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Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF and Muir Woods

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Mill Valley, CA
  • Place, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Tamalpais State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF and Muir Woods

Please Read Before Booking

Our 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is located in a very quiet residential neighborhood. It’s best suited for families, mature travelers, and small, quiet groups.

This is a peaceful home—not a party house.
We do not allow parties, events, or gatherings with outside guests.

If you’re looking for a lively, social, or late-night setting, this may not be the right fit. We ask all guests to be mindful of noise at all times, both day and night.

Quiet Hours & Noise
Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Please keep noise low at all times, including during the day
No amplified music, indoors or outdoors

There is a separate in-law unit located below the living room (not part of this listing, with its own private entrance).
For this reason, we especially appreciate extra care with noise in the living room, dining area, and kitchen during quiet hours.

Guests & Occupancy (Important)

Our home comfortably accommodates up to 6 registered guests, which is included in the base rate.

Additional guests: $100 per person, per day
Only registered guests are allowed on the property at any time

Please make sure the correct number of guests is entered when booking so we can prepare the home accordingly.

Pets

We’re happy to welcome well house-trained pets

Pet fee: $100 per stay
Pets must not be left unattended
Guests are responsible for any pet-related damage or additional cleaning
Parking & Arrival (Important)
Two designated parking spaces are available at the top of the driveway
Street parking is not permitted (all roadside areas are private property)
Please do not use the neighbor’s driveway

Arrival tip:
Please veer RIGHT at the mailboxes to access our driveway.
Do not take the driveway on the left.

If you have a third vehicle, you may park along the left side of our driveway.
Please keep the carport clear at all times, as a Jeep needs to be able to enter and exit.

At the end of the driveway, there is a small standalone building used for owner storage (not part of the guest space).

Access & Layout

From the parking area, you’ll walk up about 15 stairs to reach the front deck and main entrance.
Once inside, all bedrooms and bathrooms are located on one level.

The Space

The home features a warm, open layout with:

A stone gas fireplace in the main living area
Natural pine-paneled walls
Hardwood and tile flooring throughout most of the home
Multiple sofas for relaxing by the fire
A desk and chair suitable for work or study
A dining area and newly renovated kitchen
Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Sleeping arrangements include:

Two king beds (one newly added in 2026)
One queen bed (2023)
One queen-size sofa bed in a bright, separate room

Both full bathrooms were fully renovated in 2023.

Location & Surroundings

The home sits on nearly half an acre at the end of a quiet road, offering privacy, forest views, sunny lawns, and a seasonal creek.

There are no streetlights in the area, so nights are quite dark—perfect for stargazing.

Wildlife is part of the landscape here, and you may see deer, raccoons, coyotes, or birds of prey.

Guests are welcome to explore the backyard and follow the walking path to a quiet meditation spot, with direct access to open space connected to Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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About the area

Mill Valley

Located in Mill Valley, this holiday home is in the city centre and 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 Golden Gate Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking and mountain climbing.
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Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Pier 39 - 29 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 31 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Earth Natural Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mixt - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hook Fish Co. - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Barry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, loved the vibes and location. We didn’t notice the no TV part on the listing but enjoyed the relaxing detox it provided. The beds were not comfortable, particularly the sofa bed was pretty tough. Overall it really met our needs and we had everything we needed but recommend reading all the details to make sure it works for you before booking.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and cozy home! Its location was perfect. Super close to Muir Woods, Mt. Tamalpias, and Stinson Beach. It was a great place to really disconnect from the real world for a bit. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable. The only thing we didn't care for was the mattress was too firm in the primary bed, but overall it's a nice place and there is wildlife around. We got in late and left early so we really only slept in the home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurora J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and serene property and soursndings.Nice and comunicative host. Highly recommend the place to take a tetreat after San Francisco.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette D.

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

Nice quiet place.

Clean with comfortable beds. Came for family wedding and stayed here. Management very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

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

Muir Woods in Murin away from city

Quiet, everything worked checkin/out easy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiana G.

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

Great stay!

My girlfriends and I stayed here the night before my wedding to be close to the venue and have a place to get ready in the morning. We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were very accommodating! :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyi L.

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

We like the place

We all enjoyed stay at the beautiful Mill Valley and this cozy house. Dogs had a good time! It is close to SF so we spent day time there for the wonderful tour. We will come again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guru G.

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

Excellent Stay

We had a wonderful stay at Rob and Tara's place. It was a breeze to commute to Muir Woods as we could avoid the traffic. Their place is situated in the middle of nature and has all the amenities we could have asked for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm T.

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

Charming House

This is a charming property tucked away just 100 yards or so from a local park. Very quiet and serene. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

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

Great quiet location in Mill Valley

We had a very pleasant stay in this property. We were there to run the Miwok 100k race which starts in Stinson Beach, and location was perfect for us. The house has a very nice and large living area which is perfect for relaxing, and it is nested in the woods, which is very nice and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Convenient and functional

Conveniently located and functional for us (1 adult and 4 kids). Communication was great and check in/out was simple and easy. Would gladly stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2022
It is our pleasure to host for you and your family, Rob! Thank you for being such a good guest, and respecting our house rules and keeping our house so clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

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

Great place in Marin

Great place right near the woods. Clean comfortable home. Easy drive into Mill Valley downtown or into SF. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry R.

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

Marin hillside hide away

This property is located backing up on the Muir woods and is accessed by a circuitous route through the hillside neighborhood. Folks with a large vehicle (like us) but who are not used to careful maneuvering in tight spaces might find the location challenging. One of the bedrooms is a fold out couch. Access to San Francisco, the Golden Gate, and any thing on the Marin side is great. Nice place overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvette Y.

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

Outstanding

We are return guets at this amazing sanctuary. We love the location and peaceful quiet surroundings. Just what we look for. Tara and Rob are outstanding hosts caring and responsive. Will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful house in Mill Valley! It was a perfect location, and very spacious for our 7 member family. The kitchen was fully equipped with whatever was needed: plenty of dishes, etc., appliances, etc. The house was impeccably clean and so comfortable.Our only issue was that the pull-out couch in the porch bedroom was very uncomfortable. We did manage a work-around though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

charles w.

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

Nice place

The ad is correct, it is quiet and serene. Located conveniently near Muir Woods, Golden Gate, Bridge, and downtown San Francisco. Quiet evenings outside on the back deck are very nice, lots of wildlife, a local grey longhair cat, and a family of deer visit every night and meander through unalarmec only 20 feet away. Very cool.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate B.

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

Nice location.

The location was very private, we didnt know there's a quite renter in a place under main house. The gas fireplace was nice on foggy days. There's No Television
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C M.

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

Perfect Location

This home is perfectly located for availing oneself of all the great things to do in the SF Bay area. This is a warm and comfortable home to use as a base to explore SF, Sausalito, the Muir Redwood Forest and the gorgeous Marin coastline. The hosts were amazing. We appreciate the hospitality you provided and thank you for sharing this wonderful, warm and peaceful space for our base in exploring the area. We look forward to returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvette Y.

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

Magical hideaway

Came here with our adult children. Magical hideaway perfect for our taste, quiet, unassuming charm, away from hustle bustle areas but within minutes of San Fran Sausalito and other areas. Endless walks, wild turkeys, wild berries and plums. Amazing hosts quickly responding to communication, will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Plenty of Space in the Trees

Hard to find; definitely find it in daylight! But a beautiful spot in the trees. Lots of space. Recommend for a group of family or friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Comfortable, Serene Nest Among the Trees

My friends and I were able to relax, make great meals, and catch up with each other in what we came to call our Magic Treehouse. Good beds, interesting books and objects, very peaceful and healthful place. Good fireplace! Well lit by nature in daytime and lamps at night. These hosts have thought of everything we might need. We look forward to gathering here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

The home is quaint and tucked away quietly in the redwoods with a warm, cozy fireplace that we enjoyed. The rooms are a bit dated, but the kitchen is open and spacious which was important to our chefs in the family:) There happened to be a troublesome ant situation while we were there that was unable to be addressed during our stay, however, we were told this would be tended to after our departure, which I'm sure they will/did...just would be sure to request there is ant spray stored at the house in the event it is needed...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Perfect location minutes to everything

We loved the location of this property so our family could enjoy the best parts of the city and the Redwood Forest in just a short drive. The cabin was nice but not what the pictures indicate as to privacy. Parking was also an issue. The cleanliness was average. The owners were easy to communicate with and the check in and check out prices were simple.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2022
Thanks Dawn for your honest feedback. Sorry for the inconvenience! We did make it clear in our property description that we have a In-law unit which is rent out separately. It has its totally separate entrance and it’s own yard. Sorry we couldn’t provide more than 2 parking lots. We wish we could! Usually always suggest cats who have more than two vehicles to park a block away.
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