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Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley

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Front door entrance from garden
Street view of home on corner lot lined with native trees and walking distance to parks and shops
Lovely natural light into open living and dining space
View from front door
Stylish, relaxing and natural decor throughout home

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mill Valley, CA
  • Place, Marin Theatre Company
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Gate Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sleep Sofa Bed in Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley

Awaken your spirit to a one-of-a-kind retreat space for your vacation. This 2 story urban chalet nestled on a corner lot with a wrap around deck has been designed by Yasmine McGrane (founder of Maison Reve).

The intention of this property is to provide a place that inspires guests to relax from the face pace of daily life, reconnect to the present moment, and enjoy the fresh, seasonal bounty of the Bay area. After booking, guests receive our Welcome Guide with a curated list of local favorites from the best farm-to-table restaurants, restful cafes and special destinations worthy of exploring.

This is a great home for someone looking for a long term rental as it never feels like you are living in someone's personal home. The simple, modern decor is wonderful. The property was recently redecorated included: freshly painted throughout in a soft dove grey and white trim, refurbished original large plank hardwood floors everywhere, new sofas in Belgian flax linen, organic cotton sheets from Coyuchi and linen duvet bedcovers from Libeco Lagae (leading brands in organic and linen products), brand new luxurious Sealy posturepedic mattresses and much more!

HIGHLIGHTS.

* Located on a quiet corner lot among native trees and wandering deer
* 20 minute walk to charming downtown Mill Valley
* Stylishly decorated in mid century modern and Scandinavian decor
* Inspiring vintage treasures
* Upstairs loft with peaked ceiling + skylights overlooks main floor
* Many windows with flower boxes provide lots of natural light
* Galley kitchen stocked with dishware, appliances and cookbooks perfect for the budding chef
* Living area with comfortable linen sofa that converts to sleeper bed
* Over-sized designer pillows inspire lounging and reading books
* Double sink bathroom with separate shower and soaking bathtub
* Free wifi and unlimited Netflix shows and movies for adults and kids (no regular TV or cable channels though)
* Laundry room with full size washer, dryer and folding area
* Wrap around deck leads to lighted flagstone patio and fountain
* 6 foot fence for privacy around entire property and parking for 2 cars
* Lighted front and backyard with relaxing fountain

LAYOUT.

Upstairs: Open loft area (with relaxing chair for reading, desk for writing poems) and 1 master bedroom (with queen bed, lots of built in drawers and closet)

Main Floor: kitchen, dining area, living area (with sleeper sofa), 1 separate bedroom with full bed, 1 bathroom (with double sinks, shower and separate tub)

Basement Floor (accessible from deck and outside steps): laundry room and bins full of toys and books for kids to enjoy

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or outside on any of the property grounds. Damage damage will not be returned if smoking happens on property.
No shoes in house. All guests must remove shoes before entering home (adults, kids, visitors). We have a boot tray at the door for shoes.
Please no loud music, parties or events as our rental home is in a quiet, residential neighborhood and we have great relationships with our neighbors.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mill Valley

Located in Almonte, a neighbourhood in Mill Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Muir Woods National Monument, while Walt Disney Family Museum and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and ecotours nearby.
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Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Marin Theatre Company - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Golden Gate Park - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Pier 39 - 27 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 22 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Good Earth Natural Foods - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley on 24 July 2026 start from NZ$396, 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 Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley located?

Located in Almonte, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sweetwater Music Hall, Mount Tamalpais State Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. San Francisco Bay and Muir Woods National Monument are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Mill Valley retreat was perfect. Super comfortable and awesome outside space. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect for us. Having laundry on site was very helpful. Yasmine responded quickly to our questions. Great spot
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, location and host. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a great location. Hosts were responsive and available.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Mill Valley stay — cute, functional, and incredibly comfortable, with everything we needed for a family trip. The location was beautiful and convenient, with easy access to all of Marin, the city, and wine country.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful surroundings and back yard, convenient amenities, communicative host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teresa e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location. Clean and comfortable. Good communication. Would stay again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Check in was easy and communication was great with clear instructions for check in and out. The house was clean and comfortable and my kids loved the upstairs rooms and loft area! I was happy to come “home” to the bright and sunny house after long days of exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Adorable cottage in the hills with easy access to the city, yet far enough away to be quiet and safe. Loved the local amenities like groceries, restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage. Perfect location to explore the SF area.

Great place to stay and very convenient to Sausalito, Muir woods, and SF. Very clean and safe location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mill Valley stay

Adorable cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The property was great and communication was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Relaxing Retreat

We had a great stay at the chalet. The property is close to all the places we wanted to visit yet was in a quiet neighborhood with many trees so it was a relaxing stay. The property was very well stocked with everything we needed. The hosts were very responsive and truly seemed to care that we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful retreat with style

We are a family of four who were visiting the area for the first time. The cabin is exactly like the pictures and description, very comfortable, charming, and well appointed. There was enough space for all of us to spread out and relax. The property is situated in a hillside neighborhood with enough tree cover to feel shaded and private. Communication with Yasmine was prompt and easy. The location in Mill Valley is a perfect communication of safe small town and close drives to Muir Woods and downtown SF. We are already talking about staying here again in the future. Thank you for the great memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin in the woods

Great things to do and places to eat in nearby vicinity. We had a great hike in Muir woods, and a fun time with kids at Stinson Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything as advertised

Great location for us. Easy access to San Francisco, located in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in Mill Vally

The house is beautiful. Everything is just like what is has described on the APP. We had good time staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for visiting both the city and surrounding granduer of Northern CA.

We were very comfortable here. 3 adults and two kids. Quiet neighborhood. Easy access to the city, Muir Woods and Point Reyes. Accomodating and responsive owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maja K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautyful House

This house is very beautyful and quiet. We really enjoyed to come „home“ over the Golden Gate Bridge after visiting San Francisco. Kitchen , terasse with grill, hummingbirds in the garden wifi , cool, furnitures…, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property close to Mill Valley

We stayed at Yasmine's property while in town for a wedding. The location was very convenient to events in Mill Valley and surrounding areas and the house is very charming. The separation of the two bedrooms upstairs and down was perfect for our party. The house was clean and well stocked for cooking in. Check in instructions were very clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quaint cottage

Old quaint cottage with lots of character. well supplied with everything you need. There are two bedrooms but only a downstairs bathroom. The stairs are very creaky so it's very loud going down them at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Mill Valley home

We loved staying at this home to visit our family. The beds were comfortable and it was so peaceful to be in the trees. It is in the middle of Mill Valley and close to stores and restaurants. It is also close to San Francisco and my kids' favorite activities including Slide Ranch and Chrissy Field. I loved walking from the home down to the bike path for a walk/run. The neighborhood is quiet and of course it is always nice to have a parking spot. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage close to great hikes!

This cottage was a great place to stay for areas in and outside of San Francisco. It is within walking distance of the Mill Valley-Sausalito path for those who like an exercise trail. It's a 10-15 minute drive to Muir Woods, the Golden Gate Bridge overlook points or Point Bonita Lighthouse, which all have beautiful trails and hikes to take. The days we went in to San Francisco we easily found parking ahead of time using a parking app to pre-book a spot and used public transportation to get around. There are several restaurants and grocery stores within 5 minutes of the property. And an ice cream shop in town that was yummy. When we were done for the day we had a cozy little hideaway to relax and rest before the next day's adventure.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

We loved our stay. The owners were super helpful and responsive. The home has all the amenities you need to settle in and feel at home. Home has a 60s feel with many upgrades. We loved all the trees and plants surrounding the property. Neighbors are close but tucked away in the evergreen. Quite neighborhood. The road is a bit narrow. We had a big SUV and were able to maneuver the driveway just fine. Upstairs bed is comfortable, downstairs bed is a bit hard. Our kids asked if we could just stay here forever. We promised them another visit in the future. I would highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint chalet with charm

We stayed here during our stay to San Francisco. We are from Pennsylvania so we wanted a place that made us feel at home and not a hotel room. This home fit the mold completely! Nestled in the hills and around nature we had a little piece of PA with us! Upon our arrival, a doe and her two fawns greeted us in the yard and we fell in love with them and the house before even entering. Inside the pictures online look exactly as it did in person, which is always a good thing! Yasmine was very accommodating and communication was superb! I recommend this place to anyone looking to stay close to San Francisco but not right in the city. Only thing to keep mind of is that the street is very narrow to get up to the house and we had a minivan that was hard to get into the driveway with, but we did it and would never deter is from staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by David McGrane

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Our family lives in the neighboring town Sausalito, California. I grew up in Montreal, Canada and my husband is from Sydney Australia. We have 2 children, Delphine age 5 and Finnegan age 8. For 10 years I had a thriving vintage French home and garden store in Mill Valley right on the downtown square called Maison Reve. The business has received national attention and now I run my business online so I can enjoy also being home with our children. You can see the style and more photos of this house on our website at Maison Reve. We also have another rental property in Sausalito #467609 for you to read reviews about our customer service. My intention is to provide relaxing getaway places for people to come and unwind, reconnect to themselves and nature, and enjoy the local treasures (little cafes, farm-to-table restaurants etc).

Why they chose this property

My mother is Suisse French and I have always been inspired by chalet homes. After working in San Francisco during the internet boom years of 1997-2001, I decided to find a home in charming Mill Valley that had a calming backdrop of nature. I fell in love with this place the minute I saw it. The natural lighting and open loft style is very inspiring.

What makes this property unique

This home has a Swedish simple zen feel to it. You can see greenery through all the skylights and large windows. The wrap around deck and patio garden are very private with deer often walking around the area.
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