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Blue Sky Cottage! Freshly Renovated & Lovely with Gardens in Sunny Central Marin

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Blue Sky Cottage!
Gated entry to the property. Beyond is "the compound": main house & 2 cottages
Gorgeous landscaped property. The cottage is off to the left.
Totally detached building with nobody near, for complete privacy.
View of the cottage as you approach from the parking area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Kentfield, CA
  • Place, Gerstle Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Barn Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Gate Bridge
    ‪20 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

About this property

Blue Sky Cottage! Freshly Renovated & Lovely with Gardens in Sunny Central Marin

Blue Sky Cottage is one-of-a-kind. It is a lovely, serene cottage on a magical property in a prime location. The cottage is large at 800 SF, and is freshly renovated head-to-toe. It has a new kitchen, large new bath and much more. Appliances, fixtures, linens, furnishings, cookware etc. are all top quality. The great room, with peaked ceilings, windows all around and skylights, is airy and filled with light. It is serene with soft blue walls and yummy colors, and opens onto a large deck. It has Roku TV with hundreds of channels for streaming, plus books and games. The cottage has its own dedicated network, and Wi-Fi speed is lightning-fast, 782 Mbps, sufficient for high-quality streaming on many devices at once. The kitchen is fully stocked with quality cookware and dishes and has everything you need to cook wonderful meals. Morning coffee is covered with a full coffee station, with Keurig, French press, electric kettle and all the fixings. A mini-split heating and AC system ensure your year-round comfort. The bathroom is newly renovated and just gorgeous, with a double-vanity and a tub enclosure lined with deep blue tile. The bedroom boasts a beautiful queen-sized solid acacia bed with premium Sealy Posturepedic mattress. It has large windows and lovely light, with shades. There is a very comfortable American Leather queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Linens and pillows are good quality throughout. We take sleep quality seriously here! Designed by the owner, an artist, the cottage sings with color - from the sky blue exterior to the sunshine yellow front door to the lively kitchen tiles. Overall the cottage is fresh, chic, peaceful with a cheerful vibe.

The cottage is nestled in a very private 2-acre gated property filled with gardens, woodlands and redwood groves - a magical oasis! Most guests are quite astonished when they arrive at this property. The property features an historic Victorian main house (where the hosts live) and two rental cottages, grouped around a common lawn and gardens. The lawn is available for all to use - perfect for picnics, little ones or play with your puppy. Behind the house and cottages are wild woodlands, and wildlife spottings are common: red-tailed hawks, owls, foxes, raccoons, hummingbirds and deer all make the rounds here.

The property is in a prime location, central to everything - the perfect base for exploring the Bay Area. It is in sunny Central Marin, clear of the fog belts of Mill Valley or Sausalito. San Francisco is 30 min to the south, wine country is 45 min to the north, and all of beautiful Marin surrounds you. Marin is world-famous for it's abundance of hiking, mountain biking and other outdoorsy fun, not to mention great food and shops. The property has multiple great hikes and bike paths nearby and is easy walking distance to brunch, dinner or deli in sweet downtown Kentfield.

The owners live on the property, in the main house, and are usually available to help with anything you need.

PET POLICY
We love dogs and they are very welcome at this pet-friendly property! Here are the rules:

- Nonrefundable pet fee of $50/pet.
- 1 dog weighing 50 lb or less and no younger than 1 year allowed
- Dog may not be left alone in the cottage if it has any behavior issues like chewing, excessive barking, etc.
- Please don’t leave your dog alone in the unit for more than 4 hours. Petsitting easily available through Rover.
- Dog must always be supervised when out on the property, and cleaned up after scrupulously,
- Dog must be current on all flea and tick treatments

ROSIE: The property comes with an adorable resident mini-bernadoodle named Rosie. We allow her to roam our fenced property and play on the lawn. She is entirely friendly and loves people and other dogs! She fancies herself a guard dog so she sometimes barks at new people (sorry!), but she warms up quickly. She is very sweet so feel free to say hello if you'd like!

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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.
Map
Kentfield, CA

What's nearby

  • Gerstle Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Barn Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Golden Gate Park - 30 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 23 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodlands Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Muffin Mania Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Garden Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pond Farm Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Pretty place, good location near family. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is beautiful little gem of a place. We stayed for a week for a conference at the Seminary in San Anselmo. This was an ideal location, quiet, sunny and super comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone for a peaceful retreat. Kitchen is very well equipped and beds are very comfortable. The space is beautifully arranged, can’t say enough about our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This centrally located and lovely cottage, and it’s welcoming host will exceed your expectations. I highly recommend staying here if you get a chance.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay Lesley! It was a pleasure hosting you! I’m especially glad that you’ve joined our gang of return guests and have already booked your next stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the most beautiful and comfortable place we’ve stayed, and Jenny is the perfect host. We’ve already booked to come back again.
Stayed 65 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2025
We just loved hosting you Lesley! I love how with longer-term guests we often become friends :) We’re just thrilled you enjoyed your stay so much! You were our first guests in the renovated cottage so it was exciting for us to host you, trying to anticipate every possible need :) I’m so glad you’ll be coming back next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ChrisandAngela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The place was perfect, with beautiful premises that were impeccably clean and equipped with everything we needed. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. Its location was ideal for our trip, making it easy to access everything we wanted to see. We look forward to returning in the future, hopefully with better weather to enjoy the lovely gardens and deck!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property inside and out! One of the best rentals we have ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay Kate! We’re happy to hear that you found the place “beautiful inside and out” - we worked hard on the renovation! It was such a pleasure hosting you. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay at the cottage. It was clean and the perfect size for a group of 3 adults. Parking could be a little tight with a full size suv if someone else is parked next to you, but we had a sedan so it was fine. Conveniently located whether you want to go north or south, plan accordingly for tolls in a rental car! Inbound to SF over bridges had tolls and we didn't know, lol! Grocery store and some small shops and restaurants are conveniently located down the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful bongalow!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice upgrades to whole place: new bathroom, new washer/dryer, new kitchen area, new closets, colorful, attractive decor.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Quiet Stay

Nice stay, beautiful neighborhood, attentive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

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

Christmas Stay

Great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savanna S.

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

Great getaway spot!

I stayed for three weeks and had a lovely stay. The bed is so comfortable and the cottage is light and airy.
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noliwe R.

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

Great Place

It’s cute, has outdoor space, is private and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had the pleasure of staying at this newly renovated cozy cottage for 4 weeks while my house was itself being renovated. The finishes and aesthetic are modern and the open floor plan and high ceilings make the cottage feel spacious. The grounds are beautiful and tranquil. Jenny was always responsive to my questions/needs, and I appreciated that I could have my dog at the cottage. I highly recommend a stay at this lovely cottage!
Stayed 35 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne L.

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

Convenient comfortable stay

This location is perfect for enjoying the sunset at the headlands, hiking Mt. Tam, or heading into the city!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

May A.

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

Very cute

Very cute place to stay. I love that its away from the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul l.

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

the right spot

Clean, Quiet, relaxing, good access by car to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freda k.

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

Quaint cottage

Really enjoyed our stay. Quaint cottage, close to San Francisco and nearby hikes. Too bad it rained but there were games and puzzles at the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

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

A nice week in Marin

This is a clean, well-stocked home with every amenity.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Cute House

The house is SUPER cute and welcoming. We absolutely loved it. The area is great, too. Lots of fun things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Sweet Cottage

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful hideaway. It was quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the easy access and close to a fabulous grocery store yet tucked away from the hussle and bustle nearby. Great access to easy walking trails and great restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene S.

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

Cute and relaxing

Cute and relaxing place to stay. With the deck and the trees in the back, it felt like we were in a forest instead of in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

george b.

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

Review

Host was very responsive and available to handle all of our questions in a very timely manner. Location was excellent and very quiet. Check in was very well organized. Lodging was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

School field trip

Easy from beginning to end not to mention quaint, quiet, and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

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

Nestled away

The cottage is well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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