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Spacious 2+ Bdrm, 2 Ba Home With Stunning View, 4 wk min, mostly spring and fall

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View of Mt. Tamalpais from deck
Marsh and boat harbor from deck
Sunroom
Kitchen
Kitchen
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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San Rafael, CA
  • Place, China Camp State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Gate Bridge
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Gate Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious 2+ Bdrm, 2 Ba Home With Stunning View, 4 wk min, mostly spring and fall

Our spacious, comfortable home is in San Rafael, just north of the the Golden Gate Bridge, on a peninsula that extends into the Bay, with easy access to San Francisco, Berkeley, the Sonoma and Napa wine country, and the beautiful Pacific Coast.

This is a great place to live, work, and play. There's a well-stocked supermarket within walking distance and a twice-weekly farmer’s market a short drive away, along with all the specialty shops and restaurants of Marin County. Golf courses, tennis courts, and hiking and biking trails are close by. We're near Dominican College and only a bridge away from the University of California campuses in Berkeley and San Francisco.

Our area offers a wide range of arts—music, dance, theatre, galleries—along with some of the best outdoor activities available anywhere. We're only a few minutes from China Camp State Park and a short drive from Mt. Tamalpais, Muir Woods, and the Pt. Reyes National Seashore.

Whether you're traveling to explore Northern California or looking for someplace quiet, comfortable, and peaceful while you're relocating or visiting family, you'll love our home. It's bright and spacious, with a large living/dining room, a modern, fully equipped open kitchen with a seating area, and a sunroom that is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. The windows and sliding glass doors in the living room and the master bedroom open out to a deck that overlooks a marsh, complete with snowy egrets, with a stunning view of the boat masts in the harbor beyond and the dramatic outline of Mt. Tamalpais against the sky to the southwest. There's a large second bedroom that doubles as an office, two full bath, and all the amenities for a comfortable lifestyle.

Important note: This house is our primary residence, available for 1-2 month stays while we travel, usually in the late spring and early fall. We have a one-month minimum stay, and our dates can be flexible, so try us!

Keywords: Bright, sunny, comfortable, view, convenient, spacious

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Might not be suitable for toddlers
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Will consider a well-behaved dog, but no cats!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

San Rafael

Bayside Acres, a neighbourhood in San Rafael, is home to this holiday home. Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Muir Woods National Monument. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park or Golden Gate Fields. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • China Camp State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Golden Gate Park - 35 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Glyka Sweets - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Picante - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 2+ Bdrm, 2 Ba Home With Stunning View, 4 wk min, mostly spring and fall pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious 2+ Bdrm, 2 Ba Home With Stunning View, 4 wk min, mostly spring and fall?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious 2+ Bdrm, 2 Ba Home With Stunning View, 4 wk min, mostly spring and fall on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$349, 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 Spacious 2+ Bdrm, 2 Ba Home With Stunning View, 4 wk min, mostly spring and fall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Spacious 2+ Bdrm, 2 Ba Home With Stunning View, 4 wk min, mostly spring and fall located?

Located in Bayside Acres, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 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 (3.5 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Janis Chan

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Jeff is a retired university professor and writer; Janis is a writer and developmental editor. Our passion is traveling - we love to spend a month or more in a new city where we can get to know the people, explore the neighborhoods, go to the museums, and sample all the wonderful food. We have two beautiful grandchildren who live with their parents in Berkeley and a son who recently moved back to Truckee, California, close to the outdoor sports he loves.

Why they chose this property

Our home is actually our home, not a vacation rental. We rent it to other travelers while we are away, so it will not be empty and to subsidize some of our travel costs. The location speaks for itself. After living for 26 years in dark, damp forested area on the side of a hill, we fell in love with this house as soon as we walked in the door and saw the view. We love the convenience of the location and the wonderful neighborhood, where everyone is friendly yet never intrusive.

What makes this property unique

We love....

- Having breakfast in the sunroom watching snowy egrets in the marsh
- Sitting on the deck with a glass of wine and watching the sun set behind Mt. Tam
- Walking to the harbor and out the jetty into the Bay
- The open plan that lets us mingle with friends and family while preparing a meal
- Reading and dozing in the sunroom
- Taking the ferry into San Francisco for a day of museum hopping, shopping, or just wandering around
- Taking day trips to the beach

And we could go on....!

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