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Living Room with dining area looking toward the kitchen

Kitchen with gas stove, coffee maker, microwave and garbage disposal

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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 249 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Mill Valley, CA

Golden Gate National Recreation Area5 min drive
Sweetwater Music Hall5 min drive
Muir Woods National Monument10 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)49 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Waking to the soft chewing of the deer munching on grass - but otherwise sooo quiet and the BEST bed. Very central to ev...

Robyn C.

Aug 18, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country and SF!

This cozy, quiet, completely private, free-standing cottage has lots of light and feels like a tree house in the redwoods. A family of deer are often seen in the yard of this fully furnished, clean one bedroom which has a VERY comfy king size bed, wood floors, a recently updated bathroom, kitchen (gas stove), living room, full-size washer/dryer and a small office with a desk and picture window. It has a carport for parking and 13 stairs leading up to the living area. The cottage is less than one mile from 2 Whole Foods, a Safeway and a Good Earth store. There are walking trails into Sausalito and to nearby restaurants. We ask folks who are staying for two weeks or more to pay for extra cleaning.

Property manager

Rusty

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

Mill Valley

This cottage is located in Almonte, a neighbourhood in Mill Valley. Ferry Building and Berkeley Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muir Woods National Monument and San Francisco Bay. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for California Academy of Sciences, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 5 min drive
Sweetwater Music Hall - 5 min drive
Muir Woods National Monument - 10 min drive
Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
Golden Gate Bridge - 14 min drive

Getting around

Richmond Transit Center - 22 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Good Earth Natural Foods - ‬18 min walk
‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬17 min walk
‪West Coast Sourdough - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country and SF! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country and SF! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country and SF! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country and SF! located?

Located in Almonte, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sweetwater Music Hall, Mount Tamalpais State Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Muir Woods National Monument and San Francisco Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

18 Aug 2023

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

Solitude and quietness

Waking to the soft chewing of the deer munching on grass - but otherwise sooo quiet and the BEST bed. Very central to everything - Wild walks, restaurants, fantastic cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

10 June 2024

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

In the redwoods!

This was our second stay at Rusty’s Mill Valley cottage…we especially love that it is up a flight of stairs, so feel safe leaving windows open! It’s a very comfy place, bright living area and very comfortable bed. Full kitchen and laundry add to the beauty! We enjoyed morning coffee and a bagel before setting out each day.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property is conveniently located, very peaceful and quiet. It was very clean and comfortable. Rusty was available to provide information about the property and area. Awesome place!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

14 Jan 2024

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

Lovely cottage

I loved my stay at this comfortable, quiet, private cottage. It was a perfect location close to stores, restaurants and the sights I wanted to see. There were even two deer who hung out under the trees outside the carport. I appreciated the kitchen which was equipped with everything I needed. Once I needed to contact the host about something and she responded immediately. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

22 Dec 2023

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

Enjoyable week

We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

24 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

The cottage was perfect … quiet, peaceful, ample amenities, and convenient to town and area attractions. The accommodations were very comfortable, and our host Rusty offered helpful tips and was very responsive to questions. Overall, an excellent value. We would definitely like to stay again during our next visit to Mill Valley.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

S W.

1 Nov 2023

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

Very nice property on a quiet street

Loved the location. Close to everything I wanted to get to. Rusty was great in communicating with me all the way through. I will stay again next time I go to CA.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

13 Oct 2023

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

A San Francisco Retreat

My husband and I were looking for a relaxing getaway with ease of access to San Francisco. Could not have asked for a more perfect location - easy travel by car AND ferry - and away from the downtown chaos. The treehouse was peaceful and perfect to R&R before and after running around the city. Hosts were awesome and super responsive, making the trip that much more enjoyable.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

29 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful Stay

Fabulous, clean, and peaceful. Great location close to trails, stores, and city. Host was great!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy R.

27 Sept 2023

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

Wish we would have stayed longer!

We can't say enough good things about our stay - we'll definitely be back <3

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmund S.

17 Sept 2023

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

Great place, great location!

We had a lovely stay in Rusty’s Cottage. It had everything we needed and more! It is in a perfect location to see the sights of San Francisco, Napa Valley, Muir Woods, Golden Gate and everywhere in-between! There is good shopping close by as well as a great range of cafes and restaurants. The cottage is in a peaceful location and we were delighted to see the deer in the garden behind the cottage most mornings. Should we return to San Francisco we would have no hesitation in booking with Rusty again.

10/10 Excellent

Heinz V.

17 Sept 2023

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

A Great Home Away From Home!

Great location and great cabin, we found everything you could possibly need and more. Truly enjoyed staying there and after our day trips to San Francisco we where happy to get back 'Home' to a nice and normal neighborhood. the rates are also very reasonable and the homey feeling we got beets any hotel.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

29 Aug 2023

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

Pleasant mill valley getaway

The cabin was a lovely small apartment in a charming quintessentially Californian neighborhood. Some highlights were a nice big shower with great water action, and a very comfortable bed. Rusty was attentive. Highly recommend for couples.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

esa k.

8 Aug 2023

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

Meditative experince in beautiful location

I stayed 3 nights in this gem in Mill Valley CA. Great location near hiking trails restaurants and SF city. Property was super clean everything was high quality and you could not ask more friendlier and attentive host. I got separate notification to check in early, because my flight was in the morning. 6/5 starts from me.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 July 2023

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

Cottage in the Trees

Absolutely Lovely! The place is a perfect size for 2. Relaxing Quiet and Clean. Communication with Rusty easy and prompt ! Great location too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

4 July 2023

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

Exceeded expectations!

This cottage was lovely, perfectly situated among the redwoods and a nice walk to downtown Mill Valley. Rusty was very responsive and let me check in early. It’s way cuter in person than in the pictures. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

1 July 2023

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

Treehouse feel with lovely accommodations

Beautiful large cottage! Really comfortable. Location above the carport puts you high up in the trees close to nature. Quiet, restful and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine s., Winnipeg, Canada

1 May 2023

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

Beautiful Marin County

Rusty’s cozy cottage was the perfect accommodation for our short stay in Mill Valley. The cottage is well-equipped and tastefully decorated. Our host was just a quick text away and kept in touch throughout our stay. Her tips and recommendations for activities and food were much appreciated. Marin County has countless options for both! We are hikers and we loved exploring the area. We lucked out weather-wise too…it was beautiful in the last week of April ‘23. We’d love to return to this area and rental and would whole-heartedly recommend it to other travellers.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Glenda B.

6 Mar 2023

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

Stay in Mill Valley

Nice stay

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

28 Feb 2023

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

Very nice place to stay

My wife and I had a wonderful time visiting family and we loved staying at Almonte. Host was most helpful and place was clean and convienent. Very comfortable bed. Looking forward to a return visit. .

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry C.

2 Jan 2023

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

Terrific place!

Just the right size for the two of us and well located and maintained, Rusty's cottage was an excellent base for our exploration of Muir Woods and forays into the city. Rusty communicated well with us before and during the stay and ensured that all of our questions were answered and all needs were met. We look forward to a return visit!.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janece C., Petoskey, Michigan

21 Nov 2022

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

Location and Priv

Private unit above the homeowners carport. It took us a while to even figure out which house was theirs. Very comfortable bed and furniture. Nicely stocked kitchen, cute little balcony to sit outside. Good water pressure and the small office a bonus.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania A.

7 Sept 2022

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

A charming comfortable cottage

Very clean, attractive & comfortable for its small size which didn't feel small. Had all the amenities & supplies we needed incl. washer & dryer. Were surprised at how much was in the kit cabinets for our use incl. condiments & spices. We stayed in a lot/prepared more meals than usual due to unexpected debilitating arthritis so all such things were important to us.

Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily H., St. George's, Grenada

26 July 2022

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

Amazing cottage!

The space was just as described. Very well appointed. We loved the bright kitchen and super comfortable bed. The washer/dryer were an excellent bonus. And so private! We would definitely return.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

25 July 2022

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

Peaceful Oasis

I was coming into town to ride the Marin Dirt Fondo and was looking for a quiet place to relax before and after the event. This cottage had everything I could have wanted to make the stay perfect. From comfortable places to rest (bed was amazing especially after a hard ride in the Headlands), to books and movies to enjoy, a perfect sized and well stocked kitchen to incredibly fast Wifi that handled streaming with no issue, lots of fluffy towels and everything was super clean. Clearly a significant amount of thought went into this little haven. To top it off the area itself if beautiful w/ nature abound. I woke up to deer right outside the windows and enjoyed the afternoon sun rays streaming into the living room. Rusty is a wonderful host and if you have the chance to stay here, don't hesitate!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rusty

My family has been in the Bay Area for generations and survived the San Francisco earthquake in 1906. My grandmother owned a cottage on Mt. Tamalpais in the 1920's. My father helped put up some of the original hiking trail signs on the mountain. I came back to Mill Valley when I was working as a CNN correspondent in San Francisco. I've traveled all over the world and Mill Valley is one of the most wonderful spots on earth.

Why they chose this property

Mill Valley is so close to one of the world's great cities, has numerous great restaurants and charm, yet it's minutes to be on hiking trails with gorgeous views and no one around. Trips to the wine country in Napa and Sonoma Valleys are 40 minutes away. This is the cottage on the property of my main house but is separated by trees, stairs and a deck. Because there are two redwoods just feet from the windows and small deck, you feel like you are in a tree-house. But there are many windows and LOTS of light. It feels very private yet, so close to everything by walking or by car.

There is also a small spa walking distance down the hill where you can get a massage.

Mill Valley has a film festival every October featuring international filmakers and their work. There are also a number of small coffee houses,art galleries and boutiques in town. For entertainment, the Throckmorton Theater has a variety of music, plays, and comedy. Also Sweetwater is a club which features a variety of musical acts. Nearby is the Green Gulch Farm, a Buddhist retreat featuring classes and organic produce.

Sausalito is only a couple miles away and you can walk or drive to this charming town right on San Francisco Bay which is very European in feel. There is also a great art festival there every September.

There are several state and federal recreation areas for hikers and bikers within ten miles of Mill Valley. Not only is there Muir Woods, with it's gorgeous huge redwoods, but Mt. Tamalpais where some of the first mountain bikes were designed to ride on the fire trails. Stinson Beach and Muir Beach are both quaint beach towns just over the hill from Mill Valley.

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with the property because it was SO close to where I worked in San Francisco, yet I felt like I was miles away from the rest of the world. The cottage is very private and quiet with soaring redwoods outside, yet lots of windows make it very light and cheery.