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

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

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Mill Valley, CA

Golden Gate National Recreation Area5 min drive
Sweetwater Music Hall6 min drive
Muir Woods National Monument9 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 031666

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport 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.

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Mill Valley, CA

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
Good Earth Natural Foods - 11 min walk
Equator Coffees & Teas - 9 min walk
West Coast Sourdough - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mill Valley Escape-Minutes to Freeway, Wooded Lot & Water View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor S.

28 Apr 2022

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

Lovely oasis close to San Francisco

We were thinking of staying in the centre of San Francisco but are so glad we chose this lovely apartment just over the golden gate instead. Modern comfortable apartment with everything we needed. A lot of thought has gone into the apartment and Bill is really helpful for anything else. The location is so relaxing! The air is really fresh, and the apartment is surrounded by trees and flowers. I came across a beautiful deer in the garden the first day, and we saw hummingbirds while enjoying a coffee on the deck overlooking the bay. We had a hire car, but you could use taxis to get around. The ferry to the city was very easy and a nice way to get to the city. We really enjoyed our week there and would highly recommend a stay there.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

31 Aug 2018

Super clean modern and quite, this was as described idyllic setting charming host's

We stayed for two weeks we enjoyed the quiet location the bed was fantastic very comfy and large. Bill had left beer and snacks and butter in the fridge on our arrival he even carried one of our large bags up the stairs. As for the wildlife we saw Deer outside the front door most days it was amazing how close they came to us. Would we stay again YES charming location very modern condo and terrific host's thanks Bill your rental was perfect. Best Regards Deborah and Paul

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Martina O., London

25 Jun 2018

Great apartment - Great location - Great host!

The apartment is set in beautiful surroundings in the hills of Mill Valley with a lovely view of the bay. It is generously sized, equipped with all you need for your stay and has a lovely deck area surrounding it. It is conveniently located to explore Mill Valley, Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, Wine Areas and of course only a short bus ride on Nr 4 ( week days) into San Francisco. Bill was a wonderful host who made us feel very welcome, was in touch several times before our stay to keep us updated about ongoing water works. He offered many great travel ideas and tips. We can highly recommend this apartment and will love to come back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neil m.

20 Oct 2012

Our stay at Mill Valley

The accommodation was everything that it said it would be and more. We where made to feel very welcome and at home as soon as we walked through the door. Little things such as milk ,coffee, butter , bottled water, nibbles the list goes on... even herbs and spices. Everything was so clean and well presented. Sunrise stunning you could not ask for anything more. It is ideally situated close to San Francisco as well as local places of interest. To top it all Bill was so helpful providing us with useful tips and good suggestions nothing was too much trouble for him, We definitely would recommend this to our friends and relatives and we would definitely use it again ourselves.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

29 Sept 2012

Lovely relaxing stay

Upon arriving , Bill was at hand to carry our cases and welcome us, there was even a sign on the door with our name on which made us feel really at home. The property is lovely, very well presented and immaculately clean. We particulalrly enjoyed opening the bedroom curtains in a morning and looking out over the sunny terrace and garden in peaceful surroundings. We also saw a deer in the garden one morning. Everthing has been extremely well thought through, from the blackout blinds in the bedroom, to the thickest, softest towles in the bathroom. We would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit San Francisco or Muir woods/Sausalito/Stinson. Whilst it is a very short drive over the Golden Gate to San Fran, its lovely to retreat back to your own quiet hideaway afterwards.

About the host

Hosted by Bill

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.