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Mill Valley Escape-Minutes to Freeway, Wooded Lot & Water View

Mill Valley Escape-Minutes to Freeway, Wooded Lot & Water View

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Not every sunrise is this nice...
The view includes Tiburon, Belvedere, Angel Island and even the East Bay.
Every sunrise seems special.
Our view of the Bay sure doesn't require a telescope!
Morning light highlights part of the garden.

Overview of Mill Valley Escape-Minutes to Freeway, Wooded Lot & Water View

5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Mill Valley, CA
  • Popular LocationGolden Gate National Recreation Area5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSweetwater Music Hall6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuir Woods National Monument9 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Mill Valley Escape-Minutes to Freeway, Wooded Lot & Water View

Vista Mill Valley has the details inside and outside that warrant your consideration. Inside, the property has nice furnishings, from granite counter tops to the Fisher & Paykel gourmet gas range. The bedroom has an 8 ft glass window and a 10 ft sliding glass door. The living room has another 8 ft window, making the wooded lot a part of your experience. Your unit has its own deck, accessible from the bedroom or the main entrance. Your water view includes Richardson Bay, Tiburon, the Sausalito houseboats, Angel Island, the East Bay hills, and, on a clear night, the lit-up cranes of the Oakland waterfront, across the Bay.

Why Mill Valley?
Mill Valley is popular for visitors from around the world because it is minutes from San Francisco, yet a world apart. Famous for its wooded hillsides and water views, Mill Valley has been the home of many notables, from Jerry Garcia to Janis Joplin. Grab a coffee in our downtown, and you might just recognize a few of our current residents.

If you've not been the the San Francisco Bay Area before, do stay in San Francisco for at least one night. But then come join us here in Mill Valley, for the perfect northern California experience.

Why this property?
Before putting this unit on the market we completed a major remodel, taking much of the property down to the studs. All the small details - sophisticated lighting, built-in speakers, etc. - contribute to a great experience. The kitchen is small, so we made it special, with a gourmet gas range, granite counter tops, etc. The deck was always nice, but we made it nicer, with Brazilian teak, and cable railings. And the exterior path and steps have been redesigned, to better leverage the garden.

Mill Valley has many wonderful properties, but some of them are time-consuming to get to. This property is only 1.1 miles from the freeway ramp.

Two considerations: 1) Like many San Francisco, Sausalito and Mill Valley properties, this unit does not have air conditioning. 2) It's about 40 steps to the unit. Not 40 in a row (there are multiple landings) and most of the steps are low-rise, but do read the reviews and make sure the property is right for you. Thanks!

Property manager

Bill
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 031666

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Mill Valley

This vacation home is located in Almonte, a neighborhood in Mill Valley, and is in the mountains and by the sea. Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include California Academy of Sciences and San Francisco Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 5 min drive
  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 6 min drive
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 9 min drive
  • Presidio of San Francisco - 10 min drive
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 22 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Equator Coffees & Teas - 9 min walk
  • West Coast Sourdough - 5 min drive
  • The Junction - 10 min walk

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and peaceful
Perfect stay for us. One thing we weren’t aware of ….45 stairs to get up to property. If you're challenged in that regard maybe not be a good spot for you.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

5/5 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great host!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bill's property and would recommend it to anyone wanting to be in the heart of Mill Valley and Sausalito. My wife and I stayed for 3 weeks and found the property to be even better than the pictures! The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed and the bed was super comfy too. Bill was an attentive host that respected our privacy while responding promptly to any questions that we had. We enjoyed having lunch on the deck in the sunshine overlooking the garden and views of the Bay area. The on site laundry was great for the longer stay.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2023

5/5 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful respite
Loved this respite on the hill! Place was clean with beautiful views. The place is well laid out and the kitchen has everything you might need. Easy to get to Tennessee Beach and Muir Woods, wonderful places to explore nature in the area. I’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Esther R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Retreat
This was our second time staying here and we absolutely love this place. It is clean, private & perfectly located. The view is spectacular in all weather. It is close to the bike trail, Tam Junction and our family. There are even great donuts at the bottom of the hill. In a very short time you can be at Muir Beach, Woods and Overlook & Rodeo Beach. Downtown Mill Valley has lots to see and eat. But don't miss Angel Island, Point Reyes, and a ferry to San Francisco. If you like hiking, there are plenty of trails to choose from. We will definitely go back. Thank you Bill & Terri for offering such a great retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent stay in Mill Valley
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was spacious, clean, very nicely furnished and well equipped. The view from the bedroom and deck is dramatic. It suited our needs perfectly for a week long stay Mill Valley!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill

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Why they chose this property

I've lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1978. Lots of communities are great. Berkeley's as entertaining as any place in the world, and Palo Alto and Menlo Park were both good addresses when I was working for dot-coms. And for a night-life, San Francisco is, of course, the place to be. But for being close to everything, yet feeling far away, Mill Valley is as good as it gets. (Go to Wikipedia, and look up 'Mill Valley' to see an amazing list of the rich and famous who have selected this town as their home.) While some parts of Mill Valley are hard to get to, this house is only 5.4 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, making the property particularly practical.

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