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Southern Marin Cottage — Colorful and Elegant 4-BR Oasis now Solar-Powered

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An interior with a dining area, a table with flowers, a lamp, and a view of the garden through a doorway.
A wooden house with a patio and a swimming pool.
A living room with a striped sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a view of a garden through a sliding glass door.
A garden with a brick pathway leading to a set of steps, surrounded by various plants and flowers.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large painting, and a wooden cabinet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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.
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kentfield, CA
  • Place, Gerstle Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Barn Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest/Children

1 King Bed

Guest/Children

1 Double Bed

Guest/Children

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Southern Marin Cottage — Colorful and Elegant 4-BR Oasis now Solar-Powered

Whether you are vacationing from afar, escaping San Francisco summer fog, tending a nearby remodel or planning a girlfriend getaway, you will feel like you are on vacation in this home. Step inside the gate off a prestigious, quiet, and convenient street and you are greeted with a jewel of a place to relax, entertain and plan your next adventure, although many days you might not want to leave the premises!

All 2200sf thoughtfully planned and now Solar-Powered with battery backup (no blackouts!), this home lives like a dream. Refinished for our family of 5, the master suite is upstairs and the other 3 bedrooms and bath are downstairs. Separate comfy TV/DVR/stereo zones up (living room) and down (family room) mean you can live comfortably as a couple with occasional guests or as a family with teens or younger children.

Also upstairs: dining room (seats 10+ w/leaves), living room (fireplace, TV/DVR), powder room, fully-equipped kitchen w/ice machine and 3-stool bar seating, breakfast nook (seats 6), sun room, two sets of french doors opening to large rear sundeck with outdoor dining table and bench seating area, 3-zone indoor-outdoor stereo system.

Also downstairs: laundry room and storage area. Downstairs has cozy ceilings (about 7') and is partially below grade. All rooms have windows and good natural light, and there is a separate exit to the back yard from the family room.

Premises: The back yard is serene and private and features a pool (unheated 15x30), stand-alone 3-4 person hot tub, a grilling patio and a nicely landscaped faux-grass area bordered by a walnut tree, lemon trees, rose bushes, crepe myrtles and more. Evening garden lights in the front and rear add to the elegant, festive ambience.

Parking: There is plenty of street parking in front of the house and across the street -- never a problem. Optionally, the gravel driveway holds 2 cars end-to-end inside the manual iron gate. Front entrance to the home is a circular brick walk, and paths left and right thru gates around the home are nicely landscaped with ivy, flowering bushes and trees.

We use this home regularly ourselves, and so we can honestly say that this home has everything you need to just relax and enjoy.

Marin County STR Lic# P5559

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool has protective fence, but keep eyes on kids!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Outdoors: Scrape grill if used; secure cover on hot tub; return slounge cover to laundry room; lower and tie deck and pool umbrellas; return deck seat cushions to breakfast nook.
Report all broken or damaged items as soon as possible -- for insurance claim and to enable replacement for the next renter.
Thank you for renting our home and have a safe trip back to yours!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 700046vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Greenbrae

Greenbrae is home to this holiday home. 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. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Kentfield, CA

What's nearby

  • Gerstle Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Barn Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 20 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 22 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodlands Market - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gott's Roadside - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pete's 881 Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Muffin Mania Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garden Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Marin Cottage — Colorful and Elegant 4-BR Oasis now Solar-Powered have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Southern Marin Cottage — Colorful and Elegant 4-BR Oasis now Solar-Powered pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Marin Cottage — Colorful and Elegant 4-BR Oasis now Solar-Powered?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southern Marin Cottage — Colorful and Elegant 4-BR Oasis now Solar-Powered?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Marin Cottage — Colorful and Elegant 4-BR Oasis now Solar-Powered?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Marin Cottage — Colorful and Elegant 4-BR Oasis now Solar-Powered located?

Situated in Greenbrae, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kentfield Hospital and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from San Francisco Bay. San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park and Mission San Rafael Arcangel are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Ozzie

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We are a family of 5, and we bought this home when we moved back east a few years ago. We wanted to keep a home in California that felt like a family home for our boys and yet felt like a vacation for all of us, since that's how we planned on using it, and still do! We are now opening up our home so visitors can enjoy it like we do, as a restful oasis, a place to entertain friends and a perfect jumping-off spot for all your favorite Bay area activities. We still visit regularly, and while we're not here our goal is for you to experience the best Southern Marin has to offer in this one colorful, elegant package. We hope you, your family and guests will enjoy this special place!

Why they chose this property

Great location, quiet, family-friendly, convenient, beautiful. Southern Marin is biking and hiking paradise.

What makes this property unique

This is a throw all the doors and windows open and leave them open all day kind of house. Big windows and lots of light, and yet cozy at the same time. Every square foot, indoors and out, is thoughtfully planned for comfort and fun!

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