Hillside oasis btwn SF and Napa, big views & pool

Welcome to your retreat! Drive through the gate to a peaceful secluded setting. Watch the sunset from your private deck in the hills above San Rafael. Like a treehouse but with no stairs! Stay home all day (guests love the bed!) or visit the adorable towns and famous hikes of Marin.

Centrally located between Napa, Sonoma and San Francisco so you can experience the best of the Bay from here. Great single-story place for recovering from medical care - close to Greenbrae Surgery Center, Marin Health Hospital, and UCSF Parnassus Hospital.

Separate building from main house. TV: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, live sports, more+!

We are new to VRBO but experienced hosts. Excited to expand here!

Dedicated parking space for one (1) car. Street parking is also available.

The pool with a view is heated May - September.

500 sqft 1-bedroom single-story guest house:
• Sunset treetop views high above the twinkling lights of San Rafael
• Saltwater Pool with a view (May - September)
• Private entrance + separate building = very private space
• Dedicated parking
• Centrally located in Marin, just 5 mins from the 101 freeway
• Also accessible to San Francisco, Sonoma, Napa

3 guests maximum, including children. The Casita is ideal for:
- solo traveler (1 adult)
- couple (2 adults)
- small family (2 adults + 1 child using the crib or air mattress)
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LIVING ROOM
Open floor plan. Counter space for food prep. Table for two doubles as a work from home office.
• Smart lock entry
• Fast wi-fi
• TV with Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Nat Geo, Marvel, Star Wars, premium sports, cable, & live tv

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KITCHEN
• 2-burner electric stove and microwave
• Refrigerator and freezer
• Toaster, coffee maker, kettle, rice cooker
• Cookware pots, pans, storage containers
• Dinnerware, silverware for 4 people
• Coffee, tea, sugar, creamer
• Basic spices, olive oil, paper towels
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BATHROOM
• Complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hand soap
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BEDROOM
• Sliding door leads to your private deck
• View of the city through the trees
• Portable fan
• Washer & dryer
• Iron & ironing board
• Optional twin air mattress with foam mattress topper, mattress pad, sheets, blanket, and pillow
• Optional crib/pack-n-play
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POOL
• Large saltwater pool is solar heated May through September. 5ft max depth.
• Pool towels
• Pool toys
• Stairs from the Casita to the pool
• Only shared with our family
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HEAT & AIR
• Bay breezes and shade from the trees usually provide constant coolness to the Casita, but if it's not enough, there is are portable fans
• Central heating (no a/c)
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FAQs

ARE PARTIES ALLOWED?
No. Only registered guests are allowed on the property - parties are not allowed.

EARLY CHECK-IN?
Early check-in may be available. Please let us know if that is of interest.

DO YOU HAVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING?
Yes, we have a Blink EV charger that you may use for an additional cost. For a Tesla, you’ll need the adapter. Alternatively, there are many EV charging stations nearby.

HOW FAR IS THE CASITA TO...
• San Francisco (Golden Gate Bridge): 15 min
• San Rafael (downtown): 8 min
• Larkspur Ferry Terminal with ferries to San Francisco: 7 min
• Marin Health Medical Center hospital: 9 min
• Greenbrae Surgery Center: 7 min
• UCSF Parnassus Medical: 25 mins
• San Anselmo: 10 min
• Sausalito: 20 min
• Mill Valley: 25 min
• Muir Woods: 35 min
• Stinson Beach: 40 min
• Sonoma: 35 min
• Napa: 45 min
• San Francisco (downtown) / Moscone Center: 40 min drive or take the ferry!

NOTE:
If you are coming to California for gender-affirming care or abortion care, please ask about a discount on your stay and a post-op care package. We would be happy to help.

You belong here! We welcome every guest—of any race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age—with respect, and without judgment or bias. We are 100% committed to inclusivity and to you feeling great about your time here.