A country retreat near San Francisco
House in San Francisco, CA
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
This comfortable, sunny and spacious house is located in a tranquil family neighborhood in the quaint town of Mill Valley in Marin County, an elegant and affluent suburb north of San Francisco
At only 6 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge and adjacent to Sausalito, it’s the perfect location to unwind and relax after a day of sightseeing or business meetings.
The available space, on the ground level of the house, includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a large living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a laundry/pantry room, and front and back lush gardens.
There is a locked, although unoccupied, bedroom upstairs and a locked garage.
The 2 bedrooms have comfortable queen size beds with adjustable base, brand new top of the line mattresses, quality linens, down comforters, closets, dressers and flat screen televisions with cable and WIFI for streaming movies, Netflix and Hulu.
There is extra storage space.
The recently remodeled bathroom has a tub with shower, towels, toiletry and hair dryer.
The dining room seats six with French doors opening to the lovely back garden.
The living room has a new sofa-bed with a firm mattress that sleeps 2, a new electrical comfortable recliner for 2, a large leather couch, a gas fireplace with remote control, a 55” flat screen HDTV with Satellite / Cable, WIFI, Blue ray/DVD player and a CD player with I Phone dock.
The fully equipped chef kitchen has quartz countertops, plenty of cabinets, top of the line brand new appliances and cooking utensils. The laundry/pantry room has a washer and dryer, iron and iron board.
The patio has a gas grill with tools and a dining table for 6, lounge chairs to relax, a hammock, an outdoor heater and a beautiful garden with direct access to a kids and dogs park.
In the shed there are 2 mountain bikes with helmets and locks.
There is parking for 2 cars in the driveway plus street parking.
There is a pack 'n play crib with pillow and blanket, a high chair and a stroller available upon request.
The house is at walking distance from the bus stop for local buses and buses to San Francisco. It takes a15 minutes drive to the Ferry Service to San Francisco from Sausalito and Larkspur, 6 minutes to Golden Gate Bridge and 25 minutes to downtown San Francisco (traffic permitting), 10 minutes to downtown Mill Valley or downtown Sausalito, 15 minutes to Muir Woods, Muir Beach, Tiburon, Marin Headlands, 25 minutes to Stinson Beach or to the top of Mt. Tamalpais , 45 minutes to the Sonoma and Napa Valley wine country.
The Marin Airporter bus to San Francisco Airport is close by.
Hike or ride the bike (2 bikes provided) to Tennessee Valley Trail all the way to Tennessee Valley Beach. Explore the many great hiking trails and bike roads of Mt. Tamalpais or the surrounding open-space reserves, parks, and coastal habitats.
Biking and hiking local maps are provided together with maps of San Francisco. There is also a suggested detailed driving tour of San Francisco.
Ideal for:
Family vacations
Family visits
Business travel
Honeymooners
Nature lovers
Bikers and hikers
Adjacent to Sausalito and in close proximity to the Golden Gate Bridge, this quaint town of Mill Valley extends on the hills and canyons of the southern slopes of Mount Tamalpais, a heaven for mountain bikers. The proximity to tourist destinations like San Francisco, Muir Woods, Muir Beach, Stinson Beach and the famous wine country of Sonoma/Napa makes it an ideal location to enjoy the beauty, the scenery and the many attractions that the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. At the same time it offers a serene and relaxed country atmosphere. The numerous open-space reserves, parks, and coastal habitats that surround it are covered with countless trails ideal for hiking, biking and enjoy natural wilderness. Its charming downtown offers chic boutiques, an array of restaurants, coffee shops, the Sequoia Theater that hosts the International renown Mill Valley film festival and the Sweetwater Music Hall featuring a variety of live entertainment.
There is a brand new Harvest Market at one block from the house, 2 Whole Foods Markets, 2 Safeway, 3 shopping centers nearby: Strawberry Shopping Center, The Village at Corte Madera and the Town Center Center in Corte Madera.
At only 6 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge and adjacent to Sausalito, it’s the perfect location to unwind and relax after a day of sightseeing or business meetings.
The available space, on the ground level of the house, includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a large living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a laundry/pantry room, and front and back lush gardens.
There is a locked, although unoccupied, bedroom upstairs and a locked garage.
The 2 bedrooms have comfortable queen size beds with adjustable base, brand new top of the line mattresses, quality linens, down comforters, closets, dressers and flat screen televisions with cable and WIFI for streaming movies, Netflix and Hulu.
There is extra storage space.
The recently remodeled bathroom has a tub with shower, towels, toiletry and hair dryer.
The dining room seats six with French doors opening to the lovely back garden.
The living room has a new sofa-bed with a firm mattress that sleeps 2, a new electrical comfortable recliner for 2, a large leather couch, a gas fireplace with remote control, a 55” flat screen HDTV with Satellite / Cable, WIFI, Blue ray/DVD player and a CD player with I Phone dock.
The fully equipped chef kitchen has quartz countertops, plenty of cabinets, top of the line brand new appliances and cooking utensils. The laundry/pantry room has a washer and dryer, iron and iron board.
The patio has a gas grill with tools and a dining table for 6, lounge chairs to relax, a hammock, an outdoor heater and a beautiful garden with direct access to a kids and dogs park.
In the shed there are 2 mountain bikes with helmets and locks.
There is parking for 2 cars in the driveway plus street parking.
There is a pack 'n play crib with pillow and blanket, a high chair and a stroller available upon request.
The house is at walking distance from the bus stop for local buses and buses to San Francisco. It takes a15 minutes drive to the Ferry Service to San Francisco from Sausalito and Larkspur, 6 minutes to Golden Gate Bridge and 25 minutes to downtown San Francisco (traffic permitting), 10 minutes to downtown Mill Valley or downtown Sausalito, 15 minutes to Muir Woods, Muir Beach, Tiburon, Marin Headlands, 25 minutes to Stinson Beach or to the top of Mt. Tamalpais , 45 minutes to the Sonoma and Napa Valley wine country.
The Marin Airporter bus to San Francisco Airport is close by.
Hike or ride the bike (2 bikes provided) to Tennessee Valley Trail all the way to Tennessee Valley Beach. Explore the many great hiking trails and bike roads of Mt. Tamalpais or the surrounding open-space reserves, parks, and coastal habitats.
Biking and hiking local maps are provided together with maps of San Francisco. There is also a suggested detailed driving tour of San Francisco.
Ideal for:
Family vacations
Family visits
Business travel
Honeymooners
Nature lovers
Bikers and hikers
Adjacent to Sausalito and in close proximity to the Golden Gate Bridge, this quaint town of Mill Valley extends on the hills and canyons of the southern slopes of Mount Tamalpais, a heaven for mountain bikers. The proximity to tourist destinations like San Francisco, Muir Woods, Muir Beach, Stinson Beach and the famous wine country of Sonoma/Napa makes it an ideal location to enjoy the beauty, the scenery and the many attractions that the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. At the same time it offers a serene and relaxed country atmosphere. The numerous open-space reserves, parks, and coastal habitats that surround it are covered with countless trails ideal for hiking, biking and enjoy natural wilderness. Its charming downtown offers chic boutiques, an array of restaurants, coffee shops, the Sequoia Theater that hosts the International renown Mill Valley film festival and the Sweetwater Music Hall featuring a variety of live entertainment.
There is a brand new Harvest Market at one block from the house, 2 Whole Foods Markets, 2 Safeway, 3 shopping centers nearby: Strawberry Shopping Center, The Village at Corte Madera and the Town Center Center in Corte Madera.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
The property boasts beautiful gardens and a well-equipped kitchen, perfect for relaxing and exploring. The host is attentive and communicative, making the stay enjoyable and memorable.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed here for one week with the intention of using the house as a base to see the coast of Marin County/Point Reyes and to visit friends in Sonoma. The location was perfect for those trips, but it was also a pleasure to come home in the late afternoons/evenings to the very comfortable house and its interesting gardens. Everything we needed was provided, and the pictures on the VRBO site portray a true picture of what you can expect if you choose to rent the property. We were sorry to leave!
10.0 / 10.0
Thea was great and the house was awesome. Our daughter loved the playground next door and we enjoyed coffee and wine on the beautiful patio.
10.0 / 10.0
Thea communicated thoroughly and thoughtfully. The space was perfect for my five and six year old children. Clean, lots of space, perfect backyard for hide-and-seek, well stocked kitchen, and great location next to playground and dog park.
10.0 / 10.0
House is nice with beautiful garden backyard. Park is right behind the house so couldn’t be more convenient for kids or dogs.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is beautiful and private, with a tranquil and extensive back garden. It was convenient to Muir Woods, the Presidio, and Sausalito and a good home base for more far-flung destinations. Thea was an excellent communicator and a kind host. It worked well for a long weekend in the Bay Area with our kids and my dad.
10.0 / 10.0
It was our second time staying at Thea's lovely home. Our family of two kids enjoyed everything from the park right off the back yard, to the nifty recliners in front of the tv, to the backyard hammock and lounge chairs.
The kitchen is very well stocked and the dining room is sunny with a great view of the garden.
The location is ideal for young families looking for easy access to the city and the east bay, while staying in a quite, kid-friendly area.
10.0 / 10.0
Very cute. Great location. Very nice.
Only negative was patio furniture was dirty and falling apart so couldn't really take advantage of the beautiful garden.
Overall - We would like to stay here again next time we are in town.
10.0 / 10.0
This home . Well stocked kitchen. Great location to get to San Francisco or for hiking and Muir Woods. Owner was prompt with returning messages. Not a country retreat but compared to a stay it SF it is. Is a suburban house is a quiet neighborhood. Playground area for children and dogs behind the house. Comfortable beds. Shower pressure good. Wifi was good. Never had to use the heater or A/C.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family had a wonderful time! The house was beautiful inside and out. The gardens are incredible and the access to the park was perfect for our littles. It was a wonderfully convenient location to a number of greater SF excursions or necessities. Would 100% stay again if given the opportunity.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property with easy access to all the sites. Thea was very attentive and could be reached easily.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a really fantastic stay at Thea's house in Tam Valley! The house was in the best location - a short drive over the hill to Stinson Beach, and within walking distance to one of our favorite grocery stores, Good Earth. A lovely, quiet neighborhood, and right next to a wonderful park where we took our dog to run and play with other local dogs.
The house was super clean and provided lots of space to spread out and relax. We had a mix of weather...mostly beautiful sunny days, but also one day of cold rain. We used the back garden patio to read, enjoy the sun, and play with our pup. We also used the wonderful fireplace to warm up on the cold day. The kitchen was great with plenty of space for two people to cook, and my husband loved the thoughtful coffee set up.
We will definitely be back to Thea's place for future visits to Marin. She was super responsive to texts or questions, and a most gracious host. Thank you so much for making a pet-friendly space so welcoming and enjoyable! We absolutely loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay at Thea's house offered more than we expected. The back patio and garden were spectacular. The house was centrally located. We'd like to come back and stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
This place is a hidden gem. We felt as if we were staying at a Italian Villa. There are lush gardens front and back, the decor of the house is relaxed, warm and inviting, there was even a bottle of wine welcoming us ! San Francisco is just a bridge ride away, J & M Timmons
10.0 / 10.0
Our trip was amazing. Thea’s house was perfect for us. It has everything a family needs. The kitchen was well stocked. The yard and gardens were beautiful. We brought our dog and the property borders up to a dog park with a private entrance from the backyard. All of that was perfect. Mill Valley is a great location as well.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this little house in Mill Valley. We have a family of six and it checked all the boxes for us. The front and back yards boast beautiful gardens and the house itself was well equipped. Its only a 15-20 min drive into San Francisco and just a few minutes away from the Muir woods. We found it to be the perfect location for a San Francisco vacation.
Thea, the owner, was fantastic. She communicated with us very well, but not more than what was needed. Everything went very smoothly from check in to check out!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second stay at Thea’s Marin house. We love it as a safe, cute and quiet base camp for all that Marin and the city have to offer. It’s right near the Tennessee Valley hiking trails and only minutes from Sausalito and the city. We LOVE it and will be back again I’m sure! Thea is a great host and all our needs were met. It’s even dog friendly which is a huge bonus!
10.0 / 10.0
The home was clean, and decorated nicely. The beds had temperpedic mattresses. The home has two bedrooms, and one bathroom. FYI, there is no bathroom vent to air out, but a window does open. Plenty of dishes, and kitchen items for cooking. One of our family members loved making cappuccino each morning! Good instructions for use of fireplace, TV's check-out process. Wish we could have enjoyed the outdoor patio, but due to rain, were unable to. We felt very safe in this area (Mill Valley seemed like a really cute town). The owner (Thea), left a lovely gift for us ♡ We spent time in San Francisco, and Muir Woods (each are approximately 10 minutes away). A beautiful area and a fun, and beautiful trip!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed all the local conveniences of Thea’s rental; grocery stores, restaurants, and parks are all right there and accessible!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place that is bigger than it looks and nicely laid out. Cozy and comfortable especially the fireplace. Beautiful interior.
10.0 / 10.0
This home was clean comfortable and cozy.
Beautiful spacious backyard, quiet, friendly neighborhood. Kitchen well stocked with dishes, pots pans, everything needed to prepare meals.
Home is bright and cheerful!
Communication with Thea was always a pleasure.
Everything was great and I very much look forward to coming back!
Thank you, Thea!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed over the Thanksgiving holiday while visiting our daughter who is in law school in San Francisco. We needed something dog friendly and close to the city. This property did not disappoint! Beautiful property in quiet, safe neighborhood and so close to the city. Our two senior dogs as well as my family had a wonderful visit. Communication with Thea, the owner was fantastic as well. Highly recommend this property!!
10.0 / 10.0
We have stayed in other areas of SF and this is by far the best area due to its proximity to nature trails, Sausalito Ferry, views of GG Bridge, Point Reyes, numerous beaches, Muir Woods, Mount Tamalpais, etc.
This house is so close to grocery stores and no need to try to navigate curvy, narrow roads as the house is located in the valley.
Thea was an excellent communicator and the welcome card and wine were extra special touches.
10.0 / 10.0
This was the perfect spot near beautiful Mill Valley. The house was so homey and comfortable for us to relax. The house was equipped with everything, even an espresso machine. The beds were sooo comfy (usually the downfall of a lot of places). The outdoor patio was a bonus with gardens and trees. Located near the bike paths, we easily pedaled to Sausalito for lunch and mt biked some trails on Mt Tam. Thea was a great host; communicating everything clearly. We will definitely come back! Thank you Thea.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay in cute house. House well stocked and comfortable. Owner kind and easy to communicate with. Would stay again for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
Great home in Mill Valley...close to walking, shopping and SF. Stay here often!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and host.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed at Thea's place while in Mill Valley for my daughters wedding. It could not have been more perfect. The house is beautifully appointed as we felt like it was truly our home away from home. Will definitely plan to return!!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home and gardens
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay at this Mill Valley gem. The house was clean and fully stocked with everything my family needed for our stay, including a high chair for my baby, an espresso maker and every kitchen appliance known to man. The backyard garden is heaven! And there is a great park right behind the house with access directly next to the front of the house. We enjoyed walking to the park every afternoon with our baby. I would definitely recommend this property. We had a great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property all around! The house is very clean and open with gorgeous windows and doors that open up to the backyard. Very relaxing environment for reading and just hanging out anytime of the day. Great quiet neighborhood with cute park right behind the home. Close to lots of adventures and restaurants etc. We will definitely book this home again.
10.0 / 10.0
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Thea's home. The garden is even more lovely than the pictures. It was a very easy trip across the bridge into San Francisco and such a nice retreat to come home too at the end of a sightseeing day. We also loved how close it was to Muir woods. The beds were unbelievably comfortable. The dining room gets really nice sun during the day. My daughters loved the reclining sofa for watching TV. Pretty dishes and plush towels were a nice bonus. The kitchen has just about every appliance you can imagine and lots of spices. Thea checked in on us periodically to make sure that we had everything that we need. Overall an excellent experience. Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
The house and backyard were wonderful. The back patio was a lovey place to have coffee in the morning. Thea was very communicative and helpful. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful as well. Our group comes to Mill Valley often to visit a friend, we will definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Thea's home is perfectly located if you are looking to hike/bike Tennessee valley trail (5 minute car ride) and Muir woods (10 minute car ride).
10.0 / 10.0
This was the perfect house for our week trip to attend the Escape from Alcatraz race. It is only 15-20 minutes from the venue and close to all amenities and downtown. The house is located in a quiet area and is was easy to get in/out of the city and their are lots of nearby trails to play on.
10.0 / 10.0
If you love SF this is your place...plenty to do,we felt safe and it was very quiet! Loved that the front and back yards are fenced in! Ourv2 pups loved it too.
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was extremely pleasant. The home is beautiful, and comes equipped with everything you need. And the gardens are gorgeous. The location is wonderful, with walking distance to a fantastic grocery store, pizza place/beer garden, and new donut shop! Our kids loved that the house was literally adjacent to the playground at Kay Park. Thea was very responsive and helpful. It was a perfect escape.
10.0 / 10.0
Thoroughly enjoyed the location and the house was beautiful and well-equipped. Thea was helpful and accommodating. Highly Recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Thank you Thea for sharing your wonderful home! We couldn’t have asked for anything more - everything was perfect…whether considering the location, the amenities or the price. You made our stay most memorable!
10.0 / 10.0
I’d stay there again when in the area!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed in Thea’s home in the beautiful Mill Valley area, close to San Francisco and beautiful nature trails. Our family was very comfortable and we had a fantastic time! The kitchen was wonderful-very well stocked and equipped. We enjoyed preparing delicious breakfasts and dinners during our visit. Looking forward to visiting again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in San Francisco?
The average price for a rental in San Francisco is R 3,714 per night. This rental is R 3,413 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A country retreat near San Francisco. 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 A country retreat near San Francisco pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at A country retreat near San Francisco?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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