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

The Marin Vista House: A View Retreat Home sleeping 10-21 comfortably in beds!

Stunning views, spacious & private, timber beam construction, 25-foot vaulted ceilings and Large View decks characterize this great home that incorporates nature in a central location that can get you easily around Marin and the Bay area. An open, American-style, View kitchen seamlessly flows into the great room main spaces and it's large view decks. Nobody is ever far from great scenery, not even the chef!


Location info:

• San Francisco: 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!


• Local Marin: Central San Rafael dining and shopping = 5 minutes! Marin Towns such as Sausalito, Tiburon, and Mill Valley are only 15 minutes away. Find great hikes along Sleepy Hollow Ridge Divide right outside your door! - or head to Muir Woods for unforgettable Redwoods!
• Napa Valley Wine Country: Just 20–25 minutes to world-renowned wineries and vineyards.

• 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 & PLANNING SUMMARY
• Standard Occupancy: 19 Guests
• Maximum Capacity: 21 Guests

• Total Bed Count: 10 Permanent beds (3 Kings, 3 Queens, 3 Fulls, 1 Twin)
• Up to 2 high-quality folding beds available upon request (extra fee applies/supplied fresh & dressed), bringing the total to 13 separate beds.

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): (sleeps 3) 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: (Maximum 2): Up to 2 extra people can be added (bringing the total guest count to 21). one-time fee of $125 per person applies & includes a fresh and dressed XL twin Fold-a-bed with a towel set.



Gourmet Kitchen & Group Dining: Newly remodeled for 2026! Enjoy an Open View American-style kitchen designed to embrace the surrounding views. Kitchen opens directly and almost part of the Great Room and Formal Dining Area- flowing seamlessly.

- Professional Appliances: 48” Sub-Zero Refrigerator, a 2-oven, 5 burner gas range, Large 30” microwave drawer, and an Automatic Espresso machine. A 10 Qt Crock-Pot is also provided for effortless group meal prep, along with other kitchen essentials.


- 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 8-10

• Center Island Bar: Seats 4


- House 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.
- High-speed Broadband Wireless Internet, Cable TV, 72" LED Smart TV.


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):
- 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
All guests must observe Marin County rules and the following policies:

1 Occupancy: Our maximum capacity is 21 people. This includes overnight guests and any daytime retreat participants.
2 No Outdoor Flames: Strictly no fire pits, charcoal grills, or candles outdoors. Only the provided propane BBQ (if applicable) is permitted.
3 Smoking Policy: No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors. Marin is a high-fire-risk zone; any violation is grounds for immediate eviction.
4 Planning a Retreat or Workshop? If you are hosting a corporate retreat, yoga workshop, or bringing in outside vendors (like caterers or instructors), a brief supplemental agreement and a request for vendor insurance (COI) will be asked for.
5 Parking: All vehicles must be parked in the driveway. Strictly no street parking is allowed in Los Ranchitos to ensure emergency vehicle access.
6 Quiet Hours: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM. We ask that you move all group activities and socializing indoors by 10:00 PM to provide a buffer for our neighbors.

Remodel Notes: Curious to What’s New?
The Marin Vista Home layout remains the same, but with 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 in 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