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Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Food and drink
Aerial view
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Rafael, CA
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    5 min drive
  • Marin Country Mart
    5 min drive
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal
    5 min drive
  • Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)
    10 min drive

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About the area

San Rafael

With a stay at this apartment in San Rafael, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. .This apartment is 13 mi (20.8 km) from Golden Gate Bridge and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Pier 39.

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 5 min drive
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Dominican University of California - 6 min drive
  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 11 min drive
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glyka Sweets - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Larkspur Landing Shopping Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Donuts - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay

Stunning bay views in a renovated historic Edwardian mansion. Only 13 minutes away from San Francisco and minutes away from the Larkspur Ferry.

* 750 sq feet - 1 bedroom 1 bath private apartment
* Travertine Tiled Bathroom with glass shower doors
* 14' Vaulted ceiling in living room
* Lots of parking
* Gas stove and Dishwasher
* Large storage unit available
* Access to onsite laundry
* Wireless Internet
* Panoramic Bay views
* Solid Maple kitchen cabinets
* Front and Rear Decks
* Sun room off of rear deck
* Granite counter tops
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features a playground, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

David Isham

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely recommend
The apartment was a perfect size for us. The beds were very comfortable and the garden/views were beautiful. It's right off the 101, so easy to access. Walkablity is 5/10, but very easy drive to coffee and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
Beautiful view of the Bay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice apartment
The apartment is great! Clean, updated, and well appointed. They do however have a no shoes in the house rule that makes sense, but if you are diabetic or have foot issues you may want to consider.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Meredith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a great view of San Francisco Bay from the apartment upstairs. We really enjoyed the shower, it had a really powerful shower head.There was a limited about kitchen utensils.The owners were very accommodating because we had car issues. We found the yard to be cluttered.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to rest your head
Very clean. Having Coffee available was wonderful. Comfortable beds. Great views. There are a lot of stairs, so be aware. Leave outside lights on to illuminate stairs after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice extended stay
I extended the stay once I got there because it fit my needs perfectly. The property is well appointed and well-maintained.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little find
Very much enjoyed my stay here. Everything was clean, lots of amenities etc. Easy to find and access location wise. David was so helpful when I had a question for him, responding immediately and well. It’s a really interesting building and has a lot of character. Some quirkiness too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tamara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky - down to earth place
The family was so nice and accommodating…communication was excellent. Shower pressure was the best. Beautiful sunrise. Being upstairs it was very hot, with only a few windows that could open, but David added a portable AC which made a world of difference! Pics don’t show it, but in addition to the bed in the bedroom, there was a double bed with twin bunk in the living room which was a nice addition. Beds could use fitted sheets versus just a flat sheet as the keep getting “untucked” and bunched up. Lots of steep stairs, so if you or fur baby have mobility issues beware. Location was central to everything we needed - close enough to ride bikes (a couple blocks - down the steep hill narrow street) to the bike path that connects all over the place…best to ride through the Cal Park tunnel over to Larkspur Landing or path by Bon Air shopping center or The Village shopping center on the Bay Trail. The infrared sauna is a bonus! Not a fancy place - but low-key and comfortable. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chazvorath C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
SO clean and cozy. I wish i stayed longer. My 5 year old loved the top bunk and the “secret closet” in the room. Shower was amazing. Balcony a +++++.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mini-vacation
The property was clean, comfortable and the perfect home base for traveling to Muir Woods, Point Reyes, Tiburon and Napa. We enjoyed our stay and will book the property again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great as advertised
Convienient and Clean. Owner was helpful and accomadating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay, beautiful views
This place is very clean, lots of room and super cute. Good vibe, quiet neighbors. Beautiful views of the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Dee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great picture window!
While we were relatively comfortable in the apartment, I was disappointed in a number of things. First, to get to the apartment, there is a long, narrow flight of stairs, and another flight of stairs from the ill-named "sun room" to the top floor. Once inside, the starkness surprised me. The furnishings were not what I've come to expect in a VRBO property ... mismatched, and barely comfortable. There were no "welcome" instructions to help with working the TV and the fridge handle was dirty. On the pro side, the enormous picture window, overlooking the bay was uplifting (once we trained our eyes to look past the warehouse district stretched out below us.) The bathroom was very nice with a good, strong shower, and the bed was comfy enough. Nothing luxurious, though. We were especially disappointed that the balcony wasn't suitable for relaxing on some nice chairs with a glass of wine. All that said, if you aren't looking for luxury, or aesthetic charm, this apartment is fine ... spacious with good temperature control.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Great views of San pablo bay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Euler's A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with a great view
The apartment was well kept and had a great view of the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

oliver w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Lovely and conveniently located place. Only slight complaint is that it really isn't in any way a two bedroom despite what the listing said. Otherwise great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean 1br, nice view, served its purpose
Visited for a week of working remote and going on hikes nearby. Location is great, view from window is nice, plenty of restaurant and brewery options nearby and hiking spots within a short drive. The unit was oversold as listed. Not really comfortable for more than a couple sleeping in the same bed (no real 2nd bed, blow up mattress, which you have to read about in an image caption on listing to know). Photos don’t represent the unit, deck was completely different with no fancy lay out chairs or wood floor. Living room was quite different from photos as well. Some photos appear to be for a different unit. Overall, the unit was clean but could really use some care by the owner, things seem to be in disrepair (lots of little things that add up). Also, wifi is coming from sun room, and really only works if you are sitting in kitchen bar stool area. Host did say he is looking to improve this, but it did make it tricky for my friend and I, who were both on zoom calls all day. My friend ended up working from the sun room outside the unit, which was not an optimal solution. While this unit could fit 4 people, that’s only with an extra blowup mattress they will set up for you, not 2 real beds (luckily the blow up mattress was fairly comfortable for a blow up mattress). In reality, it’s a small 1br so if you are staying with a group, the folks sleeping in living room won’t have privacy. Unit has nice view, beautiful tree out front as well but it’s close to major roads and you’ll likely need to keep windows open for ventilation at night. I brought earplugs and had no trouble sleeping, but good to call this out if traffic noise bothers you. Overall, this place served its purpose, the host was helpful, but I felt like I was oversold based on the listing, and won’t be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views of the bay!
Amazing opportunities for watching the boats passing across the bay. Must listen to Otis Redding. Full kitchen with all the items needed for a perfect meal. Water pressure was great in the shower. Sauna worked great, needs about 20 minutes to warm up. Not ADA accessible. Owners are great and quiet, not imposing. You might hear pitter patter on the stairs outside the flat, it’s not ghosts, just the kiddos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Clean and perfect space for my family of 3. The living room window view of the town is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay
Very quiet neighborhood, very clean and cute! Parking was awesome asking for early entry and getting it was great. Very relaxing. It does get a little warm with no air comditiong and maybe some hand towels in kitchen would help. Other than that great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness
Week long stay, all good
All amenities were met. Kitchen well stocked with appliances and basic spices. House booklet with information needs to be updated
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Cari L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
We stayed here for a graduation. The property is located in a great area with beautiful views. The property could be cleaned up a little. Not sure if they were in the process of doing repairs or if that’s normally how they keep it. The house is older but that’s part of its charm. All in all, it was a decent experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Peter C., Gilbert Az

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Property is as listed... Could use some minor upgrades as far as adding hangars to closet and some minor cosmetic items. Wonderful view. Comfortable bed. Lots of kitchen items to use. Neighborhood down the hill is a little industrial but nothing to be overly concerned about. Well situated to dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Dan G.

Location
The location was great but the pics of the property weren't exactly what we expected. The decks and sauna weren't very usable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022