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Front Entry from Street Living Room with Gas Fireplace Insert Warm, cozy fireplace Lower Level Family Room, great place for privacy and late night reading Dinner is Set Dining Area (Table Extends 2 ore leafs)(Extra Chairs Available On Site) One of 4 bedrooms Kitchen, Wood Stove (Part of Great Room Space) Lower Bedroom with Queen and Twin Sitting room off the master, comfy couch and chair with Direct TV satellite Lots of parking for you, family and friends. No on street worries here Front Garden Bench to watch birds. Main Level Deck, Also not shown is outdoor dining table for evening BBQ eating i Lower Level Deck chairs, Also Hot tub on site for arming those tired bones Entryway shade and some blooming aloe Bird of Paradise in bloom

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Last updated: 06/19/2013
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Marin County - Best of San Francisco, Wine Country So Beautiful and great area to Hike or Mountain Bike

Location: Larkspur San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (10 minutes from Golden Gate Bridge, 45 minutes from SF Int'l)

Accommodations: House - 4 Bedrooms + 3 Baths plus Futon Lower Level Living Room and Foldout couch in Main Living Room (Sleeps 7(solo)-10(shared) in BEDS AND 12 WITH FUTON AND FOLD OUT)
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This is a magical setting. Located in enchanting Downtown Larkspur with sunny views of San Francisco Bay, Mt. Tamalpais, surrounding hills and downtown Larkspur. This craftsman style 3 level home is surrounded by charming gardens and fruit trees.

There is a shaded outdoor patio area, sunny and Wisteria shaded decks and a redwood hot tub to relax and watch the stars. Perfect after a day of touring. This charming house has a stone fireplace and wood stove.

This is a great location to take advantage of all that Marin County, the San Francisco Bay Area and Napa and Sonoma Wine country has to offer. This Home is Minutes from Larkspur Ferry, which is a great way to get to San Francisco.

Larkspur, which is out of the fog belt, was a vacation destination for San Franciscans before the Golden Gate Bridge was built.

Located on a level lot 2 blocks from the main street in Larkspur which features include cafes, 4 star restaurants and entertainment.

From the wine country in the north, the city of San Francisco just to the south, and all of the great outdoor activities available in Marin and on the Bay, this is a place you'll be just as happy to hang out and enjoy all that the Bay Area offers.

Activities (on site and nearby):

Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, Kayaking, Sailing, Boating, Swimming, Surfing, Windsurfing, Biking, Mountain Biking , Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing from Saulsalito, Rock Climbing, Fitness Center/Gym, Antique Shopping, Cinemas/Movie Theater s, Live Theatre/Music, Museums, Horseback Riding. Whale watching.

Our Larkspur Retreat is a rustic yet comfy 4+ LOFT bedroom house nestled in a sunny Larkspur. It's within walking distance of all the great dining spots in town like the Lark Creek Inn, Left Bank, and Larkspur Café Theater, Rulli's Café. It's also just a short hike to a scenic trail heads in Baltimore Canyon and King Mountain leading you to the hiker's paradise of Mt. Tamalpais, Mt. Tam Watershed and Muir Woods. Not only is this a hiker's paradise, but this is also the birthplace of mountain biking and all the great Marin mountain biking is right here. This slice of heaven is also just 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge so all of San Francisco's cultural riches are a short drive or Ferry ride away. And it's also a quick trip to many other great spots such as Stinson Beach, Point Reyes National Park, Berekely, the East Bay and the Napa Sonoma Wine Country.

Suitability: Kid Friendly, ** Smoking Not Allowed **

Notes

There is a young cat (mostly outdoors) that lives here so if you have allergies we can't accommodate at this time.

Dates available: Year Round

Please let us know your desired dates. Best to e-mail

Keywords: San Francisco, Marin, Executive Home

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            25 and older responsible party....moreless

          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 7-10

          Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Refrigerator
          • Dishwasher
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Kitchen
          • Ice Maker
          • Microwave

          Amenities

          • Gas Fireplace:

            (2) Front Living Room Fireplace has new gas burning insert with Remote. Rear Family/GReat Room has New Gas Stove with Remote....moreless

          • Parking Off Street:

            Driveway can accommodate up to 8 Cars plus there are 2 on street spots usually available....moreless

          • Clothes Dryer
          • Covered Parking
          • Linens Provided
          • Washing Machine

          Entertainment

          • Video Library:

            A few movies for those rare rainy days....moreless

          • Satellite / Cable
          • VCR
          • Stereo
          • DVD Player

          Communications

          • Broadband Access:

            Several Access Ports in house..just plug in..or use wireless...moreless

          • Computer Available:

            Has Itunes and you can hook you music up for quality sound...moreless

          • Wireless Internet

          Pool & Spa

          • Jetted Tub:

            Thee is 7' Redwood Hot Tube outside...moreless

          Outdoor Features

          • Deck / Patio:

            Outdoor Wrought Iron Dining Table seats 6 on one of the deck areas. Great for dinner and Sunday brunch...moreless

          • Lanai / Gazebo
          • Outdoor Grill
          • Balcony
          • Gazebo

          Location & View

          • Monument View:

            Maybe not famous but a clear view of Larkspur City Hall from dining patio....moreless

          • Mountain View:

            Views of Mt. Tam and surrounding hillsides...moreless

          Activities

          • Roller Blading
          • Racquetball
          • Pier Fishing
          • Jet Skiing
          • Sailing
          • Sound/Bay Fishing
          • Deepsea Fishing
          • Hospital
          • Groceries
          • ATM/Bank
          • Medical Services
          • Massage Therapist
          • Laundromat
          • Wind-Surfing
          • Swimming
          • Snorkeling/Diving
          • Basketball Court
          • Rock Climbing
          • Surfing
          • Golf
          • Mountain Biking
          • Cycling
          • Hot Air Ballooning
          • Hiking
          • Kayaking
          • Fishing
          • Tennis
          • Theme Parks
          • Live Theater
          • Museums
          • Zoo
          • Cinemas
          • Health/Beauty Spa
          • Restaurants
          • Playground
          • Library
          • Churches
          • Botanical Garden
          • Arboretum
          • Synagogues
          • Paddle Boating
          • Wildlife Viewing
          • Miniature Golf
          • Shelling
          • Fitness Center
          • Antiquing
          • Horseback Riding
          • Sight Seeing
          • Bird Watching
          • Walking
          • Scenic Drives
          • Boating
          • Shopping
          • Whale Watching

          Other Activities

              • Wine tasting in nearby Napa and Sonoma Counties. Marin itself is famous for Mountain Biking, Hot Tubs and great music(ians). Larkspur is a great spot to visit San Francisco or the Wine Country. There is a great music scene, plenty of hiking and solid top resturants. Major cities in the county include Mill Valley, Tiburon, Larkspur, Sausalito and San Rafael. Plenty of Bay activities, ferry to San Francisco and nicest weather in the area make Larkspur an ideal spot to come and stay. ...moreless
               

              Reviews

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              • Perfect

                Perfect

                • Guest Leanne E.
                • Date of stay 06/06/13
                • Review Submitted 06/17/13
                This is the Perfect house to enjoy the Bay Area!! Larkspur is a quaint town but don't be fooled there are Great restaurants, grocery stores and spots of interest!! We enjoyed our " home" it has everything you could need and more!! Space for everyone! A a great yard area for the kids to play! Nothing has been left out! Bar b Que.!! View!! We are already booked to come back!! We have stayed at many VRBO homes but this one is at the top!!

                Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

                Owner response: Thank you so much for staying at 220. You were the perfect guests and I hope Larkspur charmed you!

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

              • Clean, comfortable, great location

                Clean, comfortable, great location

                • Guest Kristine
                • Date of stay 05/29/13
                • Review Submitted 06/08/13
                We had a wonderful family reunion at this house. There are spacious areas on different levels inside and outside where groups can separate and do their own thing. The furniture and beds are comfortable--you can enjoy your vacation without leaving the house. Much more room than I anticipated--the pics and description don't do it justice. You can walk to Rullis and Larkspur restaurants, yet the house is perched on a quiet spot above the trees. Nice view of St. Patricks bell tower. The Golden Gate ferry to San Francisco is a few minutes by car or bike. Oh yes, great off-road bike and walking trails nearby.

                Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

                Owner response: Thanks for renting from us Kristine. We hope to see you again.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

              • Quaint Larkspur Craftsman works well for a family gathering

                Quaint Larkspur Craftsman works well for a family gathering

                • Guest TravelGirl
                • Date of stay 03/29/13
                • Review Submitted 04/01/13
                Although this house is on three levels it worked well for a family Easter dinner of 12 people. 5 of us stayed for 4 days at the house with an active 1 year old. The top level is a large master bedroom/bathroom/lounging area and was a wonderful retreat for the grandparents. On the day of the party everyone had a great time and there was plenty of space. The teenagers hung out in the lower level which has a wonderful patio area, the rest of the group socialized on main floor which has an open kitchen/sitting area/dining area and access to a wrap around porch. There is an other sitting area on the main floor where we watched the birds at the bird feeder and which leads to a beautiful garden. We would have spent more time on the downstairs deck but spring showers threatened and we stayed on the main floor. There is a bathroom on each level which worked well for so many people. Access into San Francisco was easy and we went in several times during the 4 days we were there, the younger members walked up to hiking trails and amazing views on the day of the party, and the next day the grandparents spent a day of wine tasting. The 1 year old had plenty of room for his toys and loved playing in the front garden as well as the large grassy area adjacent to lower level deck. Next time we gather several of the family members want to spend the weekend with us. The owners were wonderful to work with and made all kinds of accommodations for us and allowed us to have Easter family dinner. It is a family friendly house in a wonderful location.

                Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

                Owner response: We hope you make us a regular vacation spot for you and your family. Come back soon!

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

              • Glenn's Home is very good

                Glenn's Home is very good

                • Guest Anishsid
                • Date of stay 12/21/12
                • Review Submitted 12/27/12
                Perfect home for 10-12 people. We were 8 adults and 4 kids and this was just perfect for us :). Glenn was very cool & nice to deal with. House itself was very good with all amenities. We loved staying there and would recommend to more people. Thanks Glenn

                Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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              • Great vacation

                Great vacation

                • Guest Jcl
                • Date of stay 11/22/12
                • Review Submitted 12/08/12
                Six adults and 4 children (12, 8, 7 and 4) traveled to Larkspur for nieces wedding. This charming home was perfect for our group. The children loved having their own space on the lower level. The backyard and driveway were great for outdoor play. House is in a quiet neighborhood with a short walk to town. Had delicious donuts from Donut Alley and great Chinese take-out from DJ's. We were very luckily to find this home that had enough space for 10. The house had everything we needed (2 televisions, wireless internet, Gas Franklin stove for chilly morning) and everyone enjoyed their stay.

                Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

                Owner response: Once again Thank You for renting from us. It was a pleasure and we hope you come again.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

              • Surprise visit for daughter's 60th birthday

                Surprise visit for daughter's 60th birthday

                • Guest A Special Family
                • Date of stay 10/20/12
                • Review Submitted 11/05/12
                My daughter was more than surprised at her sibilings & spouses arrival along with me. We all LOVED your fabulous house that reminded me of a "tree house." There was plenty of sleeping space for all 10 of us. The wonderful gas Frankliln stove kept us cozy on the cool mornings. Several of us are cat lovers so Pixie (aka Miss Kittie) received a lot of loving. With my Larkspur's daughter's direction, we had a perfect tour of the City and much of the surrounding area. Out of a score of 1-10, I'd rate our stay as was a 12!! We would highly recommend this home away from home to anyone.

                Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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              • Lovely Stay

                Lovely Stay

                • Guest Mitzi Henry
                • Date of stay 07/27/12
                • Review Submitted 08/07/12
                We had such a wonderful time in this gorgeous house. All of the amenities of home at our finger tips. It was spacious and there was plenty of room for my parents, husband and 3 babies. We all had a couple of amazing nights sleep! We would love to come back whenever we are in the area!

                Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

              • Wonderful getaway!

                Wonderful getaway!

                • Guest VB
                • Date of stay 06/21/12
                • Review Submitted 07/03/12
                I got married in Larkspur this past June, and this house was the perfect bridesmaid headquarters. It was just blocks from the church and several restaurants and bars. The house was clean and well kept... Plus there were soo many places to sleep! Quaint, peaceful, & beautiful! Everything was just perfect!

                Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                • Guest Robert Temkin
                • Date of stay 07/14/08
                • Review Submitted 07/14/08
                We were pleasantly surprised to find this lovely 3 level home, on a quiet street, just 2 blocks from the heart of central Larkspur, held my wife and I, our three kids, five grandkids and one dog in absolute comfort. Beautiful deck, which got lots of use. Lots of cozy "one on one" areas for kids to play in or a couple of adults to have a quiet chat. Beautifully landscaped and maintained. Owners were a delight to deal with. I couldn't recommend this more highly as an ideal vacation retreat.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                • Guest Brad Bushnell
                • Date of stay 06/19/08
                • Review Submitted 06/19/08
                Wonderful, spacious 3-level house with a great view and lots of amenities. We comfortably slept 10 adults and 2 kids with room to spare. Owner was very professional with all the arrangements and I would love to stay there again!

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

               
              Availability: Please check calendar - 3 night minimum
              $450 per NIGHT Mon-Thurs; $490 per NIGHT Fri,Sat,Sun & Holidays, Weekly at $450/nt
              Rates are based on occupancy of up to 8 people, Larger groups PLEASE inquire.
              No Large parties (Over 8) without prior authorization!
              Reservation/Insurance program $49,  $100 Cleaning Fee(Non refundable)x all rentals
              For stays under 30 days a 10% Occupancy Tax will be required.
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              Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


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              Last updated: 06/19/2013
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              Location

              • Nearest Airport: SFO - San Francisco at 35 Miles
              • Nearest Ferry: Larkspur - Golden Gate Ferry at 3 Miles
              • Nearest Motorway: 101 at 2 Miles
              • Nearest Beach: Muir or Stinson Beach at 10 Miles
              • Nearest Barpub: Silver Peso at 200 Metres
              • Nearest Ski: Lake Tahoe at 150 Miles
              • Nearest Golf: Lots of choices in the county at 10 Miles
              • Nearest Restaurant: Left Bank at 100 Metres
               

              Owner info

              Year Purchased: 1991

              About the owner: Empty Nesters.

              Why the Owner Chose Larkspur:
              This has been a family home for the last 21 years. Now that the kids are grown it just makes sense to have the home available to Bay Area visitors so that others can enjoy what we have known for all this time.

              The Unique Benefits at this House:
              Larkspur has been a San Francisco get away since before the Golden Gate bridge was built. It is convenient to the city of San Francisco, yet without all the hassles and noise of the city life. There are some great and I mean great restaurants a short walk into town (2 blocks). The hiking trails in Marin are phenomenal and plentiful for all levels. The best weather in the bay area and lush gardens surrund you.


              Contact us

              • Primary: (415) 924-1133 (California, USA)

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              Photos

              • Front Entry from Street

                Front Entry from Street

              • Warm, cozy fireplace

                Warm, cozy fireplace

              • Dinner is Set

                Dinner is Set

              • One of 4 bedrooms

                One of 4 bedrooms

              • Lower Bedroom with Queen and Twin

                Lower Bedroom with Queen and Twin

              • Lots of parking for you, family and friends. No on street worries here

                Lots of parking for you, family and friends. No on street worries here

              • Main Level Deck, Also not shown is outdoor dining table for evening BBQ eating i

                Main Level Deck, Also not shown is outdoor dining table for evening BBQ eating i

              • Entryway shade and some blooming aloe

                Entryway shade and some blooming aloe

              • Living Room with Gas Fireplace Insert

                Living Room with Gas Fireplace Insert

              • Lower Level Family Room, great place for privacy and late night reading

                Lower Level Family Room, great place for privacy and late night reading

              • Dining Area (Table Extends 2 ore leafs)(Extra Chairs Available On Site)

                Dining Area (Table Extends 2 ore leafs)(Extra Chairs Available On Site)

              • Kitchen, Wood Stove (Part of Great Room Space)

                Kitchen, Wood Stove (Part of Great Room Space)

              • Sitting room off the master, comfy couch and chair with Direct TV satellite

                Sitting room off the master, comfy couch and chair with Direct TV satellite

              • Front Garden Bench to watch birds.

                Front Garden Bench to watch birds.

              • Lower Level Deck chairs, Also Hot tub on site for arming those tired bones

                Lower Level Deck chairs, Also Hot tub on site for arming those tired bones

              • Bird of Paradise in bloom

                Bird of Paradise in bloom

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              Sleeps 10


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