Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country and SF!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2530 sq ft

Popular amenities

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Mill Valley, CA

Golden Gate National Recreation Area5 min drive
Sweetwater Music Hall5 min drive
Muir Woods National Monument10 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

This cozy, quiet, completely private, free-standing cottage has lots of light and feels like a tree house in the redwoods. A family of deer are often seen in the yard of this fully furnished, clean one bedroom which has a VERY comfy king size bed, wood floors, a recently updated bathroom, kitchen (gas stove), living room, full-size washer/dryer and a small office with a desk and picture window. It has a carport for parking and 13 stairs leading up to the living area. The cottage is less than one mile from 2 Whole Foods, a Safeway and a Good Earth store. There are walking trails into Sausalito and to nearby restaurants. We ask folks who are staying for two weeks or more to pay for extra cleaning.

Property manager

Rusty

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Mill Valley

This cottage is located in Almonte, a neighborhood in Mill Valley. Ferry Building and Berkeley Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Muir Woods National Monument. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for California Academy of Sciences, a top attraction not to be missed. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 5 min drive
Sweetwater Music Hall - 5 min drive
Muir Woods National Monument - 10 min drive
Presidio of San Francisco - 10 min drive
Golden Gate Bridge - 14 min drive

Getting around

Richmond Transit Center - 22 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

In-N-Out Burger - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Good Earth Natural Foods - 18 min walk
Equator Coffees & Teas - 17 min walk
West Coast Sourdough - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country and SF! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country and SF! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country and SF! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country and SF! located?

Located in Almonte, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sweetwater Music Hall, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. San Francisco Bay and Muir Woods National Monument are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Jan 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

I loved my stay at this comfortable, quiet, private cottage. It was a perfect location close to stores, restaurants and the sights I wanted to see. There were even two deer who hung out under the trees outside the carport. I appreciated the kitchen which was equipped with everything I needed. Once I needed to contact the host about something and she responded immediately. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Dec 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable week

We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Nov 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

The cottage was perfect … quiet, peaceful, ample amenities, and convenient to town and area attractions. The accommodations were very comfortable, and our host Rusty offered helpful tips and was very responsive to questions. Overall, an excellent value. We would definitely like to stay again during our next visit to Mill Valley.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

S W.

Nov 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property on a quiet street

Loved the location. Close to everything I wanted to get to. Rusty was great in communicating with me all the way through. I will stay again next time I go to CA.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Oct 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A San Francisco Retreat

My husband and I were looking for a relaxing getaway with ease of access to San Francisco. Could not have asked for a more perfect location - easy travel by car AND ferry - and away from the downtown chaos. The treehouse was peaceful and perfect to R&R before and after running around the city. Hosts were awesome and super responsive, making the trip that much more enjoyable.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rusty

My family has been in the Bay Area for generations and survived the San Francisco earthquake in 1906. My grandmother owned a cottage on Mt. Tamalpais in the 1920's. My father helped put up some of the original hiking trail signs on the mountain. I came back to Mill Valley when I was working as a CNN correspondent in San Francisco. I've traveled all over the world and Mill Valley is one of the most wonderful spots on earth.

Why they chose this property

Mill Valley is so close to one of the world's great cities, has numerous great restaurants and charm, yet it's minutes to be on hiking trails with gorgeous views and no one around. Trips to the wine country in Napa and Sonoma Valleys are 40 minutes away. This is the cottage on the property of my main house but is separated by trees, stairs and a deck. Because there are two redwoods just feet from the windows and small deck, you feel like you are in a tree-house. But there are many windows and LOTS of light. It feels very private yet, so close to everything by walking or by car.

There is also a small spa walking distance down the hill where you can get a massage.

Mill Valley has a film festival every October featuring international filmakers and their work. There are also a number of small coffee houses,art galleries and boutiques in town. For entertainment, the Throckmorton Theater has a variety of music, plays, and comedy. Also Sweetwater is a club which features a variety of musical acts. Nearby is the Green Gulch Farm, a Buddhist retreat featuring classes and organic produce.

Sausalito is only a couple miles away and you can walk or drive to this charming town right on San Francisco Bay which is very European in feel. There is also a great art festival there every September.

There are several state and federal recreation areas for hikers and bikers within ten miles of Mill Valley. Not only is there Muir Woods, with it's gorgeous huge redwoods, but Mt. Tamalpais where some of the first mountain bikes were designed to ride on the fire trails. Stinson Beach and Muir Beach are both quaint beach towns just over the hill from Mill Valley.

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with the property because it was SO close to where I worked in San Francisco, yet I felt like I was miles away from the rest of the world. The cottage is very private and quiet with soaring redwoods outside, yet lots of windows make it very light and cheery.