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Nestled between San Francisco and Sonoma/Napa, this 3BR/2BA home in San Rafael's Sun Valley neighborhood offers a serene retreat. Enjoy magnificent canyon views from the living room, dining room, and master bedroom or unwind on the expansive deck with separate glass sliding doors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Magnificent Canyon View, Huge Deck, Outdoor Dining

  • Contact Host for longer term stays.

    3 BR/ 2 BA furnished home in lovely quiet San Rafael neighborhood, between San Francisco & Sonoma/Napa.

    The home is located in San Rafael’s Sun Valley neighborhood - West End, on the border with San Anselmo, with magnificent canyon views from the living room, dining room and master bedroom. The entire rear of the house features an expansive deck with separate glass sliding doors from the living room, dining room and master bedroom.

    The deck outside the master bedroom and the dining room features a wrought iron round table and chairs for morning coffee, dining, drinks, or just enjoying the view.

    The front bedrooms, kitchen and breakfast area face a lovely front yard where you can enjoy the wonderful afternoon sun. Our fig tree yields delicious fruit in the fall.

    Well equipped kitchen has a cozy breakfast nook, newer four-door stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and electric range and newer microwave and oven.

    Dining and living room with gorgeous finished wood floors. Spacious indoor/outdoor family area with high ceilings, large windows. Fireplace does not burn and is for "Show" only.

    Two front bedrooms have hardwood floors and plenty of closet space. They share a remodeled guest bathroom.

    Master bedroom has hardwood floors, an ensuite bathroom and large walk in closet. Sliding doors to the deck where you can enjoy views of the open space or enjoy your morning coffee.

    Home also features plenty of street parking.

    Home has plenty of storage.

    OWNERS RESIDE IN SEPARATE, CONTIGUOUS APARTMENT. OWNERS ACCESS THEIR DOWNSTAIRS APARTMENT THROUGH THEIR OWN ENTRANCE.

    This is a non-smoking property.

    NOTE: Effective Jan 1, 2020, the City of San Rafael began collecting a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) in the amount of 12% of the nightly room fees and the cleaning fee. ONLY GUESTS STAYING 30 days OR LESS are subject to the City's 12% hotel tax.

    Our Guidebook
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking of any kind in the house or in the yard

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please text us when you leave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

NOISE - Please walk softly to minimize sound transfer to the apartment downstairs. No running indoors.
SAFETY - Do not lean on the deck railing. Limit 8 people on the deck. Toddlers and other “climbers” must stay off the deck.
GARBAGE AND OTHER IMPORTANT MATTERS Please see Rental Agreement for additional rules and various other important matters.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Toddlers (2+ years) are considered guests.

Events

No events allowed
Small cocktail/ dinner gatherings okay

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind in the house or in the yard

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
Note from host: Small cocktail/ dinner gatherings okay
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in San Rafael, this vacation home is in the city center. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider Falkirk Cultural Center and Classic Billiards. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our San Rafael travel guide
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • San Anselmo Town Hall
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Eden Day Spa
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Robson-Harrington House
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Anselmo Memorial Park
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • American Legion Log Cabin
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center
    25 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    18 min walk
  • Comforts
    3 min drive
  • Peet's Coffee
    4 min drive
  • The Hub
    4 min drive
  • Pizzalina
    4 min drive

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Magnificent Canyon View, Huge Deck, Outdoor Dining Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a convenient location for exploring the Bay Area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space. Perfect for a little retreat with beloved friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanford W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful view. Clean property with very comfortable bed. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kate r.

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

Wonderful stay

Great location with amazing views from the large deck. Very clean and well-maintained. Comfortable beds. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Lovely view

Lovely location, lovely view! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great Find/Location and beautiful property

What a fantastic, beautiful property my family and I had the pleasure of staying at. Thank you Lee and your family for hosting us. It was much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison V.

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

Beautiful home in the hills

Wonderful place -- quiet, spectacular view, well appointed and everything you need to feel at home. Hosts were responsive, generous and thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J.

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

Great house with a great view

We really enjoyed our short stay in San Rafael. House was lovely, clean & comfortable with lots of space for our family. Enjoyed sitting out on the deck - great view. Would definitely stay here again if we are returning to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful views!

We stayed for a family wedding and the property was great! The morning views on the deck were perfect. The weather was extremely hot but once we figured out the ac the home was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bria H.

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

Lovely home with an outstanding view

A great place for a getaway! The house was clean, well-stocked, and stylishly decorated. A great deck with an epic view of the canyon and the bay! Lee was a very responsive and thoughtful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wayne and bev D.

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

Lovely home

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Wonderful home

We had a family celebration in San Rafael, and this home was perfect! The home is roomy and well-equipped. The view is unbeatable. We hope to stay here again when we have a family get-together. Our hosts were accessible and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

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

Nice variety

Great property. Nicely equipped. Had several dinners on the deck which offers a wonderful view. We had stayed in Sausalito our previous few trips, and this property provided some nice variety of new restaurants and places to explore.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william r.

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

San rafael

Lee is a great host. He gave us some good hikes to explore and a few restaurants as well. The home has an amazing back deck with great views. The house is well equipped and has a great set of pots, pans and all the necessary utensils. It is located in quiet part of town with light traffic.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

mary g.

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

Nice

safe from the little problems the property was lovely. A beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

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

Bay Area Visit

Great place! Wonderful views, quiet, clean, and in the middle of everything. There’s a ferry to downtown San Francisco that’s 10-15 minutes away (30 min boat ride to the main Ferry terminal), Muir Woods, Sonoma wine country, Sausalito and more all within a short drive. Comfortable beds after long days sightseeing. Thanks Lee!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

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

Lovely house and super friendly host!

The house is amazing and as pictured. One thing to note though is the recycling rules, please read before your stay so you don't end up sorting trash like we did on our last day (we didn't read carefully until the night before our check out). Host was very friendly and easy to communicate with! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

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

Wonderful stay and convenient location

This was our 2nd time staying at this property with our adult children. Location was perfect for us to visit family who live in Marin and in SF. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful view from the expansive deck. Lee is very accommodating! Hope to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debby F.

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

Wedding weekend

Well maintained property with beautiful views. Easy access to Marin peninsula, wine country, and San Francisco. Besides the views and deck, we found everything we needed for our weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Sisters’ birthday celebration

This house has a wonderful layout, large rooms, magnificent views, comfortable furniture and beds. We were able to find all supplies for cooking and entertaining for our small family gathering. The sunrises and sunsets were amazing! Thank you for sharing this special location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire N.

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

Beautiful place

A lovely spacious house with fabulous views and sitting areas on the back deck and a small garden in front. Immaculate and well-appointed with kitchen necessities, linens, and seating areas. Easily accessible for wheelchair users. Convenient to San Rafael, Highway 101, and Sir Francis Drake. This was our second stay, and we'll book it again the next time we visit the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Magnificent Canyon View

We were visiting for a family wedding. We were comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the view! Lee’s communication about his place was clear and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louisa M.

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

Family trip

We needed a location for a family trip and this was perfect. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. Beautiful views from the deck made sitting out with a glass of wine perfect! Lee was very quick to respond to any questions. Only issue that was stressful was figuring out the trash situation and making sure everyone put the trash in the appropriate containers :) Would definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy P.

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

Spectacular View of the Bay

This property was just as described! Very well maintained and the home accommodated me, my husband and my 2 adult children perfectly. We loved some the retro elements of the home! Our favorite though was the spectacular views from the deck. The deck is very large with lots of seating and views for days. The home had everything we needed and is located right between San Rafael and San Anselmo which was perfect for us. The owner lives downstairs, but we really never saw them. They were super easy to communicate with though! I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Wonderful stay in Marin

Members of my family and I had a wonderful week at Lee's house. I lived in the Bay Area for 30+ years and rented the house to host Thanksgiving for members of my family. The house was very comfortable and had a nice dining room for us, as well as a lovely deck. The neighborhood was nice, and there was ample parking. The house was accessible to everything we needed or wanted to do. Lee and his wife were cordial and responsive hosts, and I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in Marin County.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023