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Huge Garden Estate in Marin-Sleeps up to16

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Interior
Bedroom 1
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16511.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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San Rafael, CA
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marin County Civic Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Rafael, CA (SRF)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+1
1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Huge Garden Estate in Marin-Sleeps up to16

PLEASE NOTE:
The main house has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with beautiful hardwood floors throughout the 5500 sq ft.
The main house can accommodate up to 10 guests overnight.
There is a downstairs apartment, with a mini kitchen and bathroom area, that can accommodate 4 extra overnight guests for an additional $300.00/night. (Total guests would be 14.)
If you should want to include 2 more guests for a total of 16 overnight guests, it would be $50.00 for each additional guest.
No large parties allowed. No live or loud music.
(Space for parking a maximum of 8 cars in the driveway allowed. If over 8 cars, permission is required.)
Nestled in the Prestigious Country Club Area of San Rafael, this Gated Estate is perfect for Retreats or Family Gatherings.
It is a Shangri-La; peaceful, private and secluded, surrounded by over an acre of park like gardens, swimming pool, and putting green. It's gates open to a long driveway.

Entertain on the Baby Grand Piano in the Formal Living Room... or Dine in either the Dining Room or Family Room, (each have seating for 8 for sit down dinners or game board play.) Back patio can also be set up for sit down dining.
Access from Living Room, Dining Room and Family Room through French doors that open out onto cobblestone patio with custom built circular gas pit. Stone steps guide you through the garden to the lower pool and wheelchair access, as well, down brick walk way. Includes wood burning fireplace, recessed lighting and vaulted ceilings.

The Master Bedroom has a private balcony overlooking the gardens with a spacious and luxurious bathroom, as well as, a sitting area. It has an updated Kitchen with Wolfrange, Subzero Refrigerator and Freezer, and gorgeous granite countertops.
Laundry room with washing machine, dryer and sink.


In Addition: If you only want to use the estate for DAY use, the fee is negotiable depending on hours and number of guests.


Also note that CSA trip cancellation insurance is available through VRBO. You can call 800-349-8218 or purchase insurance on the following website:
www.vacationprotection.com


You agree to take all recommended and reasonable actions to protect yourself and others from exposure to COVID-19,
and you ASSUME THE RISK, as applicable, of entering the Property, or allowing someone to enter the Property. You
understand and agree that no one can guarantee that you will
not be exposed to or contract COVID-19. If you are required to stay in place at the property longer than the agreed upon time, the rate per day will remain the same.
Essential workers welcome.

Property just got a new paint job, pool remodel, new roof and other updates!

Property manager

Cecilia
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Party size limit to 16 persons without prior okay
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Party size limit is 16 without prior approval. Parking in driveway and garage. .. 8 cars max. No street parking. No loud noise 10-7.
Children are NEVER TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED, whether in the house or outdoors. No pool use after dark. Fire pit is to be regulated by one designee.
You understand and agree that no one can guarantee that you will not be exposed to or contract COVID-19. Purchase cancellation Insurance.

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: Party size limit to 16 persons without prior okay
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Rafael

Country Club, a neighbourhood in San Rafael, is home to this holiday home. Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods National Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park or Golden Gate Fields. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • China Camp State Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 25 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Donuts - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Huge Garden Estate in Marin-Sleeps up to16 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Huge Garden Estate in Marin-Sleeps up to16 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge Garden Estate in Marin-Sleeps up to16?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge Garden Estate in Marin-Sleeps up to16?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge Garden Estate in Marin-Sleeps up to16 located?

Located in Country Club, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dominican University of California and within 3 miles (5 km) of China Camp State Park and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Falkirk Cultural Center and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Omri A.

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

Nice house in a quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed it a lot, and the experience was great. Note that the swimming pool isn't that warm since it relies on solar panels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Family vacation

Large property that could accommodate our family. Also had swimming pool and putting green and fire pit table.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hana S.

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

lovely home

Lovely home. Perfect for family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Works for Large Group

We slept 15 people here for 3 nights, renting the main house and the apartment. The place felt very clean--no dust or dirt anywhere. It is lived in--some of the drawers did have some personal items and the fridge/freezer had quite a bit of food in them but this did not affect our enjoyment. Cecilia was available to us, answered texts promptly and cared that everything was to our liking which we appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Fabulous Place

We spent a weekend here with family and hosted a lunch with friends. The house is large and beautiful, and the grounds are private and lovely. There was plenty of space to gather and also find some seclusion, if desired. We had a great time and hope to return for another stay at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Incredible property

We rented both the main house and the apartment, and it was perfect for our large gathering. The house has so many charming details. It's very spacious and allowed us to gather comfortably in a variety of places. We also enjoyed the piano and the outdoor patio/fire pit. Everyone slept well, too. I recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Yi-Shiuan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful property

The house is beautiful. It is very spacious, great for family/ friend gatherings. Location is convenient. And they have VCR! kids all had a great time watching Beauty and the Beast and Peter Pan after dinner. The only thing was that there was a wasp nest on the ground right next to the house which was a bit scary for the kids. Hope it has been removed. The grill and kitchen sink were also not in best condition during our stay. But I get it that a big place like this is hard to maintain. We all had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti T.

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

Great weekend

Our family gathered in the house for our Mom's 95th birthday. The house and grounds are beautiful, and the open floor plan, with the kitchen, sitting room, and dining table all in one open space) made it possible for us to be together and have separate conversations. Perfect for family party.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Spacious and lovely house for large family gatherings.

The house was clean and spacious and perfect for our large family gathering. The owner was responsive and great to work with. We loved the putting green and had a great family golf tournament! The fire pit was also a wonderful addition for our evenings. Please Note: The house is listed as 5 bedroom/ 4 bath for 1500 a night , BUT- The 5th bedroom / 4th bath is an additional cost to the price listed. This is a bit confusing because you must go the the drop down information in order to see this in the fine print. I thought I had rented 5 bedrooms from the beginning and was very grateful that the owner reached out to me a few weeks before our trip and let me know that I had only rented the "main house" which was only 4 bedrooms and 3 baths which would not have worked for our group. Plus, I would not have wanted other people on the same property at the same time. So, just make sure you know what you are renting and the cost. We had a wonderful time and I would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Richard W.

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

Great house

Great home with so much space to enjoy. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mary G., Novato

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful property

large estate property in a gem of a neighborhood! Beautiful grounds and pool! Large kitchen and patio areas made it easy for our extended family to gather & converse. The number of bed spots didn’t seem to exactly coordinate with the listing. For example, Says there’s a room with 2 queens, a king, and a futon but there wasn’t the second queen. It all worked out and we had a nice time overall but wanted future visitors to be aware of checking on the number of sleeping spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas K.

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

Amazing place for a weekend with friends

The house was amazing to host all of us. Way enough space to not be crowded even with 15 people. And everything was clean and super nice :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Women's Retreat

We loved the pool and fire pit! The putting green was fun too. There were plenty off beds for us and we loved our time working and playing together.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Good benue

It was great place- some of the beds listed are not great options because of quality of bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia B.

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

Lovely home, better than the photos

Cecilia's property is beautiful! Lots of space with a lovely outdoor area, perfect for relaxing with friends. Cecilia was kind enough to meet us and show us how everything worked. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Birthday Celebration and Family Reunion

My husband asked for a special family reunion to celebrate his 85th birthday. This very beautiful home was the perfect setting for our family. As our daughter's family was unable to join us so we were 5 adults and 5 teens enjoying the 5 bedroom estate. We all loved the setting and privacy. The pool, garden, board and card games, croquet games, ample indoor and outdoor space all provided treasured memories for everyone. Our host, Cecelia, provided folding tables so we could have our meals together. She also suggested hiking and running trails as well as answering questions regarding the estate and promptly responding and resolving a small problem. It was just a delightful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

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

Truly excellent

The house was fantastic-- truly better than the (already good) photos. Lots of space. A great yard. Highly recommend for a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake P.

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

Perfect family getaway

This house is incredible. We could not have had a better place to stay. The house is gorgeous, and there are amenities everywhere! Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

pavani r.

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

Beautiful, Expansive, Clean House in Serene, Upscale Neighborhood

Cecelia is an incredible host and made sure to answer all our questions. She was generous to also extend our stay time to 1PM(minimal addle. costs apply). She also made great recommendations to the McNears Beach(can't be missed) and Ill David fine Italian restaurant in downtown(Dining Under the Lights). Like others have said, pictures don't do justice to portray the huge, fully furnished, sparkling clean Ranch house in a very quiet and rich neighborhood. It is an awesome house for large groups. We were 14 of us and it was absolutely perfect if we included the apartment. The house has abundant supplies(lots of towels but get a Napkin roll if you are used to Paper towels), plenty cutlery and plates. Don't miss the Puttting Green to play recreational golf and the beautiful backyard. Overall, our friends had an amazing time and we will treasure our stay at this house forever and we highly recommend this house as a must stay in and near San Francisco. Couple of pet peeves from the group. 1. Beds are old and creaky. For those with backpain, the master bedroom and Apartment beds might be sinking in and for light sleepers, if you share the bed the creaking might disturb your partner. 2. When we came, the kitchen smelled like raw eggs we thought due to the dishes not being washed properly in the washer. We ran the dishwasher and then the stink was gone completely. 3. The fireplace could not be used because of a written restriction on the instruction sheet but the fire pit is a great place for fire chats. We absolutely loved that congregation area. Thanks Cecelia for sharing your beautiful house with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

cassie r.

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

Home Away From Home

This property truly feels like a "home" for guests. I had a larger group of family and friends (12) and the house fit us very comfortably. The backyard is a dream, complete with a fire pit and pool; and completely private and serene. The host and house is wonderful - highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Boris R.

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

The pictures don't do it justice

This place was spectacular. The pictures really don't do it any justice. Plenty of amenities and activities to keep everyone busy. Everyone had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Neha G.

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

Great property and pool

The location and backyard with the pool were amazing. Really relaxing and had a lot of fun in the solar heated pool with our large family gathering. The place is enormous so we never felt crowded. The kitchen is also well stocked with pots and other things you may need for cooking. There’s not a ton of space in the frig given the size of the house and the number of people allowed to stay there - would’ve been nice to have a second frig in the garage but we managed. The only downside were the beds were extremely soft as in you couldn’t get out of them once you sank in so be ready for that if you have back issues. The number of bed spots also didn’t seem to exactly coordinate with the listing. For example, Says there’s a room with 2 queens, a king, and a futon but there wasn’t the second queen. It all worked out and we had a nice time overall but wanted future visitors to be aware of checking on the number of sleeping spots.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing home

We rented the home for a 50th birthday party with family for a day. The entire home is absolutely beautiful and enormous. The pool, the kitchen and the backyard were beautiful. There’s even a small golf putting area. We regret not spending the night because it was truly a gorgeous home. Cecilia was very responsive, she was flexible and truly a great host. We plan to book again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great experience

We had 14 people there for one evening and most of the gathering took place in the kitchenAnd the living room. It never felt crowded. The fire pit in the backyard with a great gathering place for coffee And you feel like you’re isolated in the mountains. Cecelia responds very quickly even if she’s on vacation in Mexico.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manjiri G.

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

Good times!

We had a great time at the property. The house is clean, well furnished and supported our party of 12. Cecilia was very professional and helpful.

About the host

Hosted by Cecilia

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Owner for 15 years.

Why they chose this property

This property is stunning and fabulous for entertaining. Photos don't do the size and beauty of the property justice.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests