Perched on the tranquil waterfront of Marin County, this serene and modern home offers beautiful water canal views from its expansive outdoor deck. Take a short drive to San Francisco or Napa Wine Country, then unwind in the well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances or enjoy a meal at one of downtown San Rafael's great dining spots.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa
SAN FRANCISCO & NAPA WINE COUNTRY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS IN A TRANQUIL & MAGICAL WATERFRONT MARIN COUNTY HOME. CENTRAL HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING! Comforts of home @ serene, modernly furnished water / canal front home. Take in the beautiful water canal views while relaxing on the expansive outdoor deck. Feel away from it all yet only 15 miles to the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco & only 45 miles to Napa Wine Country and 5 minutes to downtown San Rafael w/ its great dining, night life, and shopping! We welcome pets (dogs).
The space Our Marin County harbor home is perfect for your family vacation or traveling business needs. You will feel away from it all in the homes tranquil waterfront setting yet only a few minutes from downtown San Rafael with it's vibrant shops and restaurants, SMART Train, biking and hiking trails and Grocery: Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and United Market.
This home includes a well appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and all the kitchen supplies needed to cook up delicious meals.
Seating for 6 at the dining table plus seating for additional two at the counter top.
An executive desk is available to if you are working from home. Strong Wifi and cell reception.
There is a large 800 sq ft outdoor deck that is truly magnificent with Mt Tam and canal water views for dining and leisure. The adjoining Yacht Harbor is private property and not part of the home.
A Smart TV is provided in each room for your enjoyment.
The entire home is available for you and your groups private use.
The Master bedroom includes two comfortable queen beds, ample closet space and a private bath. There is also a sliding door from the bedroom opening to the deck.
The 2nd bedroom features a comfortable King bed and an xtra queen floor mattress in the large walk in closet to utilize as needed. There is also a sliding door out to the deck.
The entire house is appointed with luxury features alongside a stylish fit and finish. It is the perfect base for your travels between Marin, Wine country (Napa, Sonoma) and San Francisco!
Other things to note: Although our home is very private, we ask that you please respect our neighbors with keeping the noise level comfortably low on the deck, more specifically after 10:00 pm.
PETS, we do allow for your dog to join for an additional pet fee. Please be sure to list your pet with the guest count.
Thank you. Guest access The entire home is all yours, inside and out. There is ample off street parking. One car in the garage and two in front of the house. Access the the entire home and deck, including two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, garage, two baths.
Nearby kayak and paddleboard rentals are available at 101 Sport just a half mile down the road.
The home is located in a Marina. There is an attractive catamaran parked in the water in front of the rear deck. Rarely, but on occasion and most often on Holidays, the owner enjoys relaxing with friends on his vessel.
This is a quiet Marina Neighborhood. Some people live on their boats. This is not a party house and noise levels on the deck must be respectful.
Thank you.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
5 steps to reach entrance
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator (single-level property)
Single level property
Thin carpet in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
On the waterfront
Things to do
Foosball table
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Wildlife walks 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
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Composting
Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Recycling
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
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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
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off Heat/AC thermostat
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 STR21-00017
About the neighborhood
Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Loch Lomond, a neighborhood in San Rafael. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Traveling with kids? Consider Book Passage and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our San Rafael travel guide
Is Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa located?
This family-friendly San Rafael vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mission San Rafael Arcangel, China Camp State Park, and Dominican University of California. San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.
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Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa Reviews
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The house was as advertised. Convenient, clean, well-appointed, and the view across the huge back deck was very cool. Check-in and communication with the hosts was seamless.
This house is perfect for us. Clean plenty of room and well equipped. Being close to the water is a plus. The host are great and there when we had questions. We’ve been here before and will be back again.
Lovely and peaceful location with easy access (less than 1/2 mile) to groceries and coffee shops. Large, beautiful deck. Very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Great internet. Bonus -- each of the two bedrooms has its own bathroom, which worked out perfectly for our party of 4.
This property was such a relaxing and welcoming place to stay. the deck is sundrenched overlooking the water, the place is older but spotless, kitchen well supplied and beds comfortable. I recommend it. Also wholefoods and trader joes are not far away, and parking for a couple of cars was great. We will be back!
The house and decor are just as pictured. Super cute, clean, well appointed. Everything we needed. Spacious and comfortable. The deck was perfect for early evening dining. It was a great location for heading into the city for a day, and then heading up to Dillon Beach and Bodega Bay another day. So much do! Wonderful time in a beautiful town.
We needed a place to stay while visiting family in San Rafael. This house was close, convenient, accommodated our dog, and had the right number of bedrooms. Comfy beds too!
Loved sitting on the deck drinking coffee and overlooking the water! The place was perfect for a quiet relaxing getaway. We appreciated the ease of entry, parking, coffee making supplies, and comfortable bed and couch for watching tv.
This was a delightful surprise to stay at this property. The location is very unique, tranquil, and quiet. It’s a great setting for a family gathering. The property has been nicely updated in some unique ways, and was very comfortable and cozy. The communication with the owner was quick and courteous. The back deck is a real treat and so is the fireplace! The layout works out well because it has basically two master suites with the living area in between which made for quiet bedroom spaces .
The home is close to everything and only a short drive to some nicer attractions in the bay area. It’s a great launching pad for some family outings.
Very cool mid century modern house right next to the harbor. Fantastic deck that’s partially covered which worked out great since it rained much of the time. It was lovely to see the boats and birds go by on the canal. Comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen and loved the vibe. Garage parking was a plus, too. Super close to shopping at Whole Foods and Trader Joes. I will say that the bathrooms and some of the fixtures could use updating. But overall it was a fabulous stay and I’d 100% book again. Thank you!
There are a lot of wonderful things about this house and location but the owners have misrepresented access to the harbor. The photos in the listing are not taken from the deck but rather from a different location near the home.
Rather than a serene, private getaway with access to the harbor, we had a family of 5 stationed on their boat right off our deck about 20 feet away for 2 of our 3 day stay. We had no privacy at all and no access to the dock, because there was no space for us or our paddleboards. We couldn't have a private conversation on the deck while being bombarded by sounds of this family's activities, which felt like was in our living room. The owners stated it is not their harbor so cannot control who uses it or when. They did discount me $200. In addition, the hosts have a padlock on the gate to the dock and require that anyone who is staying at or visiting the home fill out a liability waiver and send their ID. This was very difficult to complete for our group, which was made up of different family members arriving at different times from multiple locations including several who were injured and not planning on using the dock at all. I had to spend several hours on the phone negotiating this requirement with the owners and ultimately did not receive the code to the lock until after the sun went down and we had been unable to use the dock. This was so disappointing for some members of our group that they ended up going home. I wouldn't recommend staying here.