REDWOOD RETREAT Walk to downtown/Mt Tam/Muir Woods
House in Mill Valley, CA
6 guests · 3 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
Redwood Retreat: The perfect place to unwind during your explorations. Relax on your pvt deck w/ morning coffee or enjoy the complimentary chocolate & wine.
IDEAL CENTRAL LOCATION: We're midway between Mill Valley downtown (1/2 mile walk); trails to Mt. Tam (3/4 mile, Cascade Falls (1.4 miles); Muir Woods (4 miles); Golden Gate Bridge/San Francisco (8 miles); Muir Beach (6.6 miles) & Napa wine country (probably 100 wineries within an hour of us).
SECLUDED: On a one-acre property surrounded by redwoods
The space
This is the guest house on our 1+ acre estate. Once you enter the unit, the kitchen is on your right and the living room is on your left. Behind the living room is the middle bedroom. After that there is a bathroom and finally the primary bedroom is in the back. Note that it is a slightly strange layout in that the middle bedroom lies between the main living area and the primary bedroom. So it’s probably best to have the earliest riser sleep in the middle bedroom.
The living room features a sleeper sofa that makes into a queen bed, a (natural gas) wood stove and a flat panel TV. A second TV is in the primary bedroom.
Off the living room is a deck complete with seating area and bbq.
There is a hot tub and a washer & dryer.
The kitchen is small but complete (dishwasher, Keurig, etc). We provide K-cups and complimentary chocolate and a bottle of wine (or sparkling cider if you prefer).
The dining room table has four chairs (two more are available) and the granite bar has two barstools.
The cottage has three steps at the entrance. Otherwise, it is a single story unit with no stairs.
The climate: Being so near to the ocean, Mill Valley tends to stay cool. We normally just open windows to adjust the temperature. But for those that need it, there is a window A/C unit in the primary living space.
PEACEFUL SECLUSION IN NATURE: Nestled on a little over an acre so there are no close neighbors. There are dozens of redwoods & a seasonal creek on the property. Deer come by daily. No worries about parking as we have our own off-street parking (two tandem spaces are provided for the cottage).
PARTIAL REMODEL FINISHED 5/25/22: New paint throughout, ten new light fixtures, all new linens, several new appliances, new rear deck, new curtains, five new blinds, new hot tub cover, new glassware and more.
TESLA CHARGER: Tesla charger available upon request (you must let us know before arrival).
HIGH SPEED 1 Gig FIBER WIFI. Both TVs are set up to stream Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple & HBO (subject to change).
ONSITE ASSISTANCE: Owners are on site in the main house. We are here to assist you & interact w/ you if you desire. Conversely, we respect your privacy & are happy to leave you alone if you desire.
Hosts and cleaning staff are fully vaccinated & boosted.
Well behaved dog welcome! (You must let us know in advance).
In order to accommodate our guests that have allergies, this is a no smoking unit.
Guest access
Parking can be tough to find on most residential streets in Mill Valley. Fortunately, you have your own 2 tandem private parking spaces in our driveway immediately in front of the house. From the house it is only a 1/2 mile walk or 1 mile drive to downtown Mill Valley. Mill Valley was ranked #4 in best small towns in America by Smithsonian Magazine. Easily walk to dozens of shops, restaurants, live entertainment, movie theater, redwood groves and more.
We are ideally located for events like:
The Dipsea Race
The Double Dipsea Race
The Quad Dipsea Race
Miwok Race
Mt Tam Wild Boar Half Marathon and 10K races
Golden Gate Headlands Marathon
Muir Woods Marathon
The Mill Valley Film Festival
The Mill Valley Music Festival
Muir Beach is 6.6 miles away and Stinson Beach is 11 miles.
Host has been a trail runner for 30 years and can provide information on Mt. Tamalpais and the Dipsea trail.
Streaming services provided include: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, Paramount, HBO Max and ESPN+.
VRBO 's system does not have an option for same day reservations. If you need a same day reservation, please make an inquiry for the following day and I can manually set it up for same day arrival.
As with all rentals, trip cancellation insurance is recommended to protect you from the unexpected.
IDEAL CENTRAL LOCATION: We're midway between Mill Valley downtown (1/2 mile walk); trails to Mt. Tam (3/4 mile, Cascade Falls (1.4 miles); Muir Woods (4 miles); Golden Gate Bridge/San Francisco (8 miles); Muir Beach (6.6 miles) & Napa wine country (probably 100 wineries within an hour of us).
SECLUDED: On a one-acre property surrounded by redwoods
The space
This is the guest house on our 1+ acre estate. Once you enter the unit, the kitchen is on your right and the living room is on your left. Behind the living room is the middle bedroom. After that there is a bathroom and finally the primary bedroom is in the back. Note that it is a slightly strange layout in that the middle bedroom lies between the main living area and the primary bedroom. So it’s probably best to have the earliest riser sleep in the middle bedroom.
The living room features a sleeper sofa that makes into a queen bed, a (natural gas) wood stove and a flat panel TV. A second TV is in the primary bedroom.
Off the living room is a deck complete with seating area and bbq.
There is a hot tub and a washer & dryer.
The kitchen is small but complete (dishwasher, Keurig, etc). We provide K-cups and complimentary chocolate and a bottle of wine (or sparkling cider if you prefer).
The dining room table has four chairs (two more are available) and the granite bar has two barstools.
The cottage has three steps at the entrance. Otherwise, it is a single story unit with no stairs.
The climate: Being so near to the ocean, Mill Valley tends to stay cool. We normally just open windows to adjust the temperature. But for those that need it, there is a window A/C unit in the primary living space.
PEACEFUL SECLUSION IN NATURE: Nestled on a little over an acre so there are no close neighbors. There are dozens of redwoods & a seasonal creek on the property. Deer come by daily. No worries about parking as we have our own off-street parking (two tandem spaces are provided for the cottage).
PARTIAL REMODEL FINISHED 5/25/22: New paint throughout, ten new light fixtures, all new linens, several new appliances, new rear deck, new curtains, five new blinds, new hot tub cover, new glassware and more.
TESLA CHARGER: Tesla charger available upon request (you must let us know before arrival).
HIGH SPEED 1 Gig FIBER WIFI. Both TVs are set up to stream Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple & HBO (subject to change).
ONSITE ASSISTANCE: Owners are on site in the main house. We are here to assist you & interact w/ you if you desire. Conversely, we respect your privacy & are happy to leave you alone if you desire.
Hosts and cleaning staff are fully vaccinated & boosted.
Well behaved dog welcome! (You must let us know in advance).
In order to accommodate our guests that have allergies, this is a no smoking unit.
Guest access
Parking can be tough to find on most residential streets in Mill Valley. Fortunately, you have your own 2 tandem private parking spaces in our driveway immediately in front of the house. From the house it is only a 1/2 mile walk or 1 mile drive to downtown Mill Valley. Mill Valley was ranked #4 in best small towns in America by Smithsonian Magazine. Easily walk to dozens of shops, restaurants, live entertainment, movie theater, redwood groves and more.
We are ideally located for events like:
The Dipsea Race
The Double Dipsea Race
The Quad Dipsea Race
Miwok Race
Mt Tam Wild Boar Half Marathon and 10K races
Golden Gate Headlands Marathon
Muir Woods Marathon
The Mill Valley Film Festival
The Mill Valley Music Festival
Muir Beach is 6.6 miles away and Stinson Beach is 11 miles.
Host has been a trail runner for 30 years and can provide information on Mt. Tamalpais and the Dipsea trail.
Streaming services provided include: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, Paramount, HBO Max and ESPN+.
VRBO 's system does not have an option for same day reservations. If you need a same day reservation, please make an inquiry for the following day and I can manually set it up for same day arrival.
As with all rentals, trip cancellation insurance is recommended to protect you from the unexpected.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Mill Valley, CA
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Reviews
10.0
A cozy, quiet cottage that felt like a perfect getaway. The inside was bigger than I thought. An easy walk into town. The hosts really took care of us.
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect. We were able to do s o many things around the Marin area. It was nice to end our days in the hot tub.
10.0
My mom had never been to California and, well, you might say time is getting short. She had a couple of requests: She wanted to be comfortable, she wanted to be safe, and she wanted to see Yosemite and big trees.
Four of us stayed in this house - Me, my wife, my mom, my wife's brother. We were comfortable and safe, we had a very pleasant and relaxing time at the house, and we were perfectly positioned for seeing Muir Woods. My conversations with the owner were clear and straightforward. He was accurate in everything he told us and we would love to have stayed longer. The house is 20 minutes from Muir Woods and fine dining.
10.0
Loved our short stay at the Redwood Retreat. Beautiful natural setting. Quiet but close to everything in Mill Valley and San Francisco. House had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
10.0
This property is beautiful and so peaceful! Beds were comfy, and the hottub was awesome!
8.0
Quiet and peaceful house up winding hills above the town of Mill Valley. Easy check in and communication.
10.0
We stayed a weekend and had a great time. The cabin is very clean and well equipped, check in was easy and it’s a great location really close to Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, several nice restaurants in downtown Mill Valley and tons of hiking trails.
10.0
We had an amazing time staying at the cottage for two weeks - family with two kids we had plenty of space. Very cozy, quiet and beautiful location. Close to everything- hiking, biking, swimming, farms and creameries, an hour to Napa and Sonoma, sailing in Sausalito - you name it. We are coming back for sure!
10.0
Perfect spot for exploring the region. Owners were so thoughtful and great communication.
10.0
Cottage was perfect. Enjoyed our stay. Host (Mike) was helpful.
10.0
My mom and I loved staying here! We were able to cook dinner, enjoy the hot tub, enjoy some TV, and have breakfast out on the patio. Loved the location as well, it was super easy to get to, and also walk to town to grab a tea. There were deer that we got to see on the property too! Overall, Mike was super helpful and very responsive. Would stay again! Thank you so much.
10.0
This house is as advertised--charming, cozy, and relaxing. We were able to enjoy the fire and the hot tub, both of which we loved. The master bed is extremely comfortable, and the kids said their beds were as well. Mike was so helpful and responded immediately to any communication both before and during our trip. We had everything we needed, and we even got to see the deer in the yard.
10.0
This was the most thoughtful place I am stayed in. Everything seemed to be set up and labeled. Mints on the bed. Shower stuff just in case and the peacefulness in the hot tub was perfect. I even enjoyed the windy roads after the first day!! Perfect walk to food and you bet that Mike has a list of everything and everyplace in the area. I loved it and wish I lived there.
10.0
This is such a lovely property. It is small but well-equipped and perfect for 4 people wanting a simple, beautiful place. Great amenities, plenty of bedding & extra blankets, kitchen appliances, shower soaps, etc. There was nothing that we felt was lacking. It was private and felt secluded, but also a short drive to downtown Mill Valley. Mike was attentive, friendly, and always responsive. We hope to be back!
10.0
Perfect spot for our needs
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mill Valley?
The average price for a rental in Mill Valley is $304 per night. This rental is $178 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at REDWOOD RETREAT Walk to downtown/Mt Tam/Muir Woods. 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 REDWOOD RETREAT Walk to downtown/Mt Tam/Muir Woods 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 REDWOOD RETREAT Walk to downtown/Mt Tam/Muir Woods?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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