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Spectacular Cottage Minutes from Town, Trails, and Biking!

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Fantastic Mill Valley Cottage! Front view. Front door on left off of front deck.
Living area
Living area
Living area
Bright kitchen with gas stove /oven and microwave. Table slides under counter!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mill Valley, CA
  • Place, Old Mill Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sweetwater Music Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Tamalpais State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Cottage Minutes from Town, Trails, and Biking!

Experience all the Bay area has to offer in one location! Secluded, cozy Mill Valley retreat just minutes from Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco! We have updated the cottage a bit, new pictures! The cottage has skylights, wonderful windows that look out to the yard/trees and beautiful design details for an incredible stay. Gas fireplace, large screen TV, Internet, and outdoor shower! Gardens throughout the property, outdoor seating on front deck and private back patio and an easy walk to wonderful town of Mill Valley with unique shops and fantastic restaurants. Miles and miles of of nearby hiking and biking trails on Mount Tamalpais with breathtaking views of San Francisco, Pacific Ocean and Redwoods, including 4 mile hike to Muir Woods and 7 mile hike to Stinson Beach. A scenic 45 - 60 minute drive to Sonoma/Napa Wine Country for a fantastic day excursion or a 20 minute drive into San Francisco, Ghirardelli Square, Museums, Zoo, the Ferry Building and more. It is an outstanding vacation or business travel rental!

We do not have a washer and dryer but very convenient laundromats should you need during your stay. We do provide fresh linens whenever you need!

Note 1: Although the cottage can accommodate 5 people it will be tight for 5 adults. Best suited for 2 Adults and 2-3 children or 4 Adults (but we do allow 5 adults if you are good with someone on a blow-up twin). 1 Queen, 2 Twin Beds, Twin blow up bed available on request. Upstairs floor plan is also available! An additional charge of $20 for a fifth person will be added to your rental payment (for the entire stay not per night).
Note 2: Cottage is at the top of a driveway with an incline some guests considered it to be difficult. Please inquire if you have health issues.
Keywords: Cozy, Cottage, Garden Views, Sunny, Private, Fireplace!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We have a Pac n' Play and a Highchair.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Mill Valley

Located in Mill Valley, this cottage is in the mountains and near the beach. Pier 39 and Union Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muir Woods National Monument and San Francisco Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider Bay Area Discovery Museum and Fort Mason. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Old Mill Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Throckmorton Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lytton Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 23 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mixt - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Cottage Minutes from Town, Trails, and Biking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Cottage Minutes from Town, Trails, and Biking!?

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Cottage Minutes from Town, Trails, and Biking! on May 6, 2026 start from $298, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Cottage Minutes from Town, Trails, and Biking!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Cottage Minutes from Town, Trails, and Biking!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Cottage Minutes from Town, Trails, and Biking! located?

This family-friendly Mill Valley cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sweetwater Music Hall, Mount Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods National Monument. Golden Gate National Recreation Area is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolutely lovely cottage. It was very cozy, and so peaceful and quiet at night. Awesome location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Beautiful Place!

We really enjoyed our stay in Mill Valley. The location was quiet but within walking distance to town. The recently renovated house was perfect for a family of four. The house was clean and neat with nice furnishings and great outdoor space. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Mill Valley Gem

A pleasure from the moment we arrived! Charming, super clean and exactly as advertised and warrants all the great reviews. Thanks to host Katy for the prompt communication throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Beautiful location but important caveats

The cottage was very clean, and nestled in a beautiful valley. It has been noted elsewhere, but the driveway is very steep. In addition, the wood steps to the gate are dangerously slippery when it has been raining. This combination can make loading/unloading luggage treacherous. The hosts were generally friendly and pleasant, but there was a delay in response when we found no key on entering the cottage. We called and texted, but it took several hours for a response.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was lovely! Perfectly located near downtown so we could walk. The home accommodate 4 adults well. We enjoyed Tiburon, Sausalito, Mill Valley and the pancake hike on mt. Tamalpius. A beautiful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

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

Nice quiet place

Good spot that close to Petaluma/SF
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas H.

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

Great Place to stay

Alles wie beschrieben, sehr gemütlich, nette Vermieterin. Für alle die SFO und Umgebung von der ruhigen Seite aus entdecken wollen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Frederique P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison très calme le quartier est tres agréable et proche de San Francisco en voiture

Seule critique mais identique partout aux état unis : l absence de volets
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

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

Mill Valley Cottage

Terrific few days! Cottage was just how it looked online. Owners were accessible and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark S.

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

Pleasant stay

Nice place. However a number of drawbacks. Only one bathroom. Queen bed, not a king. Driveway very steep. We knew this when we booked the home. Nevertheless not ideal.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Hidden Paradise

Our family of four had a wonderful stay! We came to see the redwoods in the many State Parks nearby, and quickly realized Mill Valley should be a State Park of its own. We were a short distance from the charming downtown square (great for coffee, restaurants and shopping). The best part however, is the walk in-between. The historic library has a surrounding redwood forest with footpaths and a river that runs through. The trees are gigantic. If you walk around the neighborhood enough, you'll fall in love with the gardens, foot bridges and waterfalls there in the town's backyard. And yes, we did see Muir Woods and Muir Beach, and more of the surrounding area. All beautiful too– but we were always happiest when we returned home to our quiet little backyard escape. The owners (Dan and Katy) are the best! They were so cool, kind and helpful, with great advice for where to go and what to explore. Can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve I.

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

Elegant and Comfortable

My family and I stayed for 3 nights and 4 days. The home was clean, well organized with all our needs met. The outside area was perfect for morning coffee. The smells and sights were refreshing and rejuvenating. We slept soundly all three nights! It’s a 20 min. walk to town and an even shorter walk to a wonderful park that leads to hiking trails. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great stay

Good place to stay if visiting California
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Wonderful getaway near everything you want

Staying at this delightful cottage was such a peaceful experience. Although it’s sharing a property with the main house, it feels private and secluded. And it’s an easy walk or short drive to all the wonderful amenities of Mill Valley. SF was a quick 20 minutes over the bridge and all in all we had a perfect weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Wonderful

Wonder walkable location. Perfect amount of space for a small family. Over all it was a wonderful place.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tess W.

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

Perfect forO

Loved the space and location. Perfect for our family of 5. Loved the outdoor space complete with a babbling brook right outside. Close to downtown Mill Valley and east drive to SF.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg L.

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

Perfect spot in Mill Valley

The cottage was perfect while we were in town for a wedding. Hosts were responsive and helpful when we asked to check in earlier and the location was close to everywhere we needed to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison M.

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

Mill Valley Cottage

Wonderful property, fantastic location in Mill Valley, very nice owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

A little slice of heaven!

The Mill Valley area is just amazing. The drive from town up to the cottage sets the stage for a perfect stay. From the little deer who greeted us, to the regal California redwoods in the yard, to the kind owners who offered their driveway while they were away, it was just spectacular. It was absolutely the right place for our family to begin our California adventure. You are very blessed Dan and Katy! Till next time...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Loved the stay

This was the perfect place for our small family. We love Marin, and being among the trees and close to downtown Mill Valley was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J L N.

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

Excellent Mill Valley Location

The size of the cottage is just right for a family of four with two teenagers. The location was perfect for us. We hiked the Dipsea Trail from the cottage and all the way to Stinson Beach, taking the Marine County shuttle on the return trip. We also golfed at the local municipal golf course. Local downtown restaurants are good and parking is easy. The cool weather makes any central air conditioning unnecessary; just open the windows. Some might find it challenging to get up/down the very steep driveway leading to the cottage; it wasn't a big deal for us. We recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Great Location for Day Trips!

With loved our week stay at this beautiful and quiet cottage. We found it clean and comfortable and the owners were very cordial and helpful. Great location for NOCAL day trips! We’ll be back again - God willing!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Redwood hideaway

Gorgeous perfect guesthouse tucked away between California redwoods. Deer came to the stream behind us in the mornings, though it's a suburban lane with several other houses. It was perfect for us and our school-aged kids. One day we visited Muir Woods, and one day over the golden gate to walk around SF. The town had a delicious italian restaurant, ice cream, bakery cafe & creative shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

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

Beautiful spot!

Beautiful neighborhood, pleasant walk to town. Nice sheets!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristal B.

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

Great Hosts!

Super hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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