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Quiet Haven... Where Memories Are Made! Fairfax, Ca retreat.

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
View from back deck.  *note- the rock area is not our property.
Living room w/ queen-sized sofabed.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Fairfax, CA
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Marin County Civic Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • San Rafael, CA (SRF)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Downstairs living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Haven... Where Memories Are Made! Fairfax, Ca retreat.

New Additions: King-sized bed, new carpet and upgraded foam mattresses to sofabeds.

Quotes from our great renter's: 'Thank you for providing us with this beautiful sanctuary in the woods. This was the best vacation rental we've stayed in and we hope to be back soon.'

'We owe you, thanks for 'tuning us in' to such an amazing part of the Bay Area!'

'Your house is truly a sanctuary, we fell in love with it as soon as we walked in the door.'

''We found the house amazing, each window in the house gives you a different view and perspective of the surrounding nature.'

'Thank you for letting us into your slice of paradise. Everything was wonderful from the decor and location to the smallest of details. Did I mention my wife wanted to move in?'

'You really have a gift for making people feel at home. We are already talking of coming here again.'


Our 1500 sq ft. house is loft-style, built on a large rock with views of the Marin Mountains. Take pleasure in relaxing nights as you hear the crickets chirp and the rushing of the creek during the rainy months. Our house is a beautiful, tranquil place to unwind and enjoy everything that nature has to offer. On any given day, deer can be seen as close as 10 ft. from the outside deck.

Our house is nestled in the quaint town of Fairfax, CA which was just voted in 2011 as the ' Best Town in Marin' by the Pacific Sun.It is a quiet haven untouched by strip malls and corporate chains, yet it is close enough to the hustle and bustle of cities like San Francisco and Berkeley. A short distance a way are Mill Valley, Sausalito, Muir Woods, Mt. Tamalpais, Point Reyes, Stinson Beach & Napa.

Take advantage of picnicking in Deer Park, hiking/driving to the many lakes located near the house, strolling through the town of Fairfax, antique shopping in San Anselmo and exploring the other great cities, beaches & activities nearby. A few nights in Fairfax and you just may decide to stay!

We are walking distance to Deer Park Villa

Minimum one week stay over Christmas holiday.

Property manager

Misty

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Balcony/stairs. Supervision of children needed.
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Events

No events allowed
Firm on this due to neighbors. Max 6 people total.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Per our neighbors request, we only allow a MAX of 6 guests at all times (5 staying the night) and only 2 cars. Quiet Hours 10:00pm-9:00am
Once an accommodation reservation is made, we will send the contract. Please return within 24 hours to avoid cancellation of reservation.
Our neighbors have been gracious allowing our vacation home. It is imperative that all guests follow and honor the contract as written.

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: Firm on this due to neighbors. Max 6 people total.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fairfax

Located in Fairfax, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Muir Woods National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Point Reyes National Seashore. Classic Billiards and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fairfax, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Dominican University of California - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 30 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 25 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fairfax Coffee Roastery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Splitrock Tap & Wheel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Haven... Where Memories Are Made! Fairfax, Ca retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Haven... Where Memories Are Made! Fairfax, Ca retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Haven... Where Memories Are Made! Fairfax, Ca retreat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Haven... Where Memories Are Made! Fairfax, Ca retreat. located?

Located in the heart of Fairfax, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Peri Park, Fairfax Pavillion and Marin Museum of Bicycling. Imagination Park and Robson-Harrington House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

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

Wedding weekend

Great convenient location for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Beautiful property

We really enjoyed our stay here with the kids and us hanging out front for a while. It was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud B.

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

great stay

fantastic relaxing week spent there with my family, plenty of spaces, beautiful rooms nicely decorated. only (minor) issue was the lack of mobile network in the area, but wasn't a big deal as Wi-Fi worked very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis F.

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

Great, peaceful house in a great town

We really enjoyed how quiet and comfortable the house was, and loved Fairfax. It’s a really great town and the landscape around it is incredible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., San Jose, CA

LOVE THIS PLACE

Had a mommy/son weekend and loved the house, the location, and the owners. Can't wait to go back for a girls weekend and check out some of the wonderful hiking trails and great restaurants nearby!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Perfect Location

Hosts thought of everything. Location close to a gorgeous outdoor hiking spot and near the most darling town. Home is cozy with everything you would need. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misti C.

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

Quiet, comfortable

It was the perfect place to return after a day sightseeing in San Francisco. Very comfortable, had a great layout, and the wildlife that visited was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Fairfax

We had a wonderful stay and the house is in a perfect location from downtown Fairfax. Would highly recommend if visiting the area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

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

Love staying at this "quiet haven"

This is the 2nd time we have stayed here - it is perfect for us. Walking distance to hiking trails and to the town of Fairfax. Short drive to other Marin locations. Very quiet and relatively secluded. Large enough for everyone in our family of 4 to have their own space. Kitchen had all the items we needed. Hosts are great!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Beautiful nature spot. Solid house.

Wonderful quiet retreat - we were sheltered by trees and soothed by the sound of the lovely creek. We loved every minute.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

M T., Oregon

Relaxing!!

We had a great getaway. We will definitely reserve again in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Wonderful Get away

Quaint, quiet and cozy. Felt right at home as soon as we walked in. Very clean, all the amenities you could want and more. Great location. Loved staying here and we will definitely be back. Thank you for this wonderful rental!

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Wonderful

Great house, great neighborhood, nice trails nearby, and close to downtown fairfax. We really enjoyed it. The owners are fantastic too! Very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Julia Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wonderful house surrounded by the trees

Cottage style house in the mountain surrounding by the trees. Very quite and has a good view. We enjoy it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Merilee B.

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

A WONDERFUL GETAWAY

The house was well equipped and very homey, with comfortable beds and soft towels. And the shower was like a spa! Fairfax is a quaint town with good food and the neighborhoods were lovely. Misty, the owner, was very easy to reach and pleasant to work with. We had a great time and would do it again! Merilee
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gary M.

Quiet Haven

Foldaway sofa bed mattress is really bad in 3rd room, otherwise very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

Lovely

Beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

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

Gem in Fairfax

Great location close to town and hiking/biking trails. House was great for 4 adults. Very clean and everything worked well. Everything we needed was here. Hosts were great communicators and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Quiet retreat

This home is spacious and comfortable. Host is very very accommodating and thoughtful. Pictures are very accurate!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Great location for 1/2 to beachs and to SF . Beautiful views and loved The town of Fairfax.

The check out times were a little later and too early. Other than that is was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G., Cle Elum washington

Wonderful place

Beautiful property in a quiet secluded place but close to town and all aminities ! Quaint charming little town and close to everything we wanted to do. Spent ever evening on the deck before going to bed and breakfast there too. Perfect! Thank you Misty
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

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

Excellent choice for our family!

Our family of 5 loved our stay in the cozy home nestled in the trees. We had everthing we needed and we were comfortable. We enjoyed the deer family! We had the perfect spot for getting out of the city but being close enough to get back and forth easily. Would book again. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

gillian p.

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

Wonderful home in a great location!

This vacation rental is in the perfect location for exploring the Bay Area and beyond. Tucked away from the bustle of city life, it truly is a ‘quiet haven’. The house was exceptionally clean and well kept, very comfortable and had all the amenities and kitchen equipment we needed. We enjoyed hiking in the local area and wish we could have stayed longer to further explore the shops and restaurants in the cute little town of Fairfax. Communication was easy and the owners were extremely helpful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kathy S., South Hamilton

Comfortable and well-equipped home in quiet area near great restaurants, coast, hikes

Our hosts thoughtfully prepared the house for us, left clear guidance/instructions, and were always very prompt at responding when we made our reservation. The house is clean, comfortable and well-equipped. We enjoyed the hummingbirds at the feeder and views. We went kayaking on Tomales Bay, roughly a half hour drive northwest, and trip to Tiburon and Angel Island, again about a half hour away to the southeast. Thank you, Misty!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Flower Mound

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

Fabulous house with everything we needed!

Our family of four spent time "sheltering in place" here in March of 2020 and the house was a great place to rest and relax. We enjoyed the room to spread out so everyone had their own space and then we had family game time in the living room. The house had everything we wanted in the kitchen to cook in as well as games and movies for entertainment. The area is amazing, and we enjoyed going to Muir Woods which was just minutes away. We ate great Thai food from a restaurant in Fairfax. Plenty to do near by if the coronavirus is not a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Misty

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We are sisters who love to travel. The lifetime of memories that have been created at this house are special to the both of us. We hope others can come to Fairfax to enjoy this little slice of heaven and create new memories of their own.

What makes this property unique

The house itself has a retreat feel and is very unique in style with an A-frame and loft. The house is built on a solid rock with views of the Fairfax valley. One can sit out on the decks and enjoy all the surrounding nature, sounds, and wild animals. The stars at night are also beautiful.

Languages:

English, Spanish