Romantic Mtn Studio - Pool, Sauna, Views!

Beautiful California Mid-Century Modern secluded guest studio with adjacent pool and therapeutic sauna included. Warm modern design, cabin-like feel with sweeping panoramic views. Hiking & biking with scenic bay views at your footsteps - mid-way between SF and Wine Country!

Seclulded & sunny Mid-Century Modern guest studio. Remodeled, large room with a luxurious Tuft and Needle Mint queen size mattress, premium linens and newly remodeled bathroom with very large shower. Adults-only property, not suitable for children under 18.

Please note, there is some outdoor repair work happening from 8-5PM on our patio adjacent to the unit and there may be noise from this.

Towels and linens are provided. Fully furnished kitchenette with two burner electric stove, oven/microwave and refrigerator included as well as complimentary coffee/tea and light healthy snacks. A small dining table with two chairs for your convenience. Pool and Red Cedar Sauna available for your use.

15 minute walk to China Camp State Park, mountain biking, hiking, lots of wild-life. 20 min drive to Golden Gate bridge and San Francisco. Native California trees at your footsteps mixed with fig, pomegranate and lemon trees around you.

Pool available for use (shared with other two-person guest unit and property owners) when it isn`t raining (it typically only rains Nov-May in NorCal :). We have solar heat activated for pool in the May - October, but not in the winter months. November to April we can heat the pool (natural gas) for an additional fee, just inquire. The pool is not suitable for children and infants for safety reasons and depth.

Safe, ample street parking is available; you must walk up a short gravel path (less than 30 seconds uphill) to access the property.

Tucked away on the top of a hill with full privacy yet minutes from the highway for easy access to the city. Great starting point to the wine country. Parking spot in front of your guest studio. There are two buildings on each edge of the property separated by a large yard. The first is your charming guest house, the second is the house where we live. Guests are welcome to use that outdoor yard fully.

I like to give guests full privacy and be available as much as our guests need us. I would like to make sure that you feel at home and as comfortable as you can be when traveling. Providing you a home away from home. So, let me know what you need. I`m always happy to share any local tips about the area, Marin, Nor. Cal. and San Francisco. I lived in San Francisco for 14 years, and still go there regularly. I will be happy to share with you valuable info about local gems that will make your trip even more special.

I love living in this part of Marin. One one hand, you get walkable access to nature, wildlife, hiking and mountain biking and on the other accessible to downtown San Rafael, restaurants, gourmet food and businesses. The third largest farmers market in the state is just 5 minute drive away on Thursdays and Sundays, where you can get gourmet food and fresh organic produce. There is a relaxed, friendly vibe about Marin County that I`m sure you enjoy as well.

Although public transit is available within a 1/2 mile, I do encourage you to have a car to get around.

Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate Number: 078730

China Camp State Park (mountain biking heaven) and historic park/beaches, Muir Woods National Monument, Point Reyes National Seashore, west Marin oyster farms, Mount Tam hiking trails and beautiful Marin beaches are nearby.

We have two security cameras on the property pointed at the driveway and front yard/entry/pool area.

Safe, ample street parking is available; you must walk up a short gravel path (less than 30 seconds uphill) to access the property.
In a folder provided in the unit you`ll find the house manual with WiFi info and other information / suggestions about the area.

Enjoy, Relax and please feel at home -- thank you for choosing to stay with us and welcome!

-----please read carefully----

NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND ON THE PROPERTY OR IN ROOM: Where we live has extremely high fire risk. If you must smoke, you may do so at the bottom of the driveway, just be sure to take a can with water in it to extinguish.

DON’T STORE OR THROW AWAY MARIJUANA BUDS IN THE ROOM: We’ve had problems with these creating a terrible smell - if we find the room smells from marijuana it’s a $500 cleaning fee as it is incredibly difficult to remove. If you want to use marijuana, think edibles… :)

TOWELS AND LINENS: Please be mindful - if you stain towels or linens, we do charge for replacement. $25 per towel, $100 duvet cover, $80 sheets.

GARBAGE: If you wish to throw away your garbage, just leave it outside of your room and message us in the app -- we`ll come pick it up for you if we`re home. If we`re not home, then walk out the brown metal gate below the guest house (lift the bike chain off the post to open the gate) and walk up the hill about 800 feet to the garbage bins. Recycling is separated offsite for our house, so mixing is okay (still rinse recyclables with water as needed).

SHOES: We respectfully ask that you remove your shoes on entry and don`t wear shoes inside the cabin. Neighbor guest in the unit below. No loud stomping please.

GATES: Please remember to keep the front gate closed at all times

AC: Turn heater/Air conditioning off and draw the blinds down and closed on the south-facing windows when you`re out and about.

DISHES: Wash and put back all dishes prior to departure

ICENSE/OILS: No essential oils or burning candles or incense at all whatsoever

POOL INFORMATION / RULES

To open the cover, send us a message or text and we`ll provide instructions. It`s a $20,000 cover, so being mindful and careful when opening and closing that nothing is on it that could roll into it is important.

To help us keep the pool free of harsh chemicals:
* Shower before entering
* Refrain from applying oils or any lotions before entering the pool
* IMPORTANT: Let sunscreen dry for 15 minutes before entering the water. Lots of sunscreen or lotions/oils in the water require harsh chemicals to remove them :)

General Pool Rules - USE POOL AT OWN RISK
* For liability reasons, we cannot accommodate outside guests or friends
* Appropriate swimwear is required (we are NOT clothing-optional)* Shower before entry
* Let sunscreen dry 15 minutes before entering water
* No drinks or food while in pool
* No running, no diving
* Please respect other guests
* Enjoy yourself, the water and the view!

CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS

***Check out time is 10 am***
* Put towels and washcloths on floor of shower
* Put garbage by door
* Close and latch all windows (very important)
* Close all blinds
* Turn off AC/ Heat
* Turn off all lights
* Make sure the door and gate are closed
* Have a great journey to your next destination :)

Thank you!