Nice house for family reunion, the kids enjoy all the outdoor stuff

Beautiful home in an idyllic setting. No more than 35 minute drive or less to most of the places you want to visit in the Bay Area as well. The house has everything you need. A great trip!

Nice house for family reunion, the kids enjoy all the outdoor stuff

This home has a gorgeous location and amazing property exterior. I was surprised no one listed any of the drawbacks we experienced so thought I’d give our honest review for folks to make a more informed decision. Pros are all correct in other reviews. Cons: Summer is warm and there is no air conditioning or fans in the home! We sweat it out the first night and then opened the doors the 2nd night. This is a bit daunting for travelers as we don’t know the area. We had a small child so this was scary to do all night. During the day, the home got stuffy. Some of our local friends who live up the road actually went to stay with family that had ac. We just assumed the home had air conditioning. We know better now to look this up before booking. Recommend having a portable AC and available fans for guests. The home is older, so it is pitched forward. The primary shower pools water fairly badly due to this pitch so you and the next bather will be in a fair amount of standing water. The primary bath is also not private. Although there are some trees, it is still viewable, especially at night and a light is on. The home had multiple scent oil perfume diffusers. We hid them from the headaches everyone had. The front door auto locked us out upon checkin. The owners have a good deal of personal belongings throughout- family pictures, clothing, junk in closets. My husband had to live out of his suitcase on the floor as the primary closet space is about 18’’.

Lovely setting in the middle of the redwoods, yet only 5 minutes into town. House is lovely and clean. Alisa was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for a pleasant stay!

Alisa’s house is a true retreat. The primary suite is treat in itself with the most luxe bed and pillows. The outdoor seating is perfect for a large group or family. The kitchen is stocked with all your cooking needs. We had the best stay and hope to be back in the future.

This is a beautiful property, just as described...it's like being in a treehouse!

Felt like a true nature sanctuary stay and clearly the owners were thoughtful in their design and decor. Loved the property surroundings, the proximity to town, and the facilities were excellent. The kitchen allowed us to cook and we had outdoor and indoor tables to chose from. Multiple soaks in the hot tub, made for an relaxing stay. Alisa was thorough on the check-in and out process. Parking was easy.

Best property I have stayed in yet! The house is situated on a babbling creek in the midst of giant redwoods with a well appointed deck with fire pit and lounge, dining table, etc. plus a few other "secret" spots to explore and enjoy. The hot tub was a notable experience unto itself! The home handled our large family easily and we all thoroughly enjoyed Mill Valley and our excursions into San Francisco. I couldn't recommend this stay more and Alisa was a exceptional host!

WOW! What a treat our family had staying at this beautifully appointed home located in Mill Valley next to Muir Woods, Sausalito, Tiburon and a short drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco. The back yard was definitely hard to leave with its lush landscaping, hammocks, hot tub, fire pit, and a bridge crossing the babbling brook. A nice bonus was Muir Woods being a short 15 minute drive away. The entire family truly loved this home and we highly recommend it to anyone looking to visit the Bay Area.

My family spent a few nights here during which time we were able to reconnect and rejuvenate, after the kids being away at college all year. The home and environment is unique in that they are practically symbiotic- the delights of this beautiful home blend in with the redwood forest surrounding the home. There is a hot tub under the trees that is perfect. The kitchen has all you need, grill out back. Perfect patio out back where you can read, relax, tai chi, get together, or dine. There is plenty of room to be together and have space to spread out. The hostess is readily responsive, friendly and reasonable. I have to figure out how to return in the future! 😄

Excellent experience from check in to check out. Property and location were outstanding. Highly recommended and would stay again!

This incredible Mill Valley house was one of the most unique and beautiful places we have ever stayed. Our hosts were helpful and communicative. Everything was perfect. The location was an easy 10 minute walk through a wooded paradise to downtown Mill Valley. If you walk in the other direction another 10 minutes you come to a hiking trail that leads to a waterfall. The home itself is cozy, clean and spacious. The large, newly remodeled kitchen had everything we needed and more (all off the spices, oils, pots, pans, dishes, etc.) plus every appliance you could ask for. The master suite has its own large deck overlooking the backyard and an enormous bathroom with a large walk in shower. The house itself is great for a family or even two families to have plenty of space to spread out, with multiple hang out areas. The exterior of the property is simply amazing. The house and grounds sit under a canopy of huge redwood and eucalyptus trees. Even with all of the shade, there were plenty of spots where the sun beamed down through the trees. A creek runs right through the property beside a massive deck with many different spaces to sit and relax, including a couch, a large dining table, hammocks, etc. There is also a big outdoor fireplace and a large gas grill as well. At the back of the house, off of the kitchen, is another cozy hang out area with stone steps that lead up to a secluded hot tub among the trees. We would love to stay here again!

What a wonderful place. Everything as described and more. The setting of this home makes it a special place.

Great house in a beautiful setting!!

Excellent rental property and owner communications. House is well stocked and has everything you need. Words can express how beautiful the surrounding area is!

The grounds and house are spacious and beautiful, a wonderful secluded retreat in the redwoods... yet only a 5 min drive to the shops and restaurants of Mill Velley. We had a great time, and would happily visit again. 5 stars.

Great deal king and charming town

This home and the grounds on which it sits are more enchanting than the beautiful photos. From the moment we set foot on the property, we knew this was the perfect space to hold our group of 6 and we left knowing that we will return to this warm and well-appointed home for years to come. The host was responsive and gracious. Everything we needed was there for us and the outdoor space and those majestic trees are truly magical. Many thanks for allowing us this experience.

magical property....magical neighborhood...Loved our stay!

We returned to this rental home after a year, (something we have never done before) and we still adore it. It embraces us like a big hug, everything is so well organized, great taste, and the property itself is unmatched. We will be returning for sure.

We enjoyed the beautiful setting and home which added to the enjoyment of our sibling get together. Alisa was great to work with - answered our questions promptly and checked with us to see how things were going. When a problem arose that she couldn't solve, she was very apologetic and grateful when we took care of it ourself.

A beautiful home in a perfect location with a very gracious host. We had a wonderful time!

Wonderful stay in the redwoods as a quiet family retreat! All the amenities to make it fun and relaxing for tired parents with a 5 year old including hammock, hot tub, fully resourced kitchen, lots of outdoor play space and great location. Waterfall hike, Muir Woods, ferry to SF etc! Perfect!

We had a great stay at this amazing location in Mill Valley. We had dinner every evening on the patio and enjoyed sitting around the fire pit in the shadows of magnificent California Redwoods. The location is just a short walk to a downtown that has a great variety of restaurants and shopping. Cascade falls is just a short walk in the other direction. This far exceeded our highest expectations and if you love the redwoods and Mill Valley as we do, this is an outstanding opportunity to experience both.

Stayed here for a mini-family reunion. What a treat! Great location. Easy access to the SF and Beach. Nice patio so we ended up just doing take-out and enjoyed the property to the max … thank you for sharing your lovely home with us

If you are looking for a home base for a Bay Area visit, this place is amazing. Yes, it was easy and convenient for all the fun of San Francisco, Napa, Berkeley, and Tiburon, but this property is a vacation in itself. We had two families staying including a bunch of teenagers, and everyone loved being outside — the fire pit, hammocks, hot tub, giant ferns, redwoods… It was like our own private resort with easy access to everything we could need in Mill Valley. On top of all that, Alisa was delightful to work with. We loved it!

It was perfect weather for outdoor dining and visiting around the fire-it. We played games on the decks and watched our grandchildren play on the rope swing over the creek that runs through the property. Lots of space for multi-generations to be together and when desired, to seek a quiet spot of their own.

It was perfect weather for outdoor dining and visiting around the fire-it. We played games on the decks and watched our grandchildren play on the rope swing over the creek that runs through the property. Lots of space for multi-generations to be together and when desired, to seek a quiet spot of their own.

loved our stay here. would do it all over again!

I booked this space for a leadership offsite and it was wonderful! We spent much of our time on the deck outdoors, it was quite and peaceful, great spot for my team to reflect and bond. The only downside was the lack of ac during the hottest days on record in a while - we knew there was no ac when booking, but we were pretty warm everywhere except the lowest level of the house. The rooms were clean, the kitchen was well stocked, and we loved all the different spaces to gather! Would definitely stay again.

We had a fantastic and peaceful stay at this gorgeous house in the trees. We very much appreciated all the amenities, features, and landscape. The house is both ample and cozy, beds are comfy, great spaces for lounging inside and out and the kitchen has everything you need. We decided to stay in and enjoy this haven rather than go out on the town.