Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley

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Street view of home on corner lot lined with native trees and walking distance to parks and shops

Lovely natural light into open living and dining space

Stylish, relaxing and natural decor throughout home

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Mill Valley, CA

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
‪4 min drive‬
Sweetwater Music Hall
‪5 min drive‬
Muir Woods National Monument
‪10 min drive‬
Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sleep Sofa Bed in Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Awaken your spirit to a one-of-a-kind retreat space for your vacation. This 2 story urban chalet nestled on a corner lot with a wrap around deck has been designed by Yasmine McGrane (founder of Maison Reve).

The intention of this property is to provide a place that inspires guests to relax from the face pace of daily life, reconnect to the present moment, and enjoy the fresh, seasonal bounty of the Bay area. After booking, guests receive our Welcome Guide with a curated list of local favorites from the best farm-to-table restaurants, restful cafes and special destinations worthy of exploring.

This is a great home for someone looking for a long term rental as it never feels like you are living in someone's personal home. The simple, modern decor is wonderful. The property was recently redecorated included: freshly painted throughout in a soft dove grey and white trim, refurbished original large plank hardwood floors everywhere, new sofas in Belgian flax linen, organic cotton sheets from Coyuchi and linen duvet bedcovers from Libeco Lagae (leading brands in organic and linen products), brand new luxurious Sealy posturepedic mattresses and much more!

HIGHLIGHTS.

* Located on a quiet corner lot among native trees and wandering deer
* 20 minute walk to charming downtown Mill Valley
* Stylishly decorated in mid century modern and Scandinavian decor
* Inspiring vintage treasures
* Upstairs loft with peaked ceiling + skylights overlooks main floor
* Many windows with flower boxes provide lots of natural light
* Galley kitchen stocked with dishware, appliances and cookbooks perfect for the budding chef
* Living area with comfortable linen sofa that converts to sleeper bed
* Over-sized designer pillows inspire lounging and reading books
* Double sink bathroom with separate shower and soaking bathtub
* Free wifi and unlimited Netflix shows and movies for adults and kids (no regular TV or cable channels though)
* Laundry room with full size washer, dryer and folding area
* Wrap around deck leads to lighted flagstone patio and fountain
* 6 foot fence for privacy around entire property and parking for 2 cars
* Lighted front and backyard with relaxing fountain

LAYOUT.

Upstairs: Open loft area (with relaxing chair for reading, desk for writing poems) and 1 master bedroom (with queen bed, lots of built in drawers and closet)

Main Floor: kitchen, dining area, living area (with sleeper sofa), 1 separate bedroom with full bed, 1 bathroom (with double sinks, shower and separate tub)

Basement Floor (accessible from deck and outside steps): laundry room and bins full of toys and books for kids to enjoy

Property manager

Yasmine McGrane

Languages

English

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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: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside or outside on any of the property grounds. Damage damage will not be returned if smoking happens on property.

No shoes in house. All guests must remove shoes before entering home (adults, kids, visitors). We have a boot tray at the door for shoes.

Please no loud music, parties or events as our rental home is in a quiet, residential neighborhood and we have great relationships with our neighbors.

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 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

Mill Valley

Located in Almonte, a neighbourhood in Mill Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Muir Woods National Monument, while Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. 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

Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Sweetwater Music Hall - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
Muir Woods National Monument - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
Golden Gate Bridge - 15 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

Richmond Transit Center - 22 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Good Earth Natural Foods - ‬3 min drive
‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬19 min walk
‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax and connect with nature at this designer retreat in charming Mill Valley located?

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

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

30 Mar 2025

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

Perfect location

Adorable cottage in the hills with easy access to the city, yet far enough away to be quiet and safe. Loved the local amenities like groceries, restaurants and coffee shops.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

23 Oct 2024

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

Cozy and Relaxing Retreat

We had a great stay at the chalet. The property is close to all the places we wanted to visit yet was in a quiet neighborhood with many trees so it was a relaxing stay. The property was very well stocked with everything we needed. The hosts were very responsive and truly seemed to care that we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

23 Aug 2024

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

Mill Valley stay

Adorable cottage!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie E.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

11 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

1 Apr 2024

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

Charming little cottage in the woods

We loved it here and would come back. The house had everything we needed: good coffee, soaps, lotion, Kleenex, laundry detergent, a well stocked kitchen. My only beef was there was a situation with the laundry where it wouldn’t drain due to a blockage (that hopefully will be resolved for the next person). The owner was very responsive and came to fix/clean it up right away. The house was very clean except for some cobwebs on the vaulted ceiling and some dust. If you have kids, you may want to move some of the items to higher shelves so they don’t break though. My kids just couldn’t leave some of the decor alone but they are young. Loved the attention to detail and all the antique finds. The huge collection of old National Geographic magazines was fun to look through.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole K.

4 Dec 2023

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

Great location!

The property was great and communication was outstanding.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith D., Bend, Oregon

24 Oct 2023

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

Nice quaint cottage

Old quaint cottage with lots of character. well supplied with everything you need. There are two bedrooms but only a downstairs bathroom. The stairs are very creaky so it's very loud going down them at night.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

31 Aug 2023

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

Lovely cabin in the woods

Great things to do and places to eat in nearby vicinity. We had a great hike in Muir woods, and a fun time with kids at Stinson Beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg I.

24 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful cottage. Perfect location to explore the SF area.

Great place to stay and very convenient to Sausalito, Muir woods, and SF. Very clean and safe location.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

16 Aug 2023

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

Everything as advertised

Great location for us. Easy access to San Francisco, located in a nice quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maja K.

10 Aug 2023

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

Beautyful House

This house is very beautyful and quiet. We really enjoyed to come „home“ over the Golden Gate Bridge after visiting San Francisco. Kitchen , terasse with grill, hummingbirds in the garden wifi , cool, furnitures…, we loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

22 July 2023

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

Lovely chalet getaway!

Great little chalet and getaway for our family of four! Yasmine was wonderful to work with and the house was homey and had so many wonderful touches and amenities. Beautiful green views and cozy beds and spaces. Slight damp/“moof” smell in house and especially downstairs in laundry room, but fans moved the air and it was fine. Galley kitchen is small but we managed fine and wood dining table chairs are small and hard/non-cushioned. Some games for older teens/adults would be nice to add. Trash/recycling is a bit of work to figure out, but no big deal. Driveway is tricky but we managed fine. Short drive to downtown Mill Valley, Muir Woods, etc. Walk through neighborhood to Bob’s Donuts (amazing!) & Tam Junktion (the cutest vintage store!). Thanks for a great, revitalizing week away in your lovely chalet! :-)

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelly P.

7 June 2023

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

Cozy Cottage

We loved our stay. The owners were super helpful and responsive. The home has all the amenities you need to settle in and feel at home. Home has a 60s feel with many upgrades. We loved all the trees and plants surrounding the property. Neighbors are close but tucked away in the evergreen. Quite neighborhood. The road is a bit narrow. We had a big SUV and were able to maneuver the driveway just fine. Upstairs bed is comfortable, downstairs bed is a bit hard. Our kids asked if we could just stay here forever. We promised them another visit in the future. I would highly recommend this property!!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

26 July 2022

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

Perfect Mill Valley home

We loved staying at this home to visit our family. The beds were comfortable and it was so peaceful to be in the trees. It is in the middle of Mill Valley and close to stores and restaurants. It is also close to San Francisco and my kids' favorite activities including Slide Ranch and Chrissy Field. I loved walking from the home down to the bike path for a walk/run. The neighborhood is quiet and of course it is always nice to have a parking spot. We hope to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

12 July 2022

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

Quaint chalet with charm

We stayed here during our stay to San Francisco. We are from Pennsylvania so we wanted a place that made us feel at home and not a hotel room. This home fit the mold completely! Nestled in the hills and around nature we had a little piece of PA with us! Upon our arrival, a doe and her two fawns greeted us in the yard and we fell in love with them and the house before even entering. Inside the pictures online look exactly as it did in person, which is always a good thing! Yasmine was very accommodating and communication was superb! I recommend this place to anyone looking to stay close to San Francisco but not right in the city. Only thing to keep mind of is that the street is very narrow to get up to the house and we had a minivan that was hard to get into the driveway with, but we did it and would never deter is from staying here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

KAREN S.

11 Jan 2022

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

Positive.

Good.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C., London UK

13 Dec 2021

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

Great cottage in Mill Valley

We really enjoyed the natural setting, yet really close to central Mill Valley and easy to get to San Francisco. Very comfy, warm (we stayed in December), and excellent wifi.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rinat S.

28 Oct 2021

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

Great location and property

Location is close to most of places in Marin and SF. 10 min to downtown Mill Valley, 7 min to Whole Foods on Miller Ave. Interior of the house are up for description. We would stay here on another occasion.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

28 Oct 2021

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

Great property close to Mill Valley

We stayed at Yasmine's property while in town for a wedding. The location was very convenient to events in Mill Valley and surrounding areas and the house is very charming. The separation of the two bedrooms upstairs and down was perfect for our party. The house was clean and well stocked for cooking in. Check in instructions were very clear.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

13 Oct 2021

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

Cute bungalow close to downtown Mill Valley

Four of us stayed here for a wedding weekend and we enjoyed our stay. Communication with the host was easy, and they sent lots of helpful tips ahead of time. The house was very clean and comfortable. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dalenah R.

24 Sept 2021

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

Very quaint home.

We had a very relaxing and peaceful time. The home is tucked away but close to everything at the same time. We were able to travel to the beaches, forests, or fast food restaurants within 10-30 minutes. Beds were clean and comfortable. It’s an older home and that’s what makes it so charming. It is very well kept. There’s charming outside seating to enjoy the sounds of nature and the wonderful smell of the trees. The neighbors aren’t noisy which was great! The owners were wonderful and provided us with thorough instructions along with all of their contact information just in case we needed them. Oh…… there is a window in the floor of the upstairs master room that looks down into the bathroom. We were able to throw a little blanket over it just to give some extra privacy, so it wasn’t a big deal for us. But we had an amazing stay. We would definitely return. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., San Francisco. CA

4 Sept 2021

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

Loved it!

This is a charming cottage like property near downtown Mill Valley that me and my parents loved. We stayed here for my sisters wedding. It was clean, comfortable, and thankfully it was cool inside because of the weather. This place probably gets really hot during warm days so I would not stay here during the rare hot days we have in the Bay Area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

DeAmbra J.

11 July 2021

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

Great get away!!

My family and I had a fantastic time and thought the home was beautiful. It was everything we asked for and more! I would recommend!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Julia Z.

1 June 2021

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

Beautiful house in Mill Vally

The house is beautiful. Everything is just like what is has described on the APP. We had good time staying there.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Yasmine McGrane

Our family lives in the neighboring town Sausalito, California. I grew up in Montreal, Canada and my husband is from Sydney Australia. We have 2 children, Delphine age 5 and Finnegan age 8. For 10 years I had a thriving vintage French home and garden store in Mill Valley right on the downtown square called Maison Reve. The business has received national attention and now I run my business online so I can enjoy also being home with our children. You can see the style and more photos of this house on our website at Maison Reve. We also have another rental property in Sausalito #467609 for you to read reviews about our customer service. My intention is to provide relaxing getaway places for people to come and unwind, reconnect to themselves and nature, and enjoy the local treasures (little cafes, farm-to-table restaurants etc).

Why they chose this property

My mother is Suisse French and I have always been inspired by chalet homes. After working in San Francisco during the internet boom years of 1997-2001, I decided to find a home in charming Mill Valley that had a calming backdrop of nature. I fell in love with this place the minute I saw it. The natural lighting and open loft style is very inspiring.

What makes this property unique

This home has a Swedish simple zen feel to it. You can see greenery through all the skylights and large windows. The wrap around deck and patio garden are very private with deer often walking around the area.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Sleep Sofa Bed in Living Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property