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Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods

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Fireplace, ping pong, books, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Mill Valley, CA
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    5 min drive
  • Good Earth Natural Foods
    4 min drive
  • Judah St & 46th Ave Stop
    22 min drive
  • Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)
    9 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods

Our 4bd/2ba home is the perfect space for big families, work groups. It is in a very quiet neighborhood, and we ask that you are respectful of our neighbors by being super quiet in the daytime, as well as at night. No parties, please! Almost half an acre of sunny lawns, forest, and a seasonal creek at the end of a quiet road will greet you. The smell of plum blossom, jasmine, and bay trees will calm you, and you will have complete privacy as no cars will drive by. This place inspires peaceful solitude and is an excellent retreat for serene gatherings. (Please note that our house includes a small entirely separate In-law unit downstairs under the living room, which is not included in the Vrbo listing.)

As you drive up our driveway to the end of the road, our home is on your right side. You walk up 15 stairs to our long outdoor deck, which allows you to bring the outside in.

There is a little separate building at the end of the driveway. It is just for our storage use.

As you enter the house, you will see a stone fireplace right in front of you, the great room has old natural pine paneled walls, an open floor plan, and mostly hardwood and tile floors. There are 2 comfortable coaches and a sofa close to the fireplace, a working desk and mobile chair, and another 2 coaches on the right side of the room. The dining area and newly renovated kitchen are on the left side of the fireplace.

Walk along the kitchen and you will find 4 bedrooms: one spacious bedroom with a brand new queen-sized bed (2023), one sweet trundle bed in the middle bedroom, a brand new queen-sized sofa bed in a separate room, which has bright light almost all day long, and one king-sized bed in the spacious master bedroom. Our 2 newly renovated full baths (2023) and 4 bedrooms are all on one level for easy accessibility (note there are 15 stairs from the parking area up to our front door). There is a very quiet in-law unit below the living room. Please keep the area in the living room, dining room, and kitchen quiet between 10 PM and 7 AM as a courtesy to the unit below.

We have parking for 1 car at the top of the driveway to the right and another space in the carport right next to it. No street parking as all the spaces there is private property.

This is a quiet area with no streetlights, so star gazing is excellent. Wildlife abounds and sightings of deer, raccoon, coyotes, and raptors are common.

Stroll in our backyard, discover the path to our sacred temple and access the incredible open space adjoining the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Mount Tamalpais State Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 15 minutes by car from San Francisco Bay and 10 minutes from Muir Woods National Monument
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tara & Rob

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Ping pong table
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Each pet/ per stay is 100 dollars.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties, please
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number 079538

Property is also known as

Long term Possible
Long term possible. Serene Sanctuary in Mill Valley

Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristine N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

charles w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The ad is correct, it is quiet and serene. Located conveniently near Muir Woods, Golden Gate, Bridge, and downtown San Francisco. Quiet evenings outside on the back deck are very nice, lots of wildlife, a local grey longhair cat, and a family of deer visit every night and meander through unalarmec only 20 feet away. Very cool.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Baby Shower Get together in Mill Valley
I shall be honest. We've stayed in individual's homes/houses in Colorado, Europe, and South America, etc. in the past and felt they were the quality of our home. Maybe we are spoiled For the price we paid I expected something better. We made it work and had fun. We have a very wonderful family. Tara and Rob were very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location.
The location was very private, we didnt know there's a quite renter in a place under main house. The gas fireplace was nice on foggy days. There's No Television
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
We are return guets at this amazing sanctuary. We love the location and peaceful quiet surroundings. Just what we look for. Tara and Rob are outstanding hosts caring and responsive. Will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muir Woods in Murin away from city
Quiet, everything worked checkin/out easy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
My girlfriends and I stayed here the night before my wedding to be close to the venue and have a place to get ready in the morning. We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were very accommodating! :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We like the place
We all enjoyed stay at the beautiful Mill Valley and this cozy house. Dogs had a good time! It is close to SF so we spent day time there for the wonderful tour. We will come again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin L., Montréal, QC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet location in Mill Valley
We had a very pleasant stay in this property. We were there to run the Miwok 100k race which starts in Stinson Beach, and location was perfect for us. The house has a very nice and large living area which is perfect for relaxing, and it is nested in the woods, which is very nice and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming House
This is a charming property tucked away just 100 yards or so from a local park. Very quiet and serene. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guru G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
We had a wonderful stay at Rob and Tara's place. It was a breeze to commute to Muir Woods as we could avoid the traffic. Their place is situated in the middle of nature and has all the amenities we could have asked for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet place.
Clean with comfortable beds. Came for family wedding and stayed here. Management very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
This home is perfectly located for availing oneself of all the great things to do in the SF Bay area. This is a warm and comfortable home to use as a base to explore SF, Sausalito, the Muir Redwood Forest and the gorgeous Marin coastline. The hosts were amazing. We appreciate the hospitality you provided and thank you for sharing this wonderful, warm and peaceful space for our base in exploring the area. We look forward to returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of Space in the Trees
Hard to find; definitely find it in daylight! But a beautiful spot in the trees. Lots of space. Recommend for a group of family or friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
My daughter was married in Mill Valley this weekend and family from the east coast came. Eight of us stayed in the four double bedrooms and shared all our time in the spacious yet cozy main room. We were minutes to Muir Woods and beach and also wine tasting as well as the wonderful wedding. This location showed our east coast relatives some of the best adventures in California !! Would definitely come to this friendly home again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect retreat in the woods
I can’t say enough about Tara. She is super responsive and acts on any question or request in minutes! The house is so comfortable and the living area is nicely set up for chatting in front of the fireplace. You see trees out every window and the property is very private. There is a tenant downstairs that is very friendly and quiet. And you are only minutes from restaurants and a great supermarket. Hiking is very close and only about 10 minutes from Muir Woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Alison W.

Elopement weekend
My family and I stayed here while I had an elopement. The listing was not very accurate as the home is NOT newly renovated. The microwave didn’t work, one of the toilets only flushed 50% of the time, the gas stoves struggled to light, and the ac did not work. The beds were very hard and uncomfortable and there is a tree that has begun to uproot in the driveway that makes it difficult to get up and down safely. There were minimal outlets and the host has multiple appliances plugged into one outlet which was causing them to all not work very well. It is a nice neighborhood but if your group makes any noise whatsoever I wouldn’t suggest staying here. Neighbors made noise complaints for us playing a card game outside at 2pm on a Saturday. We were all in bed by 9pm and somehow still made too much noise so the 10pm-7am quiet hours is a lie they actually expect silence 24/7. None of these would’ve been big issues except the price point is not reflected in the quality of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in Marin
Great place right near the woods. Clean comfortable home. Easy drive into Mill Valley downtown or into SF. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical hideaway
Came here with our adult children. Magical hideaway perfect for our taste, quiet, unassuming charm, away from hustle bustle areas but within minutes of San Fran Sausalito and other areas. Endless walks, wild turkeys, wild berries and plums. Amazing hosts quickly responding to communication, will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, Serene Nest Among the Trees
My friends and I were able to relax, make great meals, and catch up with each other in what we came to call our Magic Treehouse. Good beds, interesting books and objects, very peaceful and healthful place. Good fireplace! Well lit by nature in daytime and lamps at night. These hosts have thought of everything we might need. We look forward to gathering here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding stay
Great location, quiet neighborhood, easy access to highway, stores and restaurants. Single floor was great for our crawling grandson.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
My 3 kids and I stayed here for 4 nights and it was great. Really convenient to get to the city and do outdoor things too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay in Marin County
The peace and quiet cannot be beat at this eclectic home. The furniture and beds are comfortable and the kitchen is adequate. If you are looking for a corporate hotel ambience this is NOT the place for you. If you would like to see deer in the yard every day and not hear a freeway outside your bedroom window, this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maren N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Place.
I loved staying is Tasha and Rob's adorable house. It was comfortable, and clean. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck surrounded by trees, the hanging crystals reflecting rainbows everywhere. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

William S., Memphis

Mill Valley House
Cozy living room with fire in fireplace. Rustic and funky in some ways, but very comfortable. Deck and deck furniture were covered with fallen leaves and dust. Had to sweep it up so we weren’t tracking leaf litter into house. There were 6 adults and a 14 month old.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022