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Top of the World Resort living in Mill Valley - Views from SF to Mt. Tam

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Views from East Bay, SF to Mt. Tam. Outdoor living room with heat lamps and TV
Entrance to house
Living Room with gas fireplace, wine fridge and SONOS speakers
Living room
Indoor/outdoor living with views of SF

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mill Valley, CA
  • Sweetwater Music Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest room

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Top of the World Resort living in Mill Valley - Views from SF to Mt. Tam

At the top of Summit, one of the highest houses in Mill Valley and in the best weather location - literally look down on the fog - enjoy over 1.5 acres of privacy on a private cul de sac with the best hiking and biking trails on Mt. Tam right out your front door. With 3 floors, full wrap around decks including an outdoor living room complete with TV and ceiling heat lamps - your friends and family will have multiple places to spread out and enjoy the sunshine, views and hot tub. Just a 6 minute drive down the hill puts you right in the middle of downtown Mill Valley with a vibrant music and restaurant scene. Everything you need is within minutes and yet only 20 minutes to either San Francisco or Stinson Beach.
The house is equipped cable tv and hi speed fiber att WiFi for any work or entertainment needs.

Property manager

Dan Hirsch
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Deck requires supervision for young children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Prior approval in writing necessary
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our house agreement must be read and signed prior to occupancy. It details rules specific to our house and penalties if not followed.

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 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mill Valley

Located in Mill Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Embarcadero Center. Bay Area Discovery Museum and Hyde Street Pier 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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Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 28 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flour Craft Bakery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top of the World Resort living in Mill Valley - Views from SF to Mt. Tam pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Top of the World Resort living in Mill Valley - Views from SF to Mt. Tam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of the World Resort living in Mill Valley - Views from SF to Mt. Tam?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top of the World Resort living in Mill Valley - Views from SF to Mt. Tam located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sweetwater Music Hall and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mount Tamalpais State Park. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate National Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley K.

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

Summit retreat

Incredible home in an incredible area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

July Mountain Retreat

The house is magnificent, impeccably maintained and well appointed with every amenity one could want. The views are spectacular. The hosts are welcoming and friendly, extremely helpful and very responsive. It is a 10+ out of 10. Cannot wait until we can return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

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

Mill Valley Family Reunion

Absolutely perfect from the moment we walked in the door. Beautiful views, great hiking, we will be back…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Spectacular Mt Tam Retreat

Beautifully designed home with many thoughtful spaces. Relaxing, fun and a perfect retreat nestled atop Tam.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Breathtaking views living in the clouds

House is so well thought out, spacious, beautiful and comfortable. Tons of space for our family of adults to each find some area to enjoy some “me” time relaxing up in the clouds. Views really are spectacular. We did some biking and hiking and all right from front door. We loved the recommended hike to the mountain inn for lunch. We would love to return someday .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary Y.

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

Great house. Great location.

Relaxing 3 generation mini vacation in a house designed for comfort. Mill Valley has a small town feel with very good restaurants and shopping. Close to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and San Francisco. Already looking forward to a return trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Andrée G., Québec

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

This house is heaven

Amazing location, the house has everything you need. The terrasse was a great place to chill. And the view, speachless! Beds were confortable, lots of pillows. Our partie of 8 was unanymous, we would definitly go back !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Marin family

Beautiful house in a beautiful location. Incredible interior design. We’ll-appointed
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew u.

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

perfect

stayed for 9 days for sailing competition. Beautiful house. Felt like home. Host was very helpful. Two suggestions: gutter was loud after it rained and needs something to dampen. Cut some of the pine tree tops a bit to maintain your amazing view.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

The perfect getaway

We had the most wonderful stay! The house is gorgeous and comfortable and has all of the amenities you need. We hiked, we hot-tubbed, we cooked amazing meals in the beautiful kitchen, we relaxed. We had all of the comforts of home while nestled in one of the most beautiful locations. Being able to summit Mt Tam from the doorstep is an experience we will never forget. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE

If you are looking for a serene-luxurious-relaxing-mountain getaway…Dan and Danielle’s home is where you want to be. We stayed here for Christmas as a family of 8 and were extremely comfortable. It rained most of the time, but we were still able to enjoy beautiful hike, views, and trips into the charming town of Milll Valley. Very responsive hosts that put a 10/10 effort into making sure you have a great stay. It is mountainous drive to the house from town.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doro L.

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

nature at its best

Meeting Dan and Danielle at our arrival was very special. That alone made us feel welcomed and more connected to their special home. The way nature is integrated into the living experience was very special to us. From hummingbirds taking baths outside the shower window to a huge variety of birds and wildlife surrounding us, we never felt like wanting to leave. This is a spectacular place and provided exactly what we needed for recovering from a surgery and having friends and family around us. Thank you!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sally b., Lake Forest, Illinois

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

Christmas 2022

We spent a perfect week over Christmas with our 2 daughters and husbands in Dan and Danielle's beautiful home. It is a stunning, private retreat above the trees with lovely sunsets, views of the bay and SF, and plenty of outdoor and indoor space for everyone. We hiked, cooked in the well appointed kitchen, ate oysters in West Marin, shopped in Mill Valley, played games and had a Christmas we will never forget before our first grandchild is born! We hope to go back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

You should book

The location is breathtaking. The home is spacious, modern, inviting, equipped, and comfortable. The deck is a dream. The drive up is classic California mountain neighborhood narrow winding roads with lots of walkers and bilers, but traffic is courteous as you pass in either direction up or down. . The owners clearly care about this home, and it has been lived in the type of way that makes you immediately feel like home. Dan was responsive, accommodating, and wonderfully courteous in communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cinnamon C.

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

Beautiful home amongst the clouds

Dan and Danielle's beautiful house is ideally placed so that you can enjoy the natural serenity of Mill Valley through the extensive Mt Tam trail system, sitting on the comfortable patio furniture overlooking Mill Valley and the city or soaking in the hot tub viewing Mt Tam. The inside of the home is equally impressive and is well suited for relaxing on the comfy couches in front of the fire, cooking an elaborate meal in the well stocked kitchen or even keeping up with your fitness on the Tonal. Dan and Danielle are also very easy to communicate with. Our family of four (two teens) + pup really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

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

Accessible Seclusion. Unrivalled Mountain Top Views.

Overall great experience. Beautiful and creative space that's stocked with everything you need from an "away" home. It's a short 10 minute drive down to Mill Valley (road is a bit challenging in a large SUV rental) and about 40 minutes from downtown San Fran... great if you want to go play all day and come back and relax. We ventured into the city for a few days and spent the rest of or time enjoying the house and nearby activities. Mountain hiking out the front door, sunrises and sunsets from the hot tub, and homecooked family dinners were great. I did find myself wishing that the fridge door opened from the opposite side... but that's the only improvement I can think of. :-) Enjoy! Shane
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Paradise in every way

Honestly, I want to write a terrible review just so no one else will stay at this AMAZING home. Dan and Dani were welcoming in every way and thought of everything. The house is well stocked with everything needed for cooking, entertaining, and just chilling. Mostly though, the views simply cannot be beat. The view of Mt. Tam from the master is divine and the views from the deck that wraps around the house never get old, particularly as the weather patterns change from a foggy morning to a sunny afternoon. Seeing the city lights from San Fran sparkle in the distance is super cool. We stayed with our three kids and everyone was super comfortable. Great beds, pillows and linens. They LOVED watching TV outside under the heatlamps at night. We couldn't have been happier with our month-long stay. Oh, and the hiking trails just minutes from the house are varied and gorgeous. This home is worth the splurge as few homes can replicate what is offered. We cannot wait to return! Thank you Dan and Dani for everything.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., Des Moines, Iowa

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

Amazing home with incredible views

We had an incredible stay at this spectacular home. The home itself is gorgeous, with a beautiful and well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, lovely bathrooms, etc. But the views are the real stars, with downtown San Francisco and the bay in one direction and Mt. Tam in the other. And there are so many comfortable outdoor areas from which to enjoy them—plus overhead heaters for cool mornings and evenings. The home is very private but not isolated. Downtown Mill Valley is charming—lots of great restaurants and shops. The owners and property manager were wonderful to work with and very accessible. Highly recommend this home. We did not want to leave and will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Omar H., San Antonio

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

Resort above the clouds

This is a resort like house on a high mountain in Mill Valley with a breathtaking view and spectacular outdoor spaces. perfect for a family wishing to relax and enjoy outdoor activities, trails are accessible directly from the house. Dan and Danielle, the property owners are a wonderful couple, we met them upon our arrival, they were in the house making sure everything is well prepared for us because of our long stay. We hope to be back next summer, Thanks Dan and Danielle for the opportunity to stay at your wonderful house. We highly recommend this place
Stayed 40 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abbey F.

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

SPECTACULAR

This is truly one of the most spectacular homes I have ever been in, let alone been able to call my own for a week. How generous of Dan and Danielle to share it with the rental community. The home is perfect in every way -- clean, modern, comfortable, spacious and expertly appointed. And the views are absolutely unbelievable -- San Francisco and the entire Bay Area to one side and Mt Tam to the other. Hiking & mtn biking literally out the front door = incredible. We were lucky to have fantastic weather, and while we longed to see the crazy & powerful fog pouring over the mountain, we were grateful for clear skies both day and night. Overall, this is an extremely special place.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eve M.

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

Perfect Getaway in Mill Valley!

We had the absolute best time at this home, which we rented for a week for our family who was visiting the Bay Area. The house was clean, extremely spacious, comfortable and well appointed with a great sound system and all you will need for cooking and dining. From the hot tub, to the panoramic views of San Francisco, gorgeous sunsets, outdoor and indoor lounge areas, we felt like we were in our own resort. The hosts were incredibly helpful, generous, and communicative. The home is located up in the hills of Mt Tam which is ideal for hiking and biking, but you’ll need a car to get down into the town of Mill Valley. We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect home for our family and we hope to rent this home again. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Dan Hirsch

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We have lived in Mill Valley since 1999 after re-locating from NYC. Danielle and I have 2 daughters - Madison and Kiele - that are now attending college in Florida and Los Angeles. We absolutely love everything about Mill Valley. The weather is nearly perfect and everything we like to do is within a 3 hour drive. Surfing at Stinson, biking and hiking Mt. Tam, road biking Napa from vineyard to vineyard or hanging in Tahoe at the lake or Squaw Valley.

Why they chose this property

We spent 15 years living in the redwoods which was magical in many ways, but ultimately we got tired of the dampness and lack of sunshine. We had always dreamed of living in the sunshine with big views and waited for the right opportunity. We looked for two years before finding this house. It really provides the sense of solitude, expansiveness yet still close enough to town to enjoy the community and all of our friends. There is nothing quite like spending the afternoon hiking/biking and then coming home to a nap in the sun on the deck, a sunset bbq with wine and a late night bbq with friends.

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