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Blue Sky Cottage! Freshly Renovated & Lovely with Gardens in Sunny Central Marin
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft
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Kentfield, CA
- Place, Gerstle Park3 min drive
- Place, Barn Theatre3 min drive
- Place, Golden Gate Bridge20 min drive
- Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
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Blue Sky Cottage! Freshly Renovated & Lovely with Gardens in Sunny Central Marin
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Max 8 day guests.No parties.
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Greenbrae
Located in Greenbrae, this cottage is in the mountains. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Falkirk Cultural Center and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Kentfield, CA
What's nearby
- Gerstle Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
- Barn Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Golden Gate Bridge - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
- Muir Woods National Monument - 21 min drive - 16.0 km
- Golden Gate Park - 30 min drive - 28.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Woodlands Market - 11 min walk
- Jack in the Box - 7 min drive
- Muffin Mania Cafe - 6 min drive
- Tender Tenders - 6 min drive
- Pond Farm Brewing Company - 6 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
28 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth O.
7 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth O.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Lesley J.
9 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lesley J.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
ChrisandAngela L.
27 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ChrisandAngela L.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lesley J.
4 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lesley J.
Stayed 65 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kate R.
21 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kate R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Justin T.
22 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Justin T.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Melissa
3 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Melissa
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good
Richelle R.
3 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richelle R.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Roger C.
27 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Stay
Roger C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Jason R.
15 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Stay
Jason R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Savanna S.
31 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway spot!
Savanna S.
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jessica G.
2 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica G.
Stayed 35 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Noliwe R.
8 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Noliwe R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
May A.
10 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute
May A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lynne L.
5 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient comfortable stay
Lynne L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
paul l.
2 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the right spot
paul l.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Freda k.
8 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage
Freda k.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Diana P.
24 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice week in Marin
Diana P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David S.
4 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute House
David S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David D.
3 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Cottage
David D.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Gene S.
25 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and relaxing
Gene S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
george b.
17 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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george b.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
16 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
School field trip
Jennifer S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katherine O.
20 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nestled away
Katherine O.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jenny Israel
I am a native of Marin, and love everything about it! Hiking, beach barbecues on Muir Beach, Mountain Home Theater, burritos in the Mission, Fairfax Scoop, wine tasting in Napa... the list goes on and on.
I love Marin even more as I took a long detour from it. Our three children were born and raised in NYC, and I persuaded the family to move back here in 2013. Quite the change, brownstone Brooklyn to nature-filled Marin! We love both but are so happy to have landed back here.
I am an artist, small business owner and Mom. I love snuggling with Rosie, hiking, hanging with the family, reading on the porch, dinner with friends and hosting guests on our magical property! My husband Sandy is a professional musician and teacher. We are a relaxed, creative family.
My motto? I guess it would be: 'Have a gratitude attitude.'
I love Marin even more as I took a long detour from it. Our three children were born and raised in NYC, and I persuaded the family to move back here in 2013. Quite the change, brownstone Brooklyn to nature-filled Marin! We love both but are so happy to have landed back here.
I am an artist, small business owner and Mom. I love snuggling with Rosie, hiking, hanging with the family, reading on the porch, dinner with friends and hosting guests on our magical property! My husband Sandy is a professional musician and teacher. We are a relaxed, creative family.
My motto? I guess it would be: 'Have a gratitude attitude.'
Why they chose this property
A huge attraction of this property is Marin County itself, one of the most magical places on earth. Marin is famous worldwide for it's astounding natural beauty and the huge amount of land protected for public enjoyment. There are few places on the planet where you can hike, mountain bike, surf, sail, horseback ride and camp on thousands of acres of untouched wilderness, all within an hour of a major city. The variety of fun to be had in the area is unmatched: all the restaurants, museums and shopping of SF, the stunning beauty and outdoorsy lifestyle of Marin, plus wine country just 40 minutes north.
Kentfield is a charming little town in central Marin, an area with the mildest, sunniest, most lovely year-round weather you can imagine. It has several very good restaurants, a gourmet market, bike paths, a school with a big field to kick a ball around, and loads of small town charm. It's one of a string of such small towns along the Ross Valley, all very special. I grew up the next town over, in Ross, and have always wanted to come back. Can you tell I love this place?
Kentfield is a charming little town in central Marin, an area with the mildest, sunniest, most lovely year-round weather you can imagine. It has several very good restaurants, a gourmet market, bike paths, a school with a big field to kick a ball around, and loads of small town charm. It's one of a string of such small towns along the Ross Valley, all very special. I grew up the next town over, in Ross, and have always wanted to come back. Can you tell I love this place?
What makes this property unique
I first became intrigued with our property when I heard of it's unique history. The property was owned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and the house and two cottages were built in 1890-1905. They were together known as "The St. Francis Outings Club", a summer and weekend retreat for Catholic women, both nuns and laypeople. Catholic factory-worker girls from the city were invited here to relax and reflect. In the Main House (118), the two central living spaces were used as prayer rooms and had pews as late as the 1970's. The Musician's Cottage (117) was the Mother Superior's private quarters, while the other cottage (116) was a barn or garage. A path through the woods had the 12 Stations-of-the-Cross, some of which remained until the 1970's.
Those were the roots, but several incarnations followed. In 1946 the property was bought by a retired war colonel. When his widow died in 1978 the property was sold, used as a rental, and fell into disrepair. We've heard that it became something of a wild place, with a bit of a local reputation, fitting for its' times. It was then reclaimed by the owners before us, and lovingly restored. We've continued this effort.
We love all the long and varied history of this property. The property is all at once a spiritual retreat, a colonel's home, a flop house, and now the happy home of two artists and their family. All of these layers are present in historic properties like this.
Those were the roots, but several incarnations followed. In 1946 the property was bought by a retired war colonel. When his widow died in 1978 the property was sold, used as a rental, and fell into disrepair. We've heard that it became something of a wild place, with a bit of a local reputation, fitting for its' times. It was then reclaimed by the owners before us, and lovingly restored. We've continued this effort.
We love all the long and varied history of this property. The property is all at once a spiritual retreat, a colonel's home, a flop house, and now the happy home of two artists and their family. All of these layers are present in historic properties like this.
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