Our group of grandparents, parents, teens and toddler had a fantastic time at the Kaplan home. Check in and door code were easy and owner was kind to allow early entrance. We were wowed right away by the big dining table with Comfy, upholstered chairs, and the view of the beautiful mini grand piano and the custom pool and fields beyond in the backyard. The kids loved the billiard and pingpong rec room and the beautiful white decor bedroom. With four different bedrooms and a massive Master bedroom with a couch, there were private spaces for everyone in our 8 person group. It was 100F during our stay so the big pool with a deep end was a hit, and when it cooled down we also enjoyed the nice clean hot tub. The Novato location was close to shopping and convenient for our Bay Area, friends and family to come visit. Also close to visiting Snoopy Ice Rink in Santa Rosa, a SF Bay cruise, dim sum in Oakland, Berkeley Botanical Gardens, etc. Thanks for an amazing Marin County vacay!!

The house is so awesome for kids of all ages, so much to do! Though the pool is open and the house is on a water way, so children who can not swim need to be watched at all times. Great for parents who want to have a wonderful home base that you don’t need to go on excursions to entertain you kids constantly. You can just sit back and watch them have fun! That said the owners kids are definitely grown so there might some minor cobweb clean up and trampoline hose down. I actually got permission to do some hedge trimming to make way for thier zip line 😂. I would like to note that the laundry is shared but there is a lockable door to the laundry area. We were there in summer so the pool not being heated was a non issue. The pool was warmer than most heated pools I’ve been in when we were there in mid July. The owners were helpful and personable. There was only 1 parking spot available and you can only park across the street after that but it never was much of a problem finding parking for my family who visited. We had a great time and would totally recommend!!!

We had a wonderful stay in Bel Marin Keys. It was perfect for a family vacation because the house was so kid friendly. I would definitely stay here again.

Brian and Stacey’s home was clean, spacious, and well appointed with appliances and amenities. All the furniture was comfortable and could seat our whole family. There was so much for all of to do that we didn’t have to leave the house at all. We enjoyed the pool, ping pong table, streaming and live TV, kayak, and play structure. We cooked all our meals here as well and found everything we needed to do so. The only inaccuracy was that the listing showed two full baths and one half bath. None of us could locate the half bath until the third day. In a party of 9 people, this is kind of a big deal. Finally we found a hidden door in the solarium, concealing a clearly broken, inoperable, dirty toilet. But bonus: there was a baseball bat in there, which we needed for my son’s piñata!

We were in the area to do some sightseeing. It was wonderful to return each afternoon to relax in the private pool! The owners bent over backwards to make us feel welcome in their home and area. We would come back in a heartbeat!

This house is perfect vacationing with small children and the lots to do in the neighborhood. They do live in the house as stated in the online posting, so it can be frustrating to some. We had a great time.

Due to the pandemic we were looking for a place where we could vacation with the kids and have lots of amenities available on-site so that we did not have to go into public spaces too much. This property really delivered on all our expectations, and our family had a great time! Our kids enjoyed playing with the trampoline, swings, fire pit, and zip line. We also enjoyed the board games in the living room and all the children's books in the family room. We even went kayaking almost daily from the on-site dock. Our trip was in December so we did not get to take advantage of the pool, but the jacuzzi upstairs was wonderful. The views of the foothills/mountains from the upstairs balcony were amazing. Stacey and her family really took care of us during our stay. She was in daily communications with us regarding the house, and nearby amenities. Her family had thoroughly cleaned the place prior to our visit and made sure we were comfortable during our stay. Even though we were staying in their house and had never met them in person, Stacey made us feel like family guests the whole time we were there. There is a very informative binder with instructions for the various house amenities and guides for the area. Thank you again Stacey! We highly recommend this place for anyone looking to travel with their kids for its cleanliness and built-in entertainment options.

We wanted to take a vacation fairly close to home this year at a time when it's pretty challenging to travel at all. I didn't tell my kids anything about where we were going. When we arrived at the Kaplans' home and they saw where they were staying they were over the moon. Such a sunny, warm, welcoming space with activities packed into every corner - foosball, ping-pong, a zipline, a mini-beach, and yes, a pool! Felt like our own private villa. I personally enjoyed a 2-hour walk in the adjacent nature preserve as well as proximity to downtown Novato, and access to Marin's beautiful attractions like Pt. Reyes and Muir Woods - both within a half-hour drive. It was a perfect 5 days. We had a wonderful week and can't thank you enough!