Marin County Homestays

Explore our private one-bedroom guest suite situated in Gerstle Park, San Rafael. Conveniently located near Napa Valley and Sonoma Wine Country, our fully equipped retreat offers privacy with a separate entrance and private patio. Relax in a cozy queen-sized bed after exploring nearby attractions. Whether you're here for wine tasting or a peaceful getaway, our space is your perfect Northern California home base.Other details to note:Near Gerstle Park in San Rafael, California, you can find attractions such as the Marin History Museum, Falkirk Cultural Center, and the San Rafael Mission - all within 1-2 miles.Fun fact about San Rafael is that it is home to the oldest surviving Mission in California, the Mission San Rafael Arcángel, founded in 1817. It played a significant role in the history and development of the region.🔸 Muir Woods ~ 5.5 miles south🔹 Stinson Beach ~ 20 miles west🔸 San Francisco ~ 20 miles south 🔹 Napa Valley or Sonoma County ~ 20-30 miles northNote: Our suite is located on the ground level of our charming older home, so you might occasionally hear some activity. We’re a small family with a young boy who has special needs, and we do our best to keep things quiet and respectful. Many guests have found our space to be a comfortable and cozy retreat.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

This unique studio lies four miles inland from Dillon Beach, near Sonoma wine country and the staggeringly beautiful Sonoma coastline and beaches. The bucolic 1-acre parcel is home to deer, wild turkey, rabbits and many species of birds, who come to the many fruit and cypress trees on the property.The building is the original stable for the 100-year-old Estero Schoolhouse. Natural wood throughout with French windows, bamboo floors, full tile kitchen., queen sized kitchen and fold-out sofa couch. The compact tiled bathroom includes shower, toilet and sink. This is a perfect writer's retreat or for anyone enjoying the beaches, towns, vineyards, or the many natural wonders of West Marin and Sonoma County. Park your car 15 feet from the front door. See families of cows just six feet across the fence from your dining table.The studio shares the same acre and lies about 100 feet away from the main schoolhouse. Both properties offer a great deal of privacy. The studio residents have exclusive use of their own south-facing brick patio, as well as the rear 1/2 acre of the property, which is filled with trees and meadow grass.Close to local wineries and breweries, or hike and kayak at Point Reyes national seashore! Enjoy exploring Bodega Bay, Dillon Beach, and the redwood forests 15 minutes away. The perfect getaway. Enjoy quality time with your travel companion or alone in this bucolic setting.Guest accessGuests can unload and park jmmediately next to the studio. Guests have exclusive use of the adjoining gazebo and deck as well as a bricked patio area to the south of the studio.The schoolhouse, which sleeps up to six, is also available either separately or with the studio through VRBO: https://www.vrbo.com/867988 Renting both listings together is recommended for those with larger parties,.Other things to noteNOTE: WITH OUR SEPTIC SYSTEM, IT IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRED NOT TO FLUSH ANYTHING OTHER THAN HUMAN WASTE AND TOILET PAPER DOWN THE TOILET. All other items (floss, sanitary napkins, cleaning wipes, etc.) go into the trash can provided. Also note this is a rural location and a nature sanctuary, and for our many guests with pets, we don't use much poison, so those with zero bug tolerance should perhaps avoid this wooded bucolic acre. PETS: There is a $50 fee per pet per stay. If you would like to bring more than one pet, you must check first with owner. We are happy for guests to bring their pets with prior notification. However, for the comfort of future guests and for hygiene purposes, animals are not allowed on our furnishings or in the beds. Extra charges will apply if this occurs. Please bring beds and. furniture covers for your dog(s) and use them exclusively. Please note that while there is a fence surrounding the property, this is not a fenced in pet location where your pet can be left unsupervised and run free on the property. Please check your belongings before you leave! Please be advised there is a $50 fee for any left items that require being returned.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).No pets on furniture, nor chasing our wildlife.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:ALL GUESTS NEED TO READ AND AGREE TO THE RENTAL AGREEMENT, WHICH CONTAINS RULES FOR TOILETS, ENERGY USE, SURROUNDING PROPERTY AND SIX RULES FOR DOGS..HOST MUST BE NOTIFIED OF PET(S) PRIOR TO ARRIVAL..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Smoking outside only.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR TO SEE IF YOUR DATE IS AVAILABLE. Thanks!NEWLY RENOVATED!!! Furnished comfortable 1 bedroom apartment two blocks from beautiful downtown Mill Valley, just north of San Francisco. The quaint town offers gourmet restaurants, the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club, cafes, shopping, trail heads and a movie theater. The apartment is located in a walkable flat area, but also steps away from great hiking and biking. There is plentiful free and safe parking on the street.The spaceNEWLY RENOVATED!! This comfortable 1 bedroom apartment sleeps 4 people. It contains 1 queen bed, and 1 double bed in a fold out couch. It has a full kitchen with an outside deck. The deck overlooks a yard that other full-time tenants have exclusive use of. The bathroom has a shower only.It's located two blocks from beautiful Downtown Mill Valley. Mill Valley is only 15 minutes north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge. The quaint town offers gourmet restaurants, the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club, cafes, shopping, trail heads and a movie theater. A walkable flat area, but also steps away from great hiking and biking. Plentiful free and safe parking on the street. You can't beat the location.It's perfect for parents visiting their children or grandchildren in the area, or for wedding guests attending the Outdoor Art Club. A pack and play crib is available upon request. With nice linens, plush towels, it's much more welcoming and homey than a hotel room.Easy driving access to San Francisco sightseeing, to beautiful Marin scenery and wildlife. 15 minute drive (or 2.6 mile hike) to the Muir Woods National Monument, old growth redwood forest and to beautiful Muir Beach. It's only a 5 minute drive to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area hiking trails, including Tennessee Valley Road trail, where an easy 1-3/4 mile hike takes you to the beach. Mountain biking is nearby and kayaking tours of the Bay are available in Sausalito. It's an 8 to 10 minute drive to downtown Sausalito where you can eat a meal by the water or stroll by the Bay on the Sausalito Marina. There are ferries to San Francisco leaving from Sausalito and Larkspur.A 45 minute drive takes you to wine country in Sonoma or Napa, or to the Point Reyes National Seashore.The unit is on the ground floor (no stairs) of a 2 story, 3 unit building. It has a private entrance.There is a family living upstairs so expect to hear footsteps above when they are home. There is also limited privacy between the deck and the adjacent yard if the other tenants are using the yard.Sorry, no pets allowed.We require a $100 cleaning fee for every reservation.Guest accessGuests have their own deck and private entryway.About pets:No pets allowed.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

Enjoy modern comfort and old Sausalito charm with stunning views of San Francisco, the Bay and Sausalito. Located right in Downtown Sausalito, steps from fine dining, waterfront activities, art galleries and local shops!About pets:No pets allowed.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

Enjoy modern comfort and old Sausalito charm with stunning views of San Francisco, the Bay and Sausalito. Located right in Downtown Sausalito, steps from fine dining, waterfront activities, art galleries and local shops!About pets:No pets allowed.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.