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Family Waterfront Retreat: Fireplace, Kayaks & Bay Views

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Aerial view
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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San Rafael, CA
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marin County Civic Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Family Waterfront Retreat: Fireplace, Kayaks & Bay Views

Experience the best of the Bay Area in this stunning waterfront retreat in Marin County! Just minutes from the sparkling San Francisco Bay, this sun-drenched home offers breathtaking views, modern comforts, and direct access to outdoor adventures.

✅ Waterfront Living: Private dock with kayaks and paddleboard included
✅ Spacious & Luxurious: 2,244 sq ft home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & multiple living spaces
✅ Prime Location: Between San Francisco & Wine Country (Napa & Sonoma)

NOTE: A refundable security deposit is required, along with rental agreement, and government issued ID verification. Up to 8 guests maximum, per city permit. Street parking is not allowed for Short-Term-Rental guests per city ordinance, 2 off-street parking spots are provided, driveway is 22ft long, oversized vehicles are prohibited. Max 2 pets, must be approved in advance along with signed pet agreement. Maximum two pets allowed and must be disclosed and approved in advance.

🏞 Outdoor Adventures at Your Doorstep:
* Private dock access for kayaking, paddleboarding & swimming
* Birdwatching, fishing & boating opportunities
* Scenic waterfront trails for walking & jogging

🔥 Luxury Home Comforts:
* Outdoor fire pit (propane) & indoor gas fireplace
* Fully equipped chef’s kitchen & BBQ grill
* Spacious master suite with a private balcony

👶 Family-Friendly Touches:
* Pack 'n Play (baby crib) available upon request
* Plenty of indoor & outdoor seating
* Public park and modern playground located just across the street

🛏 Sleeping Arrangements:
* Master Bedroom (Upstairs): King bed + Futon and Chaise Lounge (great for kids) | Sleeps 4
* Bedroom A (Downstairs): Queen bed + Twin rollaway in closet | Sleeps 3
* Bedroom B (Downstairs): Queen bed | Sleeps 2
* Family Room: Sofa bed (Full-size) | Sleeps 2
* Living Room: Sectional & chaise lounge for additional sleeping
* Pak-N-Play crib available upon request.

🚆 Convenient Transportation Options:
NOTE: There are some 18+ transit agencies in the Bay Area. Each has its own ticketing and fare systems. If you plan to use ANY public transportation please let me know so I can provide you with re-fillable Clipper Cards so you can avoid buying multi-tickets and also will give you a discount on fares and ticketing for all transit agencies automatically.
* Golden Gate Ferry (5 min drive) – Direct to San Francisco
* Local Bus Stop (2 min walk) – Easy access to Marin & SF
* Uber/Lyft friendly area
* SMART Train (Sonoma-Marin Transit) for northbound trips


* Check-in: Self-check-in with security door code (sent 48 hours in advance)
* Early Check-in: Available for $35 per hour before 4 PM (first hour free). Free luggage drop-off anytime.
* Custom Experiences Available: (Request in advance)
* Flowers & candles
* Breakfast or romantic patio dinner delivery
* Wine & brewery tours
* Grocery shopping & delivery

I love sharing this incredible area with my guests. If you need any recommendations or have special requests, just let me know—I’m happy to help!

Agreement will be sent as soon as we receive your email address. Deposit and agreement required for bookings. All adult guests required to be registered.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Dominican University of California. Features include a gym and laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and a few minutes from Mission San Rafael Arcangel
This vacation home offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden. This vacation home also features laundry facilities and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Timothy Snead

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,244 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Any animals need to be pre-approved, maximum 2. A

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit, 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
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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Family Waterfront Retreat: Fireplace, Kayaks & Bay Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Overnight

Super cute, comfortable home with plenty of space for our family of 5 and golden lab. Right along water and lots of amenities. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home away from home

We absolutely loved our stay. The home was large but cozy and so well equipped with everything we needed. We made many meals in the kitchen, enjoyed a fire on the outside deck, and even used the kayaks in January! Beds were comfortable and linens were clean and warm. The snacks and coffee were very much appreciated. I hope to come back one day. Thank you for a wonderful family holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable House, great time!

This house has everything you need to be comfortable! Listed for 8, comfortable for 6 adults as there are 3 bedrooms. No privacy for the pullout couch but again, not a problem because we didn't use it.Great welcome snacks and a cool coffee corner with snack, Kpods, Npods and beans! Nice addition, thank you! The house has a great outdoor space on a deadend of the canal. It was raining sideways when we visited but this outdoor space is awesome! We'll be back in the summer to enjoy it! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

Beautiful and centrally located! Close enough to still enjoy San Francisco. The home is immaculate. I can’t wait to come back! Thank you for the hospitality! Also, there is a nice play ground across the street if traveling with children.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J., Agoura Hills, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Oasis in Sausalito

What a perfect house!!!! Beautiful view, comfortable beds, well stocked home, immaculate and orderly!!!! Excellent communication from our host. Instructions and rules are very clear and we felt very welcome!!! We can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

chris e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Midsummer Nights Dream

We came to town to see our daughter in a play of the same name. Great place, modern and clean. Misfortune that washing machine broke down while there, and was unable to fix. Nobody’s fault as stuff happens.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sittin On The Dock If a Bay...

The house was well appointed, and the view from the expansive deck across the canal was spectacular. We swam, kayaked, enjoyed the fire pit and just sat on the dock of the bay. We had a great time!greattime
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

an overall enjoyable experience. location was perfect. House and amenities were above and beyond what we expected!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends staying

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tara j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home…perfect!

My family and I took two weeks and traveled down the west coast. This was one of the most beautiful homes that we stayed in over the two weeks! It was clean and the home owners paid attention to every detail! They had everything that you could think of waiting for our stay! I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family House

Beautiful waterfront home with many amenities. Outdoor deck is perfect for gathering with family and friends. The host is outstanding. Will visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

The property is just beautiful and has all the amenities you can dream of. We enjoyed our stay and hope to visit this house again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Napa/San Francisco trip

Timothy’s Waterfront property was perfect for our family’s trip to visit wine country and the San Francisco area. Our host was exceptional to communicate with and his home is most welcoming. The view from the patio is wonderful for sipping coffee in the morning and beverages in the afternoon and evening. Only wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stress reducing vacation

Between the comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, easy check-in and communicative host this is already an excellent rental. All the snacks, the coffee bar, the travel toiletries, etc we're easy account and beyond. We loved using the kayaks. Host was very communicative. Pictures are exactly what you get. We had the most relaxing time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House and views- Highly recommend!!

House checked every box on our list (and we’re pretty picky) and then some. Incredible views, awesome amenities- from the coffee bar with espresso, Keurig etc and breakfast goodies, to the snack basket with sweet and savory, to kitchen condiments, and even toiletries! Every kitchen gadget you could want, ice maker and filtered water. Easy to get to San Francisco and surrounding area. Highly recommend! Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy Bay Home

Uniquely appointed, lots of sailing/boating artifacts, goodies everywhere, comfy rooms, lots of recipe books in many languages, host responds quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and well appointed.

Thoughtful ammenities like condiments in the kitchen, coffee bar, and cute snack basket. The deck would be a delight in warm weather. My daughter and I stayed one night and wished we could stay another. I will definately try to book again the next time I am in the area. Stayed in late January.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation rental ever!

This was the best Vacation rental that my family has used. So many thoughtful details from the complimentary snacks which greeted us at the door upon entry, to USB chargers attached to the master bed frame. My only minor complaint was the upstairs shower had very finicky temperature control.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than we even expected!

The house comes with everything you need and more. The patio is huge and perfect for a day outside in the Marin sunshine! Read all the rules carefully
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

OLGA E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super!

Great accommodation. Great host. Very clean house. Only warning: If you're doing kayaking, learn when low tides
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

JC M., Bryan, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Clean place, nice amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was beautifully appointed.kudos to owners for all the extra attention to many details,

Parking was the only hassle since can only accommodate 2 cars. We are not very tech savvy so the Ekey and internet access was frustrating but once in we really liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023