1 BR Large and sunny Garden Cottage in Downtown Mill Valley
Cottage in Mill Valley, CA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this cottage rental
Charming and sunny cottage near Downtown
This quiet and charming freestanding 1 bedroom garden cottage is located in the flat and sunny area of beautiful downtown Mill Valley - just minutes from San Francisco! It is beautifully furnished and comes completely equipped with a nice chef's kitchen.
With over 850 square feet, it is more than three times as large as a typical hotel room and offers plenty of ample space. You'll have a complete large chef's kitchen, a sunny dining room, a large living room, one bedroom, and as an added bonus a light-filled sunroom to relax.
!!!IMPORTANT information for booking inquiries - please read!!!:
The maximum occupancy is 2 adults. This includes babies and children. Absolutely no extra guests overnight, this includes visitors for just one night.
This cottage is not a good fit for people with mobility issues. There is a total of 7 steps to climb (without railing), and the path to the cottage is narrow, rocky and uneven. That makes it hard to navigate with a walker.
Please include information about the purpose of your trip in your inquiry (business trip, family visit, tourist, etc.) since we feel much more comfortable renting to someone we 'know' than to a complete stranger ;-). It also helps us to know what you might expect from your stay.
For all stays of 30 nights or more (only available occasionally):
Send a booking inquiry through the "contact owner" or "contact via inbox" button and enter your desired dates. Do not send a booking request, please. If staying for a longer time, please understand that this is a fully furnished cottage and that you can't 'move in' with all of your belongings, house stock, furniture, etc. Maximum stay is limited to 3 weeks for most of the year, occasionally we allow up to 6 weeks (no special discounts granted).
UPDATE: VRBO has installed an automatic 'book it now' feature - since we now only have a few hours time to accept the 'book it now' request we'll automatically decline every 'book it now' request that doesn't have additional information about your group or stay.
Our permit is limited to 2 guests and we reinforce this strictly. If you anticipate additional guests to stay overnight, our cottage is not for you. We only rent to adults, not to families with young children.
We also require a signed and initialed hard copy of the online rental agreement.
The cottage:
This is a completely freestanding small house, not an attached 'studio/apartment': 1 bedroom, one large living room, an extra sunroom, and a separate dining room connected to the large chef's kitchen. Enjoy beautiful hardwood floors, a bathtub, and a sweet backyard garden.
It is located at the end of the property behind the main house, behind a privacy fence and a large set of beautiful bushes and trees, with a big private space for outdoor seating. Your own small basement with a washer and dryer offers additional secure storage space for bikes or surfboards. The owner lives in the main house in front of the property.
Located in the middle of Mill Valley's most desirable neighborhoods Sycamore and Boyle Park, it is very close to playgrounds, tennis courts, and a golf course. Trailheads and bike paths along the Bay are nearby. Enjoy your morning coffee and a croissant from French bakery "Le Marais" 3 houses down the road, or walk 10 minutes to bustling Lumberyard, Downtown Mill Valley Plaza and Depot, Whole Foods, shops and boutiques, coffee shops, Library, Mill Valley Art and Film Festival, Mill Valley Market, Community Center with pool and gym, clubs (2 am, Sweetwater), schools, and excellent restaurants. Boyle Park is just across the street, and Sycamore Park with a nice playground is around the corner.
The bus stop to San Francisco or San Rafael is across the street and the Golden Gate Bridge is only 10 minutes away by car. San Francisco, Sausalito, Tiburon, Corte Madera, Stinson Beach, Muir Woods, Marin General Hospital, and College of Marin are all only minutes away by car and you could bike as well!
Rate details:
For stays of less than 30 nights: 10% TOT tax plus 2% tourist tax are collected
International travelers welcome! We speak English and German.
Restrictions during "normal" (non-Covid) times:
Please inquire about the minimum stay requirements. Longer stays are welcome too, but we limit it to a maximum stay of 3 weeks during most of the year. If staying for a longer time, please understand that this is a fully furnished cottage and that you can't 'move in' with all of your belongings, house stock, furniture, etc. Wedding parties/rehearsal dinners/business meetings and parties can NOT be held at the cottage.
Extra cleanings:
You are welcome to hire any cleaner of your choice for additional cleanings. Alternatively, I can provide you with our cleaner’s phone number so you can arrange for additional cleanings. This is a contract between you and the cleaner and will have to be paid directly to the cleaner (cash only).
This quiet and charming freestanding 1 bedroom garden cottage is located in the flat and sunny area of beautiful downtown Mill Valley - just minutes from San Francisco! It is beautifully furnished and comes completely equipped with a nice chef's kitchen.
With over 850 square feet, it is more than three times as large as a typical hotel room and offers plenty of ample space. You'll have a complete large chef's kitchen, a sunny dining room, a large living room, one bedroom, and as an added bonus a light-filled sunroom to relax.
!!!IMPORTANT information for booking inquiries - please read!!!:
The maximum occupancy is 2 adults. This includes babies and children. Absolutely no extra guests overnight, this includes visitors for just one night.
This cottage is not a good fit for people with mobility issues. There is a total of 7 steps to climb (without railing), and the path to the cottage is narrow, rocky and uneven. That makes it hard to navigate with a walker.
Please include information about the purpose of your trip in your inquiry (business trip, family visit, tourist, etc.) since we feel much more comfortable renting to someone we 'know' than to a complete stranger ;-). It also helps us to know what you might expect from your stay.
For all stays of 30 nights or more (only available occasionally):
Send a booking inquiry through the "contact owner" or "contact via inbox" button and enter your desired dates. Do not send a booking request, please. If staying for a longer time, please understand that this is a fully furnished cottage and that you can't 'move in' with all of your belongings, house stock, furniture, etc. Maximum stay is limited to 3 weeks for most of the year, occasionally we allow up to 6 weeks (no special discounts granted).
UPDATE: VRBO has installed an automatic 'book it now' feature - since we now only have a few hours time to accept the 'book it now' request we'll automatically decline every 'book it now' request that doesn't have additional information about your group or stay.
Our permit is limited to 2 guests and we reinforce this strictly. If you anticipate additional guests to stay overnight, our cottage is not for you. We only rent to adults, not to families with young children.
We also require a signed and initialed hard copy of the online rental agreement.
The cottage:
This is a completely freestanding small house, not an attached 'studio/apartment': 1 bedroom, one large living room, an extra sunroom, and a separate dining room connected to the large chef's kitchen. Enjoy beautiful hardwood floors, a bathtub, and a sweet backyard garden.
It is located at the end of the property behind the main house, behind a privacy fence and a large set of beautiful bushes and trees, with a big private space for outdoor seating. Your own small basement with a washer and dryer offers additional secure storage space for bikes or surfboards. The owner lives in the main house in front of the property.
Located in the middle of Mill Valley's most desirable neighborhoods Sycamore and Boyle Park, it is very close to playgrounds, tennis courts, and a golf course. Trailheads and bike paths along the Bay are nearby. Enjoy your morning coffee and a croissant from French bakery "Le Marais" 3 houses down the road, or walk 10 minutes to bustling Lumberyard, Downtown Mill Valley Plaza and Depot, Whole Foods, shops and boutiques, coffee shops, Library, Mill Valley Art and Film Festival, Mill Valley Market, Community Center with pool and gym, clubs (2 am, Sweetwater), schools, and excellent restaurants. Boyle Park is just across the street, and Sycamore Park with a nice playground is around the corner.
The bus stop to San Francisco or San Rafael is across the street and the Golden Gate Bridge is only 10 minutes away by car. San Francisco, Sausalito, Tiburon, Corte Madera, Stinson Beach, Muir Woods, Marin General Hospital, and College of Marin are all only minutes away by car and you could bike as well!
Rate details:
For stays of less than 30 nights: 10% TOT tax plus 2% tourist tax are collected
International travelers welcome! We speak English and German.
Restrictions during "normal" (non-Covid) times:
Please inquire about the minimum stay requirements. Longer stays are welcome too, but we limit it to a maximum stay of 3 weeks during most of the year. If staying for a longer time, please understand that this is a fully furnished cottage and that you can't 'move in' with all of your belongings, house stock, furniture, etc. Wedding parties/rehearsal dinners/business meetings and parties can NOT be held at the cottage.
Extra cleanings:
You are welcome to hire any cleaner of your choice for additional cleanings. Alternatively, I can provide you with our cleaner’s phone number so you can arrange for additional cleanings. This is a contract between you and the cleaner and will have to be paid directly to the cleaner (cash only).
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Mill Valley, CA
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Reviews
5.0
Property is charming and private and within easy walking distance of downtown Mill Valley.
5.0
Hilde was a wonderful hostess. The cottage was beautiful and fully stocked for bathing and kitchen supplies. The location is in a great part of town and is very private. Plan to stay there again in the future.
5.0
Just as described and attentive host. Very clean and well kept up. Lovely property.
5.0
Wonferful cottage
5.0
The cottage is so cute and cozy with a great location. Plenty of room and super comfortable. Hilde is a great hostess. Any and all questions quickly responded to. Definitely recommend and we hope to return soon.
5.0
This little cottage is exquisite. We loved our two-week stay here. Everything in the cottage was clean, in good order, convenient, and easy to use. We especially enjoyed being surrounded by the delightful landscaping, with orange trees and flowers. The cottage’s location was private, yet near to shopping in town and the excellent Le Marais bakery and cafe. We would definitely come back for another stay.
5.0
The property is extremely well maintained. It is clean and well appointed in the living areas and the kitchen. Linens, tables, kitchen equipment, and upholstered furniture were all of quality.
5.0
Loved the space, the outdoor seating area and the quietness. We’ll be back!
5.0
Very nice, well kept cottage. Close to downtown and Lumberyard shopping center. Hilde and Marcus were excellent hosts.
5.0
An adorable, clean, spacious cottage in a great location. .
5.0
We've stayed at this property a number of times, and each visit has been delightful. The property is perfect, and It's location is terrific, and close to everything in Mill Valley. We look forward to our next visit!
5.0
Everything in Boyle Cottage is designed to make you feel at home away from home. The smallest details are planned for convenience. The kitchen, bathroom and living area are up to date and comfortable. Bedroom is spacious and the bed and linens are high quality. The outside area is lovely. Hilde is a very friendly and responsive host.
5.0
This is an amazing place. Lovely in every way. Convenient to town and surrounding area. It’s 2 blocks from my daughter’s home. I will continue to plan visits to Mill Valley based on its availability!!!
5.0
Great place, amazing host
5.0
This was a wonderful spot. The cottage is amazing. The location is great. Plenty of room and super comfortable. Any and all questions quickly responded to. Definitely will return.
5.0
Over the years we have stayed in a number of nice VIRBO properties in Mill Valley but none has compared to this cottage. The quiet is remarkable in spite of being within a half mile of the downtown. The host is most attentive and thoughtful with cleanliness being top notch.
2.5
Excellent
2.5
Easily accessible, charming cottage in Mill Valley - clean, well appointed, and spacious. We enjoyed every moment.
5.0
Great in every way
5.0
We were very happy with this property .
We found the property to be nicely decorated , very clean and well maintained .The owners thought of everything one might need for the stay - it is very well equipped It is safe property with a locked gate . We liked the location as we could walk to a French bistro and bakery and several good restaurants . The owners were very pleasant and we would like to stay in this property again in the future
5.0
Superb
This is one of the best VRBO’s we have stayed in. The cottage is spacious, beautifully furnished, clean and comfortable. The kitchen is new and exceptionally well equipped and the linens and bedding were wonderful. It has a very nice and private outdoor space. It is set back from the street. The owners were responsive and made the process perfect. We hope to return again. Five stars!
5.0
Delightful
The cottage is even better than it looks online. Everything was perfect and absolutely spotless.
5.0
2022
Always a pleasure!
5.0
Mill Valley cottage
The cottage was delightful, cozy and sunny. So much to do in the area. Mill Valley library is gorgeous and Redwood Park nice for a stroll. We drove up the coast as far as Wright's Beach; especially enjoyed scenery at Muir Beach Overlook. Panoramic Highway is twisty but scenic. Hiked most of the way to Mt. Tam fire lookout but chickened out at the end, too many big boulders to scramble over and we didn't have proper shoes or hiking poles. Fort Baker and to Pt. Bonita light house scenic and interesting with military pillboxes etc., Marine Mammal Center was closed. Disney Family Museum wasn't great but Presidio is lovely.
5.0
An incredible stay!
We loved every moment of our stay in Hilde's lovely garden cottage. The space was perfect for us (a retired couple in town to visit grandchildren) - we particularly enjoyed the abundant natural light and the close proximity to downtown Mill Valley. All details were well taken care of. We are already looking forward to our next stay!
5.0
Fabulous cottage
Property owner excellent to work with. The cottage was extremely clean, sunny and cozy. A short walk to downtown Mill Valley, we will be back.
5.0
Fantastic Time in Mill Valley
This is a wonderful property in a great location of downtown Mill Valley. You can walk to everything, gourmet grocery store, restaurants, hiking trails and shops. We enjoyed them all! The property looks just like the pictures, lovely decor, and plenty of room for two people. We found the indoor and outdoor space both private and quiet. Thank you to the lovely owners for offering this property, we will be back.
5.0
Sunny private cottage within minutes of downtown Mill Valley
Had a great time being able to meet friends for activities in Marin without a drive back to the Peninsula.
5.0
Beautiful, clean, quiet cottage in Mill Valley
This beautifully appointed, secluded cottage, at the back of the welcoming and helpful owners' house, was one of the best vacation rentals we have discovered. It is centrally located in Mill Valley. We had all that we needed in a spacious and gracious set of rooms, including a delightful kitchen and dining area and an outdoor patio for eating and relaxing. Most amenities were nearby, the natural world of the Marin peninsula was easily accessed, and we felt very much at home in the cottage and the village. We intend to return on our next trip to the Bay Area.
5.0
I would stay here again.
Great place to stay. Hilde was easy to deal with and very clear on instructions. I had a pleasant stay and would do a repeat visit!
5.0
Great Cottage
Boyle Cottage provided the ideal location for our stay in Mill Valley. It’s centrally located, clean, comfortable and has everything you need for cooking.
5.0
Lovely & wonderful hosts
You can't have nicer, more thoughtful hosts. Wonderful. Thank you!
5.0
Heavenly orange
Beautiful light filled cottage with orange & lemon trees to sweeten the air. Beyond expectations- great location to mill valley retailers /restaurants as well as 101 for travel to San fran
2.5
My stay in this cozy cottage was one of my favorite vacations. I needed a respite after a year of distance learning with three children, and other chaos, and this was perfection. The cottage is within easy walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, and hiking trails. However my favorite part is that the cottage is even more beautiful in person than in the photos. I ended up parking on a side street, as the driveway is on a busy street, but that wasn’t an issue at all; I so rarely drove anywhere, as everything I needed was walkable.The cottage was stocked with plenty of everything, towels, dishes and cookware, toilet paper, etc. Lastly, but certainly not least, the owners are kind. Instructions for anything I needed to know for my stay were in the cottage, Hilde has everything so well organized I could quickly relax into my vacation. I hope I can here again soon.
5.0
Even better than the beautiful pictures
My stay in this cozy cottage was one of my favorite vacations. I needed a respite after a year of distance learning with three children, and other chaos, and this was perfection. The cottage is within easy walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, and hiking trails. However my favorite part is that the cottage is even more beautiful in person than in the photos.
I ended up parking on a side street, as the driveway is on a busy street, but that wasn’t an issue at all; I so rarely drove anywhere, as everything I needed was walkable.
The cottage was stocked with plenty of everything, towels, dishes and cookware, toilet paper, etc.
Lastly, but certainly not least, the owners are kind. Instructions for anything I needed to know for my stay were in the cottage, Hilde has everything so well organized I could quickly relax into my vacation. I hope I can here again soon.
5.0
Charming and peaceful cottage
This beautiful cottage is an oasis of serenity and peace in the heart of charming Mill Valley. You will feel right at home in this beautifully appointed space with all of the amenities. Hilde is a wonderful host and offers you all of the privacy or support that you want. Cannot recommend enough!
5.0
SWEET COTTAGE CLOSE IN.
PRIVATE GARDEN SANCTUARY. TIDY CLEAN AND NEAT WITH A MODERN VIBE.
5.0
Boyle Cottage
It works perfectly for me and my husband when we visit our daughter and grandchildren who live a few blocks away. Hosts are lovely and very accommodating.
5.0
Lovely Stay in Mill Valley!
From start to finish this little cottage was one of our best experiences to date, and we travel extensively for our business. Every thing was exceptionally appointed. Thank you Hilde for your lovely hospitality!
5.0
Cute, quaint, quiet, and clean
The cottage is very nicely decorated and furnished. The location is quiet and private. The laundry area is located in a raised crawl space area that requires lifting a door and going down a few stairs, maybe this is common in California. We had a very nice stay.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mill Valley?
The average price for a rental in Mill Valley is $459 per night. This rental is $99 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 1 BR Large and sunny Garden Cottage in Downtown Mill Valley. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at 1 BR Large and sunny Garden Cottage in Downtown Mill Valley. Enjoy the water!
Is 1 BR Large and sunny Garden Cottage in Downtown Mill Valley pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 1 BR Large and sunny Garden Cottage in Downtown Mill Valley?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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