Romantic getaway. Hikers/bikers dream. Peaceful. Fresh Air. Nature. Sanctuary.

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Entire home

Tempur-pedic mattress. Private entrance. Private bath/shower.

Tea and treats table. Fresh fruit, energy bars and homemade banana bread.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 227.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Outdoor space
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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Mill Valley, CA

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Private bedroom with bath and separate entrance.

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Romantic getaway. Hikers/bikers dream. Located on the shoulder of Mt Tam, just a 15 min. walk from downtown Mill Valley. Contiguous to open space (hiking and biking trails) and downtown Mill Valley, with all its conveniences. Private room attached to the main house but with its own entrance and separated from the main house with a privacy lock. Private bath/shower. Use of house yard featured in listing photo. (Barbecue not included) Bike rack. View of Mt Tamalpais. Wildlife. Fresh air. Peaceful. Free parking. WIFI. TV available upon request. Complimentary fruit basket, snacks, tea and homemade banana bread daily.

Cozy robes included.

(Single occupancy $155 per night. Double occupancy $190 per night).
Please note: Our rental is available for extended stays with considerable discount.

We look forward to offering you a safe haven during a difficult time and want to reassure potential guests that your health and well-being is of utmost importance to us. Recent concerns about the spread of Covid 19 has inspired us to make necessary changes in our rental process to protect your health and ours.

*All bedding, towels and rugs are professionally cleaned.
*All surfaces are sanitized including shampoos and soaps containers, doorknobs, light switches, etc. We use unscented laundry soap.

Property manager

Debra

Languages

English

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Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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 smokers allowed on premises

• No smoking of any kind in cottage, on decks or on property. Excessive alcohol and drug use prohibited. No weapons allowed.

• No perfume or scented products. Non-scented products are provided.

No erratic behavior as determined by host.

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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Mill Valley

Located in Mill Valley, this holiday home is by the sea. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Ready for a night out? Consider The Regency Ballroom and Great American Music Hall. 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 - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Mount Tamalpais State Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
Muir Woods National Monument - 13 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

Richmond Transit Center - 24 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬3 min drive
‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬13 min drive
‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬4 min drive
‪Mamahuhu - ‬4 min drive
‪Sol Food - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic getaway. Hikers/bikers dream. Peaceful. Fresh Air. Nature. Sanctuary. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic getaway. Hikers/bikers dream. Peaceful. Fresh Air. Nature. Sanctuary.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic getaway. Hikers/bikers dream. Peaceful. Fresh Air. Nature. Sanctuary.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic getaway. Hikers/bikers dream. Peaceful. Fresh Air. Nature. Sanctuary. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sweetwater Music Hall and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Muir Woods National Monument. Mount Tamalpais State Park is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

17 July 2023

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

Wonderful stay

The stay was great from start to finish. It was a beautiful property and wonderful hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

17 Sept 2024

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

Above the noise

Beautiful property tucked up in the hills above town. Quiet, great views! Kind and generous hosts. If I try hard to complain, a power strip so that there were some freed up outlets near the bed would have been a plus. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

13 Oct 2023

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

private quiet property

Debra is a lovely host and the stay was peaceful and beautiful

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace O.

13 Sept 2023

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

Amazing

I was looking for a place to stay outside of the city and I couldn’t have asked for anything better! The property and surrounding area is beautiful and Debra was more than welcoming! Would stay again anytime :)

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

10 June 2018

Amazingly beautiful area

Debra was so helpful in navigating the hiking trails as well as navigating the local places to eat. Serene location with beauty right out the door. My husband and I will most definitely be back to stay whenever business brings us to San Fransisco.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

6 Nov 2023

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

Gorgeous Nature

A time away from the busyness. The land and space are very healing and Debra the hostess is a true joy. Let the land heal your stress.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

25 Jan 2024

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

The best experience ever

Debra went above and beyond to make me feel like I was at home. Her beautiful heart was reflected to me from her constant kindness and attention to detail in making her space gorgeous in ever sense of the word. Highly recommend staying and taking advantage of the peace and quiet. Along with all the mountain hiking trails. Will always be staying here in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

27 June 2020

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

Incredible beauty and hospitatality!

Located on a high ridge overlooking Mill Valley, our host Debra provided a secluded, peaceful, and romantic setting for my wife and I to get away. As a seasoned trail guide, Debra was also able to give us recommendations for some great trails to take into Muir Woods and surrounding areas. So close to San Francisco, but a world away. Debra recommended a great Mexican place to eat, and a fish place in nearby Sausalito where we watched local fishermen bring in their catch. Can't wait to come back to this beautiful place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anni D.

6 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful location, lovely host

Debra was lovely. The place was AMAZING, and it was perfect for our needs. We stayed a week while visiting our son who works in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Read the description of this property carefully. The room we stayed in had its own entrance, but, you do not have the entire property to yourself. The room is attached to the host's house, and there it a small cottage on-site as well. That said, we always felt that we had all the privacy we needed, both inside and out. There was no kitchen in the room, but there is a tea kettle and refrigerator. She offered a microwave if we needed one, and Debra kept us supplied with clean dishes and filtered water each day. The drive up to the house is winding, steep and narrow, but the seclusion and views are worth it! It is walkable to downtown, but you need to be in good shape to make it back up! We loved staying here, and look forward to coming back when we are in the area again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Colleen B.

22 June 2018

Beautiful Location - Rules Galore

While the room filled its purpose, and the location and wildlife are absolutely stunning, we didn't exactly feel welcome, nor did we feel any sense of privacy. Both owners made sure to tell us upon entering the room that the carpet is wool and difficult to clean and that it's a scent-free zone (There's also a sign posted). We were asked to remove shoes upon entering (not a big deal) and to drink anything other than clear liquids OUTSIDE - so as not to stain the carpet. We were also asked to use the scent-free toiletries provided instead of anything we'd brought with us. I immediately felt like I was 10 and staying at Grandma's - not in a comforting way. Ultimately, we spent the time we weren't sleeping outside because we were afraid we'd dirty something in the room - I'm a 50+ year-old woman...I shouldn't feel this way on vacation. There just wasn't a very welcoming vibe.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Oct 2022

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

Treetop living

A wonderful spot, a wonderful room. Very comfortable with A plus furniture, quite quiet, a quick trip to all that Mill Valley has to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

28 Sept 2022

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

Great area for hiking

Debra, the host, was very welcoming and gave us many ideas of things to do. She wrote out hikes for us to take and was very accommodating. The house is close to mt.tam and Muir woods and not too far from Napa. We had a great time and would come back again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

29 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful comfortable studio

Hosts Debra and William were very accommodating. The bed is very comfortable. The scenery around this studio is lovely. But the road up the hill is a very narrow windy one-lane road—I found it frightening to drive on especially when another car or truck was coming from the other direction. Don’t plan to drive up for the first time in the dark! Once you get used to the road it’s not so bad.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

6 June 2022

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

Mountain Air

What a perfect getaway for a couple. The location was lovely in every way. Quiet, comfortable, serene, deer, birds, black squirrels, and that was all outside. The room itself had a very comfortable king size bed, desk, several chairs to relax in. The mountain air drifted the windows at night for the most restful sleep. The hosts were very accommodating and available. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cate M., charlotte

6 May 2022

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

beautiful & serene

peaceful property. views for miles. 5 minute drive to sweetwater! hiking trails all around mill valley! debra is knowledgable and sweet. an all-around great place to relax.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

13 Nov 2021

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

User friendly

Enjoyed the entire stay, as Debra and Willy were helpful , but not intrusive. Particualrly appreceiated provision of French press coffee each morning, toaster for my gluten free muffins and small fridge for salad fixings, wine and bkfst essentials (not easy to get up and out in the morning). Plenty to do within striking distance of Mill Valley to keep us busy all week. Check out new restaurant on water in Tiburon, Capris.-The Martins

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

23 Aug 2021

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

Fantastic Property and Wonderful Hosts

This stay was everything that we envisioned and more. The property grounds were airy, well maintained and picturesque. Our unit was attached to the main house with a full bathroom. A mini-fridge was also available. While we did not have access to a kitchen, Debra gladly reheated our food and offered clean plates/glasses when needed. Speaking of Debra, she was an absolutely phenomenal host. She offered hiking trail/beach suggestions, spoke to us about the history of the town, and was available for any of our inquiries. I normally prefer hosts that are out of sight, out of mind. However, she added a personal touch that made this property feel like home.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

20 July 2021

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

Beautiful place and lovely time

Debra offered excellent local hiking tips, and is a gracious host. This cozy spot allowed us a pleasing getaway close to all sorts of lovely trails, and an easy walk into Mill Valley for dinner. We had a really terrific time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

russell c.

19 June 2021

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

This is the place you're looking for!

The property is absolutely stunning; great view of Mt Tam. Back yard space is so peaceful and quite...this may have been our favorite space during the entire vacation! Property is very clean & neat, and convenient to downtown Mill Valley, San Fran, Sausalito, etc. We had such a fantastic time here and Debra is the best host ever!! She was very genuinely concerned that everything was perfect for our visit. Great time and great memories here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

26 Apr 2021

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

Picture Perfect

This property is beautiful and serene. It is the perfect place to get away from it all and hear yourself think. Room was well stocked with snacks and Debra's amazing banana bread. We loved it. We would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

31 Mar 2021

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

Excellent accommodation!

Debra and Willy are wonderful hosts. We enjoyed their company and the entire environment. Highly recommended accommodation.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

30 Nov 2020

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

Beautiful place and location

Our hosts went above and beyond to communicate and accommodate us. Beautiful, serene, and quiet location that is also close to downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

D.r. P.

10 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Misleading profile that may or may not bother you.

There is NO PRIVACY in either of the 2 units listed here. The nice table shown in their pictures is off limits. We were told that we only had access to a portion of a shared lawn. When we refused to stay in place with the very public outdoor porch area, they KEPT OUR CLEANING DEPOSIT and we didn't stay there. It is bad enough to keep 2 days lodging (VRBO refunded their fee to us) but they crossed-the-line my keeping a cleaning deposit that was never used. Just on principle, please don't stay here. D.R.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Mount Vernon, WA

10 Mar 2020

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

Always amazing

Third time was charming!! My second stay here actually inspired me to move from the density of suburbia to a more rural setting. Don't bre surprised if your time here with Debra and Willie, the fresh air. abundance of wildlife, hammock, cozy blankets, picturesque setting and perfect outdoor furniture for night sky watching inspire the same iin you! Love, love, love.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

2 Mar 2020

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

Special place....

This is a brilliant place to stay, very quiet, comfortable, serene. Debra the hostess was very kind and willing to help in any way she can. The two days here was I could hope for.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Debra

I'm a hiker, speaker series host, oral historian and owner of Tam Hiking Tours, a guided hiking service located in Mill Valley. 4th generation Californian. Happy to suggest fun things to do, places to eat and outdoor adventures.

Why they chose this property

This property is centrally located with close access to culture and good food yet its proximity to nature allows a respite from the hectic city vibe.

What makes this property unique

Great location. Deer, birds, fresh air and views. Quiet. Internet. Parking. Peace.

Languages:

English

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Private bedroom with bath and separate entrance.

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