Quiet Haven... Where Memories Are Made! Fairfax, Ca retreat.
House in Fairfax, CA
5 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
New Additions: King-sized bed, new carpet and upgraded foam mattresses to sofabeds.
Quotes from our great renter's: 'Thank you for providing us with this beautiful sanctuary in the woods. This was the best vacation rental we've stayed in and we hope to be back soon.'
'We owe you, thanks for 'tuning us in' to such an amazing part of the Bay Area!'
'Your house is truly a sanctuary, we fell in love with it as soon as we walked in the door.'
''We found the house amazing, each window in the house gives you a different view and perspective of the surrounding nature.'
'Thank you for letting us into your slice of paradise. Everything was wonderful from the decor and location to the smallest of details. Did I mention my wife wanted to move in?'
'You really have a gift for making people feel at home. We are already talking of coming here again.'
Our 1500 sq ft. house is loft-style, built on a large rock with views of the Marin Mountains. Take pleasure in relaxing nights as you hear the crickets chirp and the rushing of the creek during the rainy months. Our house is a beautiful, tranquil place to unwind and enjoy everything that nature has to offer. On any given day, deer can be seen as close as 10 ft. from the outside deck.
Our house is nestled in the quaint town of Fairfax, CA which was just voted in 2011 as the ' Best Town in Marin' by the Pacific Sun.It is a quiet haven untouched by strip malls and corporate chains, yet it is close enough to the hustle and bustle of cities like San Francisco and Berkeley. A short distance a way are Mill Valley, Sausalito, Muir Woods, Mt. Tamalpais, Point Reyes, Stinson Beach & Napa.
Take advantage of picnicking in Deer Park, hiking/driving to the many lakes located near the house, strolling through the town of Fairfax, antique shopping in San Anselmo and exploring the other great cities, beaches & activities nearby. A few nights in Fairfax and you just may decide to stay!
We are walking distance to Deer Park Villa
Minimum one week stay over Christmas holiday.
Quotes from our great renter's: 'Thank you for providing us with this beautiful sanctuary in the woods. This was the best vacation rental we've stayed in and we hope to be back soon.'
'We owe you, thanks for 'tuning us in' to such an amazing part of the Bay Area!'
'Your house is truly a sanctuary, we fell in love with it as soon as we walked in the door.'
''We found the house amazing, each window in the house gives you a different view and perspective of the surrounding nature.'
'Thank you for letting us into your slice of paradise. Everything was wonderful from the decor and location to the smallest of details. Did I mention my wife wanted to move in?'
'You really have a gift for making people feel at home. We are already talking of coming here again.'
Our 1500 sq ft. house is loft-style, built on a large rock with views of the Marin Mountains. Take pleasure in relaxing nights as you hear the crickets chirp and the rushing of the creek during the rainy months. Our house is a beautiful, tranquil place to unwind and enjoy everything that nature has to offer. On any given day, deer can be seen as close as 10 ft. from the outside deck.
Our house is nestled in the quaint town of Fairfax, CA which was just voted in 2011 as the ' Best Town in Marin' by the Pacific Sun.It is a quiet haven untouched by strip malls and corporate chains, yet it is close enough to the hustle and bustle of cities like San Francisco and Berkeley. A short distance a way are Mill Valley, Sausalito, Muir Woods, Mt. Tamalpais, Point Reyes, Stinson Beach & Napa.
Take advantage of picnicking in Deer Park, hiking/driving to the many lakes located near the house, strolling through the town of Fairfax, antique shopping in San Anselmo and exploring the other great cities, beaches & activities nearby. A few nights in Fairfax and you just may decide to stay!
We are walking distance to Deer Park Villa
Minimum one week stay over Christmas holiday.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Fairfax, CA
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Reviews
5.0
Great convenient location for our needs
3.0
I was disappointed to be misled by the description of the property as a quiet haven. It was definitely an adequate place to stay--the beds were comfortable and the fridge, stove, and dishwasher worked fine--but it was dusty, cobwebby, downright dirty in some places and definitely not quiet. It's fine to rent a home in a thriving, lively neighborhood; just don't call it a quiet haven so I know what to expect. We entered to a musty smell in the entry. Each room had artificial plants covered in dust and cobwebs. There was no screen in the lower bathroom window and no vent fan; opening the window for ventilation meant bugs flew in. The kitchen window did not open at all. (Opening windows and running the whole house fan was the only means of cooling.) The window tracks were filled with debris making them hard to slide open. It was hard to see the lovely views through the dirty windows. I had to rewash every dish & pan in the cupboards before use. Noise wise: with windows closed we could still hear barking dogs most of the day and into the night. Daily normal neighborhood noises included someone practicing their saxophone, chainsaws, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, shouting kids, construction, and trash trucks arriving at 5:30 am. A neighbor somewhere had a small dinner party on an outside deck and their conversation and laughter continued past midnight. Without any insulated windows or walls in the house, there was no sound barrier. On the plus side, I could walk to trails. Yay!
5.0
This is the 2nd time we have stayed here - it is perfect for us. Walking distance to hiking trails and to the town of Fairfax. Short drive to other Marin locations. Very quiet and relatively secluded. Large enough for everyone in our family of 4 to have their own space. Kitchen had all the items we needed. Hosts are great!
5.0
Hosts thought of everything. Location close to a gorgeous outdoor hiking spot and near the most darling town. Home is cozy with everything you would need. Highly recommend this home.
5.0
The house was well equipped and very homey, with comfortable beds and soft towels. And the shower was like a spa!
Fairfax is a quaint town with good food and the neighborhoods were lovely.
Misty, the owner, was very easy to reach and pleasant to work with.
We had a great time and would do it again!
Merilee
5.0
fantastic relaxing week spent there with my family, plenty of spaces, beautiful rooms nicely decorated. only (minor) issue was the lack of mobile network in the area, but wasn't a big deal as Wi-Fi worked very well.
5.0
The beds were very comfortable, the views were lovely and the home was clean. We enjoyed exploring the neighborhood too, we felt safe. Host was great to communicate with. We were concerned because we were traveling in the summertime and this home doesn’t have central AC. However, the bedrooms had ACs in them and so even tho the days in the common areas of the house were hot, we slept great in the cool bedrooms at night. In the mornings and at night, the common areas in the house cooled down too. The host left instructions on how best to use the fans in the house to cool everything down in the evening and we appreciated that. The town of Fairfax is cute and has great restaurants. Would love to visit again!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay here with the kids and us hanging out front for a while. It was a great stay.
1.0
This property was not safe for toddlers the stairs, the yard that we were told not to go out on however, there was no gate stopping a young toddlers from walking right off onto a 30 foot drop. We did not even get to enjoy the deck as we kept it hidden so the kids will not get hurt. Due to the sleeping arrangements or whole entire family slept on the floor in the downstairs room which was extremely uncomfortable. When Mom decided to go upstairs with all the snoring and went to get into the bed in the morning found there was dead spiders in the bed. We were not impressed with the location, the binder full of rules or this rental.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay and the house is in a perfect location from downtown Fairfax.
Would highly recommend if visiting the area!
5.0
Great location close to town and hiking/biking trails. House was great for 4 adults. Very clean and everything worked well. Everything we needed was here. Hosts were great communicators and very helpful.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay! The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet. We were there for our daughter's wedding at Deer Park Villa and the venue is right down the road...very convenient! The house has a cabin feel and had more than enough room for our family. Saw deer and turkeys in the yard multiple times. The squirrels and birds were fun to watch. Very well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. One thing to know...the streets of Fairfax are very skinny so if you have a larger car you'll need to drive carefully. Would definitely recommend.
4.0
Weather was nice
5.0
Great location for 1/2 to beachs and to SF . Beautiful views and loved The town of Fairfax.
The check out times were a little later and too early. Other than that is was a pleasant stay.
5.0
Great, peaceful house in a great town
We really enjoyed how quiet and comfortable the house was, and loved Fairfax. It’s a really great town and the landscape around it is incredible
5.0
Great house
Enjoy the quiet with birds and squirrels and only a short drive into town.
5.0
Lovely hideaway in Fairfax
Well kept and appointed house on quiet (steep) dead end street at foot of lovely and cardio-challenging Mount Tam. Comfy beds and plenty of spaces to lounge indoors and out. Small but complete kitchen and some nice special touches (great bluetooth speaker, candy bowl, chest full of small toys our toddler loved to play with). Short drive or longish walk to nicest part of Fairfax with wonderful playground, shops, and places to eat and drink. Great location if one wishes to walk, run, hike or bike directly from the property.
5.0
Quiet, comfortable
It was the perfect place to return after a day sightseeing in San Francisco. Very comfortable, had a great layout, and the wildlife that visited was beautiful.
5.0
Quiet, comfortable and serene.
We chose this property because of its proximity to family during the holidays and we are so happy we did!! The house is meticulously cared for, the kitchen is well appointed, the beds are comfortable and the shower is great. The outdoor decks look lovely, but it was very rainy and cold during our stay, so we didn’t use them. The owners were very prompt with communications and provided clear, helpful instructions related to the property. We hope to come back to enjoy this cozy retreat again sometime!!!
5.0
Amazing property and neighborhood
Visited family in Marin Co and wanted our own place to stay. The house and surroundings were absolutely amazing. We plan to do this again in a few years.
5.0
Quiet Haven
Beautiful place, beautiful home, beautiful sunsets, great hiking, beautiful trees, beautiful location! Thanks to Misty and Brandy!
4.0
Quiet Getaway
The property is nestled in a very quiet neighborhood close to town and a wonderful park/lake for great hiking. It would be hard to find without navigation. There is no yard to enjoy but we had daily deer sightings from the spacious deck. The property was clean with a well equipped kitchen if you plan on cooking. The house is dark inside due to the location but has a cottage feel. The only drawback was no central air. If you are looking for a contemporary, upgraded home, this is not the place for you.
5.0
Perfect location
Fabulous property! It was centrally located for all of the family activities in the area. The portable AC units in the bedrooms were a Godsend before the house cooled down in the evenings. Great supply of kitchen tools, everything you could need. I will 100% stay here again in the future.
5.0
Redwoods
Everything was great . Beautiful home , quiet neighborhood , good restaurants nearby and easy access to Muir Woods
5.0
Wonderful home in a great location!
This vacation rental is in the perfect location for exploring the Bay Area and beyond. Tucked away from the bustle of city life, it truly is a ‘quiet haven’. The house was exceptionally clean and well kept, very comfortable and had all the amenities and kitchen equipment we needed. We enjoyed hiking in the local area and wish we could have stayed longer to further explore the shops and restaurants in the cute little town of Fairfax. Communication was easy and the owners were extremely helpful. We will definitely be back!
5.0
GREAT LOCATION! Quiet Neighborhood
We rented this house based on it's walking location to Deer Park Villa where we were attending a wedding. The location was fantastic and a quick walk to the venue. Downtown Fairfax was also in walking distance. The house was VERY clean and had everything that we needed for our stay. The owners were friendly and responsive when called when an issue arose. There are many hiking trails nearby in Deer Park which we took advantage of. This rental worked great for us and our stay. Thanks much for sharing your home:)
5.0
Wonderful home for a small family, short walk from hikes
The house is wonderful, clean and nicely stocked (though we did not see a toaster - we just warmed the bread on a griddle pan). The linens were soft, the pillows nice, the mattresses were good. And everything tastefully decorated - nothing excessive, just inviting and nice. We loved the small marble chess board, and the large bin of kids toys, and Twister. Plenty of tasteful DVDs for evenings and even a nice shelf of books for all tastes. The shower was wonderful - some magical spray combination that was gentle yet massaging - I need to buy one of those for our house!
One thing of caution: very small babies need watched upstairs in the loft, the railing is wide enough that a 1.5yo's head can go through so there's a falling risk. The house has baby gates in the closet to block the stairs as needed.
The outdoors space near the house is off-limits and rocky, and right at the road-side entrance has a steep drop in the ravine that we would watch for, when kids were going through.
Otherwise we felt perfectly safe.
The location is great, for people who enjoy wild nature and just walking around neighborhood and discovering things.
We walked to the Deer Park hikes each day, from the house it is just a few minutes downhill and through the residential street. There's a wonderful wild blackberry bush on the way, full of berries.
The hiking was good for lightweight hikes, and some steeper and narrower paths. Multiple hikes span out of the main one, we only explored some of them, with very nice variation. The main hiking path is wide and you see many mountain bikers zooming past, but everyone is respectful and nice enough.
If you have small kids: coyotes roam there (we saw one right at the start of the hike), plenty of poison oak to watch out for, and we saw a large rattle snake right on the path. All good - nature is wild, but just keep kids close and maybe have an adult lead the way.
We also walked to downtown (20min) though there are no continuous sidewalks so it's harder with a stroller. The Scoop icecream is divine, and there is a small redwood grove park nearby for a nice stop. Tiny coy fish pond near city hall too that will be nice for young kids to see. We saw multiple playgrounds downtown.
Overall, this was a wonderful peaceful retreat. Wildlife abounds nearby - including loud and rambunctious racoons. The neighborhood walks were quaint and sweet.
Definitely recommended!
5.0
Returning to our favorite area
We love coming to this part of California from Arizona every summer. The house was perfectly located, the deer sightings in the morning were so sweet. Everything was clean, it was spacious for the four of us. We had a great time.
5.0
Quiet retreat
This home is spacious and comfortable. Host is very very accommodating and thoughtful. Pictures are very accurate!
4.0
Wonderful house surrounded by the trees
Cottage style house in the mountain surrounding by the trees. Very quite and has a good view. We enjoy it.
4.0
Thanksgiving 2020
Had a wonderful weekend with just my wife and me. We were supposed to spend the long weekend with my 91 years old mother, but she was quarantined in her assisted living facility because of a Covid case and couldn't be with us. Perfect home and neighborhood for us for our first Thanksgiving without parents or kids in over 30 years. Spent time on Mt Tam and Stinson Beach, thanks for a nice relaxing weekend in a beautiful place!!
2.5
Great house, great neighborhood, nice trails nearby, and close to downtown fairfax. We really enjoyed it. The owners are fantastic too! Very responsive.
5.0
Wonderful
Great house, great neighborhood, nice trails nearby, and close to downtown fairfax. We really enjoyed it.
The owners are fantastic too! Very responsive.
5.0
Comfortable stay
Very comfortable beds. Misty was great to communicate power outage. We all enjoyed our family time together. Patio was a great space to sit and visit.
4.0
Marin County suburban home
The home was clean and well-maintained. We had everything we needed. The owner, Misty was very responsive .
5.0
Great Fairfax getaway
Misty and Brandy's house was exactly the getaway we were looking for - tucked away on a quiet street, close to Deer Park, with fairly easy access to hiking and a short walk to "downtown" Fairfax. The house is big and open, and provided ample room for our family of 5. Communication was easy and straightforward, and the hosts were flexible and accommodating when we had slight changes to our plans. Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
Wonderful, clean house near nature and town
My family stayed at this amazing house that is a short walk to hiking and a short drive to a cute town. We enjoyed playing chess on the deck surrounded by greenery and hills. Misty was very helpful, nice, and made sure our stay went smoothly.
Very clean and spacious. Had everything we needed for a peaceful, comfortable stay.
Look forward to returning one day.
One of my favorite birthday getaways.
Thanks Misty
5.0
lovely neighborhood and comfortable home
beautiful and comfortable place to live/work for a week with family. the deck was a real pleasure.
5.0
Fabulous house with everything we needed!
Our family of four spent time "sheltering in place" here in March of 2020 and the house was a great place to rest and relax. We enjoyed the room to spread out so everyone had their own space and then we had family game time in the living room. The house had everything we wanted in the kitchen to cook in as well as games and movies for entertainment. The area is amazing, and we enjoyed going to Muir Woods which was just minutes away. We ate great Thai food from a restaurant in Fairfax. Plenty to do near by if the coronavirus is not a problem.
5.0
Relaxing, lovely spot in Fairfax.
Met all our needs. Large carport was very nice to have when it rained!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Fairfax?
The average price for a rental in Fairfax is $273 per night. This rental is $5 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Quiet Haven... Where Memories Are Made! Fairfax, Ca retreat.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Quiet Haven... Where Memories Are Made! Fairfax, Ca retreat. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Quiet Haven... Where Memories Are Made! Fairfax, Ca retreat.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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