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Woodland retreat surrounded by redwoods. Just minutes to downtown Mill Valley!
Holiday home in Mill Valley with kitchenette and patio
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 482.7 sq m
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Mill Valley, CA
- Place, Sweetwater Music Hall3 min drive
- Place, Golden Gate National Recreation Area4 min drive
- Place, Muir Woods National Monument6 min drive
- Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Bed
Living Room 2
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
Woodland retreat surrounded by redwoods. Just minutes to downtown Mill Valley!
This space comes with a large main guest bedroom, a spacious-yet-cozy den, a sitting/dining room/office/bedroom (with a deck), a bathroom and a laundry room. All rooms (aside from the bathroom) come with views of the redwoods.
The main guest bedroom has a queen bed, TV (with Netflix and Amazon Prime) and a small table perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or tea. If you're lucky, you will also experience a visit from the owl that likes to perch on the rafters outside the window!
The den has a big screen TV (also with Amazon Prime and Netflix), a large, comfortable couch and a fold-up, mini ping-pong table. There is also room for an airbed (which we supply).
The sitting/dining room/office/bedroom comes with a daybed, a dining table, an office nook and a deck, perfect for enjoying the serenity of the redwoods.
The laundry room/kitchenette offers the following for your basic cooking needs: a mini-fridge, a kettle, a microwave, a two-burner hob and an air-fryer. It is not designed for those who like to cook a lot.
Our property is right on the edge of the Monte Vista hiking trail, which leads to the Tenderfoot and Cypress hiking trails, and a fifteen-minute walk to attractions like Cascade Falls and the Three Wells.
Before Covid, my husband and I used to commute daily to San Francisco. It is around a twenty-minute drive to the freeway.
As in much of Mill Valley, the cell phone service is patchy here, but you can use WiFi for calling.
Please note; while people love the feel of being up in the redwoods, the drive to the house is at the top of a winding, often-single-lane road! It takes seven minutes once you leave the main road to get up to our house. If mountain driving makes you nervous, this may not be the best place for you.
We have a dog so if you have allergies this may not be the best spot for you (although he never goes downstairs where your space is).
With regards to your pets; service animals are welcome! We love animals, but given that we have our own we generally adhere to a “no-pets” rule. That said, we are open to discussion!
We live upstairs and we are available should you need anything. That said, there is a door that separates the two floors so you will also have privacy.
The main guest bedroom has a queen bed, TV (with Netflix and Amazon Prime) and a small table perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or tea. If you're lucky, you will also experience a visit from the owl that likes to perch on the rafters outside the window!
The den has a big screen TV (also with Amazon Prime and Netflix), a large, comfortable couch and a fold-up, mini ping-pong table. There is also room for an airbed (which we supply).
The sitting/dining room/office/bedroom comes with a daybed, a dining table, an office nook and a deck, perfect for enjoying the serenity of the redwoods.
The laundry room/kitchenette offers the following for your basic cooking needs: a mini-fridge, a kettle, a microwave, a two-burner hob and an air-fryer. It is not designed for those who like to cook a lot.
Our property is right on the edge of the Monte Vista hiking trail, which leads to the Tenderfoot and Cypress hiking trails, and a fifteen-minute walk to attractions like Cascade Falls and the Three Wells.
Before Covid, my husband and I used to commute daily to San Francisco. It is around a twenty-minute drive to the freeway.
As in much of Mill Valley, the cell phone service is patchy here, but you can use WiFi for calling.
Please note; while people love the feel of being up in the redwoods, the drive to the house is at the top of a winding, often-single-lane road! It takes seven minutes once you leave the main road to get up to our house. If mountain driving makes you nervous, this may not be the best place for you.
We have a dog so if you have allergies this may not be the best spot for you (although he never goes downstairs where your space is).
With regards to your pets; service animals are welcome! We love animals, but given that we have our own we generally adhere to a “no-pets” rule. That said, we are open to discussion!
We live upstairs and we are available should you need anything. That said, there is a door that separates the two floors so you will also have privacy.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Mill Valley
Located in Mill Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge. Bay Area Discovery Museum and Hyde Street Pier are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby surfing/body boarding, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking.

Mill Valley, CA
What's nearby
- Old Mill Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Mount Tamalpais State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Sweetwater Music Hall - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- Muir Woods National Monument - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Equator Coffees - 5 min drive
- Mamahuhu - 5 min drive
- Super Duper Burgers - 8 min drive
- Le Marais Bakery - 6 min drive
- Millie’s Crepe And Cream - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Elise Holland
My husband and I grew up in England, met in San Francisco and moved to Mill Valley when our daughter was born. My husband enjoys drumming and practicing Buddhism. I enjoy reading, hiking and spending time with friends and family. We love hosting people so they can experience the gorgeous area in which we live!
Why they chose this property
Mill Valley is beautiful! It offers a picturesque downtown, a variety of hiking/walking trails (mountain, redwood, beach and meadow), mountain biking. The nearest beach is a twenty-minute drive away, and a bigger beach is just a thirty-minute drive away.
Languages:
English
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