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Cozy studio in San Rafael; close to everything the Bay Area has to offer!

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Living area
Kitchenette with farmhouse sink - also microwave (not shown)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 339.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Cozy studio in San Rafael; close to everything the Bay Area has to offer!

We are a 3-minute drive to downtown San Rafael, 30 minutes to San Francisco, and less than 45 minutes to Napa and Sonoma. We look forward to meeting you!

This cozy studio is about 420 square feet and adjoins the house but has its own entrance.

We live in a quiet and safe neighborhood with lots of trees and walking trails nearby. The road to our house is narrow and winds around a bit, but it's only 1/3 of a mile from Lincoln Avenue, one of the main streets running through San Rafael. Downtown San Rafael is about a 15-minute walk (downhill going there, uphill coming back).

Amenities include:

Queen bed
Full bathroom with bathtub & shower
Kitchenette with apartment-sized stove, refrigerator and microwave
32" flat-screen TV with premium cable channels (HBO, Showtime, etc.)
Wireless internet access
Plenty of street parking, which is a short walk to the front door (no steps)

We provide all linens, towels, and soap. Guests staying 7 days or more may use our washer and dryer.

San Rafael is a convenient and central Bay Area location, only a 30-minute drive to Napa, San Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland, and about 20 minutes to the beach and Muir Woods. Downtown San Rafael and the transit station are about 1 mile away, as is the freeway entrance (101 north and south). The downtown area is charming, with artist studios, shops, restaurants, and a wonderful art house cinema. Sol Food Restaurant, less than a mile away, has been written up in the New York Times (36 Hours in Marin County); it has delicious and inexpensive Puerto Rican food. We're also near Dominican College, and the Terrapin Crossroads, a great new music venue owned by Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead.

We love hosting people and can guarantee you'll feel comfortable and well cared for. We have a small standard poodle who is very sweet and friendly. Looking forward to meeting you soon!

Miscellaneous: We charge $15.00/night for a third guest. "Check-in" time is 4:00 pm.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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, service animals permitted
Sorry, no cats.
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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Rafael

Lincoln, a neighbourhood in San Rafael, is home to this apartment. 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 Alcatraz Island. Classic Billiards and Falkirk Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marin History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 22 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sana’a Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bay Thai Cuisine - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy studio in San Rafael; close to everything the Bay Area has to offer! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy studio in San Rafael; close to everything the Bay Area has to offer!?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy studio in San Rafael; close to everything the Bay Area has to offer! on 27 June 2026 start from NZ$186, 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 Cozy studio in San Rafael; close to everything the Bay Area has to offer!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy studio in San Rafael; close to everything the Bay Area has to offer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy studio in San Rafael; close to everything the Bay Area has to offer!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy studio in San Rafael; close to everything the Bay Area has to offer! located?

Located in Lincoln, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Marin History Museum and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Classic Billiards and Falkirk Cultural Center are also within 1 mile (2 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. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location and property

This property and location (central Marin) was perfect for our 4 night stay. I will book it again when I come back for another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable & convenient! Jessica was a very kind & accommodating host. The space was perfect for us. Felt even roomier than it looks in the photos. Very comfortable bed with great pillows. Extra towels & linens provided. The kitchenette was stocked with all the pans, dishes, utensils & seasonings we could need. Plenty of closet space & drawers. It made for a perfect little home away from home for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Babymoon

Jessica was a lovely hostess and the property was as advertised. We will definitely be staying with her again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2023
Thank you - we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Quiet area and great amenities

Property in a lovely quiet neighbourhood and with great kitchen / supplies and very comfortable bed. Super happy with stay and communication with host. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

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

Great simple spot near San Francisco

Lovely little suite with kitchenette and private entrance in the walkout basement of the host's home. The main part of San Rafael is very close with lots of cafes and shops. There is also a park/open space area with lots of trails very close to the home that we didn't know about and was a pleasant surprise. The host was very communicative and accommodating. We very much enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! I just want to clarify one thing: we have no basement. The studio is just a few steps down from the main level of the house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

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

review

lovely studio. great location for me.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga M.

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

Wonderful stay!

It was perfect for us! The place was nice, clean and spacious. Comfortable as well. It had everything we needed, especially coffee! The location was very convenient. We were able to easily drive to San Francisco, Berkeley and Sonoma. Two thumbs (way) up!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

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

Wonderful!

Jessica is so kind and thoughtful. The studio was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2022
Lovely people - we would welcome them back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

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

Stay Review

This vrbo was lovely and I would definitely stay again! It was a bit in the hills however, after driving in and out a few times I got quite used to it. It really was a wonderful little studio. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2023
Deanna is a lovely person and was a great guest - we would welcome her back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth N.

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

Cozy Studio

Lovely quiet neighborhood in the hills. Close to Freeway access and downtown San Rafael
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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

Beautiful Property

Spacious, clean, and totally comfortable. Everything that anyone could need was provided, including fresh fruit and coffee. I was impressed with the friendly neighbors and easy accessibility. I will try to continue to rent this property for more visits with my children.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUDY M.

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

Hospitality

Jessica was extremely hospitable, friendly and easy to talk to her. She welcomed us to communicate any needs. We had no needs while staying in her place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken a.

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

A lovely stay

A perfect little get-away spot in San Rafael. Immaculate efficiency with a nice place to cook, eat, relax and of course sleep on a comfy bed. Very private with its own entrance. An easy 5 minute drive to downtown - but up a very high and twisty hill, so probably not walkable except for athletic types. We have kids grandkids in San Rafael who live in a tiny house, so we hope to be back again in this lovely space!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Good value!

This little studio worked great for me. I was in town for a week-long class, and wanted an affordable option, close to downtown that allowed me to prepare my own meals. This place checked all of those boxes. The owner was easy to communicate with, and even though the parking was on the street, I never had issues getting a parking spot right next to the home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Serene Stay

Jessica was an awesome host, being very welcoming and available the whole time. The studio is beautifully appointed with an understated elegance and artistic flare. All natural and earthy tones. The place was wonderfully organized, supplied and very fresh and clean. Great bed with nice linens. We appreciated the big walk-in closet that was not shown in the photos. More spacious than expected. Although there is a stretch of a very narrow hillside road leading to the house, once we got there, the parking was very easy. Fabulous place to stay. We felt really lucky to be there!!! Two thumbs way up from us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

great little space

The kitchenette is really nice, but ventilation is dependent on opening the window. We were happy with the place except for the dining table and stools. We found them challenging- uncomfortable and hard to get in close to the plate.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2023
Hi Janet, I'm so sorry you found the dining table and stools uncomfortable. We've been hosting for a number of years and you are the first guest that has mentioned anything to me about that.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Wonderful host!

We loved Jessica's studio. It included items that are often left out of other spaces: hooks, drawers, large closet with plenty of hangars. Jessica was an attentive and delightful woman who clearly cares about the experience her guests have. Yes, the road is narrow and windy but then you're in a lovely enclave with all you need to easily relax and get around the Bay Area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth J.

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

Good location in San Rafael

This studio is well equipped with all things needed. Welcoming fruit and chocolate a nice touch. Bed comfy. Barely could hear upstairs’ neighbors. Location is up usual windy roads in Marin which is getting harder for us as we get older but parking was a snap. There is a step up into bathroom.. hostess communicated often . Lots of hangers and storage space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akasha R.

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

Spacious, comfy, and clean

This is a wonderful economical oasis in an area that can be very expensive. I was pleasantly surprised by the new kitchen and the bathtub! Very comfortable stay. I’d love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2022
We so much enjoyed having you here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

glenda k.

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

Great!

Good location Clean Roomy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean & Quiet studio

Lovely stay, peaceful location
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie D.

Perfect, private studio

My week long stay with these VRBO hosts was exceptional. The studio is clean, bright, private and surrounded by lush vegetation. Everything you need to make your stay comfortable has been thought of. The kitchenette is well stocked, and many small touches such as a clothes brush in the closet and a night light in the bathroom Have been added to the studio. The studio is situated at the front of the main house located. It’s minutes from down town San Rafeal in a unique and beautiful wooded mountain side which feels more like your staying in a private oasis rather than an urban city area. There are stunning nature walks and views right by the property. The hosts we incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about what to do in the area and where to eat and explore. I found the room quite, the bed comfortable, the space clean, warm and inviting. This VRBO stay was an excellent experience, one I highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Very nice studio with nice kitchen area and good size room.

We stayed during some very wet weather. The place was dry, warm and comfortable. Nicely equipped kitchen with stove and microwave. The only thing we had issues with was the rain dripping off the roof, next to window, behind the head of the bed. Very loud and hard to sleep. Other than that, the place was easy to find and close to San Rafael. The property owner welcomed us and was very nice. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you for your kind review. I'm sorry the rain was so loud on the roof, but I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Perfect

very cozy, good location, perfect for 2 people, very quite, very clean, we would definitely book this property again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Read below. We loved it.

It is a cozy , good sized, well appointed private studio for a couple. Front and Under owners home. Dog friendly. Centrally Located near the freeway. Up fairly steep hill .. Owners very accommodating , . We hope to stay there often , as we visit regularly. !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

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Hosted by Jessica Warren

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We love hosting guests and will do our best to make you feel at home!

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