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DETACHED GUEST HOUSE: Walk To Town, 1030 Sq Ft, 1 BR/1.5 BA, Mt. Tam Vie

Cottage in Mill Valley with kitchen

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Mt. Tam view from the house
View of guest house from street
This is the guest house gate on the far right of the driveway near the mailboxes
entry level bedroom with queen bed
entry level bedroom with queen bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 295.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sweetwater Music Hall
  • Place, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
  • Place, Muir Woods National Monument
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

DETACHED GUEST HOUSE: Walk To Town, 1030 Sq Ft, 1 BR/1.5 BA, Mt. Tam Vie

Majestic views of Mt. Tam! This modern-furnished, spacious, stand-alone guest house has spectacular views of Mt. Tam and is about half a mile to downtown Mill Valley. The bedroom with queen bed and half bath is on the entry level and then upstairs is an open floor plan with a full sized kitchen, dining area, full bath and living area.

Comfy sheets and towels, full washer/dryer, full size viking fridge, wine fridge, fully equipped kitchen with coffee/toaster/blender/silverware/cooking pots/etc, large screen TV, cable, curated art on the walls.

This guest house has a queen bed for two people. There is a convertible DWR sofa bed for two additional guests (must be under the age of 12 yrs old). $20 per additional guest.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mill Valley

Mill Valley is home to this cottage. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for San Francisco Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Throckmorton Theater - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 23 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Millie’s Crepe And Cream - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DETACHED GUEST HOUSE: Walk To Town, 1030 Sq Ft, 1 BR/1.5 BA, Mt. Tam Vie pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DETACHED GUEST HOUSE: Walk To Town, 1030 Sq Ft, 1 BR/1.5 BA, Mt. Tam Vie?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DETACHED GUEST HOUSE: Walk To Town, 1030 Sq Ft, 1 BR/1.5 BA, Mt. Tam Vie?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DETACHED GUEST HOUSE: Walk To Town, 1030 Sq Ft, 1 BR/1.5 BA, Mt. Tam Vie located?

Situated in Mill Valley, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sweetwater Music Hall and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mount Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods National Monument. Golden Gate National Recreation Area is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loretta T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment had all the comforts of home. We enjoyed the comfy bed, the sunlit living and dining spaces, walking into town (all downhill into town; obviously all uphill coming back!), and the fabulous view.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Great place to stay

Super comfortable and clean. Conveniently walkable to downtown Mill Valley. Great light, well equipped and quiet at night. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni M.

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

Giovanni Manfredi

I lived in this beautiful house for 12 days. Everything was just perfect. The house is very nice, clean, and very quiet. The neiborhood is very nice and just few minutes driving from Mill Valley downtown. Moreover Grace was so nice!i'll definitely come back to this property!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.

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

Great loacation

Great location, great privacy. Feels like it’s own property.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S., Folsom USA

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

Excellent Views!

Great spot, bring the small car!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

Mill Valley

This property was perfect for our Mill Valley getaway. The guest house was very nice with fabulous views of Mt Tam! This is the perfect location to enjoy quaint cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Our host, Grace, was so very accommodating and always responded quickly. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

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

Wonderful as always!

This was our second time staying at the property and it was wonderful as always! We love the location, the home is beautiful and full of great light, and Grace is so welcoming and responsive. Anytime we are in the Mill Valley/Marin County area we will stay here for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry L., Bakersfield

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

Location, location

Great place to base your time in the Bay Area. Beautiful views . Great to have kitchen and TV room above bedroom. Bathroom on each floor 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Beautiful!

Everything was wonderful. The location, the unit, comfortable bed/pillows, communication with homeowner, etc. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora L.

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

Cute little cottage!

We really enjoyed our stay in this comfy guest house in Mill Valley with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. It is located in a quiet neighborhood so one can really relax. It is very close (walking distance! - although down a steep hill) to the charming village of Mill Valley, with its many art galleries, coffee shops, etc. The hosts were very responsive. We hope to return in the future :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Lovely home

This a a beautiful and comfortable home. Communications were clear. Everything was well kept and clean. We were very comfortable and will look forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael k.

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

Mill Valley Charmer

Bright, sunny, compact. Great spatial arrangement (I like duplexes) and lots of thoughtful touches. But drive a small vehicle (road is windy and narrow).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lots of trees so it was colder than I expected - I am not complaining! I just didn’t pack enough warm clothes. The Mill Valley art and music festival happened while we were there so I got a fabulous shawl there that did the trick. Lovely place, wonderful host, cute little town. I want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

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

Place to Rest & Rejuvenate

Photos do not do justice of the gorgeous gem! Tam as well as loads of natural light greet you every morning and are spectacular during sunset. Grace was extremely kind and fast to respond to any questions. The space itself was very clean and stocked well - kitchen, bathroom and bedroom with touches like a small book collection that covered everything I might have needed. While I stayed here for a conference in SF, was able to work remotely as well for a few days as Wifi was strong enough for meetings + other applications simultaneously. After hours, the Dipsea stairs were a short walk from the front door and Muir Woods as well as Mt Tam trails were brief drives away, perfect for unwinding. Very much enjoyed the stay and hope to find an opportunity to come back again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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

Tam view chalet

This property is as advertised. The view of Mt Tam is clear from the upstairs windows. The upstairs feels light and airy. Windows on all four walls helps it cool off quickly with the evening breezes. Full kitchen with well working appliances. It does take a few minutes for hot water in the sink shower. The couch is firm and comfortable for sitting on or napping. I actually slept on it as i preferred to be upstairs. The bedroom downstairs is very big with a half bath and laundry facilities. The counters and cupboards seemed to be a few inches higher than normal. At 5'4" I could reach most places. The upstairs shower door is about 20" wide, i fit in with only a little to spare. Nice shampoo, conditioner and bathing soap is in the shower. The street is narrow and used mostly by people that live on it. Although it passes below the dining area window, there's very little noise from street in early mornings or evenings. Access to mill valley is within 5 minutes by car. There is a dedicated parking spot for guests right at the private entrance. I found it relaxing and enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leif S.

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

Spacious and full of light

We've stayed 6 rentals in MV, this is our favorite! Upstairs beautiful, many windows /skylights, views all around. Sitting area full view of Mt. Tam! Separate unit; no noise from others. Spacious, smartly designed, lots conveniences. Street parking convenient alongside unit.Upstairs, spacious kitchen, all appliances. Eating area looks across street, saw several bird species. Ice maker/dispenser, wine cooler, etc. Sitting area nice couch; wish chair were larger. Skylight in stairwell lovely.Downstairs, bed incredibly soft/comfy. Bed has window & 2nd TV set. I really wanted a chair in bedroom.Upstairs bathroom has nice shower (door is a bit narrow). Counter space small, sink has grab-n-pull stopper. Toilet: no fan. Angled ceiling; if male, you may bonk head when use toilet. Downstairs bath very large, no door, lots counter space, toilet has fan & privacy wall, no door. Sink has corrugated surface like inverted Aztec pyramid. Funkiness just adds to the charm. Mysterious, closet-like recess behind curtain. Both bathroom sink faucets are short. Lots electrical outlets! Getting hot water can be slow at 1st. Hot/cold direction odd on some faucets. Fine after figured out. Shower plenty water flow.Pleasant/spectacular walk to town through redwoods. Enjoyed long stairs, steep dramatic scenery, some may find it tough. Neighborhood has very narrow roads.Once you stay 2 days, you will wish could stay 2 weeks! We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've been in this place for the 2nd time. Again we liked the apt very much. It is a modern and light place with a great view over a valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's my second time in this wonderfull property.Everything was perfect as the first time. This property has everything you may need. it's also very silent with beautifull surroundings.Grace was just perfect and replied me very fast to my messages.i'll definitely come back again once i'll be able to come back in Mill Valley!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay! From cleanliness, to thoughtful touches, to strong Wifi, to fast communication and a beautiful neighborhood, this house is perfect. This was my second stay and I hope to find another opportunity to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a wonderful town. Just be prepared for the windy roads and be in shape for the stairs and roads if you're walking into town. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well designed and very well appointed. Clean and bright with great ventilation. Quiet street with easy parking. Close to coffee, shopping, and hiking in the redwoods. Easy communication with the owner who responded quickly to one question we had (minor). A
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia G.

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

Wonderful house in quiet surroundings

The location of the vacation home in the beautiful nature of Mill Valley is unique! We really enjoyed the peace and quiet.Best regards from Switzerland!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Klaus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Ganz OK

Keine Klimaanlage. Dachfenster ohne Beschattung. Mini Dusche im OG. WC im EG ohne Türe. Waschmaschine und Trockner sind Uralt-Modelle. Ausstattung der Küche sehr spartanisch.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope B.

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

Lovely Mill Valley Guest house

Loved it! Gorgeous view of Mt Tamp and so quiet at night. Loved the dedicated parking spot and so close to all that Mill Valley and Marin has to offer. We were very happy to spend a week there.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Grace Hawthorne

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We have lived in Mill Valley for over 18 years because of the charming downtown, wonderful access to trails, beautiful redwoods and proximity to San Francisco.

Why they chose this property

Helens Ln. is the closest walk to downtown with the priceless view of Mt. Tam. This guest house will be like your home away from home because of the spaciousness and the full size kitchen. Newly furnished with modern furnishings and amenities.

What makes this property unique

A five minute walk or a two minute drive downtown will put you in a sea of culinary delights-- award winning restaurants, gourmet grocery store, excellent coffee and what we call nature's cathedral-- running streams, giant redwoods, chirping birds.

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