
San Francisco and Wine Country are both just a short drive away.
Approx. 45 minutes to SFO or OAK airports (without traffic).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors
A brief note to confirm your checkout would be greatly appreciated.
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR22-00013

About the area

San Rafael

Located in Terra Linda, a neighbourhood in San Rafael, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Muir Woods National Monument. Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field and Doodlebug are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • Marin County Civic Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Dominican University of California - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 24 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 21 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ounces Outdoors - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic & Modern Mid-Century Retreat – Close to SF, Napa, Sonoma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic & Modern Mid-Century Retreat – Close to SF, Napa, Sonoma?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic & Modern Mid-Century Retreat – Close to SF, Napa, Sonoma?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic & Modern Mid-Century Retreat – Close to SF, Napa, Sonoma located?

Located in Terra Linda, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Field of Dogs Dog Park, Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market. American Legion Log Cabin is 3 mi (4.8 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suite was amazing and so beautiful! When we arrived, soothing and welcoming music was playing on the televisions along with a beautiful waterfall screensaver. Beautiful and quiet area. Hosts were responsive to all questions that we had and were eager to assist. This was by far, the most memorable and beautiful VRBO that we have ever stayed at. When we come back to the San Francisco area, we will definitely stay here again. Thank you so much for such a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Marvelous stay

Always a pleasure to stay here. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Home in the hills

Lovely apartment with easy access to all things Marin!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lele Diamond &., San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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

Great spot - great rental experience.

The apartment is clean, well stocked and so well organized. Eugene was a great and accommodating host. He was efficient and considerate in our interactions. Well recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack and Lisa M.

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

Excellent Napa Suite Stay

We loved the Napa Suite so much. The hosts thought of everything to make your accommodations so comfortable. The bed was so comfortable, loved having air conditioning, the perfect shower, I loved having the air purifiers. There were no weird smells. The kitchen was extra nice. Having the W/D was ideal. The suite was our happy place and when we opened the door every time we walked in we said Hi Happy House. Every detail was perfectly thought out for your comfort. Will definitely be staying again. Thank you Eugene and Natalie for caring about your guests. Grateful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Indeed an oasis!

What a wonderful home away from home. Decor is happy, colorful and so tasteful, no comparison to a sterile hotel room!! Every detail was attended to in the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom and living room with lovely lighting and appliances. Even though the unit is in a house, there was total privacy and quiet. The neighborhood was lovely and easily accessible. Great grocery and some restaurants very close by. Finally, the hosts were very attentive in their communication…. I knew if I needed anything that they would be responsive but nothing at all came up. I even had the opportunity to get into the unit earlier than expected. I know I will be back in the area and will come back to this location without a doubt!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place, lots of extras!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we love this property! We started staying here when Steve had one Suitte and then two suites and watched him talk about having washing machines and dryers. Our son and his family live a few blocks away, so we love staying here. The rooms are really cool with a real flare for design. The washing machine and dryer, refrigerator, stove with oven, beautiful cabinets, fully equipped with utensils, pots, and pans, storage containers, as well as a wide selection of herbs and spices. Eugene supplied all the coffee I could drink, which is a lot! I would leave a message for Eugene for Kleenex, toilet paper, coffee – – anything – – and Eugene would have it at our front door faster than you could blink an eye. The parking area is easy to access and enough room for three cars. We will be staying here for Thanksgiving and most likely for our granddaughter’s graduation from Marin Academy. I love the easy access to the hiking trails as well as shopping and food services. I can’t speak highly enough for this property and the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cleanest place we have ever stayed at ! Modern amenities.. comfortable bed and great location! Would definitely stay here again !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, well set up, well maintained, lots of fun 1950s features. Enjoyable place and helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avit G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very cozy and mid century modern themed with lava lamp and retro styled appliances. The bed was super comfortable with a TV located on the wall across dome the bed made for a perfect movie night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kory F.

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

Awesomeness

We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany Z.

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

Great home base to explore the region

You can’t go wrong with this rental for a stay in the Bay Area. Quick access to the ferries and short drive to Muir Woods - lots of supply stores closeby. Loved the shower!! Will stay again thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Lovely!

Eugene and Natalie’s place is lovely! The communication was perfect. The suite is just as the pictures describe. I enjoyed my stay and, if opportunity permits, I would stay again. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MJ D.

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

Glam little home base

My partner and I were quite comfortable in this Terra Linda converted space, downstairs of the owners main house. As others have noted, it is fully equipped for needs and comforts. Very kind and considerately done! And if you're into remotes, you'll find the various customizable lights, 2 fireplaces and 2 tvs amusing and playful. We enjoyed being near my former Marin home and forever dear friends, with easy access to so much via Hwy 101.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jesslyn m.

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

Wonderful Retreat!

I throughly enjoyed the Napa Suite. You can tell the owners put a lot of effort into making this suite a relaxing environment. Loved the decor, the bed was very comfy and it was great having a full kitchen and washer and dryer. Eugene and Natalie are wonderful hosts. Their communication with me was outstanding. I highly recommend staying at this VRBO!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Excellent!!

This place is beautiful inside and out! It was very clean, and the shower is wonderful after a long day. The bed… pillows mattress and linens were very comfortable and having a washer and dryer was very convenient. I had to ask for an extra roll of toilet paper and within 10 minutes I had 4 rolls in a bag sitting outside my door with a beautiful rose in the bag as well. Eugene and Natalie are very attentive and are quick with replies. And snacks… lots. Along with coffee, sugars and cream. I would recommend this place to everyone. If I could give them 10 stars I would!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Fantastic space!

Space looked just as the pictures provided; good location to view Muir Woods and Stinson Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell C.

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

Terra Linda Excellence

This modest getaway apartment was fantastic. Right around the corner from Scotty's Market and our relatives in San Anselmo. Loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Wonderful

It was clean and quiet! I enjoyed the fluffy bed and I appreciate the dinnerware and silverware. I also liked the electric kettle. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Lovely Place

We loved our time at this property. The spectacular furnishings, thoughtful hosts, and incredible location.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Perfect in every way

Exceeded expectations; well-equipped and lovely decor! Hosts communicated very well and were interested in our stay being the best. It was!! Look forward to returning .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye T.

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

Amazing hosts

Eugene and Natalie are amazing hosts. They responded promptly to questions and provided clear instructions on everything as well as dining recommendations. I arrived after dark and the backlit street numbers made it easy to locate my destination. The keyless door lock lit up when I touched the Yale symbol so that I had no difficulty entering the door code. Their Napa suite was spacious, fully equipped, spotlessly clean and comfortable. LOVED that it was so quiet at night. Hope to come back next time I’m in San Rafael.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Fabulous find

Our stay at this property was wonderful. It was comfortable, extremely clean, the decor was so charming. The location was ideal: great for hiking, walking distance to the market and casual dining, and for us, a few blocks away from family we were visiting. We highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loren S., Elk Grove, Ca

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

Stellar 40th getaway

Decided to surprise my wife for her 40th and this place did not disappoint! Everything was beyond expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eugene and Natalie

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We are friendly and laid-back hosts who enjoy providing a uniquely designed vacation suites for guests to visit and explore Marin, San Francisco and Wine Country or stay for work-related short-term rental.

We strive for 100% Satisfaction as reflected in our current reviews.

If there is anything you need to make your stay more enjoyable, just ask.

Why they chose this property

Terra Linda is a neighborhood of Mid Century Modern homes built by Eichler in the 60's. We are located in a quiet, safe residential area, with treelined streets and views of the Sleepy Hollow hills which is minutes away offering incredible views.

Excellent location to use as a home base to sight see the San Francisco Bay, Wine country and Muir Woods. The San Francisco Golden Gate bridge is only 15 miles / 15 minutes south of us. We are just 2 miles from the Manuel T Freitas Parkway, Hwy 101 freeway exit. We are 6.5 miles to from China Camp State Park beaches, close to hiking trails, and mountain biking. 10 minutes to Downtown San Rafael. 30 minutes to Muir Woods National Monument.

A 30 minute ride on the high-speed ferry from Larkspur Landing (15 minutes away) and you can enjoy San Francisco without worrying about parking. There are stunning ocean beaches in Marin and San Francisco 20-30 minutes from us.

We recommend Rodeo Beach, Black Sands Beach and Crissy Fields. Scotty's Market is half a mile away with a good selection of wine, fresh produce and deli. There are several restaurants within walking distance that offer Mexican, Italian, Sushi and Monks Kettle Brew pub. Safeway is 1.4 miles away in the Northgate Mall. Within 10 minutes to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Nugget and Sprouts Farmers Market.

What makes this property unique

Sonoma Wine region begins 19 miles which is 20 mins drive from us. Napa is 35 mins drive.
We provide suggestions for places to Visit, places to eat, we share our Personal list of suggestions for Sonoma and Napa Wineries and local attractions.

There are amazing Hiking and Biking trails throughout the area. The Marin Headlands, Muir Woods, the California Coastline and even San Francisco have world class nature trails. Our favorites close by are China Camp State Park and on our doorstep is the Sleepy Hollow Ridge in Terra Linda.

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