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Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown

Cottage in San Rafael with kitchen and furnished patio

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Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Tucked away in the heart of San Rafael, Gerstle Park, this private cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the hot tub or enjoy al fresco dining in one of four outdoor areas amidst a beautiful garden patio with Weber gas grill. With high-speed wireless internet and two large flatscreen smart TVs, you can stay connected while feeling cozy and relaxed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown

Best Location- Cottage In the heart of San Rafael, Gerstle Park. Private, sunny, quiet, freestanding, remodeled cottage - 1 separate bedroom with door and brand new hybrid mattress. Sunny skylights, big windows with screens, and 4K Hi Def Smart TVs in LR and BD, bathroom with tub/shower, sliding glass door opening to fenced garden/patio w/4 outside dining areas, webber gas grill, and hot tub. Free unlimited street parking.

Cottage features a fully equipped kitchen with black granite/stainless, large fridge w/freezer, Saltillo tile, 2 ceiling fans, 2 large flatscreen cable smart Samsung TVs, sleeper (twin) sofa, work desk, dining table and chairs, high speed wireless internet inside and outside. Have 80+ 5 star reviews on rental sites.

Private entrance, Cozy and Cute! On corner with tree/sunset view and fenced private garden yard.

Marin County offers beaches, golf, hiking, and biking. Local scenery includes Mount Tam, and Muir Woods, sightseeing in Sausalito, Mill Valley and Tiburon, Wine country and much more. 4 minutes to 101 Freeway, 12 minutes to Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking outside either, period.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please strip bed linens and empty the trash only if you have time. It is not required but it’s helpful. Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

A pet may be permitted upon my approval. There is a $100 per pet additional fee due prior to or upon arrival.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking outside either, period.

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
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 first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number STR23-000012

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Best Location-walk San Rafael Sunny Priv Garden Cottage
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Best Location-walk San Rafael Sunny Priv Garden
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About the neighborhood

Map
San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • Gerstle Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dominican University of California - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 22 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Mania Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Garden Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pete's 881 Club - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown located?

Located in Gerstle Park, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mission San Rafael Arcangel and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dominican University of California and Kentfield Hospital. San Anselmo Town Hall and Marin Country Mart are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage. Easily accessible. Lovely yard. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Eda for being a very gracious host. The cottage is perfect: conveniently located, quiet, immaculate, just the right size and fully appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful gardens
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny C.

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

Perfect luxe stay for our short time in the area!

This was a tidy, attractive, well appointed garden apartment which provided privacy- and shared space with Eda, the host. We enjoyed our visits with her, and appreciated her attention to detail in the cottage, and her friendly suggestions for things to do in the area! The veggie and herb garden was delightful, the hot tub dreamy...we'll have to return to have more fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have asked for a better host. And this location is perfect if you want to be right in between downtown SF and wine country. This is perfect for two people. The pull-out bed in the living area was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good stay here in the private cottage, which allowed us to explore both Point Reyes and also to travel into San Francisco. Eda is a friendly and welcoming host, and the check-in process was smooth and flexible. The property is clean and comfortable, we would recommend it to others. Look out for the hummingbirds outside, as visitors from the UK we enjoyed the novel spectacle of watching them in the garden!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Home away from home

We have stayed in a several Vrbo’s in the area and Eda’s is the best we have experienced. She is such a lovely woman, and even gifted us a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the arrival of our new granddaughter. We have finally found our home away from home.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Great little place

WE loved the place
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tina B., California

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

Great location

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

judith r.

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

Great location to visit North Bay.

Great weather so many outdoor activities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Great location and amenities!

Very clean cottage with everything you need provided. Air conditioning and heating provided. Perfect size for me and my spouse. Very quiet neighborhood and walkable to the downtown, which we enjoyed going to restaurants, coffee shops & retail shops. Beautiful gardens and outside sitting area. Communication with owner was excellent. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

great property

Excellent property with all the amenities and perfect location!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Perfect!

This place is a perfect spot just over the bridge from San Francisco and close to Muir Woods which is a beautiful spot for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Eda was a fabulous hostess and made us feel right at home! She is a lovely person.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome F.

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

Very cosy visit

Eda was a wonderful host and the place is very comfortable. It is also located in a neighbourhood in Marin, that is close to everything..great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

California dreaming

Quiet, private and completely self-contained small guest house that shares the owner’s lovely backyard. As a solo traveler, it was a comfortable, cozy retreat to return to at the end of active days. Pleasant neighborhood, walkable to a market and other conveniences. The owner, who was lovely and accessible, put much thought into guest needs and comfort. Wonderful week’s stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

San Raphael stay

Clean Friendly Nice Neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith r.

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

Perfect location, best host.

The location is quiet, but close to so much. Eda is a kind thoughtful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

June E P.

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

Kindest Host Ever!

This is my second stay at this property. My host is so thoughtful, she made me feel like family. Quiet neighborhood, easy parking, excellent location. I plan to come again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

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

Quaint convenient place to stay in San Rafael

My husband, son, Moxie (our puppy) and I had a lovely stay at Eda’s cottage. Eda’s garden is a Mediterranean paradise.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Mertztown, PA

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

Just as pictured

Nice, quiet place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Great cottage

Cozy, has everything you could want. Eda was very accommodating in every way. The neighborhood is charming and close to town
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Perfect Place for Our Stay

The space is small but perfectly organized and utilized. The outdoor space is lovely and we made frequent use of the outdoor seating. We will definitely come back on our next trip to the Bay Area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

No detail overlooked!

Immaculate, cozy, perfect location! Great spot to regroup, take a hot tub, relax. Easy to access San Francisco, East Bay, North Bay, and Pacific Coast. Eda was an attentive host, kind soul, and offered thoughtful tips for local restaurants, shopping, and necessities. Would love to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C.

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

Relaxing stay

We throughly enjoyed our stay at Eda's cottage. It was quiet, clean and so comfortable. The garden and sitting areas were beautiful. It was so relaxing in the evening to sit in the garden area and watch the hummingbirds fly around. Eda is very knowledgeable of the area and had many good recommendations for us. She is a very pleasant host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

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

Cottage

Nice quiet cottage. Almost no needs but any were addressed quickly. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023