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Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mill Valley, CA
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    3 min drive
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park
    3 min drive
  • Tennessee Valley Trailhead
    6 min drive
  • Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)
    7 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Mill Valley

With a stay at this vacation home in Mill Valley, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. .This vacation home is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Golden Gate Park and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Pier 39.

What's nearby

  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Presidio of San Francisco - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 23 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Good Earth Natural Foods - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost

Welcome to Mill Valley and our quiet neighborhood just 10 minutes north of San Francisco. We invite you to enjoy the standalone private guest house we have delighted in designing and know you will love too.

We believe we have created a unique and rare experience in this private comfortable space and would invite guests to return time and time again.
Read our reviews on other sites to see why we are Superhosts.
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This modern and cozy standalone 1 bedroom guest home is set off from the street, quiet, spacious and comfortable. Skylights, windows and glass paned doors allow for an abundance of natural light.

The living space has a lovely view of the garden, cushioned cozy chairs and a couch that converts easily to a full size bed if needed. While sitting on the couch, lift the top of the custom coffee table to create a working desk or additional dining space.

There are no stairs to navigate so the space is easily accessible for all.
WiFi, large flat-screen TV that uses an HDMI hook up to your computer or a dedicated remote to hook up to Netflix and other accounts of your own. There is no cable TV unless you live stream, games, books and more are included to make you feel right at home.

The private bedroom is beautiful with an extremely comfortable queen size bed and spacious closet. Guests are raving about the bed and keep telling us they sleep great! We are frequently asked where we bought it. The blackout blinds and skylight shade are fabulous.

You will also find a twin blow up bed for an extra guest if needed.
Your private home has a full bath with tub and shower with a wonderful bright skylight over the tub to bring in lots of natural light. Both overhead and hand held shower heads are included.

The airy open style kitchen with all the amenities (see list below) you can think of have been provided so you can cook up fresh meals. We have a 4 burner gas stove and oven, along with a full refrigerator.

The custom mobile kitchen island can be rolled to face into the garden or the TV based on your mood.

During the warmer months feel free to relax in the back yard and enjoy a meal, cup of tea/coffee or glass of wine on your outside patio.

NOTE to longer term guests of 7 days or more. You may request cleaning service for an additional fee of $75. You may also use the washer and dryer in the main house free of charge once a week.

COVID SAFETY MEASURES: To ensure the safety and well being of our cleaning staff and guests, all blankets and bedding, bedspread and towels are washed after each stay. Masks and gloves are worn during cleaning and all surfaces are wiped down with disinfectant. There are disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer in the kitchen island drawer for your use.

PETS: We have treats and bowls ready for your pet. Please wipe paws to keep the furniture and beds clean. We have towels or you can bring your own.

ARTWORK: We hope you love the original artwork, photography and custom furniture created by family, friends and local artists which adds to the unique experience we have crafted just for our guests. A booklet with bios of each artist is available for you to enjoy.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE:
Check in is at 4 p.m.
Check out is at 10 a.m.

Guest access
There is ample parking on the street and in front of the house.
Come down the driveway and through the gate to the backyard. You will see the guest house in front of you at the end of the backyard.

You will surely notice and love the giant twin Redwood tree in the front yard as you walk down the side driveway, through the gate, past the front main house toward the back of the property to arrive at your freestanding guest house.

Seamless and easy check-in.
Feel free to arrive anytime day or evening. There are motion sensor lights all the way down and at the front door which will come on as you pass to light up the way if you arrive in the evening.

The small patio in front of the patio doors of your vacation home is there under the apple tree for you to enjoy. There is outdoor furniture and ambient lighting.

Other things to note
Amenities:
We provide small appliances (microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, tea kettle) a full set of dishes, plastic cups and dishes for kids, stemware, cups, glasses, utensils, pots and pans, placements, linens, serving sets, bottle openers, strainers, cookie sheets, tupperware and more for your use.
Also included are other supplies such as oil, vinegar, salt/pepper, some spices, sugar, popcorn, tea, cocoa, flour, oats. ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, pasta, mac & cheese, rice, pancake mix, peanut butter, jam and a few other items.

We do stock paper towels/napkins, dish soap, bath soap, shampoo, body lotion, toilet paper, sponges and kitchen bags.

The energy efficient heating and cooling system are easily controlled with a remote to achieve the perfect temperature. There are additional space heaters in the bathroom and bedroom for use. It might be a bit chilly from time to time and the efficient heaters will warm the space up quickly.

We have a state of the art efficiency on-demand water heating system that you will surely love.
The bathroom and outdoor lights have energy efficient motion sensors so they will turn off automatically when not in use.

We do respect our guest’s privacy. The place is well stocked so it should be self-sufficient. Please let us know anytime if you need anything or have any questions. We are happy to help in any way as well to make your stay more enjoyable.

Our property is fully fenced in and we welcome pets for an additional $75.00 cleaning deposit per stay which will be added at check out. We do have bowls for your pets here for your use and usually a few dog treats on hand. The back yard is completely fenced in. Guests staying longer than one week will be charged $50.00 per additional week for pets. Animal waste must be removed from the yard and out in the garbage can located in the small shed in the driveway.

Special details which add to the unique experience specific to our Airbnb:
While you are here, please check out a book we created just for guests to learn more about the wonderful artist's work around the unit: Bay Area artist Squeak Carnwath, Caroline’s mom Elvire de Baere and our friends Lori del Mar, France Israel and Albert Benichou created amazing work and their talent makes this space come to life.

Website photography you see here is by Debbie Wilson.
My nephew Jeremy Tuffli built the beautiful one of a kind mobile kitchen island and coffee table/desk especially for this space as well as designing and building the driveway, patio and pathway spaces to the back house.

We have a “little free library” on the street in front of the house that my daughter Camille built with a family friend a few years ago. We invite you to take some books or leave one while you are here.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Caroline de Baere

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lori k.

Liked: Cleanliness
this is a magnificent owner with a wonderful wonderful property
everything was exactly as described. We could not be happier with our stay and would choose it again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to SF and cozy quiet
Finally got to meet Caroline... awesome gardener and host. I think this is our 3rd stay. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Short Stay
My wife and I stayed here for the second year running. A lovely guest house behind the main house, furnished for a very comfortable stay. Bedroom has a great bed and living room has a fold out bed that’s unusually comfortable! … Small but fully equipped kitchen. Same for the bathroom. Easy and efficient communication with the host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this quiet residential area with convenient on street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Finn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Construction
Had a lovely night here on the edges of Mt. Tam. Everything we needed was there, and what a beautiful place. Thoughtfully built and cared for with a tender hand. A truly special place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hosts were very responsive & friendly, place was very clean, cute, and comfy bed! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Refreshing Relaxing Stay
Beautiful quiet neighborhood and the cottage is behind main house, ample street parking. Love the garden setting! A great spot to stay and trek to walking trails to Richardson Bay. Sweet artsy decor. And thank you for the gift from one of your featured artists. 😀 a well-stocked kitchen. Comfy bed. Overall a very relaxing vacay for East Bay folks! Happy to recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chen-Chen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Siblings gathering
A charming little house with complete
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simply A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!!
we had the absolute best time here! we came for a wedding and Caroline and family were so accommodating! They even gave us doggy bags and treats for our two little loves. Such an amazing time, can't recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We were so very comfortable in Caroline’s guest house. She was a gracious hostess, being attentive to our needs, and yet respecting our privacy. Super close to John Muir beach where we spent the day. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Cozy
This cozy home was in a wonderful and safe location. It was minutes away from The Golden Gate Bridge, Little Italy and Alcatraz. Me along with my husband and 2 teenage children absolutely loved it. It had just enough space for us all. The sitting area outside was our favorite to relax at the end of our day. Our host always replied quickly, over text and phone call. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place!
We stayed for almost a week in this cute, perfect little home. Caroline was super accomodating for whatever we needed. The place was clean, had everything we needed to cook meals, perfect for a family of 4. Loved it and would certainly book again if we come to the San Fran area for another vacation or anything, a lot more quite and peaceful than San Fran! Had a wonderful time, thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant overnight in Mill Valley
Stayed one night as part of a six day traveling California coast visit for a family of four, two parents and two teenage daughters. Nice quiet location, very friendly host, we used much of what the property had to offer in the short time we were there, which added to our whole trip. We made a dinner in the kitchen being a pasta meal that included baking a medium sized pizza we bought from the Whole Foods nearby. Then the next morning had our breakfast pastries, fruit, and coffees before heading back out. We stayed there after a long family hike starting in Muir Woods and into Mt. Tamalpais state park. So the house being close to the trails, groceries, and restaurants offered a great spot to rest and recover. After our dinner and evening television we opened the window and only heard the sounds nature before going to sleep and well after awakening. Would stay there again if we were to visit Mill Valley and nearby surrounding area in the future. Have to mention that the kitchen had a well designed and very functional island, which added to the properties charm and overall high degree of utility.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had a lovely relaxed stay. The gardens leading to the cottage were beautiful and the space was thoughtfully designed. I loved that it had real art and that there we could read about the artists and the craftspeople who built the cottage and the furniture in it. It was a great place to spend a quiet evening of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little spot in Mill Valley
The little rental cottage was just perfect for our needs. It was spotlessly clean, in a perfect quiet location, and our host Caroline was wonderful. She definitely put a lot of thought and consideration into this cottage. I highly recommend using this as a home base when visiting the Mill Valley area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stay at this property for one night while attending an event in the area. Caroline was great to communicate with, and her place had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ksenia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, private little apartment
- absolutely gorgeous, welcoming property, lovely little patio for having tea in the morning - very comfortable bed - host was very responsive - need to close the bedroom doors when sleeping, the motion-triggered lights are very bright otherwise - the skylights are wonderful, though the opening mechanism is confusing. Highly recommend taking a shower in the morning - within easy (~30min) walk to stores/grocery/cafes/etc - don't recommend the trails within easy walking distance unless you're an experienced (California!) hiker. I've hiked a lot in Ontario, but that trail is *steep*
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Garden Stay
Our modern, one-bedroom home was terrifically thought out, comfortable and well located for our 10 day stay. Fully equipped and very clean. We even managed an over-night by our granddaughters (8 & 5). Small yard allowed our dog to stretch and for us to take in the sun. Dedicated parking removed that hassle. Quiet neighborhood close to stores and convenient to Sausalito to Mill Valley. We'll be happy to return.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with 2 pups
Beautiful guest house with easy parking and lots to do in a short driving distance. Caroline was a very responsive host. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Mill Valley Cottage
Our experience in the Mill Valley cottage was superb... most definitely top quality from the lush and lovely courtyard gardens throughout the well-appointed cottage. A very clean and tastefully decorated space stocked with everything you need and more. We highly recommend, and hope to revisit next time we're out this way. Most gratefully, The Whites
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent quiet neighborhood
And yet very close to San Francisco, Sausalito, Muir Woods
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

C J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Mill Valley Guest House
We had a great 2-day stay at this sweet guest house. From the moment you walk through the gate you are welcomed by a lovely garden and patio. The interior was well appointed and was very comfortable for my husband and I and our adult son. We will definitely recommend this guest house to our friends and family, and we plan to return as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
My husband and I (with our two dogs) had the most amazing time visiting Mill Valley. The location was perfect — we were able to walk our dogs through the beautiful neighborhoods — and also easily jog down to the running path for our morning workouts. Caroline was a wonderful host - very accommodating. The guest house itself was clean, comfortable, and relaxing. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, comfortable stay in Mill Valley neighborhood
My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this private and quiet guest house in Mill Valley. Despite our visit being during the rainy season, the space was comfortably warm and dry. It had a nice layout with bedroom, bath, living area and small kitchen. Everything was in good working order. The decor was soothing with several special touches including some original artwork and custom furniture. Will stay again if it’s available when we are in the areas. Does not have a washer/ dryer but this is available in the family home on the property. Close to everything you go to Mill Valley for with dedicated parking. Caroline was welcoming and a good communicator.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to SF
Very nicely appointed… clean, quiet, great kitchen and Carolyn responds quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gautam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy
I was very glad we chose to stay here for various reasons: Location - close to Muir Woods a many trails; for me it was the quiet of a residential neighborhood with a 15-20 minute drive to the Marina district where I needed to go daily and traffic was never an issue. The property - you have a dedicated parking spot, the place is maintained well enough to look brand new despite being 2 years old and all the pictures posted are very accurate. It's equipped better than most other listings I've been in the past. Above all, Caroline is an amazing host. Communication with her was seamless and timely, whether in-person or over messaging. Bummed the place is already booked for the dates I have to return...
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023