Marin's Best View of the SF Bay Area

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 43694 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Explore the area

San Anselmo, CA

Mission San Rafael Arcangel10 min drive
Dominican University of California12 min drive
Marin County Civic Center14 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our home is atop a hillside in a residential neighborhood overlooking “Sleepy Hollow” in San Anselmo, Ca. It offers panoramic views from three levels , featuring the San Francisco skyline, Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond Bridge, and San Pablo Bay (please see the view video). Our grandchildren call it " The Sky House".
The home is conveniently situated between wine country (NAPA and Sonoma) and San Francisco (23 miles away). Muir Woods, Stinson Beach , and Sausalito are also a short drive away.
Surrounded by hundreds of acres of Marin County 'open land', our driveway leads to walking trails with 360 views. The house has 3 levels: upstairs is the Master bedroom suite(king), there is a guest room(queen) and bathroom on the main level, and another large bedroom(king) and bathroom on the lower level with easy access to the hot tub on the lower level deck. The kitchen is newly renovated, and oversees a stunning garden with fruit trees that will be bearing fruit in the summer months. In addition there are two separate office spaces for those working at home.
This house is perfect for someone who is renovating their own home or is looking to spend time in the summer experiencing the wonders of the San Francisco Bay Area. The property is only available for 30 days minimum and offers discounts for long term summer rental (July-September).

Property manager

Barry and Kaye Briggs

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

San Anselmo

This vacation home is located in San Anselmo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Muir Woods National Monument. Doodlebug and Rebound Bookstore are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Vacation Homes in San Anselmo

San Anselmo, CA

What's nearby

San Francisco Theological Seminary - 9 min drive
Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 10 min drive
Dominican University of California - 12 min drive
Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 14 min drive
Marin County Civic Center - 14 min drive

Getting around

Richmond Transit Center - 25 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

The Lodge - 4 min drive
Splitrock Tap & Wheel - 6 min drive
The Hub - 6 min drive
Java Hut - 5 min drive
Deer Park Villa - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marin's Best View of the SF Bay Area pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marin's Best View of the SF Bay Area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marin's Best View of the SF Bay Area?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marin's Best View of the SF Bay Area located?

Situated in San Anselmo, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Marin Museum of Bicycling, Fairfax Pavillion, and Peri Park. San Anselmo Memorial Park and American Legion Log Cabin are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Art C.

Aug 22, 2022

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

Spectacular view, great house, warm hosts

We spent summer of 2022 at this house. The photos of the views do not do the views justice - you can see for miles! The house was spotless and exactly as advertised, and the hosts were warm and very reasonable and easy to get a hold of when needed. Highly recommended.

Stayed 66 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

keith l.

Apr 2, 2021

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

Magical place

The views from this very special house are spectacular. There is a panoramic view stretching from San Pablo Bay past Berkeley, the Bay bridge, and the skyline of San Francisco all the way to Mount Tamalpius. The amenities were excellent and the owners most hospitable. The house backs up to miles of open space with some fantastic hiking opportunities. The city of San Anselmo is close by and charming. We hope to be able to go back sometime to this very special place.

Stayed 47 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Aug 23, 2020

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

Vacation Dream

We couldn’t have found a more perfect property. Amazing views, chefs kitchen, and great hiking right out the front door. And plenty of work from home office space for two people. The Briggs were perfect hosts and feel like old friends now!

Stayed 34 nights in Jul 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

Mar 11, 2017

Sensational views! Spacious, beautiful home!

We stayed in Barry and Kaye's lovely home for each of the last two summers - 2015 and 2016. Both times for the full 2-3 months. We couldn't believe our luck when we found the house online, yet it was even better in person. The views are incredible: of San Francisco and all the way around to the north bay. Almost 360 degrees and visible from throughout the house and garden. The house itself is really nice. The master bedroom, closets and bathroom are huge and nicely finished. The kitchen is amazing and a natural place to gravitate to. And the decks are very spacious - we ate out there with friends regularly. There are hiking trails leading off of the driveway, and the cute San Anselmo and eclectic Fairfax are both nearby. On top of all this, Kaye and Barry are wonderful hosts. Flexible, supportive and very friendly. We've stayed in numerous other short-term rentals. This house is right at the top of the list!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Mar 18, 2015

Don't miss the nicest home in Marin County!

Last year My wife and two teenage girls needed a long term vacation home while we looked for a more permanent place here in Marin County, CA. We found Barry and Kay's home at the last minute and stayed for 2 1/2 months while they were on the east coast. I should tell you that we have stayed in many nice places both on VRBO and through travel agents but this home made us feel like we WERE home. From the meticulous cleaning done before we arrived to the big garage where we stored some of our belongings it was perfect. The pictures supplied of the view here are by and large an understatement of what you will experience in this home. High speed internet, lots of tech for the guys and a gourmet kitchen await. I know I'm starting to sound like a 'paid for' ad but jeez... it's true. On more than one occasion I asked the owners if they were interested in selling the house to us and they thoughtfully declined to answer. I don't know what else to say other than I have given the owners permission to connect me directly with anyone that wants a first hand account of our experience. You will not go wrong and by the way, it's a $ deal. Michael

About the host

Hosted by Barry and Kaye Briggs

We have a home in Massachusetts that we go to in the summer time so that is why we are renting our primary home for the summer months. We have 3 grown children who all live in Marin and can help with any questions or issues while we are away.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a home with views and easy access to hiking trails. We found that and more.

What makes this property unique

Panoramic views of the Bay Area. Easy access to Bay Area attractions, SF City, NAPA and Sonoma, Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, East Bay etc. Hiking trails. Situated between 2 cool little California towns ( San Anselmo and Fairfax) with great restaurants and music entertainment.

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback