Waterfront home, beautiful, serene, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa, & Kayaks

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(18 Ratings)

House in San Rafael, CA

8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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

SAN FRANCISCO & NAPA WINE COUNTRY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS IN A TRANQUIL & MAGICAL WATERFRONT MARIN COUNTY HOME. CENTRAL HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING! Comforts of home @ serene, modernly furnished water / canal front home. Take in the beautiful water canal views while relaxing on the expansive outdoor deck. Feel away from it all yet only 15 miles to the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco & only 45 miles to Napa Wine Country and 5 minutes to downtown San Rafael w/ its great dining, night life, and shopping! We welcome pets (dogs).

The space
Our Marin County harbor home is perfect for your family vacation or traveling business needs. You will feel away from it all in the homes tranquil waterfront setting yet only a few minutes from downtown San Rafael with it's vibrant shops and restaurants, SMART Train, biking and hiking trails and Grocery: Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and United Market.

This home includes a well appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and all the kitchen supplies needed to cook up delicious meals.

Seating for 6 at the dining table plus seating for additional two at the counter top.

An executive desk is available to if you are working from home. Strong Wifi and cell reception.

There is a large 800 sq ft outdoor deck that is truly magnificent with Mt Tam and canal water views for dining and leisure. The adjoining Yacht Harbor is private property and not part of the home.

A Smart TV is provided in each room for your enjoyment.

The entire home is available for you and your groups private use.

The Master bedroom includes two comfortable queen beds, ample closet space and a private bath. There is also a sliding door from the bedroom opening to the deck.

The 2nd bedroom features a comfortable queen bed and comfortable queen floor mattress in the large walk in closet to utilize as needed. There is also a sliding door out to the deck.

The entire house is appointed with luxury features alongside a stylish fit and finish. It is the perfect base for your travels between Marin, Wine country (Napa, Sonoma) and San Francisco!

Other things to note:
Although our home is very private, we ask that you please respect our neighbors with keeping the noise level comfortably low on the deck, more specifically after 9:00 pm.

PETS, we do allow for your dog to join for an additional $50 pet fee. Please be sure to list your pet with the guest count.

Thank you.
Guest access
The entire home is all yours, inside and out. There is ample off street parking. One car in the garage and two in front of the house. Access the the entire home and deck, including two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, garage, two baths.
Other things to note
There is water access from the house deck ramp to the dock. All guests must sign a release form and provide photo ID copy. Nearby kayak and paddleboard rentals are available at 101 Sport just a half mile down the road.

This is a quiet Marina Neighborhood. Some people live on their boats. This is not a party house and noise levels on the deck must be respectful.

Thank you.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of San Rafael, CA

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Waterfront home, beautiful, serene, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa, & Kayaks

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(18 Ratings)

House in San Rafael, CA

8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of San Rafael, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(18 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

There are a lot of wonderful things about this house and location but the owners have misrepresented access to the harbor. The photos in the listing are not taken from the deck but rather from a different location near the home. Rather than a serene, private getaway with access to the harbor, we had a family of 5 stationed on their boat right off our deck about 20 feet away for 2 of our 3 day stay. We had no privacy at all and no access to the dock, because there was no space for us or our paddleboards. We couldn't have a private conversation on the deck while being bombarded by sounds of this family's activities, which felt like was in our living room. The owners stated it is not their harbor so cannot control who uses it or when. They did discount me $200. In addition, the hosts have a padlock on the gate to the dock and require that anyone who is staying at or visiting the home fill out a liability waiver and send their ID. This was very difficult to complete for our group, which was made up of different family members arriving at different times from multiple locations including several who were injured and not planning on using the dock at all. I had to spend several hours on the phone negotiating this requirement with the owners and ultimately did not receive the code to the lock until after the sun went down and we had been unable to use the dock. This was so disappointing for some members of our group that they ended up going home. I wouldn't recommend staying here.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The house was as advertised. Convenient, clean, well-appointed, and the view across the huge back deck was very cool. Check-in and communication with the hosts was seamless.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Lovely and peaceful location with easy access (less than 1/2 mile) to groceries and coffee shops. Large, beautiful deck. Very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Great internet. Bonus -- each of the two bedrooms has its own bathroom, which worked out perfectly for our party of 4.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

This property was such a relaxing and welcoming place to stay. the deck is sundrenched overlooking the water, the place is older but spotless, kitchen well supplied and beds comfortable. I recommend it. Also wholefoods and trader joes are not far away, and parking for a couple of cars was great. We will be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

This house is perfect for us. Clean plenty of room and well equipped. Being close to the water is a plus. The host are great and there when we had questions. We’ve been here before and will be back again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Great property with wonderful location, a lot of space with huge deck, wonderful fews, somewhat strange laundry rules

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

A restful stay in a wonderful location. Our family enjoyed all our meals out on the deck while looking out on the water. The property is as described.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Will definitely come back.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The location is great for us and we love the house. we will back again and again. our go to house for this area.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

The house was everything that was described and then some. We had a terrific stay. Thank you.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Loved sitting on the deck drinking coffee and overlooking the water! The place was perfect for a quiet relaxing getaway. We appreciated the ease of entry, parking, coffee making supplies, and comfortable bed and couch for watching tv.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Great place and the cleanest VRBO we’ve ever stayed at! You won’t regret staying at this house. We plan to come back!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

This was a delightful surprise to stay at this property. The location is very unique, tranquil, and quiet. It’s a great setting for a family gathering. The property has been nicely updated in some unique ways, and was very comfortable and cozy. The communication with the owner was quick and courteous. The back deck is a real treat and so is the fireplace! The layout works out well because it has basically two master suites with the living area in between which made for quiet bedroom spaces . The home is close to everything and only a short drive to some nicer attractions in the bay area. It’s a great launching pad for some family outings.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

We love the place. Beds were great, the host was excellent. It was everything and more. We will come back for sure

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

We needed a place to stay while visiting family in San Rafael. This house was close, convenient, accommodated our dog, and had the right number of bedrooms. Comfy beds too!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Beautiful property with an incredible outside deck on the water

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Very cool mid century modern house right next to the harbor. Fantastic deck that’s partially covered which worked out great since it rained much of the time. It was lovely to see the boats and birds go by on the canal. Comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen and loved the vibe. Garage parking was a plus, too. Super close to shopping at Whole Foods and Trader Joes. I will say that the bathrooms and some of the fixtures could use updating. But overall it was a fabulous stay and I’d 100% book again. Thank you!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in San Rafael?

The average price for a rental in San Rafael is $219 per night. This rental is $157 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront home, beautiful, serene, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa, & Kayaks. 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 Waterfront home, beautiful, serene, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa, & Kayaks 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 Waterfront home, beautiful, serene, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa, & Kayaks?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Waterfront home, beautiful, serene, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa, & Kayaks

House in San Rafael, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of San Rafael, CA

Nearby attractions

Waterfront home, beautiful, serene, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa, & Kayaks

House in San Rafael, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of San Rafael, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in San Rafael?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Waterfront home, beautiful, serene, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa, & Kayaks pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Waterfront home, beautiful, serene, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa, & Kayaks?

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