What a special place this is! Sit on the patio, sip tea and look out over a hillside of peaceful woodlands. Wake up to the call
of our resident redtail hawk, and go to sleep to the sound of our local owls. See the occasional deer walking the paths below you. Walk through blooming gardens filled with hummingbirds and butterflies to get to and from your car. Have a picnic on the front lawn. What a perfect retreat.
The Garden Apartment is on the ground floor of our family home, a Victorian dating back to 1903. The house sits on a beautifully landscaped 2-acre gated family compound with two other cottages and a central lawn which everyone is welcome to use. It's a truly unique property. And the location is just incredible. We are in Kentfield, one of a string of small towns (we call it a "string of pearls") in upscale Central Marin, an area world-known for its yearlong mild weather, hiking and nature, great restaurants and proximity to both San Francisco and wine country. This is a great launching spot to explore the SF Bay Area.
The apartment itself is lovely, comfortable, and quite large at 800 sf plus patio. It is a terrific value considering the grounds and the location. It has been recently renovated, and has a fresh new feel. The entry steps are entirely rebuilt, with great lighting and handrails. There is an in-unit washer/ dryer, a 50' HD flatscreen TV, a beautiful new dining set, and head-to-toe redesign including new light fixtures, window treatments, bed linens, throw pillows and more. It all feels very fresh and stylish. The one thing that hasn’t been redone is the original kitchen, who’s retro vibe we love. It retains its’ funky handmade oak cabinets, blue tile counters and spanish tile floors. (I swear I grew up in that kitchen!) The apartment comfortably sleeps 3, with an enclosed bedroom and a twin bed/ daybed in a nook off the living room. Both of the beds are exceptionally high quality and comfortable, as are the linens and pillows; We take our sleep quality seriously here! The main bedroom features a premium latex bed and the twin bed nook a new Puffy memory foam mattress. The unit comes with a small patio, a private entrance and one parking space. It is quiet, serene, and ridiculously safe, with woodland views from every window. THINGS TO NOTE: This is a ground floor unit in a family home, so guests should expect there to be some upstairs noise. Most of the year it is just my husband and I, so things are pretty quiet, but when our adult kids are home for the holidays etc. noise levels can go up. Most of our guests are entirely fine with the noise level, but very noise-sensitive folks might not find this unit comfortable.
PET POLICY:
We love the doggos and welcome them to this pet-friendly property! But, there have to be rules:
1 well-behaved dog 50 lb or less allowed in the unit. No dogs younger than 1 year. $50 nonrefundable pet fee/ pet. Please abide by the following:
- Clean up after your dog scrupulously
- Only well-behaved dogs allowed. No chewing, excessive barking, etc.
- Please don’t leave your dog alone in the unit for a long time.
- Make sure dogs are current on flea and tick treatment.
- IMPORTANT: Wash and dry dogs paws at the provided “Dog paw washing station” near the lawn if they are muddy or dirty, before entering the unit. Towels are in the grey box.
- Use provided couch and bed covers
- PLEASE report any damage to us immediately, especially “accidents”, so that we can treat immediately before they set in
- Have fun playing with Rosie our sweet resident Bernadoodle! She’s entirely friendly.
PARKING:
The Garden Apartment comes with one parking spot. Nearby street parking is very limited: 45 minutes until 10pm weekdays. So please bring just one car. No other cars allowed on the property, even for a short period. You’ll be taking someone else’s assigned spot or blocking access.
