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Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods

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Interior
Interior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mill Valley, CA
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sweetwater Music Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods

Our 4bd/2ba home is the perfect space for big families, work groups. It is in a very quiet neighborhood, and we ask that you are respectful of our neighbors by being super quiet in the daytime, as well as at night. No parties, please! Almost half an acre of sunny lawns, forest, and a seasonal creek at the end of a quiet road will greet you. The smell of plum blossom, jasmine, and bay trees will calm you, and you will have complete privacy as no cars will drive by. This place inspires peaceful solitude and is an excellent retreat for serene gatherings. (Please note that our house includes a small entirely separate In-law unit downstairs under the living room, which is not included in the Vrbo listing.)

As you drive up our driveway to the end of the road, our home is on your right side. You walk up 15 stairs to our long outdoor deck, which allows you to bring the outside in.

There is a little separate building at the end of the driveway. It is just for our storage use.

As you enter the house, you will see a stone fireplace right in front of you, the great room has old natural pine paneled walls, an open floor plan, and mostly hardwood and tile floors. There are 2 comfortable coaches and a sofa close to the fireplace, a working desk and a chair. The dining area and newly renovated kitchen are on the left side of the fireplace.

Walk along the kitchen and you will find 4 bedrooms: one spacious bedroom with a brand new queen-sized bed (2023), one sweet trundle bed in the middle bedroom, a brand new queen-sized sofa bed in a separate room, which has bright light almost all day long, and one king-sized bed in the spacious master bedroom. Our 2 newly renovated full baths (2023) and 4 bedrooms are all on one level for easy accessibility (note there are 15 stairs from the parking area up to our front door). There is a very quiet in-law unit below the living room. Please keep the area in the living room, dining room, and kitchen quiet between 10 PM and 8 AM as a courtesy to the unit below.

There are two parking space at the top of the driveway. No street parking as all the spaces there is private property.

This is a quiet area with no streetlights, so star gazing is excellent. Wildlife abounds and sightings of deer, raccoon, coyotes, and raptors are common.

Stroll in our backyard, discover the path to our sacred temple and access the incredible open space adjoining the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Property manager

Tara & Rob
Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties, please
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Each pet/ per stay is 100 dollars.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have external security cameras located in the carport.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: No parties, please
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 079538

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mill Valley

Located in Mill Valley, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Francisco Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Oracle Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking and cycling.
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Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Tennessee Valley Trailhead - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 17 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 31 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Earth Natural Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Junction - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods located?

This family-friendly Mill Valley holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mount Tamalpais State Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Muir Beach and Muir Woods National Monument are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

The home is quaint and tucked away quietly in the redwoods with a warm, cozy fireplace that we enjoyed. The rooms are a bit dated, but the kitchen is open and spacious which was important to our chefs in the family:) There happened to be a troublesome ant situation while we were there that was unable to be addressed during our stay, however, we were told this would be tended to after our departure, which I'm sure they will/did...just would be sure to request there is ant spray stored at the house in the event it is needed...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

charles w.

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

Nice place

The ad is correct, it is quiet and serene. Located conveniently near Muir Woods, Golden Gate, Bridge, and downtown San Francisco. Quiet evenings outside on the back deck are very nice, lots of wildlife, a local grey longhair cat, and a family of deer visit every night and meander through unalarmec only 20 feet away. Very cool.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark W.

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

Family Baby Shower Get together in Mill Valley

I shall be honest. We've stayed in individual's homes/houses in Colorado, Europe, and South America, etc. in the past and felt they were the quality of our home. Maybe we are spoiled For the price we paid I expected something better. We made it work and had fun. We have a very wonderful family. Tara and Rob were very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kate B.

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

Nice location.

The location was very private, we didnt know there's a quite renter in a place under main house. The gas fireplace was nice on foggy days. There's No Television
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette Y.

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

Outstanding

We are return guets at this amazing sanctuary. We love the location and peaceful quiet surroundings. Just what we look for. Tara and Rob are outstanding hosts caring and responsive. Will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

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

Muir Woods in Murin away from city

Quiet, everything worked checkin/out easy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiana G.

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

Great stay!

My girlfriends and I stayed here the night before my wedding to be close to the venue and have a place to get ready in the morning. We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were very accommodating! :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyi L.

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

We like the place

We all enjoyed stay at the beautiful Mill Valley and this cozy house. Dogs had a good time! It is close to SF so we spent day time there for the wonderful tour. We will come again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

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

Great quiet location in Mill Valley

We had a very pleasant stay in this property. We were there to run the Miwok 100k race which starts in Stinson Beach, and location was perfect for us. The house has a very nice and large living area which is perfect for relaxing, and it is nested in the woods, which is very nice and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm T.

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

Charming House

This is a charming property tucked away just 100 yards or so from a local park. Very quiet and serene. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guru G.

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

Excellent Stay

We had a wonderful stay at Rob and Tara's place. It was a breeze to commute to Muir Woods as we could avoid the traffic. Their place is situated in the middle of nature and has all the amenities we could have asked for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette D.

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

Nice quiet place.

Clean with comfortable beds. Came for family wedding and stayed here. Management very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C M.

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

Perfect Location

This home is perfectly located for availing oneself of all the great things to do in the SF Bay area. This is a warm and comfortable home to use as a base to explore SF, Sausalito, the Muir Redwood Forest and the gorgeous Marin coastline. The hosts were amazing. We appreciate the hospitality you provided and thank you for sharing this wonderful, warm and peaceful space for our base in exploring the area. We look forward to returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Plenty of Space in the Trees

Hard to find; definitely find it in daylight! But a beautiful spot in the trees. Lots of space. Recommend for a group of family or friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen B.

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

Wedding weekend

My daughter was married in Mill Valley this weekend and family from the east coast came. Eight of us stayed in the four double bedrooms and shared all our time in the spacious yet cozy main room. We were minutes to Muir Woods and beach and also wine tasting as well as the wonderful wedding. This location showed our east coast relatives some of the best adventures in California !! Would definitely come to this friendly home again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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

A perfect retreat in the woods

I can’t say enough about Tara. She is super responsive and acts on any question or request in minutes! The house is so comfortable and the living area is nicely set up for chatting in front of the fireplace. You see trees out every window and the property is very private. There is a tenant downstairs that is very friendly and quiet. And you are only minutes from restaurants and a great supermarket. Hiking is very close and only about 10 minutes from Muir Woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Alison W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Elopement weekend

My family and I stayed here while I had an elopement. The listing was not very accurate as the home is NOT newly renovated. The microwave didn’t work, one of the toilets only flushed 50% of the time, the gas stoves struggled to light, and the ac did not work. The beds were very hard and uncomfortable and there is a tree that has begun to uproot in the driveway that makes it difficult to get up and down safely. There were minimal outlets and the host has multiple appliances plugged into one outlet which was causing them to all not work very well. It is a nice neighborhood but if your group makes any noise whatsoever I wouldn’t suggest staying here. Neighbors made noise complaints for us playing a card game outside at 2pm on a Saturday. We were all in bed by 9pm and somehow still made too much noise so the 10pm-7am quiet hours is a lie they actually expect silence 24/7. None of these would’ve been big issues except the price point is not reflected in the quality of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

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

Great place in Marin

Great place right near the woods. Clean comfortable home. Easy drive into Mill Valley downtown or into SF. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette Y.

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

Magical hideaway

Came here with our adult children. Magical hideaway perfect for our taste, quiet, unassuming charm, away from hustle bustle areas but within minutes of San Fran Sausalito and other areas. Endless walks, wild turkeys, wild berries and plums. Amazing hosts quickly responding to communication, will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Comfortable, Serene Nest Among the Trees

My friends and I were able to relax, make great meals, and catch up with each other in what we came to call our Magic Treehouse. Good beds, interesting books and objects, very peaceful and healthful place. Good fireplace! Well lit by nature in daytime and lamps at night. These hosts have thought of everything we might need. We look forward to gathering here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta D.

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

Wedding stay

Great location, quiet neighborhood, easy access to highway, stores and restaurants. Single floor was great for our crawling grandson.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Great little place

My 3 kids and I stayed here for 4 nights and it was great. Really convenient to get to the city and do outdoor things too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua Z.

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

Peaceful stay in Marin County

The peace and quiet cannot be beat at this eclectic home. The furniture and beds are comfortable and the kitchen is adequate. If you are looking for a corporate hotel ambience this is NOT the place for you. If you would like to see deer in the yard every day and not hear a freeway outside your bedroom window, this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maren N.

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

Magical Place.

I loved staying is Tasha and Rob's adorable house. It was comfortable, and clean. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck surrounded by trees, the hanging crystals reflecting rainbows everywhere. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tara & Rob

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Hi, we are Tasha and Rob. We are grateful to live in such a peaceful and convenient place in Mill Valley. We are happy to share our place with you when we are out of town.

Tasha is a mindfulness teacher. She spends lots of time gardening, cooking, writing, and meditating.

Rob is a psychotherapist and professor and writer. Sharing our love of nature, we often teach mindfulness-based workshops together outdoors, even in the backyard.

Why they chose this property

Our home is in a quiet neighborhood on a secluded drive. Coyotes are often heard at night, and deer walk the street. The house is incredibly calming. We are in a very quiet, safe area where you can see beautiful stars and the moon shining at night. Watch humming birds flitting around the garden. Monarch butterflies come and rest on our lawn in their annual migration. Nearby you will find health food stores, pharmacies, dance studios, and a pottery studio.

What makes this property unique

Literally at the edge of 22,000 acres of wildland with hundreds of miles of trails, right outside you will see morning glories, daisies, roses, cala lillies, and hydrangeas gracing our garden.

Centrally located - drive 15 minutes to San Francisco, 12 minutes to Green Gulch Zen Center, 12 minutes to Muir Wood National Monument. 15 minutes to Muir Beach, and just a few minutes to cute downtown Mill Valley littered with international restaurants, cafes and shops.

Take the ferry in nearby Sausalito to San Francisco or walk through a stone labyrinth on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Hike on any of the hundreds of gorgeous trail on Mt. Tam.

Mill Valley was voted as one of the top small towns in America. It is quiet and quaint, with close access to San Francisco, and amazing for outdoor lovers (biking, hiking/trail running, kayaking all within minutes). Mill Valley has a growing music and arts scene with several art galleries, Sweetwater Music Hall, and the Throckmorton Theatre.

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

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