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Highlights
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near China Camp State Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Laundry room
Fenced yard
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
san rafael, CA
China Camp State Park
Place, China Camp State Park
16 min walk
Marin County Civic Center
Place, Marin County Civic Center
10 min drive
Golden Gate Bridge
Place, Golden Gate Bridge
25 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
61 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area.
Our first floor guest suite is approximately 500 square feet with a large bedroom and newly redone bathroom. The bathroom has a shower and is equipped with all of the necessary supplies that travelers need. We supply a hair dryer, organic shampoo and conditioner and soap. The bedroom has a walk in closet with a supply of hangers and a small chest to put your folded items. The bed is a queen size bed and we supply the linens and towels. We like high count sheets for a comfortable sleep. Added blankets and pillows are also provided. There is a sitting room off of the bedroom that also a joins a kitchenette that is fully supplied with a small fridge, hotplate, microwave and toaster oven as well as a convection oven. There is a coffee maker and electric kettle for tea or cocoa. If it is one cup you want, we have a Keurig coffee maker as well. Plates and cutlery are supplied as well plus bowls for preparation of your meals. There are staples such as spices, sugar, salt and pepper as well as coffee and filters and a good assortment of teas We have an ironing board and iron in the closet and in the bedroom we have a smart television for streaming your favorite shows. Outside, we have a lovely fountain if you so choose to have it on. Our garden is for you to enjoy sitting and reading or just having your morning coffee. Since we live near to the areas of Glenwood, Loch Lomand, and Peacock Gap, we have hosted many family members that are visiting their children and grandchildren. They enjoy the proximity to their family members and to these neighborhoods but yet return and recuperate from all the family gatherings. A plus for us is the many returning guests. We always look forward to seeing our guests again and again. We also like to think of our rental as a quiet get away for couples as well. If you enjoy the wine country, we are within an hour away and also if the city is a draw, we are less than an hour away. The town of San Rafael is about three miles west of us and it has an amazing art movie house as well as a great supply of restaurants with various cuisines. Our area is quiet, and next to a marsh where you can see many different types of sea birds. It is an easy walk to Loch Lomond yacht harbor where you can just sit and view Mt. Tam or the bay and its boats and sea birds.
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Important information
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Property # 187954
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
San Rafael
Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Bayside Acres, a neighbourhood in San Rafael. Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Presidio of San Francisco and Muir Woods National Monument. Falkirk Cultural Center and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Marin County Civic Center - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Golden Gate Bridge - 25 min drive - 24.5 km
Getting around
Berkeley Station - 26 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Mi Pueblo Food Center - 9 min drive
Glyka Sweets - 10 min drive
Burger King - 9 min drive
Picante - 9 min drive
KFC - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is All inclusive , private apartment in magical bayside area. located?
Located in Bayside Acres, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from China Camp State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of McNears Beach Country Park and Peacock Gap Golf Club. Dominican University of California is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Elise and Paul Samuelson
We came up to Marin County in 1991 and fell in love with its beauty. Both of us have been in the film and television industry and where Paul decided to retire, Elise continued to travel to Los Angeles and work on different film and television projects as a studio teacher. She has worked on some well known projects such as Full House, and many movies as well. We both are semi retired now and love to travel as well as welcome fellow travelers to our lovely area . Elise is a teacher in the film industry for kids that work and cannot attend their regular school and Paul was an assistant director. He is now a writer and has written a novel called Night Fear. It can be found on Amazon! He is writing his second novel which is a sequel to Night Fear. There are 2 more on the horizon. Our alma maters our UCLA and Cal Berkeley!
Why they chose this property
This neighborhood where our rental exists is truly unique. It is on the Bay side of a quaint area called 'Chicken Point' - perhaps because there might have been people raising chickens - which is a common happening here!- It is not far from central San Rafael and yet it feels rural enough to enjoy walks up in the hills and around the Bay. The architecture of our surrounding area is a mix of different styles. No cookie cutter look here. It reminds me of Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles, an area where I grew up and a mix of East Coast Maine. People here are very supportive and helpful and we find that this did not exist in larger towns and cities. If you enjoy birdwatching , this is a great area for shore bird watching. The nearby marina has a lovely path that jutes out from the bay where you can enjoy a leisurely walk and see all kinds of marine wild life. There is also Andy's Market in the Loch Lomand Marina which is spectacular for take out meals and prepackaged meals ready for the microwave. Also, they have a great selection of wines. You can literally walk to it from our rental. Instead of taking a right turn to get to Anday's and the Marina, you can go left and stroll along the San Pablo Bay. It eventually will take you to Mc Nears Beach and if you have more energy you can reach China Camp - a historical fishing village.
What makes this property unique
The style of our rental is a bit of New England. We have temperate weather due to the proximity to the Bay and since we are near a little beach, it is easy to put out a kayak or stand up paddle board. Also our neighbors are what makes the area wonderful - everyone loves where we live!! We are also walking distance from a new market and development with flat surface walks around the point of our bay. We have views of the bay as well as Mount Tamalpais - a favorite hiking spot. The area is also quite quiet for restful getaways.