10/10 Excellent
keith l.
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our needs
keith l.
Stayed 37 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Southern Marin Cottage -- Colorfully and Elegantly Refinished 4-BR Oasis
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kentfield, CA
- Larkspur Ferry Terminal5 min drive
- Dominican University of California7 min drive
- Muir Woods National Monument19 min drive
- Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Guest/Children
1 King Bed
Guest/Children
1 Double Bed
Guest/Children
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Powder Room
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Southern Marin Cottage -- Colorfully and Elegantly Refinished 4-BR Oasis
Whether you are vacationing from afar, escaping San Francisco summer fog, tending a nearby remodel or planning a girlfriend getaway, you will feel like you are on vacation in this home. Step inside the gate off a prestigious, quiet, and convenient street and you are greeted with a jewel of a place to relax, entertain and plan your next adventure, although many days you might not want to leave the premises!
All 2200sf thoughtfully planned, this home lives like a dream. Refinished for our family of 5, the master suite is upstairs and the other 3 bedrooms and bath are downstairs. Separate comfy TV/DVR/stereo zones up (living room) and down (family room) mean you can live comfortably as a couple with occasional guests or as a family with teens or younger children.
Also upstairs: dining room (seats 10+ w/leaves), living room (fireplace, TV/DVR), powder room, fully-equipped kitchen w/ice machine and 3-stool bar seating, breakfast nook (seats 6), sun room, two sets of french doors opening to large rear sundeck with outdoor dining table and bench seating area, 3-zone indoor-outdoor stereo system.
Also downstairs: laundry room and storage area. Downstairs has cozy ceilings (about 7') and is partially below grade. All rooms have windows and good natural light, and there is a separate exit to the back yard from the family room.
Premises: The back yard is serene and private and features a pool (unheated 15x30), stand-alone 3-4 person hot tub, a grilling patio and a nicely landscaped faux-grass area bordered by a walnut tree, lemon trees, rose bushes, crepe myrtles and more. Evening garden lights in the front and rear add to the elegant, festive ambience.
Parking: There is plenty of street parking in front of the house and across the street -- never a problem. Optionally, the gravel driveway holds two cars end-to-end inside the manual iron gate. Front entrance to the home is a circular brick walk, and paths left and right thru gates around the home are nicely landscaped with ivy, flowering bushes and trees.
We use this home regularly ourselves, and so we can honestly say that this home has everything you need to just relax and enjoy.
NOTE: 2025 rates have been finalized, and booking is now available for Summer 2023. Thank you!
All 2200sf thoughtfully planned, this home lives like a dream. Refinished for our family of 5, the master suite is upstairs and the other 3 bedrooms and bath are downstairs. Separate comfy TV/DVR/stereo zones up (living room) and down (family room) mean you can live comfortably as a couple with occasional guests or as a family with teens or younger children.
Also upstairs: dining room (seats 10+ w/leaves), living room (fireplace, TV/DVR), powder room, fully-equipped kitchen w/ice machine and 3-stool bar seating, breakfast nook (seats 6), sun room, two sets of french doors opening to large rear sundeck with outdoor dining table and bench seating area, 3-zone indoor-outdoor stereo system.
Also downstairs: laundry room and storage area. Downstairs has cozy ceilings (about 7') and is partially below grade. All rooms have windows and good natural light, and there is a separate exit to the back yard from the family room.
Premises: The back yard is serene and private and features a pool (unheated 15x30), stand-alone 3-4 person hot tub, a grilling patio and a nicely landscaped faux-grass area bordered by a walnut tree, lemon trees, rose bushes, crepe myrtles and more. Evening garden lights in the front and rear add to the elegant, festive ambience.
Parking: There is plenty of street parking in front of the house and across the street -- never a problem. Optionally, the gravel driveway holds two cars end-to-end inside the manual iron gate. Front entrance to the home is a circular brick walk, and paths left and right thru gates around the home are nicely landscaped with ivy, flowering bushes and trees.
We use this home regularly ourselves, and so we can honestly say that this home has everything you need to just relax and enjoy.
NOTE: 2025 rates have been finalized, and booking is now available for Summer 2023. Thank you!
Property manager
Ozzie
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool has protective fence, but keep eyes on kids!
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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About the area
Greenbrae
Greenbrae is home to this holiday home. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Book Passage and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Kentfield, CA
What's nearby
- Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Dominican University of California - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
- Sweetwater Music Hall - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
- Muir Woods National Monument - 19 min drive - 16.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jack in the Box - 6 min drive
- Gott's Roadside - 3 min drive
- Jamba - 3 min drive
- Muffin Mania Cafe - 4 min drive
- Peet's Coffee & Tea - 3 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10 Excellent
Betty C.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quality home, good management
Betty C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel H.
26 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in Kentfield
Daniel H.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynne F.
22 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in the best location
Lynne F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maxime H.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow wow wow
Maxime H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
3 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Marin Stay
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Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
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House was clean but worn, worked out well for us
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Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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About the host
Hosted by Ozzie
We are a family of 5, and we bought this home when we moved back east a few years ago. We wanted to keep a home in California that felt like a family home for our boys and yet felt like a vacation for all of us, since that's how we planned on using it, and still do! We are now opening up our home so visitors can enjoy it like we do, as a restful oasis, a place to entertain friends and a perfect jumping-off spot for all your favorite Bay area activities. We still visit regularly, and while we're not here our goal is for you to experience the best Southern Marin has to offer in this one colorful, elegant package. We hope you, your family and guests will enjoy this special place!
Why they chose this property
Great location, quiet, family-friendly, convenient, beautiful. Southern Marin is biking and hiking paradise.
What makes this property unique
This is a throw all the doors and windows open and leave them open all day kind of house. Big windows and lots of light, and yet cozy at the same time. Every square foot, indoors and out, is thoughtfully planned for comfort and fun!
Languages:
English
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