Beautiful Architectural Gem with Panoramic Views [#268044] | View Property
San Anselmo
House, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 7-9)
$275/nt
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Traveler Reviews (18)
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Renter BEWARE
Renter BEWARE
- Guest Jennifer D.
- Date of stay 04/19/13
- Review Submitted 04/19/13
Owner lives on property, and the house reeks of cat pee. It smelled so bad we decided not to stay. Owner refused to give us all our money back, and was aggressive with my husband. A terrible experience.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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A Wonderful Family Christmas
A Wonderful Family Christmas
- Guest PaRaj
- Date of stay 12/20/12
- Review Submitted 01/07/13
VRBO house was used as a gathering point for out of town great-grand parents, grandparents, and uncle so they could spend Christmas 2012 with their San Anselmo family. The venue was perfect for this function, as the floor plan of the house is very accommodating to our large group -- 11 dining on Christmas Eve. All of the four bedrooms were used, except for the two twin bedroom, that was used only one night to provide a sleep-over of the young grandchildren. It is difficult to provide enough praise for the owner's attention of our needs. Having him personally meet the arriving guest and provide a though walk-through was particularly appreciated -- he made us feel at home from the beginning. He would check in with us periodically the first few days to ensure we had all we needed and to provide advice to the area. When we departed, he asked us to provide him with a list of items we had noted that could make this lovely property even better. He was, quite simply, a lovely host who seeks to make every guest feel at home.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Stunning Property and Perfect House for us
Stunning Property and Perfect House for us
- Guest Carla
- Date of stay 11/29/12
- Review Submitted 01/03/13
We stayed at this property for 9 nights in December 2012 and it was wonderful. We travel to the area every 3 months and have stayed in other places in the past and nothing compared to this house. The house was clean, open and spacious and Cyrus was a wonderful host. He met us and checked us in early and he was available for anything that we needed. The house had everything that we needed including towels, soap, extra bed sheets, washer and dryer (with detergent too!), beautiful fireplace, huge dining room table and a big kitchen. The kitchen has all the necessities and more. Thank you Cyrus for a wonderful stay in your San Anselmo home. we will be back!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Spacious, well-equipped, gorgeous views
Spacious, well-equipped, gorgeous views
- Guest MBW
- Date of stay 11/21/12
- Review Submitted 11/29/12
I rented this house for my extended family when they visited for THanksgiving and it couldn't have been more perfect. It easily fit all 10 of them and there would've been room for more if needed. There were some toddlers and young children around and the house was definitely child-safe. The kitchen was well equipped and the huge dining room table was awesome. We loved having the sleeping areas downstairs and the living upstairs so that when it was time for the little ones to go to sleep, noise from the adults didnt bother them. The owner was very attentive. We only had one question about how to work one TV and he addressed it within hours. We would absolutely choose the same house again if it was available.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Wonderful Wedding Week Home Away From Home
Wonderful Wedding Week Home Away From Home
- Guest Daniel H.
- Date of stay 09/15/12
- Review Submitted 04/17/13
Our family traveled to San Anselmo from Wisconsin for my son's wedding and found this spacious home to be the perfect setting for a week of fun, adventure, laughter and loving. The house immediately became THE gathering place for entertaining and relaxing with family and friends. Our terrific host Cyrus made sure we were "at home" comfortable, that the house had everything necessary for our large group and made us all laugh often with his great sense of humor. Everyone was very impressed with how clean and well maintained this home is. The online pictures really don't do it justice. I would highly recommend this home for any family or group looking for the best value in Marin accommodations. We hope to return again soon.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Family of 6
Family of 6
- Guest Angelee
- Date of stay 07/27/12
- Review Submitted 09/07/12
We stayed at this property for a week. We needed something north of San Fran and south of our family in Novato. This house was perfect! The location was AMAZING!!!!! Everything you could possibly need or want is nearby. The little town of fairfax is 5 mins away and was so much fun, little shops, movies, cafes and more! It was a easy drive to SF and even easier to Novato. The house had everything we needed. It was HUGE and there was plenty of room for the kids to run around inside and not get bored. We BBQ'd many nights on the front deck and the kitchen is great. The owner was very helpful and very nice. The house is dated in some decor and design but in NO way took anything away from how much we enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience!
A thoroughly enjoyable experience!
- Guest Bill
- Date of stay 07/14/11
- Review Submitted 07/26/11
Our family of six had a wedding in the Sausalito headlands July 16th and didn't want a typical tacky hotel. This property in Marin County was absolutely gorgeous with plenty of room and every amenity. At one point we had fifteen relatives around the huge dining room table and no one felt crowded. Sipping coffee every morning on the deck watching the hawks glide across the sky was so relaxing. Our host Cyrus was very helpful and saw to it our vacation was just perfect. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone lucky enough to visit Marin County. Thank you Cyrus, hope to visit you again.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Beauty meets Nature!
Beauty meets Nature!
- Guest Angie
- Date of stay 02/19/11
- Review Submitted 02/28/11
Wow! There are no words to describe being able to wake up after a peaceful night's sleep and have a cup of coffee while admiring a woodpecker going to work right in front of you in one of the beautiful trees in view! We were astonished at the magnificent view of the valley and mountains from this home - and we never tired of watching deer and hawks at work right in front of us! Being NY city people, we loved and appreciated every one of those tender moments. This incredible home allows you to! Yes, the town is lovely. Yes, the proximity to San Francisco is convenient. But this house and it's owner, Cyrus, make the whole experience magical and special and those are precisely the things that make for special memories. This home and entire trip will most definitely be one of our most treasured family trip memories - it will be hard to top! My heart is sad being home!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Our second home in Northern California
Our second home in Northern California
- Guest mpshuster
- Date of stay 09/10/10
- Review Submitted 03/18/11
This is our second time staying with Cyrus in the last 6 months. It is so comfortable here. The view is amazing and we enjoy the proximity to San Francisco, Sausalito, Sonoma etc. The home has a well stocked kitchen and I love that I always have plenty of hot water even with our family of five-six people here. I would describe the decor as electic and funky with some wonderful pieces of art the owner has created himself. San Anselmo and San Rafael have all of the basics you need and some very good restaurants as well. There is a nearby park and a trail close to the house that leads to the top of the vista where you can see the Golden Gate bridge and San Francisco. There are also a couple more trails near town for hiking as well. Overall, this house is an amazing value and Cyrus is a great host as well! We have plans already to return.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Two very nice weeks in a very nice house !
Two very nice weeks in a very nice house !
- Guest Brigitte
- Date of stay 07/26/10
- Review Submitted 08/30/10
Coming from France, we spent two weeks in this very nice house. The equipment of the house and the decoration of the rooms are perfect, nothing was missing. The house is very pleasant for the family life (numerous and big bedrooms, big kitchen, bathrooms for everyone, barbecue...), beautiful view. The situation of San Anselmo is perfect for visiting San Francisco and all the region all around. And, last, but nos least, the owner is a so nice man. He took care of us as if we were belonging to his own family. We recommand very much this place.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Our home away from home!
Our home away from home!
- Guest The PLAADsters!
- Date of stay 06/15/10
- Review Submitted 06/25/10
We rented this house from June 15th to the 22nd 2010 to attend a very important family event in Novato – a 50th wedding anniversary party! The house was exactly what our group needed with its open living space and comfortable bedrooms and numerous bathrooms. The view is spectacular and enjoying coffee each morning on the large deck with the local newspaper became a favorite thing to do! The location of the house is fantastic. Nestled in the hillside above San Anselmo, it was a perfect distance to the event we were attending and easy drives to sightseeing areas, the cities of San Fran and Sausalito and of course, up to wine country! We very much enjoyed the very quaint town of San Anselmo as well and became regulars at Marinatas! It was a very memorable trip and having this great house to come home to each day/night made it that much more special! Cyrus was a wonderful “host”. He kindly delivered the newspaper every morning and even signed for our food and “beverage” delivery when we were running late on our arrival! Thanks so much again Cyrus!! We highly recommend this house…you will love the location, the area and all the amenities this beautiful house has to offer. Pay particular attention to the amazing artwork in the house…much of which was done by Cyrus himself! Enjoy!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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so sad to leave
so sad to leave
- Guest MarilynF
- Date of stay 05/30/10
- Review Submitted 06/09/10
My son was having a wedding in the Marin County area. Coming from NYC and wanting to have a house which would accomodate any and all of our pre-wedding needs was a wonderful treat. I loved the space and all the amenities the house offered. The kitchen was well-stocked.We had plenty of room to accommodate our rehearsal dinner and the owner was kind enough to let us treat it has it were our own. Everyone was throughly impressed with the beauty of the house and its views. It is truly comfortable with a a very good feel to it. I felt at home and loved every moment. Cycrus could not have been more helpful and gracious. We absolutely hated to leave. I just returned home this evening and miss it already!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Enjoyed our stay
Enjoyed our stay
- Guest ba120552
- Date of stay 05/15/10
- Review Submitted 05/17/10
The house was beautiful and roomy. We had an excellent stay, the house was very clean, organized and close to San Francisco, Sausalito, Tiburon and the Wine Country. We also enjoyed just sitting on the deck and enjoying the gorgeous view and cooking a great meal at home. It was our home away from home and we were very comfortable. We definitely recommend this home and will come back next year.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Clean, amply proportioned, well equipped family home
Clean, amply proportioned, well equipped family home
- Guest southern hemispheric holidaymaker
- Date of stay 05/14/10
- Review Submitted 06/02/10
We were a party of 6 visiting the area to see our son graduate from the local university. We stayed 2 weeks. This is a BIG house! The property is fully equipped with all you could need for a family vacation. There is ample room to separate if you have differing tastes in entertainment. The sitting room upstairs has no TV so you are not obliged to watch TV if you don't want to! Each of the bedrooms has its own TV. There is a good supply of crockery, kitchen utensils and cooking facilities if you wish to stay in and eat and is quite close to Fairfax and San Anselmo if you wish to eat out. There is an excellent choice of restaurants and coffee shops in both towns. The owner was most helpful in accommodating our needs when we changed our schedule and he was on hand quickly to respond to a couple of questions we had about the property. The house was well decorated throughout with works of art actually drawn and/or painted by the owner! We did have difficulty tuning the TV in to the cable channels but that was perhaps a function of our limited knowledge of the technology. It didn't really matter as weren't there to watch TV! The free phone calls from the house phone were very helpful because the cell phones didn't work well at that location. All in all, we would stay again if we are able to get the family all in the same place at the same time again! We would recommend it to both friends and family not least because the owner was attentive to our needs and was flexible in his attitude.Recommended for: Families with teenagers
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Gorgeous home!!
Gorgeous home!!
- Guest Daisy D
- Date of stay 04/29/10
- Review Submitted 06/03/10
This house is stunning! Perched on a hillside in a lovely neighborhood, it has sweeping views from the huge panoramic windows. The house is very spacious, elegantly decorated, has an amazing fireplace, romantic hot tub and multiple decks to enjoy the view. Not to mention the kitchen with the granite countertops and 10 person black dining room table. Absolutely comfortable and delightful for all in our party who stayed. The owner is such a welcoming host and great guy. We are looking forward to staying again and would certainly recommend this house to anyone!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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House Review
House Review
- Guest different nickname
- Date of stay 04/02/10
- Review Submitted 04/17/10
This house is exactly as described in the listing. We were a party of 6 which included 2 small children. The house was very clean and had plenty of amenities which I did not expect! The location is beautiful. Cyrus was very accommodating and a real gentleman. I would certainly rent this home again!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 03/17/10
- Review Submitted 03/17/10
This home is very spacious and comfortable. Home is located on a hillside with beautiful scenery. Owner is very helpful and accommodative. Would certainly rent this property again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Beautiful setting, large, lovely home...
Beautiful setting, large, lovely home...
- Guest Liza
- Date of stay 03/12/10
- Review Submitted 06/17/10
My family was having a reunion over a weekend in March. We were lucky enough to rent Cyrus' lovely home. It was so comfortable that we ended up forgoing any dinner reservations and cooked amazing meals at home in the spacious kitchen, pulling chairs up to the large dining room table (overlooking the valley) where there was plenty of room for all of us. The home has a great setting in San Anselmo...great location from which to explore Marin County and beyond. Cyrus is such a nice man, so kind and helpful. I would recommend this home to anyone. We had such a memorable weekend there.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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