Enjoy a capacious indoors, or jump in the solar-heated pool, lounge in the hot tub and enjoy the fire pit in the evening. You will be a short scenic drive from redwoods, oysters, wineries, fabulous hiking and mountain biking, and Point Reyes. A well tended vegetable and flower garden surrounds the house`. A little gazebo, on a secluded knoll in the woods, provides a romantic/meditative ‘retreat within a retreat.’ The entire 5-acre property is private, shielded from neighbors and the road. The space The main house consists of two large bedrooms (one upstairs with a private garden entrance and its own full bath), a huge living room with grand piano, wood-burning fireplace, HD-TV and comfortable sofa, a dining room and open, well-equipped kitchen. Around the pool are: our veggie and flower garden which will provide you with delicious food and floral displays, The office (w/printer and scanner and strong wifi) which is attached to Daniel's library--a writer's eclectic lifetime of reading--please delve. Many historic comix and children's books included A hot tub, outdoor shower, multiple pool floats, loungers galore, fire pit and bbq round out the outdoors festivities. Twenty yards from the house is Jamie's large, airy painting studio which is available to guests as well. Guest access Everything on the property is for guests’ private access. Other things to note There are sweet neighborhood dogs that will stay outside the fence (unless you invite them in.) If you don't like dogs, this may not be the right place for you. Speaking of animals, there are goats next door, deer on the road, hawks and turkey vultures, owls, coyotes and raccoons at night, gophers on the hillside, quail strutting, wild turkeys (ridiculous birds who look like gangstahs marching down the road), squirrels, Western Fence Lizards and so on. You get the picture. It's the country--with urbanized delights but still the country. It's a place for people who like nature.
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About the area
Lagunitas
Lagunitas is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Point Reyes National Seashore and Muir Woods National Monument. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Marin Bocce Federation or San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.
Samuel P. Taylor State Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
Golden Gate Bridge - 47 min drive - 42.5 km
Muir Woods National Monument - 48 min drive - 38.6 km
Presidio of San Francisco - 52 min drive - 46.4 km
Golden Gate Park - 58 min drive - 51.0 km
Restaurants
Giacos Roadhouse - 7 min drive
Due West - 19 min drive
Pump Espresso - 5 min drive
Rancho Nicasio Restaurant & Bar - 14 min drive
Red Boy Pizza - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Woodsy Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub, and much more have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Woodsy Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub, and much more pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Woodsy Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub, and much more?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Woodsy Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub, and much more?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Woodsy Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub, and much more?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Woodsy Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub, and much more located?
Situated in Lagunitas, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Samuel P. Taylor State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Nicasio Valley Cheese Company and Fairfax Library. Self Health Institute and Marin Museum of Bicycling are also within 9 miles (15 km).
About the host
Your host
Hi, I'm Daniel Ben-Horin. My wife Jamie and I divide our time between rustic Marin and urban Paris. She's a painter; I'm a novelist who spent many years in the nonprofit sector. More on wikipedia if you're interested. I had a very happy experience for 25 years renting out a Sierra cabin and enjoy having trusting, friendly relations with my guests.
Why they chose this property
After 40 years in San Francisco, we were ready for some country. But not *too* far from urbanity. This seemed like a perfect mix. For city people like us, the chance to have 5 acres of forest was too good to pass up!
What makes this property unique
We are in the middle of nature with the comforts of home.