Breathtaking Retreat in the Redwoods + Master Suite-3BR/2.5BA -MID-WEEK SPECIAL
LOOK FOR MID WEEK SPECIALS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY!
Come to the woods, for here is rest... John Muir Summer is Magical when you are located within the majestic and private redwoods of Marin County. Winter is Mystical with the foggy mornings drawn in from the California coast.
The Space
This stylish place to stay is perfect for larger group trips. It offers the same amenities as our 2-bedroom listing, but includes the newly renovated 1st Floor Master Bedroom & Spa Bathroom Suite and it's 2 private decks and yard secluded from the rest of the home.
Nestled on a north facing hill in the middle of the Redwoods, this house offers expansive views into the redwoods and the natural habit of the life it embraces.
In addition, being owned by an award-winning lighting designer with a background in interior design and architecture, the home offers many unique characteristics that will make this an exceptional experience to stay in.
Where We Are and Nearby Things To Do
This 3000 square foot house is located in the California Redwoods of the San Geronimo Valley in Central Marin, almost halfway between the transportation hub of San Rafael (9 miles-17-30 minutes depending on traffic) and the Point Reyes National Seashore's Limantour Beach (20 miles -35 minutes depending on your comfort with windy beautiful roads).
For the cheese lovers, it is an 8-minute drive to the local Nicasio Valley cheese creamery which we can provide instructions to follow the famous cheese trail loop for a yummy day's outing.
For wine lovers, you can find the burning bench vineyard (1.4 miles-3 minutes) and get to the heart of Sonoma County wineries within 45-90 minutes, and Napa Valley in about an hour or longer, depending on your destination.
We also supply an amazing day trip sightseeing loop suggestion to see the variety of what this unique area provides in sightseeing and culinary experiences. In addition, waterproof maps are provided for hiking and biking the area.
About the House
The Retreat in the Redwoods is furnished and designed in contemporary furnishings in a barn style, we call it” Modern Barn style” or “Organic Contemporary”, a phrase that Inga has come up with long before it was the cool thing to do. Currently we list the 2-bedroom rental separately, but this listing adds a third amazing element, which is the recently renovated downstairs master suite and adjacent luxury spa bath. There will never be an overlap of guests in the house (The entire house is privately rented as either a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom)
The Kitchen
The reviews on our retreat (from other listings) indicate that the most loved aspect of the house is the 450 Square foot kitchen, which is a chef and baker's dream. It is guaranteed to thrill you to entertain in, whether you have 1 chef in the family or many! The central 11’ x 4’ stone island is our guest’s favorite place to belly up to and converse while preparing, cooking, eating or “happy-hour-Ing"! There are 6 wood bar stools for your family and friends to converse with you while cooking (without getting in the way.) An additional redwood stumped glass breakfast table (salvaged from our forest) offers more seating choices. The newest technology in warm glow LED lighting will give you an insight as to where lighting is going in the future. There are lighting control keypads creating varying moods as well as a sound dock to hook up your MP3 player via Bluetooth, which will play your music through the kitchen. The kitchen is stocked with high end supplies that we love and live with (not like the bare essentials we have found in other rentals). You will find plenty of spices and staples, eliminating the need to stock up on things rarely used, such as olive oil and other items we feel to be a necessity!
Decks and Outdoor spaces
The kitchen opens to 2 decks allowing private conversation on the north deck, and BBQ dinners or firepit star watching gatherings on the large south deck. The large South deck is the most popular deck with it's sectional seating area and gas fire pit, table for 6 people, outdoor grill. 2 large heaters, a "green wall" of fern and a view into 1600 acres of open space. This is also where the hot tub lives.
The north side of the kitchen has a balcony porch with a heater, warm blankets stored in a trunk, and 3 Adirondack chairs. It is a beautiful place to watch the sunset in the summer with a glass of local wine!
Hot Tub
The 2–3-person hot tub is found just behind the house on the south deck under a large eave and is accessible off the kitchen and the master suite. It is the perfect place to get a jet massage while enjoying the redwood forest, even in the rain! We supply an UMA lantern that also streams your music via Bluetooth in surround sound and also has warm dimming.
Guest Community Areas
Also included is a beautiful very large living room with seating for at least 8-10 (depending on your intimacy), a fireplace, 75" HD TV with Roku and DVD, adjacent dining room for 6, a recently updated downstairs powder room with Bidet toilet, and a huge 500 sf upstairs multi-purpose room / 2- workstation office / 2 TVs / yoga/ exercise / extra sleeping room which holds 2 queen sized air mattresses for extra guests (extra guest fees apply).
Office Workstations
The two laptop friendly 30" x 54" office workstations in the multipurpose room both have ergonomic Steelcase chairs, Samsung 32-inch CF391 Curved Monitors with 1080p, and direct internet cable connections, and a connected HP printer for 8.5 x 11" or 11 x 17" printing... so all you need is your laptop and HDMI cable and you'll be working faster than if you were at the office (If you can remember doing so!)
In the summer, the sun sets in this room’s 25' wide wall of glazing, so you will be sure to know when it is time to "leave the office" and move to the happy hour porch! The office also boasts perfect indirect lighting meeting the IESNA standard office lighting levels for both workstations. (Don't worry, the "office indirect lighting" blends beautifully into the residential architecture and can be dimmed while the room is in "Yoga" and "bedroom" mode:)The internet speed is tremendous at 91.6Mbps download and 38.6Mbps upload.
Bedrooms
Master Bedroom Suite This very newly renovated Suite is found on the first floor and boasts an eastern king memory foam mattress and linen or bamboo sheets. At the 2 window corner hang modern and amazingly comfortable egg chairs where you can spin 360° to view the sunrise through the redwoods. Two 6’ closets hold lots of hanging wardrobe as well as having shelves and drawers. Fluffy terry robes are found here for your convenience. The bedroom has a 32" flat screen TV with Roku and has 2 private porches and yard accessed by sliding glass doors.
The newly renovated 150 square foot master bath has a (1 person-sorry!) deep soaking high pressure air jet massage / or a soothing soft bubbling whirlpool tub next to a 6' wide picture window looking into the forest; and a 2-person walk in shower with 2 rain towers that hold a rain shower and body jets off a natural rock wall. The shower also has an architecturally integrated linear up light grazer that highlights the rocks with a tunable color selection. The room also has a TV, Sonos amp, invisible speakers, color tuning and dehumidifying vanity mirrors and flanking mouth blown modern glass pendants from Niche lighting.
Harmony and Tranquility Bedrooms
These two rooms have a connecting door which will be set up in in either of the 2 ways you select before your arrival:
This can be set up as a 1-bedroom suite with separate sitting area. The Harmony room has a queen memory foam mattress with a cooling gel top which is normally the main bedroom if you only need one bed. The adjacent Tranquility room with solid core door access from the Harmony room has a full size super comfy sectional and micro kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances for late night snacks and drinks or a coffee /breakfast bar in the morning.
Or, this can be set up as a 2- bedroom. The Tranquility bedroom has a pull down extremely comfortable double mattress, so it can be used as another separate bedroom.
Each of the "treehouse" bedrooms have amazing redwood views, wall hung flat screen smart TVs, and two 100% organic Turkish cotton bathrobes for your use and enjoyment while visiting.
The upstairs bathroom between the bedrooms has been called the coolest shower ever by our guests. It includes warm natural slate floors and a walk-in shower with a rock wall extending up into a skylight to appreciate the tall tree canopies while bathing under the powerful rain shower.
All our comfortable beds, combined with the silence of the forest, will ensure that you will have your best nights rest. Our guests continually comment on how long and well they sleep, and don’t want to get out of bed, even the early risers!
If you arrived at night, you will be surprisingly shocked at waking up with an immersive view from the floor to ceiling windows.
Entertainment and electronics
The house has great Wi-Fi, smart TVs, a DVD player with +/-50 DVD's (watch movies from your computer or from our Netflix account)
Pets
Oh, and last but not least... "We Love Dogs". Your well-mannered dog may be OK with prior approval. There is a $100 one-time fee for your first dog and an additional $25 for your second dog. Typically there is a 2-dog maximum per stay with a combined weight of 80 lbs. If you have other needs, please inquire.
Additional Guests
Please inquire if there is a need to sleep over 6 people, or if more than 3 beds/ bedrooms are necessary.
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Amazing 4-bedroom apartment with AC in downtown San Rafael
Aceita animais de estimação: cães com até 23 kg cada um (máximo de 2 animais de estimação)
Cat max is 1 with a $200 fee
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Política para fumantes
É permitido fumar em áreas específicas
Allowed Outside with the use of ashtray.
RENTAL AGREEMENT:
Guests will be sent a rental agreement
SHOES: Please take shoes off going upstairs and on
OPEN FLAMES: This is an extremely sensitive wilder
Informações importantes
O que você precisa saber
Propriedade nº 3464437vb
Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
Nota do anfitrião: Small-scale events with preapproval + added fees.
Esta propriedade utiliza um sistema de reciclagem de água cinza e produtos de limpeza ecológicos
O anfitrião não informou se a propriedade tem detectores de monóxido de carbono. Leve um detector portátil com você na viagem.
O anfitrião não informou se a propriedade não tem detector de fumaça.
Informações a área
San Geronimo
esta casa de temporada fica em San Geronimo. As belezas naturais da região estão ao seu alcance em Baía de São Francisco e Samuel P. Taylor State Park, enquanto que em Marin Museum of Bicycling e Fairfax Pavillion você pode saber mais sobre a cultura local. Rebound Bookstore e Classic Billiards também valem a visita. Curta atividades como caminhadas e viva grandes aventuras ao ar livre.
Samuel P. Taylor State Park - 6 min de carro - 5.0 km
Nicasio Valley Cheese Company - 10 min de carro - 9.2 km
Biblioteca De Fairfax - 12 min de carro - 9.9 km
Marin Museum of Bicycling - 12 min de carro - 10.3 km
Fairfax Pavillion - 12 min de carro - 10.6 km
Opções nos arredores
Centro de trânsito Richmond - 33 min de carro
Aeroporto Internacional de São Francisco (SFO) - 98 min de carro
Restaurantes
Deer Park Villa - 12 min de carro
Fairfax Coffee Roastery - 11 min de carro
Salt & Pepper - 11 min de carro
Giacos Roadhouse - 12 min de caminhada
Java Hut - 11 min de carro
Perguntas frequentes
Breathtaking Retreat in the Redwoods + Master Suite-3BR/2.5BA -MID-WEEK SPECIAL é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?
Sim, esta propriedade permite cães (limite de 2 no total) com peso máximo de 23 kg por animal. Pode haver algumas restrições. Entre em contato com a propriedade para saber mais.
Quanto custa ficar em Breathtaking Retreat in the Redwoods + Master Suite-3BR/2.5BA -MID-WEEK SPECIAL?
A partir de 16 de mai. de 2026, os preços encontrados para uma estadia de 1 diária para 2 adultos em Breathtaking Retreat in the Redwoods + Master Suite-3BR/2.5BA -MID-WEEK SPECIAL em 30 de ago. de 2026 começam a partir de R$ 3.308, excluídos impostos e taxas. Este preço está baseado no valor mais baixo para uma diária encontrado nas últimas 24 horas para estadias nos próximos 30 dias. Os preços estão sujeitos a alteração. Escolha as datas da viagem para ver preços com maior precisão.
Quanto custa o estacionamento em Breathtaking Retreat in the Redwoods + Master Suite-3BR/2.5BA -MID-WEEK SPECIAL?
Estacionamento no local disponível na propriedade.
Qual é o horário de check-in em Breathtaking Retreat in the Redwoods + Master Suite-3BR/2.5BA -MID-WEEK SPECIAL?
Horário de início do check-in: 16h.
Qual é o horário de check-out em Breathtaking Retreat in the Redwoods + Master Suite-3BR/2.5BA -MID-WEEK SPECIAL?
Horário de check-out: 11h.
Onde fica Breathtaking Retreat in the Redwoods + Master Suite-3BR/2.5BA -MID-WEEK SPECIAL?
Em San Geronimo, esta casa de temporada fica a 4,5 km de Samuel P. Taylor State Park e a 10 km de Nicasio Valley Cheese Company e Biblioteca De Fairfax. Self Health Institute e Marin Museum of Bicycling também ficam a 10 km.
Avaliações
10
Extraordinária
A menos que indicado de outra maneira, as avaliações aparecem em ordem cronológica, estão sujeitas a um processo de moderação e são verificadas.
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
This home is truly lovely! Redwoods surrounded ever side of the house. It is so quiet and peaceful. Loved our stay here!
Laura C.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em mar. de 2026
Resposta de VrboOwner em 16 de abr. de 2026
I am so happy you enjoyed the tranquility of living in the forest, and thank you so much for the time you spent to review it.
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Thomas S.
22 de fev. de 2026
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Wonderful place with everything you could need. Beautiful redwoods
Thomas S.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em jan. de 2026
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Nathan S.
3 de set. de 2024
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Redwood Retreat!
We absolutely loved our stay here, and the property was immaculate and perfectly appointed for our family of six. We also had prompt communication with the hosts whenever we needed anything. We would certainly stay here again as our first choice in the area!
Nathan S.
Hospedou-se por 8 diárias em ago. de 2024
Resposta de VrboOwner em 7 de set. de 2024
Thank you so much for the review of your wonderful time at the Retreat in the Redwoods! Your family / group was fantastic to host and we appreciate how clean and orderly you left things.
The house just went up for sale, and welcome any past guests to consider making this retreat their home!
Thank you again.
Inga
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Sherry F.
9 de mai. de 2024
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Lovely home
The space was beautiful and definitely appropriately named the redwoods were amazing
Sherry F.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em abr. de 2024
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Cynthia A.
22 de set. de 2024
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Family get away
House was exactly as listed. Needed to contact owner a couple times and was very responsive.
Cynthia A.
Hospedou-se por 9 diárias em set. de 2024
Resposta de VrboOwner em 7 de out. de 2024
Thanks for staying with us. I am happy you enjoyed it!
Verificada
8/10 - Boa
Carolina N.
12 de fev. de 2026
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
The place is stunning and we loved our time there, but be sure you will be very careful with the home. There is a very high security deposit (which 2 weeks later has still not been released even though we took care of the house) and extensive rules to follow. We went for a girls reading weekend and had an amazing time. We probably would not go back due to fear of normal life experiences potentially costing us more than we planned. It’s hard to trust what will happen. If you are a chill group and love being in the forest, it’s a lovely home and location.
Carolina N.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em jan. de 2026
Resposta de VrboOwner em 22 de fev. de 2026
Hi Caroline, I am so happy you enjoyed your stay! You left the house immaculate and unfortunately, I have no control of of VRBO's time limit on returning security deposits or the alternate rental insurance they offer. If you could please update this review and let others know if you received the security deposit back from VRBO, I would truly appreciate it. Otherwise, if you have not received your refund, , I can call them and try to resolve this... but like I said, your deposit isn't anything I am privy to and is not anything in my control VRBO's negligence should not be part of our personal review for we have absolutely nothing to do with their collection of security deposits or rental insurance. This is super frustrating to me as well, since I can only see that I need to claim any damage by a certain date, and in your case, was Feb 15th as I recall. I am very unhappy that this appears as an owner issue, and reflects on our reviews. I am so sorry!
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Mary L.
10 de set. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
A time for quiet
My friends and I had time to relax, breath in the wonderful forest air, enjoy the tall redwoods around the spacious, inviting home. Thank you for a wonderful place.
Mary L.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em ago. de 2023
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Molly W.
1 de abr. de 2024
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Lovely house in the redwoods
Lovely house, amazing location. Even better in person than the pictures. Only negative is that the greywater-friendly shower products provided are not great if you have long and/or curly hair
Molly W.
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em mar. de 2024
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Suzanne R.
23 de abr. de 2025
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Retreat in the Redwoods A
Property is amazing and well appointed. Everything you need is here for a memorable family vacation, and very close to great hiking trails and the charming Fairfax downtown. Note that there are a lot of rules and instructions, including use of special toiletries because of the water system. Ask to see the sample rental agreement before you commit to ensure you are comfortable with all the requirements.
Suzanne R.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em abr. de 2025
Resposta de VrboOwner em 25 de abr. de 2025
Thank you for staying with us Suzanne and writing a review! The rental agreement comes automatically to you when booking the home. In the agreement, it asks if you are willing to use the provided shower supplies so that we can keep the grey water system running, and reuse the water to irrigate the property. The lengthy agreement also includes other choices such as if you need air mattresses and such. We have been a host for many years and unfortunately, anytime there is an issue, we need to add a "how to" or a rule to the agreement. I am sorry that you didn't see that on VRBO, and hope that you enjoyed the property and your family stay!
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Madeline C.
5 de jun. de 2024
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Stunning house in the redwoods
What an amazing house! My wedding party and I stayed here during my wedding and had an fantastic time. Many of them had never seen redwoods before and were mesmerized by staying amongst them, showering under them, walking along the trails in them. The design elements inside the house were very well thought out and aesthetic. Inga was also very responsive and helpful. We would absolutely stay here again!
Madeline C.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em mai. de 2024
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Tristan M.
2 de out. de 2023
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Peaceful Getaway in the Woods
My cousin held her wedding in the Samuel P. Taylor State Park and I stayed at this house with my wife, sister, her partner, and our parents. The space was perfect for us 6 and very close to the State Park. The house offered us a peaceful space we could come together and enjoy each others company as well as find a cozy corner to read individually and be alone. Surrounded by the forest this house emanates hygge, was the perfect spot to just be with no agenda, and offered retreat from a busy wedding. I will be thinking about those tall trees that surround the house swaying in the breeze for quite a while.
Tristan M.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em set. de 2023
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Brian O.
27 de mai. de 2024
Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Redwood Retreat Review
My family and I stayed for 8 nights at this magical location. We were celebrating two college graduations and this place was a great midpoint for us. The house is as advertised and spacious with many places to hang out together or find a quiet space alone. Kitchen is well appointed and host is very generous to share spices, oils, coffee, etc. My favorite time was early morning out back with a hot cup of coffee viewing the awesome redwoods. You feel very safe and secluded there, but really only 10 minutes or so from the cute little town of Fairfax. One morning we had a small issue with the hot water not working. I sent a message to Inga and within 1 hour (maybe even less) someone came out to fix the problem. Inga was very responsive and we could not have had a better host! We all had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks Inga!
Brian O.
Hospedou-se por 8 diárias em mai. de 2024
Verificada
10/10 - Excelente
Jeaneen W.
26 de set. de 2024
Jeaneen W.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em jul. de 2024
Resposta de VrboOwner em 10 de out. de 2024
Thank you Jeaneen!
Sobre o anfitrião
Anfitrião: Inga Birkenstock
I have been a designer since I was 12, always rearranging my bedroom and changing lighting at that time.
As a professional now, I love to create great spaces that people can enjoy and relax in (and include some "wow" factor!) Vacationing people are so much fun to deal with, and I love being a host!
When a guest, I find the most unique places and go overboard to abide by rules and take care of the space. I know what is like to be a good renter!
Por que o anfitrião escolheu essa propriedade
This is a magical place that we call sometimes call home, and we share it only to loving people that appreciate the beauty and wilderness that only the San Geronimo redwood valley can provide.
San Geronimo is a small village in the San Geronimo Valley. It is a very safe, quiet, and wooded rural residential and horse ranch neighborhood within walking distance to a huge sunny park (transformed from a golf course) and a restaurant.
Driving is a must since you are in a rural area, however, walking and biking is VERY popular!
O que faz essa propriedade ser única?
I have over 100 reviews on another site, and let me quote a guest review from November of 2022:
As soon as you drive up the driveway your shoulders relax and you begin to smile. You realize immediately you’ve arrived someplace very special. The house itself is very well appointed, and features really nice decor and aesthetic touches. The kitchen, bathrooms, audio video, lighting systems are all modern and sophisticated. Incredible redwoods surround this gorgeous home. Our family loved all the outdoor seating and dining areas, perfect for enjoying a picnic from the local market/delicatessen. Beautiful hiking trails close by kept us busy discovering wildlife and enjoying incredible views. I will never forget the look on my granddaughter’s face when she saw her first redwood tree. Inga, I cannot imagine a more perfect place for our family reunion. Lots of memories made. Thank you!