Dramatic Views, Spacious, Inviting Mill Valley Home
Mill Valley, Marin County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Dramatic Views, Spacious, Inviting Mill Valley Home On a hillside overlooking Tamalpais Valley and the Marin Headlands, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, our property borders the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in Marin County. Mill Valley neighbors Sausalito and Tiburon. Sonoma and Napa are short drives away. Through the years, our family has enjoyed the views of midsummer...
Dramatic Views, Spacious, Inviting Mill Valley Home On a hillside overlooking Tamalpais Valley and the Marin Headlands, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, our property borders the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in Marin County. Mill Valley neighbors Sausalito and Tiburon. Sonoma and Napa are short drives away. Through the years, our family has enjoyed the views of midsummer fog racing over the headlands and long hours on the deck as the sun retreats over the hill, warming the western face of our home. We've been creating restful sanctuary seating and nurturing the bonsai in the Japanese garden uphill. Now, we'd like to invite you to enjoy the light and serenity of this extraordinary place. The 3,700 square foot home has large rooms with family antiques and modern fixtures to enjoy. Light pours in from all directions. A sunny downstairs corner office is a dedicated office space with 3 workstations, 3 Aeron chairs, a laser printer and an all-in-one inkjet and a shredder. We've filled the home with our friend's artwork. Between the furnishings and the artwork, there are a lot of unique pieces here. You'll find 1 King Bedroom on the main floor, and three additional bedrooms downstairs. The home is an ideal size for a party of 6 or 8, but can handle 10 - the big downstairs bedroom can sleep 4, with a King bed and a foldaway Queen futon sharing the large space. All the bed linens are natural fiber, either cotton or linen, and the pillows in each bed are a pair of firmer foam pillows and a pair of down pillows. Marinites are nuts for the outdoors, and there's no wonder why: some of the world's most exhilarating hiking, biking, kayaking, surfing and sailing are close by. On any given morning, you can walk 30 yards from the front door and be on a world-class hiking trail heading up Homestead Hill. The home is perched above State Highway 1, your route to Muir Woods (3.5 beautiful driving miles to the entrance), Muir Beach (4 miles), the trails and views from Mount Tam (6.5 miles to the Pantoll Ranger Station), legendary Stinson Beach (10.5 miles) and the majesty of Point Reyes (36 miles to the Bear Valley Visitor Center). As a former Friends of Mount Tam Hike Leader, Brendan has lots of local experience and suggestions. Of course, all that activity works up an appetite. Mill Valley and the Bay Area host some terrific restaurants, often focusing on simple preparations of healthy comfort foods and seafoods. The orchards, vineyards and restaurants of Sonoma and Napa to the North are within access. The varied cuisines and sublime creations of San Francisco restaurants are tantalizingly nearby. Dining at home? Fresh, local, organic ingredients are everywhere: Mill Valley sustains 2 Whole Foods grocery stores, along with 2 Safeways, and we have a local, family-owned, all organic market at the foot of our hill with lots of fresh-prepared options (Good Earth Natural Foods). We love to cook! It's a privilege to grill outdoors 12 months a year, so of course there's a Weber Genesis gas grill on the deck outside the kitchen. The kitchen is roomy and efficient, with broad granite countertops, an electric convention oven, microwave and gas cooktop. All the essentials are here and then some: an in-line water filter, a Sub-Zero fridge, a Bosch dishwasher, All Clad sautée pan, stockpot and waffle-maker, a Le Creuset Dutch Oven, a Breville 16 cup Sous Chef food processor, a Kitchen Aid mixer with a doodle (spiralizer) rig, the Atlas pasta machine with ravioli form, an extra-large wok, a whole-fish poacher, cookie and cupcake pans, spices and herbs, oils and vinegars .... 4 diner stools pull up to the countertop, and 10 schoolhouse chairs surround the rustic pine table in the eat-in kitchen. The formal dining room seats 6, where you can take a breather at the grown-ups table. Outdoors, two benches flank the table on the kitchen deck, which can seat 8 with the addition of the safari chairs at the head and foot of the table. Oh, and the air quality this close to the coast is delightful. [Dream In Marin, our home in Mill Valley, was first listed on VRBO in May of 2023, and is a little light on reviews as a result. However, we have been earning 5-star ratings from guests at our Big Island condo since 2006 (VRBO.com/104424).]Take advantage of our low, start-up pricing!PLEASE send me a note by clicking "Contact Host" beneath the "Request to Book" button if you are interested in booking. Please do not initiate contact with a reservation request.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Internet
- Printer
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach towels
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Near the ocean
- Mountain
- Water view
- Mountain view
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Parasailing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Horseback riding
- Health/beauty spa
- Shopping
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Bay/sound
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Mountain view
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Family friendly
- Highchair
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Video library
- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Garden
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Printer
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the mountains
- Near a hospital
- Near the sea
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the bay
Things to do
- Basketball nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 3,800 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Our insurance limits our maximum length of any giv: Our insurance limits our maximum length of any giv
Important Information
- 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- 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 CountyBusLic#082936
About the area
Mill Valley
Located in Mill Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muir Woods National Monument and San Francisco Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area 2 min drive
- Muir Woods National Monument 7 min drive
- Sweetwater Music Hall 8 min drive
- Golden Gate Bridge 17 min drive
- Muir Beach 18 min drive
Getting around
- Richmond Transit Center 25 min drive
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 57 min drive
Restaurants
- Good Earth Natural Foods 4 min drive
- Equator Coffees & Teas 8 min drive
- Super Duper Burgers 6 min drive
- Le Marais Bakery 7 min drive
- Mamahuhu 8 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dramatic Views, Spacious, Inviting Mill Valley Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Dramatic Views, Spacious, Inviting Mill Valley Home ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dramatic Views, Spacious, Inviting Mill Valley Home ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Dramatic Views, Spacious, Inviting Mill Valley Home located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mount Tamalpais State Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Muir Woods National Monument and Sweetwater Music Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).