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Woodland retreat surrounded by redwoods. Just minutes to downtown Mill Valley!

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Living area
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 482.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Woodland retreat surrounded by redwoods. Just minutes to downtown Mill Valley!

This space comes with a large main guest bedroom, a spacious-yet-cozy den, a sitting/dining room/office/bedroom (with a deck), a bathroom and a laundry room. All rooms (aside from the bathroom) come with views of the redwoods.

The main guest bedroom has a queen bed, TV (with Netflix and Amazon Prime) and a small table perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or tea. If you're lucky, you will also experience a visit from the owl that likes to perch on the rafters outside the window!

The den has a big screen TV (also with Amazon Prime and Netflix), a large, comfortable couch and a fold-up, mini ping-pong table. There is also room for an airbed (which we supply).

The sitting/dining room/office/bedroom comes with a daybed, a dining table, an office nook and a deck, perfect for enjoying the serenity of the redwoods.

The laundry room/kitchenette offers the following for your basic cooking needs: a mini-fridge, a kettle, a microwave, a two-burner hob and an air-fryer. It is not designed for those who like to cook a lot.

Our property is right on the edge of the Monte Vista hiking trail, which leads to the Tenderfoot and Cypress hiking trails, and a fifteen-minute walk to attractions like Cascade Falls and the Three Wells.

Before Covid, my husband and I used to commute daily to San Francisco. It is around a twenty-minute drive to the freeway.

As in much of Mill Valley, the cell phone service is patchy here, but you can use WiFi for calling.

Please note; while people love the feel of being up in the redwoods, the drive to the house is at the top of a winding, often-single-lane road! It takes seven minutes once you leave the main road to get up to our house. If mountain driving makes you nervous, this may not be the best place for you.

We have a dog so if you have allergies this may not be the best spot for you (although he never goes downstairs where your space is).

With regards to your pets; service animals are welcome! We love animals, but given that we have our own we generally adhere to a “no-pets” rule. That said, we are open to discussion!

We live upstairs and we are available should you need anything. That said, there is a door that separates the two floors so you will also have privacy.

Property manager

Elise Holland

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
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

About the area

Mill Valley

Located in Mill Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains. Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muir Woods National Monument and San Francisco Bay. Bay Area Discovery Museum and San Francisco Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby surfing/body boarding, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling.
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Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 26 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mixt - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodland retreat surrounded by redwoods. Just minutes to downtown Mill Valley! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodland retreat surrounded by redwoods. Just minutes to downtown Mill Valley!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodland retreat surrounded by redwoods. Just minutes to downtown Mill Valley!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woodland retreat surrounded by redwoods. Just minutes to downtown Mill Valley! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Sweetwater Music Hall and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Muir Woods National Monument. Mount Tamalpais State Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Wow!

What a beauty. My expectations were blown away thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julia T.

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

Lovely downstairs apartment in the redwoods

A little trouble trying to communicate through the VRBO email system. Not the hosts vault. The last 2 messages did not get to host.Other than that it is a very nicely furnished apartment with eveything one needs for a great vacation.. My only complaint was the parking situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boris E.

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

Wunderschönes Haus in den Redwoods

Wir haben die Zeit in dieser Unterkunft sehr genossen. Die Vermieter wohnen in einer separaten Wohneinheit im Haus und sind super nett. Die Einrichtung, der Check-in-Vorgang und die Sauberkeit waren super. Die Lage ist toll - z.B. für Ausflüge nach San Francisco, zum Point Reyes oder zu den Muir Woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elise Holland

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My husband and I grew up in England, met in San Francisco and moved to Mill Valley when our daughter was born. My husband enjoys drumming and practicing Buddhism. I enjoy reading, hiking and spending time with friends and family. We love hosting people so they can experience the gorgeous area in which we live!

Why they chose this property

Mill Valley is beautiful! It offers a picturesque downtown, a variety of hiking/walking trails (mountain, redwood, beach and meadow), mountain biking. The nearest beach is a twenty-minute drive away, and a bigger beach is just a thirty-minute drive away.

Languages:

English