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The Calista | Private Beach & Bayfront Living

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A waterfront property with a wooden dock leading to a clear pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a two-story building with balconies.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and a window providing natural light.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious living room with a green sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.
A wooden deck with a white railing, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and a distant shoreline.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Street parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Novato, CA
  • Place, The Space Station Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pacheco Ranch Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Novato Farmer's Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Novato

Located in Novato, this holiday home is on the beach. Pacheco Ranch Winery and Cinemark Century Rowland Plaza are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Novato Farmer's Market and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market. Travelling with kids? Consider The Space Station Museum, or check out an event or a game at Sonoma Raceway. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Novato, CA

What's nearby

  • The Space Station Museum - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Pacheco Ranch Winery - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Novato Farmer's Market - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Stone Tree Golf Club - 11 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 27 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nick the Greek - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Calista | Private Beach & Bayfront Living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Calista | Private Beach & Bayfront Living?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Calista | Private Beach & Bayfront Living?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Calista | Private Beach & Bayfront Living?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Calista | Private Beach & Bayfront Living located?

This family-friendly Novato holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of The Space Station Museum, Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field and Marin Museum of Contemporary Art. Center for the Arts and Novato Farmer's Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice. It met our needs entirely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, wonderful view.

We booked this property as soon as 2025 dates were released for our car race at Sonoma Raceway. It was an EXCELLENT place to stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised. Very comfortable and the waterfront location was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

The house was clean and exactly what we expected. It’s in a beautiful location. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. The host was communicative and attentive. Would recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this neighborhood

Our second house we rented in this neighborhood. Love the locations on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful well equipped and spacious in lovely area

We enjoyed our stay. There were 6 of us and the roomy house was comfortable. We did have breakfast and cooked one dinner and found most everything we needed. The view on the deck was beautiful. And the location was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome views

What a beautiful place to stay! Love the views from the backyard and the Open floor plan of the home! Sitting out on the dock by the water was wonderful! Such a great experience for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay! We had the best time. Super close to wineries in Sonoma & Napa. Great little oasis away from the city. We enjoyed being able to go wine tasting during the day & then relax and enjoy the water. Great stay! Owner was super responsive when we had ants entering the home and resolved quickly. Highly recommend staying here if you are planning on visiting Sonoma / Napa!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. We were looking for somewhere with enough space for our multi-generational family to stay. The house had plenty of space for us to spend time together, the outdoor space was lovely. It was easy to get to from the airport and close to the grocery store. Jason, was super responsive when I had a question. We will definitely book it again next time we’re in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect weekend with the family

We were so pleased with the house! There was plenty of room to spread out, and to be together. Everyone had a comfortable room and the family room and dining table were perfect for our gathering. The check in andcheck out were so easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

GREAT RENTAL

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: IT WAS VERY GOOD
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan, 2024
Thank you so much for the 5-Star feedback! We're glad you liked the place and we hope you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shower in the hallway was not working More accessible outlets in the bedroom would have been greatWater pressure is highFantastic view we truly enjoyed our stay hereWould highly recommend this house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

What a Gorgeous Spot

The house is lovely and the area is wonderful. Right on the water with a great entertaining / relaxing deck and a dock. The house has lots of room and the views to the water are stunning. It needs a little TLC which we told the host about. But overall we’d highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice views

Overall the rental was decent. The water front view was amazing! The back patio and view was beautiful! The house was very comfortable and provided everything needed. There were a few issues with ants but nothing major as long as food wasn’t left out or dishes left in the sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely space

We enjoyed the home very much especially the outdoor patio where we could have our meetings…beautiful views over the water. Two bedrooms did have ants and these were unwelcome guests! Hopefully they will be encouraged to stay outside!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful quiet house with gorgeous view!

We were a family of five adults and one teen. We absolutely loved this house! First it is in a nice quiet neighborhood and the backyard has a gorgeous water view and privacy from the neighbors. The beds were all very comfortable and the house was very clean. The kitchen was stocked with all the kitchen ware needed for cooking and a nice grill outside. The communication from the owner was incredible, and the ease of check-in was the best I have had for a rental. If we are ever back in the area we will definitely stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful View

I will say that we were a little anxious due to some of the signage. I think it's unfortunate that they have experienced renters that haven't upheld to basic standards before. Plenty of room, beautiful views and the communication was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleasant stay.

The property was clean and well maintained. Bayside location was good. A few minor opportunities for improvement. 1. Let us correspond with homeowner directly via email. I want one email system. I do not want everyone i do business with having their own silly Inbox. 2. Would have been nice to be able tocheck in earlier .... and, yes i dont care if i have to get out earlier.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

WATERFRONT HOME IN NOVATO CA

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The outside of this home - and the décor inside - are beautiful. It was fairly clean. There were a few issues (not enough towels, no rug to step out onto in one bathroom; large stain on rug outside of laundry closet; about 25 open bottles of condiments etc in the fridge doors, so no room for ours). There is no closet nor any storage furniture like a bureau or chest of drawers in the double bed bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Hello Kathryn! Thank you so much for your feedback! This will help us improve our guests' stays. We have addressed the things that you have brought up and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A bit ANTsy

Lovely place to stay. Cons: TP in master bathroom not flushed. Wet towels still in dryer at check in (Clean towels were available in all bathrooms). Many ants in the area. Tiny and stings a bit. Be careful on the Master bathroom toilet bowl. Constantly on there. If not wiped off prior to using, can get a little sting in the privates (not painful). HOWEVER, this should not detract you from renting this property. The location, layout of the home and the outdoor space is absolutely wonderful. I would rent again without hesitation, if I were to be in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location to Sonoma and Napa. Beautiful waterfront views. Comfortable home. Fantastic communication throughout the entire lead up and actual stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! We had a group of seven people and we were all extremely comfortable. The house is homey on the inside and the views of the lagoon in the back were awesome. All rooms/ bathrooms were clean with fresh towels waiting in each room. Can't wait to come back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely and relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the perfect location for relaxing after trips to see relatives in the Bay area, wine country, and Pt Reyes. Thank you for a nice stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home in Bel Marin Keys

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great stay with 7 other friends at this beautiful house on the water. The living room and two bedrooms out of 4 have a beautiful view of the keys. The house was clean and well supplied. The only downside is that I wish there were wine glasses in the cupboards. We only found two. Maybe it was to deter people from partying in the house, not sure. There’s also wasn’t any dishwasher soap pods and the smaller bedroom could use some better decor but none of these things would stop me from renting again. The house is that beautiful! Our stay was short and we were disappointed that we couldn’t enjoy the outdoor patio with fireplace, private beach and bbq. Everything looked so relaxing. We would definitely stay again. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great and serene place to stay at. Would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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