✨Amzg Views- 8BR, Spacious&Private, Central Marin, Easy to SF/Napa. Sleeps 19-21

**Marin Vista Retreat Home**! Established and trusted since 2007, Marin Vista House is Remodeled and back!** Updated pics coming Dec30th!

✨ The Marin Vista House: A Breathtaking View Retreat sleeps 19 (*to 21 upon request)✨
Come gather in an expansive and private estate in prestigious Marin County, California, designed for large group gatherings. With **8 (7+ Large Loft area) dedicated bedrooms** and 3 baths, comfortably hosts 19 guests **(up to 21 upon request)**, making it the perfect choice for Corporate Retreats, Family Reunions, & Multi-Generational Get-Togethers

🏠 The moment you step inside, the vacation begins, defined by **spaciousness** and stunning **panoramic views**. The open and warm floor plan is characterized by magnificent Redwood beams and a towering 25-foot vaulted ceiling in the main great room. The **open, American-style view kitchen** seamlessly flows into this great room and directly onto the **view decks**, ensuring the chef is never far from the action or the scenery.

Skylights filter in soft natural light, highlighting the "wide, open views" of Marin’s Lucas Valley Mountains and the end of the San Francisco Bay. "Super spacious" common areas ensure everyone can spread out and feel at home. Groups will love convening by the fireplace, breaking away to the fun, semi-private loft, or simply relaxing on the **view-filled decks**. Come stay, be together, and be inspired by the natural surroundings.

📍 **Premier Central Bay Area Location (San Rafael, Marin County)**

Centrally nestled in **prestigious Marin County**, The **Marin Vista House** is situated in a **peaceful** Los Ranchitos neighborhood, a **unique area** characterized by large, private, 1+ acre lots. This **safe, gorgeous location** offers a true sense of **escape** while allowing easy, **rapid access to the Bay Area's most desired destinations**:

• 🧡 **San Francisco**: A quick **15–20 minutes** gets you to the city's best attractions. Enjoy incredible **Golden Gate Bridge** views on the drive, or take a scenic Marin Ferry tour, passing landmarks like **Alcatraz**!


• 🧡 **Napa Valley Wine Country**: Just 20–25 minutes to world-renowned wineries and vineyards.



• 🧡 **Local Marin**: Enjoy central San Rafael dining and shopping in just **5 minutes**! Marin Towns such as **Sausalito, Tiburon, and Mill Valley are only 15-20 minutes** away. Find **great hikes** along Sleepy Hollow Ridge Divide right outside your door! - or head to **Muir Woods** for unforgettable Redwoods!

• 🧡 **West Marin**: **35–45 minutes** to Marin’s agriculture and pristine seashore. Visit iconic towns like Stinson Beach, Tomales Bay, and Point Reyes.

• 🧡 **East Bay (Berkeley)**: Reach the East Bay in approximately 15-20 minutes.


🛌 **Capacity and Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 19 Standard / 21 upon request, extra fee, Fold-beds dressed and fresh provided.)**
We provide comfortable sleeping arrangements across three levels.

To help you coordinate your retreat, here is the breakdown of our **11 (to 13) separate beds** across **8 dedicated sleeping areas**:

**📋 CAPACITY & PLANNING SUMMARY**
• Standard Occupancy: 19 Guests

• Maximum Capacity: 21 Guests

• **Total Bed Count: 11 Permanent beds (3 Kings, 3 Queens, 3 Fulls, 1 Twin)
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➕ Flexible Options: Up to **2 high-quality folding beds available upon request (extra fee applies/supplied fresh & dressed), bringing the total to 13 separate beds.
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🚿 Bathrooms: 3 Full bathrooms (one conveniently located on each level)


🟢 **Entry/Main Level (No Steps)**: Ideal for guests needing access without stairs. These rooms are steps away from the Great Room, Kitchen, and Main View Decks

➜ **Bedroom #1: Queen Bed: (sleeps 2)**
 / Thoughtfully furnished and tranquil, this room offers peaceful views of the garden patio and the natural hillside. It is perfectly positioned for those who want effortless, level access to the kitchen, great room, and the sunny front patio.

➜ **Bedroom #2: Queen Bed: (sleeps 2)**
 / A bright and inviting room featuring beautiful views of the mountains. Like the rest of the main level, this room is entirely step-free from the home’s entry and provides immediate, easy access to all the main common areas and view decks.


🟢 **Lower Level: Every bedroom on this floor features private access through large glass doors to an expansive shared deck, where mountain views and fresh air greet you.**

➜ **Bedroom #3: Eastern King Bed
: (sleeps 2)** Suite features expansive sliding glass of mountain scenery. The window slider doors open directly onto large lower deck, offering a grand sense of space and light.

➜ **Bedroom #4: Queen Bed
 / (sleeps 2)** Serene retreat featuring French doors that lead out to the large viewing deck with seating of the Marin hills.

➜ **Bedroom #5: 2 Full Size Beds
 (sleeps 2 - 4)** / Fun and inviting room with two full size beds that sleep up to 4. 8-foot French doors provide a wide-angle view of the mountains with direct access to the outdoor deck and seating.

➜ **Bedroom #6: Full Size Bed (sleeps 2)** / Cozy, secluded escape with its own side-door access to the deck and vistas.


🟢 **Upper Level: This level serves as the home’s highest vantage point, where the architecture truly meets the horizon.**

➜ **Bedroom #7 (sleeps 2) -Primary Suite: California King Bed**
 / Bedroom has vaulted ceilings and en-suite View Bathroom. Large sliding glass window doors showcase the mountains, while the private view deck breaks out to the full panorama.

➜ **Loft #8 (Large Bonus Space): California King Bed, & Twin Bed**
 / Fun, open-concept loft has incredible house views and overlooks the Great Room. Featuring a Twin bed on the "Library side" and a California King on the opposite side; both can be made secluded by the use of blush velvet privacy curtains. Guests in the loft have easy access to either the Primary Suite bathroom or the Main Level bathroom just a few steps away.


**➕ Extra Person/Item Info**

• ✨ **Extra Persons (Maximum 2)**: Up to 2 extra people can be added (bringing the total guest count to 21). A **one-time fee of $125 per person** applies, which **includes a fresh and dressed XL twin Fold-a-bed with a towel set**.


• ✨ **Baby Equipment**: (upon request only) $95 fee: Includes wash tub, Freshly dressed portable crib, and high chair.

✨ **Amenities and Gathering Spaces**
Open-concept layout & expansive common areas promote seamless transition from work to relaxation.

🍳 **Gourmet Kitchen & Group Dining**

**Newly remodeled** for 2025, our "Open View American-style kitchen** serves as the home’s social hub. Designed to embrace the surrounding **views**, it **opens directly into the Great Room and Formal Dining Area**.

➜ **Professional Appliances**: **48” Sub-Zero Refrigerator**, a **2-oven, 5 burner gas range**, a Large **microwave** drawer, and an **Automatic Espresso machine**. A **10 Qt Crock-Pot** is also provided for effortless group meal prep.


➜ **Fully Stocked for 25**: No need to bring the basics. We provide a formal **Oneida Silverware** set, complete **dinnerware for 25**, and a full suite of professional chef’s tools, knives, and cookware. Loads of group server-ware.


➜ **Seating for the Whole Group**:
• Formal **Dining Table: Seats 10–12**.

• Custom **Built-in Booth: Seats 8**.

• **Center Island**/Bar: Seats **4**.



🏠 **Comfort & Technology**: Great for groups with different requirements.

• Climate Control: Stay comfortable year-round with Mini Splits throughout Main and Upper level. Lower Level has Individual thermostat temperature control = Guests also enjoy a cozy electric log fireplace in the Great Room.

• **Connectivity**: High-speed Broadband **Wireless Internet**, Cable TV, 72" LED Smart TV.


🌳 **Grounds & View Decks**
Grounds: Enjoy **1.5 acres** of private, natural scenery. **Wildlife** sightings are common (Rabbits, Deer, Turkeys, Great Horned Owls). The **Sunny Front Patio** seamlessly **connects to the home's main spaces** and Main Deck, featuring a large outdoor deck tables and seating.


➜ **View Decks (3 Total)**: Take in the stunning vistas from three distinct outdoor spaces:
🟢 **Main Deck**: Large extension of the Great Room, offering amazing views and plenty of seating.

🟢 **Lower Deck**: Four of the lower-level bedrooms each have direct access to this large deck with seating and great views.

🟢 **Upper Deck**: The Primary Suite's private deck with seating and panoramic views.

🔑 **Parking: 7-8 cars total**.
• Garage: 2
• Driveway: 3
• Cul-de-sac: 2-3

🛑 **House Rules**: Respecting the Retreat
To maintain the tranquil nature of this residential community, all guests must observe Marin County rules and the following policies:

➜ **Strict Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM** are strictly enforced.

➜ **Guest Limits: **Maximum of 5 daytime visitors** are allowed beyond the staying guests.


➜ **Catering Policy**: All catering vendors must be approved by management with Vendor details submitted and approved at least 30 days prior to check-in. The approved caterer must provide a general liability policy to cover against damage or accident to the home.


🧡**We invite you to make The Marin Retreat the setting for your next treasured memory.**🧡

🏠 Lastly, The **Remodel Notes**: Curious to What’s New?
The Marin Vista Home **layout remains the same**, but the home has been elevated with a **stunning new kitchen** (complete with a cozy booth) and **fresh, modern updates** throughout.

• New **Pella Windows** installed throughout home.
• **Mini Splits** throughout Main and Upper level. (Lower Level has Individual thermostat temperature control)
• **Electric log fireplace** Great Room: Electric logs with display fire options and heat generation.
• Completely **NEW Kitchen layout and appliances**! Designed for groups to enjoy the view.
• **Updated Bathroom vanities** and colors.
• New lighting
• New House colors and furnishings throughout


🧡 **Marin Vista Welcomes you!**