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Country Living in the Heart of Marin
Holiday home in San Rafael with kitchen and patio
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4204.4 sq m
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Explore the area
- Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
- Place, Dominican University of California
- Place, Marin County Civic Center
- Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1 Master Bedroom Suite
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Country Living in the Heart of Marin
Sitting atop the Bret Harte Ridge overlooking the San Francisco Bay, this home is located in a great, quiet neighborhood on a country road yet close to all the attractions of Marin County. Wake up with the morning sun flooding your bedroom and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea on a private deck with spectacular all-around views. Very walkable level street with custom built homes ends with a trail to Old Redwoods. Neighbors' houses are far enough that you barely notice them.
The upper level has cathedral ceilings and lots of natural light. A wraparound deck goes from the living room to the family room. The kitchen has been remodeled and features newer appliances. Enjoy beautiful views of the Bay while preparing your meals in this kitchen. Enjoy breakfast or lunch on the side deck. The lower level features 2 master suites, one with a jetted tub and the other with a shower stall. At the end of the day relax on the expansive, lower deck for drinks or stretch out to do some yoga in full privacy from your neighbors or host an outdoor party with wines from your latest trip from the nearby wine country.
The upper level has cathedral ceilings and lots of natural light. A wraparound deck goes from the living room to the family room. The kitchen has been remodeled and features newer appliances. Enjoy beautiful views of the Bay while preparing your meals in this kitchen. Enjoy breakfast or lunch on the side deck. The lower level features 2 master suites, one with a jetted tub and the other with a shower stall. At the end of the day relax on the expansive, lower deck for drinks or stretch out to do some yoga in full privacy from your neighbors or host an outdoor party with wines from your latest trip from the nearby wine country.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 1:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
San Rafael
Picnic Valley, a neighbourhood in San Rafael, is home to this holiday home. Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods National Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field and Bay Area Discovery Museum are also worth visiting.
San Rafael, CA
What's nearby
- Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- Marin County Civic Center - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
- Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Gott's Roadside - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- Jamba - 18 min walk
- Muffin Mania Cafe - 4 min drive
- Oyama Sushi - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Your host
I have lived in California for 36 years having moved from Denver, Colorado to start a Graduate Program in Counseling. Upon completion of the program I decided to stay and enjoy the outdoor opportunities that the Bay Area has to offer as well as the progressive, forward and creative culture. I''m retired now from my Psychotherapy practice with Kaiser Permanente for several years. I'm married and have lived with my husband, Robert in our beautiful home for the past 23 years in San Rafael. We both love and enjoy the outdoors that Marin has to offer, hiking, biking and camping. We both have family in Europe and often visit our extended family and friends as well as enjoy traveling to new and out-of-the-way places. We decided to host because we want to share the beauty and peace of Marin county with others who are seeking a serene retreat.
Why they chose this property
We choose our neighborhood because it is a quiet, peaceful and safe tight-knit community of neighbors with a feel of the country yet just minutes away from public transportation to the ferry for San Francisco or the SMART TRAIN to take you to the wine country.
What makes this property unique
Our home is sun drenched with lots of light throughout the day due to its cathedral ceilings and sliding glass doors overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The wrap around decks invite the outdoors inside for entertaining or a quiet morning or afternoon of yoga surrounded in privacy from your neighbors. This place is close to all the attractions of the Bay Area but offers a serene refuge at the end of the day to relax and restore.
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