STUNNING WATERFRONT BAYHOUSE 15 MIN TO GG BRIDGE AND 45 MINUTES TO NAPA
5.0
Outstanding(83 Reviews)House in San Rafael, CA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this house rental
THE "BAY HOUSE" IS AN AMAZING HOME TUCKED AWAY ON A SECLUDED WATERFRONT ENCLAVE. 2 MASTER SUITES, PRIVATE UPPER DECK/15 MIN. FROM GG BRIDGE, 45 MIN. FROM NAPA. BREATHTAKING VIEWS, LOCATED ON THE BAY! MAX. 4 GUESTS-ALL GUESTS MUST BE IDENTIFIED AT BOOKING.
ENTIRE PROPERTY IS NON-SMOKING.
NO PETS.
CHILDREN 12 yrs and older only. Not suitable for kids under 12.
MANY STEPS FROM STREET TO PROPERTY / NO DISABLED ACCESS.
The soothing sound of waves, spectacular view of the bay & Marin Islands and gorgeously decorated home situated on a private beach, is the perfect getaway for a wonderful vacation! It's fully stocked for all your needs and has limited private parking spaces. The scenery will take your breath away and you'll absolutely love how beautiful this home is. Each Master Bedroom has a Master Bathroom and a magnificent view from practically every part of the home.
The home will accommodate a maximum of 4 people, (no children under the age of 12 are allowed, as this home is not suitable for children - please, no exceptions). No sleeping on the furniture or floor. Only guests who have booked the home will be allowed at the property. There is Bay access from the home, however, the lower deck is for use by the Bungalow guests only. Guests of the 2-Bedroom home have a lovely, large private deck off the dining room.
This home is a 2-level structure. There is a Bungalow on the lower level with a completely separate entrance. The Bungalow is a Studio and only occupied by a maximum of 2 guests. It is not shared with the home, completely separate entrances.
***PLEASE NOTE***
If you are looking for a “PARTY HOUSE", unfortunately this property will not suit your needs. While we certainly encourage our guests to enjoy themselves...we must also insist that no one in the area is disturbed by excessive or loud noise, partying, drinking or any type of behavior that would prevent neighbors from a peaceful enjoyment of their homes before or after "reasonable hours".
THIS IS A NON-SMOKING PROPERTY, (Smoking not allowed anywhere including patios, decks, walkways, stairs, beach area or any part of the property - smokers must go to the sidewalk away from the property).
The Fireplace is decorative only. No BBQ's, Grills, or FIRES of any kind allowed at this property, including on the Bay.
There is no A/C unit in this home, however, stand-up fans are provided.
NO PETS.
GARDENERS come on SATURDAYS and arrive anytime between 10am-5pm.
ALSO, NO DRUGS OR WEAPONS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED. ALL PROPERTY RULES STRICTLY ENFORCED. Thank You.
***Washer & Dryer available for stays over 4 nights, however Housekeeper has 1st priority. Laundry is NOT located inside the home, but off the lower deck. Guests staying over 4 nights must check with Property Manager to arrange use of Laundry facility.*** Thank You.
Other things to note...
**Please be advised there are many steps from street level to the property and no form of disabled access is available. ** Additionally, the home is for a maximum of 4 guests and only those guests who have booked the home are allowed at the property. Lic# 083482
There is 1 off-street, private parking spot for this home. It will accommodate 2 regular sized vehicles parked tandem-style (back-to-back). Any additional vehicles must park on the cross-street located approx. 1/4-1/2 block away.
Guests will receive all the information details on the home approximately 2 weeks prior to check-in through a message sent on VRBO.
ENTIRE PROPERTY IS NON-SMOKING.
NO PETS.
CHILDREN 12 yrs and older only. Not suitable for kids under 12.
MANY STEPS FROM STREET TO PROPERTY / NO DISABLED ACCESS.
The soothing sound of waves, spectacular view of the bay & Marin Islands and gorgeously decorated home situated on a private beach, is the perfect getaway for a wonderful vacation! It's fully stocked for all your needs and has limited private parking spaces. The scenery will take your breath away and you'll absolutely love how beautiful this home is. Each Master Bedroom has a Master Bathroom and a magnificent view from practically every part of the home.
The home will accommodate a maximum of 4 people, (no children under the age of 12 are allowed, as this home is not suitable for children - please, no exceptions). No sleeping on the furniture or floor. Only guests who have booked the home will be allowed at the property. There is Bay access from the home, however, the lower deck is for use by the Bungalow guests only. Guests of the 2-Bedroom home have a lovely, large private deck off the dining room.
This home is a 2-level structure. There is a Bungalow on the lower level with a completely separate entrance. The Bungalow is a Studio and only occupied by a maximum of 2 guests. It is not shared with the home, completely separate entrances.
***PLEASE NOTE***
If you are looking for a “PARTY HOUSE", unfortunately this property will not suit your needs. While we certainly encourage our guests to enjoy themselves...we must also insist that no one in the area is disturbed by excessive or loud noise, partying, drinking or any type of behavior that would prevent neighbors from a peaceful enjoyment of their homes before or after "reasonable hours".
THIS IS A NON-SMOKING PROPERTY, (Smoking not allowed anywhere including patios, decks, walkways, stairs, beach area or any part of the property - smokers must go to the sidewalk away from the property).
The Fireplace is decorative only. No BBQ's, Grills, or FIRES of any kind allowed at this property, including on the Bay.
There is no A/C unit in this home, however, stand-up fans are provided.
NO PETS.
GARDENERS come on SATURDAYS and arrive anytime between 10am-5pm.
ALSO, NO DRUGS OR WEAPONS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED. ALL PROPERTY RULES STRICTLY ENFORCED. Thank You.
***Washer & Dryer available for stays over 4 nights, however Housekeeper has 1st priority. Laundry is NOT located inside the home, but off the lower deck. Guests staying over 4 nights must check with Property Manager to arrange use of Laundry facility.*** Thank You.
Other things to note...
**Please be advised there are many steps from street level to the property and no form of disabled access is available. ** Additionally, the home is for a maximum of 4 guests and only those guests who have booked the home are allowed at the property. Lic# 083482
There is 1 off-street, private parking spot for this home. It will accommodate 2 regular sized vehicles parked tandem-style (back-to-back). Any additional vehicles must park on the cross-street located approx. 1/4-1/2 block away.
Guests will receive all the information details on the home approximately 2 weeks prior to check-in through a message sent on VRBO.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of San Rafael, CA
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(83 Reviews)5.0
This was a great home base to return to after exploring Marin county. The house was clean and comfortable and, most importantly, the beds were so cozy that we slept great! And the view is simply the icing on the cake. I hope to return sometime soon!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful place. Great location and a very friendly host.
5.0
Mark has a beautiful home but should make it more know about the 30+ stairs down to it. A pic of them would be nice. Also some tip sheets on how to use TV would have been very appreciated! The house has great art through out, very enjoyable! And last but not least Mark why Queen beds when theres PLENTY of room for Kings!!
With king beds Mark this would be an A+++ rental!
the queen beds sink the rating. B+.
5.0
We loved the Bayhouse. Kitchen is very well equipped. The apartment is clean. The only downside we noticed is that the soundproofing is very poor and we could hear the bungalow below us talking and other activities at all hours of the day and night. Other than that it was very peaceful but had to rate 4 stars instead of 5.
5.0
Great place to unwind
5.0
The views were breathtaking. Marks home had everything you need, soft sheets, clean and fresh towels, well appointed kitchen, and room to relax on the deck or living room. Mona was wonderful with communication and answered all of my questions.
I give this home 5+ stars.
5.0
Thank you for another wonderful stay- our 3rd!
The property was a perfect base for us and so great to come back to after a full day of exploring.
We loved hearing the water lapping of the water as we slept!
5.0
If you want a central location for exploring San Francisco and
Mendocino, there is no better location. We explored all over the Bay Area, always delighted to return to San Rafael and this great house. Two master bedrooms with luxurious en-suite baths were perfect in every way.
Multiple fluffy white towels, oh so comfy bed linens, and comfy beds made us fell like we were staying in a five star hotel.
Manager, Mona, was there for us for every need - we could not get TVs to work on first day and she walked us through necessary steps. If you rent this home, know that you need to turn bedroom wall light on for the bedroom tv to work.
We highly recommend this VRBO gem!
5.0
I have been attending conferences nearby and now stayed at this property 5x! I stay with a colleague and we each have our own privacy with a master bedroom/bathroom. It is absolutely lovely, so clean and well put together. Amazing views, falling asleep to the sound of the water each night. It feels like a little getaway when we return each day from the conference. The kitchen, living room, amenities in general are great and make it easy to get comfortable quickly. I have already recommended this property to colleagues who travel nearby for conferences because it is wonderful and I want others to get to experience it. I will definitely return whenever I am in the area. Mark is a lovely owner, very accommodating and flexible, as his manager, Mona. I give this property my highest recommendation
5.0
Loved the location and view. It was wonderful to hear the sound of the water at night. Plenty of room for two couples. Close to Muir Woods and the ferry to San Francisco.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was great location for us to spend the day in Napa, hike in Muir Woods, and sight see San Fran city. The house was perfect for two couples with two master suites. The view was gorgeous and the neighborhood was so quiet! Perfect place and would definitely book it again! You will not regret staying here! We did not cook so I did not pay much attention to pots/pans, but it had a coffee maker with coffee, cream, sugar and they even left granola/protein bars. Fans, iron and hairdryers provided!
5.0
At the risk of sounding gushy we loved this stay! Not only was the house beautiful and cozy but the private beach was the icing on the cake! We are sea glass hunters and we found so much sea glass it was amazing. We were touring the San Francisco area but we made it a point to be back for low tide and walk the beach. The house was private and well equipped. I can't say enough good things about it!
5.0
Had a great stay at the property, the location made it easy to visit San Francisco and Napa/Sonoma. Great views!
5.0
The place is gorgeous and just what we needed, a break from city life. The kitchen is smaller than I expected but just fine for our purposes (we made pizzas and some other meals). Well equipped. The bathrooms were luxurious, the master had a view of the Bay which was super nice for soaking in the beautiful tub. The only thing that was a very minor minus was being able to hear the downstairs guests having a regular conversation / watching TV below us while we were sleeping (I.e. they weren’t shouting or anything loud, but the insulation was a little thin in that one spot (the master suite).
Also for others staying make sure you bring a charger for your devices as there aren’t any USB or similar updated outlets in the house.
We found a puzzle in the living room that we completed while there :)
It was nice to unplug and relax for a few days. The rising and ebbing tide was mesmerizing. Thank you!
5.0
The house was lovely, clean, and had interesting artwork throughout. We stayed two nights with another couple and, while we truly enjoyed the lovely spot on the water, it was a pretty warm week for this area and the house does not have any form of AC. I think most times of the year this would be no problem, but I wanted to make sure potential travelers were aware as it wasn’t mentioned in the listing but was highlighted in the literature at the property.
5.0
Loved the ocean view, the short drive to San Francisco.
5.0
The place was super nice, clean and quiet. A lot of open space for everyone. The view on the balcony is spectacular whit the low and the hight tide everyday.
I will recommanded this place for sure.
5.0
Great place to stay and hang out but close enough to San Francisco to enjoy the city. The property is clean and it is right on the bay. Gorgeous view!
5.0
This place was great. Beautiful view, plenty of room, clean and very comfortable.
5.0
Loved the property.
5.0
Enjoyed our stay at this bayside residence. The house was clean and relaxing. There are a number of stairs down to the property which was completely fine by us, I just overlooked this when reading about the listing and it made for a trek with all of our luggage and backpacking gear. :) Totally worth it though for this view. Would definitely stay again!!
5.0
My friends and I stayed at this property during Bottlerock Weekend in Napa so we didn’t spend a ton of time there but we enjoyed having breakfast on the patio in the morning before the concert and listening to the waves as the property is right on the water! There’s plenty of space for 4 people to spread out comfortably. The property is very clean and the beds are very comfortable. Mona was very responsive and helpful. I sincerely appreciate her efforts. Would definitely book this place again!
5.0
We didn’t want to leave. It was so peaceful and relaxing sitting on the deck. We will be back!
5.0
Beautiful Bay view! Perfect for 2 couples with 2 master suites. Clean and comfortable. Having coffee there was a bonus! Easy drive to SF, Muir Forest and wine country!
5.0
Enjoyed staying in this unique home. Beautiful views both outside and in. Delightful.
5.0
A hidden gem on the bay.
We had plans for each day but found ourselves cutting them short to get back to the house to enjoy the deck and sunsets.
5.0
Communication was fantastic and the property was just beautiful. We’d love to come again.
5.0
I can’t say enough great things about our experience at the Bay House. Communication was excellent, and directions/instructions were clear. Everything in the house was luxurious - linens, towels, soap - the kitchen was well stocked with utinsels and pans - even the iron was great! We had everything we needed. The bathrooms are humongous, the furniture and artwork beautiful, beds extremely comfortable, and the view can’t be beat. Exactly as described and then some.
It was an easy drive into San Francisco, taking 25-50 minutes depending on time of day/traffic - very accessible, but far enough away that you get to relax and unwind.
Thanks, Mark and Mona, for making our trip so great. I hope we have an opportunity to be back at some point!
5.0
Exactly as described! Comfortable and well appointed.
5.0
The four of us really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful view! Very quiet, which we loved. Loved it!
5.0
Would definitely stay again, great experience!
5.0
The views from this beautiful home are amazing. We can’t wait to return. The house has everything you need and more. Sitting on the deck in the morning having coffee and looking at the view was unbelievable. It exceeded our expectations.
5.0
This is an amazing place. Pictures do not do it justice. Everything was OUTSTANDING from communication, checkin, cleanliness, overall information etc. I would stay here again next time in San Francisco.
5.0
My sister and I stayed at this property for about four days! We found the accommodations to be wonderful. The view is incredible, and the sounds of the water make for a peaceful stay. This place was amazing!
5.0
Beautiful home with spectacular views
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay from start to finish. It's a cute place with a great view! Mona, the property manager was easy to work with and provide lots of information. I would stay here again.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Bay House. The home is very spacious, perhaps more so than the pictures can convey, lots of natural light, and all the right amenities to make sure everyone can be comfortable (blinds, ventilation, blankets, etc). We came from the East via plane and were very pleased not to need shampoo, soap, paper goods, it was all there. The view was stunning, including nearly full moon each night we stayed. I would recommend this property without any hesitation, and would love to return some day. As for the overall location, the neighborhood was delightfully quiet, and the people we saw were super friendly. Definitely loved walking to Andy's Market, and around the marina. We drove the few miles over to McNear's Beach/China Camp and hiked around there. We took the ferry from Larkspur into the Port of San Francisco to spend the day in the city, all easy and convenient. We also visited Muir Woods, Stinson Beach and Point Reyes. Couldn't be a better spot.
5.0
Thanks to Mona for an amazing experience. Everything as advertised and more. The Bay house was immaculate. Beautiful location, all the amenities were new, fresh and modern. Extremely clean and updated. Nice touches like coffee, snacks, etc. Can’t wait to come back.
5.0
We had an excellent time at the bay house. There were great views of the water and the moon from everywhere in the house! Very comfortable and relaxing place, enjoyed our stay!
5.0
The property was even better than the photos. It was just a wonderful place - best views of our entire trip up the coast! We loved the well equipped kitchen and decided to stay in and cook dinners so we could enjoy using it and then eating right on the water.
It was a great neighborhood and we will stay there again whenever we are in the Bay Area.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in San Rafael?
The average price for a rental in San Rafael is £194 per night. This rental is £158 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at STUNNING WATERFRONT BAYHOUSE 15 MIN TO GG BRIDGE AND 45 MINUTES TO NAPA. 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 STUNNING WATERFRONT BAYHOUSE 15 MIN TO GG BRIDGE AND 45 MINUTES TO NAPA pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at STUNNING WATERFRONT BAYHOUSE 15 MIN TO GG BRIDGE AND 45 MINUTES TO NAPA?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and dishwasher.
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