Lovely, Sunny And Private Cottage with Gardens in Central Marin.
Cottage in Larkspur, CA
4 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
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
This cottage is one-of-a-kind. It is charming, quiet, and very spacious at 800 SF. It is nestled in a 2-acre gated property filled with gardens, woodlands and redwood groves - a magical oasis! It is in a prime location, central to everything - the perfect base for exploring the Bay Area. San Francisco is 30 min to the south, wine country is 45 min to the north, and all of beautiful Marin surrounds you. It is easy walking distance to brunch, dinner or deli in sweet downtown Kentfield.
The cottage is simple and serene. It is partly renovated, with updated floors, carpeting and quality furniture. The living room has been recently redone, and the dining area seats 4. The large flatscreen TV comes with Roku. Off the living room is a large sunny deck facing woodlands - very private and lovely. You'll see deer on the lawn and hummingbirds off the deck almost every day. A new heating and AC system ensure your year-round comfort. Wi-Fi speed is excellent, 500 Mbps, sufficient for high-quality streaming on many devices at once.
The kitchen and bathroom are older and could use renovating, but are functional and clean. The kitchen is equipped with all the basics. The bathroom has a small shower (no bath), and there is a laundry room with full-size washer/dryer. Overall the place is comfortable and homey, with some aspects that are updated and others that are not, and in an incredible location.
The bedroom boasts a beautiful queen-sized solid acacia bed with premium Sealy Posturepedic mattress. It has large windows and lovely light, with blinds. There is a very comfortable American Leather queen sleeper sofa in the living room, the fold-out kind with no bars or springs. Linens and pillows are good quality throughout. We take sleep quality seriously here!
The owners live on the property, in the main house, and are usually available to help with anything you need.
PET POLICY
We love the doggos and they are very welcome at this pet-friendly property! Here are the rules:
- Nonrefundable pet fee of $50/pet.
- 1 dog weighing 50 lb or less and no younger than 1 year allowed
- Dog may not be left alone in the cottage if it has any behavior issues like chewing, excessive barking, etc.
- Even if it doesn’t, please don’t leave your dog alone in the unit for a long time
- Dog must be cleaned up after scrupulously,
- Dog must be current on all flea and tick treatments
ROSIE: The property comes with an adorable resident mini-bernadoodle named Rosie. We allow her to occasionally roam our fenced property and play on the lawn. She is entirely friendly and loves people and other dogs! She can be a little shy at first, so best to let her approach you. She fancies herself a guard dog so she may bark a little at new people, but don't worry, this is just to alert us. She is very sweet so feel free to say hello if you'd like!
The cottage is simple and serene. It is partly renovated, with updated floors, carpeting and quality furniture. The living room has been recently redone, and the dining area seats 4. The large flatscreen TV comes with Roku. Off the living room is a large sunny deck facing woodlands - very private and lovely. You'll see deer on the lawn and hummingbirds off the deck almost every day. A new heating and AC system ensure your year-round comfort. Wi-Fi speed is excellent, 500 Mbps, sufficient for high-quality streaming on many devices at once.
The kitchen and bathroom are older and could use renovating, but are functional and clean. The kitchen is equipped with all the basics. The bathroom has a small shower (no bath), and there is a laundry room with full-size washer/dryer. Overall the place is comfortable and homey, with some aspects that are updated and others that are not, and in an incredible location.
The bedroom boasts a beautiful queen-sized solid acacia bed with premium Sealy Posturepedic mattress. It has large windows and lovely light, with blinds. There is a very comfortable American Leather queen sleeper sofa in the living room, the fold-out kind with no bars or springs. Linens and pillows are good quality throughout. We take sleep quality seriously here!
The owners live on the property, in the main house, and are usually available to help with anything you need.
PET POLICY
We love the doggos and they are very welcome at this pet-friendly property! Here are the rules:
- Nonrefundable pet fee of $50/pet.
- 1 dog weighing 50 lb or less and no younger than 1 year allowed
- Dog may not be left alone in the cottage if it has any behavior issues like chewing, excessive barking, etc.
- Even if it doesn’t, please don’t leave your dog alone in the unit for a long time
- Dog must be cleaned up after scrupulously,
- Dog must be current on all flea and tick treatments
ROSIE: The property comes with an adorable resident mini-bernadoodle named Rosie. We allow her to occasionally roam our fenced property and play on the lawn. She is entirely friendly and loves people and other dogs! She can be a little shy at first, so best to let her approach you. She fancies herself a guard dog so she may bark a little at new people, but don't worry, this is just to alert us. She is very sweet so feel free to say hello if you'd like!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Larkspur, CA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Very cute place to stay. I love that its away from the city.
10.0 / 10.0
Stay was great. Few areas need updating. Bathrooms needs some replacements. Heater grate was rusty.
Could use a shower upgrade.
Nice area.
10.0 / 10.0
Cute spot. Tranquil as can be! The private deck with a wraparound couch overlooking the forest will suck you in. Grab a sandwich from the incredible market down the street. Explore Mt Tam nearby. I’d stay here again in a flash. Thanks for the sweet stay.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay for three weeks. The only thing that was tricky was having to back up from the parking space at a strange angle to wait for the automatic gate to open. Other than that it was clean, lovely and private. A very nice hideaway and very handy to College of Marin.
10.0 / 10.0
This is a great spot. The cottage itself feels private and the balcony is large and looks upon the woods. You’ll see stars at night. The fenced yard we shared with a few others was great for our dog who got along well with Rosie the resident dog. The bed was great for getting rest and we did make quite a bit of use of the kitchen. The only thing to be aware of is some of the fittings especially in the kitchen are quite old and in need of renovation.
10.0 / 10.0
We were two grandparents here from Mlps to attend a high school graduation. Lovely grounds, spacious living space,
shower very tight, very good bed and quiet night sleep. We were very satisfied and would stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Charming cabin in a peaceful environment, yet so close to Kentfield! Great deck looks out over the woods (and the deer if you are lucky to see them). Heat pump provided great heating and cooling on demand. Comfortable bed. Kitchen needed a few more items (scissors, large bowls, etc.). May well stay here again. Lovely.
10.0 / 10.0
It’s cute, has outdoor space, is private and quiet.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is SUPER cute and welcoming. We absolutely loved it. The area is great, too. Lots of fun things to do.
8.0 / 10.0
My partner and I had a pleasant stay in the cottage which was private, clean, bright and comfortable, though dated and as we were told, will eventually be renovated. For our stay it was very functional.
The kitchen is equipped with full sized appliances and a dishwasher. There is a small laundry room in the cottage with full-sized washer and dryer, great for stays over a few days. The bedroom has a comfortable bed and lovely views out to the trees. The bathroom was small with a tiny shower however. The living room nicely sized with a door to the deck. We felt like we were in a lovely treehouse.
The parking is quite tight, so one has to be extra careful to stay in their assigned spot. Our hosts were very responsive to any questions.
We loved the neighborhood and would definitely stay again
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful cottage in good location with amazing scenery and so quiet and peaceful. Cottage itself it well laid out with bedroom and living room at opposite ends and the bathroom inbetween. High quality sheets and tasteful decorations made for one of our best stays in the area.
10.0 / 10.0
The place is prettier than the pics! What a lovely environment! Easy communication and close to everything. Enjoyed our stay and would definately stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Needed a quick getaway with my daughter before she headed to college. Location was perfect for multiple options both walking distance and within reasonable driving distance. Shopping, hiking, Tomales Bay for oysters, and great restaurants. Parking is limited to one car, which worked for us.
8.0 / 10.0
Over all it was good. The cottage is dated and bathroom sink drain was an issue from the start. Beautiful outside deck and bbq. Parking is explained but is difficult if others do not stay to the designated location you are given. If you want to cook the kitchen could use some more pans and dishes (wine glasses). Over all very nice and would stay again and recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage is well equipped and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
This location is perfect for enjoying the sunset at the headlands, hiking Mt. Tam, or heading into the city!
10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed being able to escape the business of San Fransisco and come home to this quiet and beautiful place every night. As other reviews stated, some areas need updating but for what our family needed, it was perfect. Beds were comfortable, having a washer/dryer was very helpful, there was plenty of room for us to relax in and overall such a great setting tucked in the woods. We especially enjoyed the book of recommended local restaurants, grocery stores and things to do...more places need something like that for first time visitors!
6.0 / 10.0
Cute cottage that is just begging for a makeover. Really poorly maintained and in desperate need of deep cleaning.
10.0 / 10.0
I think this was our fourth time coming here. The bed is very comfortable. The location is lovely and it’s a short drive to everything Marin has to offer. It’s also a short drive into the city. For avid hikers - it’s possible to walk out the door from the cottage and hike up Mount Tam - and even all the way to Stintson Beach!
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet and private. Loved hearing the birds daily and the wind in the trees. Owner was very helpful and nice. Would definitely rent again
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay at this perfect little cottage.
8.0 / 10.0
Property listing is accurate. Would recommend not arriving after dark as it is challenging to see the street name from the main road especially if you are not familiar with the area. Good communication with the property owner, very responsive. My overrall rating of 4 stars is because there were many cobwebs on the deck railing near the furniture, in addition to the entryway landing in the rafters. One of the main reasons I rented this cottage was because of the outside area and deck - it would have been appreciated if the cobwebs were removed to the best of the property manager's ability prior to our arrival. Overall, I would definitely recommend this cottage for the setting, tranquility and being very close to Sausalito.
10.0 / 10.0
Cottage Serenity
We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. Jenny and her family are extremely gracious and make you feel welcomed.
10.0 / 10.0
Cute and relaxing
Cute and relaxing place to stay. With the deck and the trees in the back, it felt like we were in a forest instead of in town.
8.0 / 10.0
Rustic/Nice
We had stayed on this property before and loved it. We were in the other cabin that has now been renovated and is absolutely beautiful. But it was more than what we needed for the two of us so we rented this one knowing it would be rustic, and we were okay with that. The location is so amazing and so private and so quiet. Yes a few things could be done to make it a little better and I'm sure in time this cabin will get a redo like the other one. Jenny and Sandy are wonderful people to deal with and their dog Rosie is adorable.
10.0 / 10.0
A Cottage Nestled among the Flowers
A basic – sort of 1950s rustic – yet comfortable cottage, with views of trees & greenery from all the windows. (Several times at dusk, we watched a fox make its rounds through the bushes below the deck.)
The deck, by the way is a pleasant place to sit in the early mornings & late afternoon.
A comfortable bed.
The two wall-mounted air conditioning units were quiet & remarkably effective.
Very clean.
The kitchen is well-equipped. New refrigerator & microwave.
The cottage is in an excellent location, being only minutes away from groceries, coffee shops, and notable restaurants.
Jenny is a congenial hostess, who was quick to respond to any questions we had.
Overall, a most pleasant stay. Will look to return in the near future.
10.0 / 10.0
School field trip
Easy from beginning to end not to mention quaint, quiet, and beautiful.
10.0 / 10.0
NoCal Trip
Adorable cottage in a great location for access to San Francisco, Muir Woods, Napa, Sonoma and more! It was a wonderful and relaxing vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Private comfortable stay!
This cottage is perfect for a stay in the Bay Area! Muir Woods and the Marin Headlands are easily accessible! The Larkspur Ferry terminal is a short drive. Park for $2 and take the ferry to San Francisco! The bed was very comfortable and the sunshine coming in was fantastic. We very much enjoyed having access to Sling! Thank you for that! The California poppies were in bloom and gorgeous! The parking was no problem and the property and cottage were exactly as described! Thank you for a comfortable and convenient stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Quaint and peaceful cottage in the heart of Marin County
Peaceful, quiet, quaint, a taste of the old days...nice and helpful owners, in a very lovely and safe neighborhood. Recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location for North Bay adventures
The location was great, close to grocery stores and restaurants, but secluded enough amongst trees that it was very peaceful and felt isolated in a good way. It was a great home base for venturing to Muir Woods, Mt. Tam and Sausalito!
10.0 / 10.0
Great little hideaway
Beautiful setting for this cottage with an interesting history..
Well stocked kitchen and deck with a nice tree filled view.
Great notebook filled with local recommendations. I hope we can return for a longer visit!
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely place
This cottage was a fantastic launching spot for adventuring on Mt. Tamalpais and adjacent beaches and outdoor areas. The cottage was quaint and lovely, with a comfortable bed, and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Good communication with the owner. Highly recommmend!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing Stay
This property was so charming and fit our needs perfectly. The owner quickly responded to any messages we sent and was so kind. If you read the other reviews, yes the property is a little out dated, but that didn't get in the way of what a great stay it was. The location made it so that everything we needed was within a 5-10 minute drive away and we had planned to go spend most of our time at Point Reyes and this property was comfortable, spacious, and safe. We ate dinner outside on the outdoor patio and because this property has stairs leading down to it, it gave it more of a secluded feel . I highly recommend you stay here, you won't regret it!
10.0 / 10.0
Home base while visiting SF
Just the right amount of space for our group (mom and 3 teenagers). We cooked and enjoyed meals on the patio. Beautiful neighborhood a short drive to the city. Coffee shop, neighborhood grocery store, and walking trails a short walk from the property.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely setting
Nice property...shower a bit small but to be expected in a cottage. Kitchen could use a bit more items such as cooking utensils and baking pans. Setting was very nice.
8.0 / 10.0
Comfortable and rustic cozy
We stayed here because we were going to visit places where we had lived and gone to grad school here 50 years ago! So the location was a key factor for us. The cottage is dated but very comfortable and very quiet neighborhood. We did not have any direct contact with the host except on line but the instructions received were very helpful and accurate. The cottage is dated, especially the bathroom but it is clean comfortable and a good value for the price. You have your own private deck with gas grill which was especially nice. There is plenty of room for two and the kitchen has everything you need for the stay. We appreciated the beautiful setting and the value of our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Pleasant and peaceful retreat
A comfortable place to stay, with a really nice, rustic ambience, hidden away among the trees at the top of a hill. Jenny responds quickly to messages, and the property notes were very comprehensive. We were there during a hot spell with temperatures into the 90s, and appreciated the A/C, which cooled the place down quickly at night. We didn't experience any issues during our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful cottage
Lovely cottage for a home away from home. Conveniently location close to the ferry and a short drive to the city and the beaches.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful cabin like feel
We would definitely recommend this property. Easy access to all things San Francisco and Marin County. If we had to describe this place in one word it would have to be charming. Whenever we had questions the owner was super quick to respond.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Larkspur?
The average price for a rental in Larkspur is $246 per night. This rental is $41 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lovely, Sunny And Private Cottage with Gardens in Central Marin. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lovely, Sunny And Private Cottage with Gardens in Central Marin. pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Lovely, Sunny And Private Cottage with Gardens in Central Marin. ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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