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Bayfront Oasis | Deck, Fire Pit, Kayaks – Near Wine Country

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Sunlit living room framed by soaring ceilings & garden views
Bright bedroom w/ cozy bedding & peaceful greenery outside
Crackling fireplace setting a warm, laid-back vibe
Welcoming patio glowing under soft evening lights
Sunset sky reflecting over calm waterfront

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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San Rafael, CA
  • Place, San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Yellow Bedroom

1 Crib, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bedroom Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bayfront Oasis | Deck, Fire Pit, Kayaks – Near Wine Country

A beautiful sunny spot located in Marin County, just minutes from the amazing San Francisco Bay waters.

You are in the perfect spot between San Francisco and the famous Napa and Sonoma Wine Countries. Enjoy the sun at home, or take the day in the city, or wine tasting and more.

Plenty of light and windows, with beautiful sunsets.

2244 sq ft - 3 bed - 2 bath

** a signed agreement and security deposit ($1700) required.

Lots of activities right outside your door. * Birdwatching* Kayaking (provided)* Fishing* Boating* Paddle boarding (provided)* Swimming

Plenty of amenities: * Outdoor fire pit (propane)* Indoor fireplace (natural gas)* Two kayaks and one paddle board* Laundry washer and dryer inside home* Fully equipped kitchen* BBQ Grill* Baby crib (Pak and Play) available upon request* Lots of indoor and outdoor seating* Master Bedroom has private balcony

This is a great spot to launch to for off-site activities:* Hiking* WineTasting* San Francisco* Big Redwoods and beaches* Marin Headlands / Pt Reyes* Napa Valley Wine Country* Sonoma Valley Wine Country* And more....

There is parking in the driveway for two cars. Street parking is not allowed for Short-Term-Rental guests per city laws.

There is laundry available inside, bbq grill, cable TV, internet, fireplace, and central heating.

BED SUMMARY* Upstairs master bedroom: king bed, two chaise lounges (can be used as twin beds, great for children), one couch/futon (twin sized) - up to 5 people** Downstairs bedroom A: queen bed, twin rollaway in closet - up to 3 people** Downstairs bedroom B: queen bed - up to 2 people** Family room: sofa bed (full/regular sized) - up to 2 people** Living Room: sectional and chaise lounge can be used as additional sleeping areas.

Linens (sheets, blanket, pillows) and towels (one bath, one hand, one washcloth - per person) provided. (Plus a few extras just in case)

A security deposit is required for most reservations. See house manual & rules for details.

There is parking in driveway (2 cars - no street parking allowed by city ordinance), washer and dryer (in home), bbq grill, digital cabe, internet WiFi, and fire pit (propane).

Access to water and private dock, kayaks, and paddle board. Swimming off the dock is allowed.

No access to garage, or boat.

If you want tips, I would be happy to help you. I was born and raised in the area. I love sharing what I know and places I love.

The neighborhood is a combination of marina homes like ours, other local homes, and apartment buildings.

* Public park and open space great for relaxing, running, beautiful walks along the water, birdwatching, and often you will find food trucks and vendors around the area.

* Local Bus Stop at the end of the block (2min walk)

* Golden Gate Ferry w/ service to San Francisco (5min drive)

* Waterfront offers on-water activities, and walking / jogging trails

* UBER and Lyft operate fully in the area* SMART Traing (Sonoma Marin Rapid Transit) north bound * Local Bus Service within San Rafael* Golden Gate Transit Bus Stop at end of street (north or south routes)* Golden Gate Ferry w/ service to San Francisco (5 min drive)* San Francisco offers bus, trolley, light rail, trains, and subway - and of course Cable Cars!

PLEASE NOTE: There are some 18+ transit agencies in the Bay Area. Each has its own ticketing and fare systems. If you plan to use ANY public transportation please let me know so I can provide you with re-fillable access cards so you can avoid multi-tickets and also will give you a discount on fares and ticketing for all transit agencies automatically ( Clipper Cards).

I use a self checkin process. A smart phone is recommended, you will not need internet access, just bluetooth capability turned on.

If you do not have a smartphone or prefer physical keys please let me know when you book and I can work something out with you.

Early checkin upon request, when possible. Early checkins $35 per hour prior to 4pm, first hour free. Always happy to take luggage early, no charge.

Agreement will be sent as soon as we receive your email address. Deposit and agreement required for bookings. All adult guests required to be registered.

I can arrange for additional items: (please ask in advance when possible so we have time to prepare)* flowers* candles* breakfast delivered * romantic dinner on patio* laundry service* winery and brewery tastings/tours* grocery order & delivery* wine evening (with or w/o cheese, pate, etc)

If you have any special requests, or questions please do let me know.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

San Rafael

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Canal, a neighbourhood in San Rafael. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park or Golden Gate Fields. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Marin Country Mart - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Mi Familia - ‬20 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

zack n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the best time paddling around the marina with our friends and family! Beautiful deck and spacious house made relaxing very easy.
Enjoyed some amazing sunsets from the deck
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laarni and John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very comfortable stay. The home is well-appointed with thoughtful amenities throughout. Timothy was easy to communicate with and responsive to our needs. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is lovely. Beautiful outdoor space. Lots to do in the area. Bedrooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall roomy accommodations which worked great for separate age groupings
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this spacious and gracious house--a perfect place to relax, and also a great base from which to explore Marin County. There were three of us, but the house could easily accommodate 6 or more guests (though be aware that every guest beyond two incurs an extra fee). Everything was immaculately clean, comfortable, and welcoming; the patio and dock overlooking the lagoon made the house seem far away from the congestion of downtown San Rafael. We especially appreciated being able to bring our son's dog with us. Communication with the owner was quick and clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Timothy's place! The home is beautiful and in a nice, safe and quiet neighbourhood, but still close to amenities. The home was
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JC M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Family trip

Clean place, nice amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed home, with lots of welcoming extras. Rooms are comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. Being on the water is beautiful, made better by the lovely sitting areas on the gorgeous deck. Easy access to so many wonderful places. We'd certainly stay there again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIANE S.

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

Family vacation

Nice home, more of a residential area than we thought it would be but quiet neighborhood. Lots of "in the city" rules but overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beth b.

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

Family gathering

The property is just beautiful and has all the amenities you can dream of. We enjoyed our stay and hope to visit this house again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Quick Overnight

Super cute, comfortable home with plenty of space for our family of 5 and golden lab. Right along water and lots of amenities. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

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

Amazing Stay

Beautiful and centrally located! Close enough to still enjoy San Francisco. The home is immaculate. I can’t wait to come back! Thank you for the hospitality! Also, there is a nice play ground across the street if traveling with children.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Excellent

an overall enjoyable experience. location was perfect. House and amenities were above and beyond what we expected!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Comfy Bay Home

Uniquely appointed, lots of sailing/boating artifacts, goodies everywhere, comfy rooms, lots of recipe books in many languages, host responds quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

Very nice house

Well-equipped, comfortable house. Responsive host. Wonderful deck! We enjoyed having the kayaks available. Weather in San Rafael was great for the duration of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Great Family House

Beautiful waterfront home with many amenities. Outdoor deck is perfect for gathering with family and friends. The host is outstanding. Will visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

OLGA E.

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

Super!

Great accommodation. Great host. Very clean house. Only warning: If you're doing kayaking, learn when low tides
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

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

Napa/San Francisco trip

Timothy’s Waterfront property was perfect for our family’s trip to visit wine country and the San Francisco area. Our host was exceptional to communicate with and his home is most welcoming. The view from the patio is wonderful for sipping coffee in the morning and beverages in the afternoon and evening. Only wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

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

Best Vacation rental ever!

This was the best Vacation rental that my family has used. So many thoughtful details from the complimentary snacks which greeted us at the door upon entry, to USB chargers attached to the master bed frame. My only minor complaint was the upstairs shower had very finicky temperature control.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tara j.

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

Beautiful Home…perfect!

My family and I took two weeks and traveled down the west coast. This was one of the most beautiful homes that we stayed in over the two weeks! It was clean and the home owners paid attention to every detail! They had everything that you could think of waiting for our stay! I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Sittin On The Dock If a Bay...

The house was well appointed, and the view from the expansive deck across the canal was spectacular. We swam, kayaked, enjoyed the fire pit and just sat on the dock of the bay. We had a great time!greattime
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

Oasis in Sausalito

What a perfect house!!!! Beautiful view, comfortable beds, well stocked home, immaculate and orderly!!!! Excellent communication from our host. Instructions and rules are very clear and we felt very welcome!!! We can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

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

Beautiful home away from home

We absolutely loved our stay. The home was large but cozy and so well equipped with everything we needed. We made many meals in the kitchen, enjoyed a fire on the outside deck, and even used the kayaks in January! Beds were comfortable and linens were clean and warm. The snacks and coffee were very much appreciated. I hope to come back one day. Thank you for a wonderful family holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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