Mill Valley Guest House, a cozy standalone retreat in the heart of Mill Valley. Enjoy a peaceful living space with lovely garden views, cushioned chairs and a convertible couch that doubles as an office or dining area. The private bedroom boasts an extremely comfortable queen-size bed and spacious closet while the airy kitchen is equipped with modern appliances for cooking fresh meals.
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 454 sq m
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost
Welcome to Mill Valley and our quiet neighborhood just 10 minutes north of San Francisco. We invite you to enjoy the standalone private guest house we have delighted in designing and know you will love too.
We believe we have created a unique and rare experience in this private comfortable space and would invite guests to return time and time again. Read our reviews on other sites to see why we are Superhosts. Follow us @millvalleyguesthouse
This modern and cozy standalone 1 bedroom guest home is set off from the street, quiet, spacious and comfortable. Skylights, windows and glass paned doors allow for an abundance of natural light.
The living space has a lovely view of the garden, cushioned cozy chairs and a couch that converts easily to a full size bed if needed. While sitting on the couch, lift the top of the custom coffee table to create a working desk or additional dining space.
There are no stairs to navigate so the space is easily accessible for all. WiFi, large flat-screen TV that uses an HDMI hook up to your computer or a dedicated remote to hook up to Netflix and other accounts of your own. There is no cable TV unless you live stream, games, books and more are included to make you feel right at home.
The private bedroom is beautiful with an extremely comfortable queen size bed and spacious closet. Guests are raving about the bed and keep telling us they sleep great! We are frequently asked where we bought it. The blackout blinds and skylight shade are fabulous.
You will also find a twin blow up bed for an extra guest if needed. Your private home has a full bath with tub and shower with a wonderful bright skylight over the tub to bring in lots of natural light. Both overhead and hand held shower heads are included.
The airy open style kitchen with all the amenities (see list below) you can think of have been provided so you can cook up fresh meals. We have a 4 burner gas stove and oven, along with a full refrigerator.
The custom mobile kitchen island can be rolled to face into the garden or the TV based on your mood.
During the warmer months feel free to relax in the back yard and enjoy a meal, cup of tea/coffee or glass of wine on your outside patio.
NOTE to longer term guests of 7 days or more. You may request cleaning service for an additional fee of $75. You may also use the washer and dryer in the main house free of charge once a week.
COVID SAFETY MEASURES: To ensure the safety and well being of our cleaning staff and guests, all blankets and bedding, bedspread and towels are washed after each stay. Masks and gloves are worn during cleaning and all surfaces are wiped down with disinfectant. There are disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer in the kitchen island drawer for your use.
PETS: We have treats and bowls ready for your pet. Please wipe paws to keep the furniture and beds clean. We have towels or you can bring your own.
ARTWORK: We hope you love the original artwork, photography and custom furniture created by family, friends and local artists which adds to the unique experience we have crafted just for our guests. A booklet with bios of each artist is available for you to enjoy.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: Check in is at 4 p.m. Check out is at 10 a.m.
Guest access There is ample parking on the street and in front of the house. Come down the driveway and through the gate to the backyard. You will see the guest house in front of you at the end of the backyard.
You will surely notice and love the giant twin Redwood tree in the front yard as you walk down the side driveway, through the gate, past the front main house toward the back of the property to arrive at your freestanding guest house.
Seamless and easy check-in. Feel free to arrive anytime day or evening. There are motion sensor lights all the way down and at the front door which will come on as you pass to light up the way if you arrive in the evening.
The small patio in front of the patio doors of your vacation home is there under the apple tree for you to enjoy. There is outdoor furniture and ambient lighting.
Other things to note Amenities: We provide small appliances (microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, tea kettle) a full set of dishes, plastic cups and dishes for kids, stemware, cups, glasses, utensils, pots and pans, placements, linens, serving sets, bottle openers, strainers, cookie sheets, tupperware and more for your use. We have coffee, tea, sugar, oil, spices, salt and pepper. Also included are examples of other supplies you may find such as popcorn, cocoa, flour, oats. ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, pasta, mac & cheese, rice, pancake mix, peanut butter, jam and a few other items.
We do stock paper towels/napkins, dish soap, bath soap, shampoo, body lotion, toilet paper, sponges and kitchen bags.
The energy efficient heating and cooling system are easily controlled with a remote to achieve the perfect temperature. There are additional space heaters in the bathroom and bedroom for use. It might be a bit chilly from time to time and the efficient heaters will warm the space up quickly.
We have a state of the art efficiency on-demand water heating system that you will surely love. The bathroom and outdoor lights have energy efficient motion sensors so they will turn off automatically when not in use.
We do respect our guest’s privacy. The place is well stocked so it should be self-sufficient. Please let us know anytime if you need anything or have any questions. We are happy to help in any way as well to make your stay more enjoyable.
Our property is fully fenced in and we welcome pets for an additional $75.00 cleaning deposit per stay which will be added at check out. We do have bowls for your pets here for your use and usually a few dog treats on hand. The back yard is completely fenced in. Guests staying longer than one week will be charged $50.00 per additional week for pets. Animal waste must be removed from the yard and out in the garbage can located in the small shed in the driveway.
Special details which add to the unique experience specific to our Airbnb: While you are here, please check out a book we created just for guests to learn more about the wonderful artist's work around the unit: Bay Area artist Squeak Carnwath, Caroline’s mom Elvire de Baere and our friends Lori del Mar, France Israel and Albert Benichou created amazing work and their talent makes this space come to life.
Website photography you see here is by Debbie Wilson. My nephew Jeremy Tuffli built the beautiful one of a kind mobile kitchen island and coffee table/desk especially for this space as well as designing and building the driveway, patio and pathway spaces to the back house.
We have a “little free library” on the street in front of the house that my daughter Camille built with a family friend a few years ago. We invite you to take some books or leave one while you are here.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 580 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Thanks so much for staying with us! We hope you had a wonderful stay.
Please leave the used towels in the bathtub and sheets in the dirty clothes hamper in the bedroom closet.
We appreciate you washing the dishes and leaving them to dry on the dishrack.
Please turn off all the lights and the heater / air conditioner.
Please take the garbage and recycling out to the shed in the bins located in the driveway next to my car. (not across from the kitchen). Leave the keys in the lockbox.
Thanks again!
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 and cats only
2 total pets
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the neighborhood
Mill Valley, CA
What's nearby
Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Mount Tamalpais State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Marin Theatre Company - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Muir Woods National Monument - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Golden Gate Bridge - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Richmond Transit Center - 23 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Equator Coffees & Teas - 2 min drive
Good Earth Natural Foods - 16 min walk
Hook Fish Co. - 19 min walk
The Junction - 2 min drive
Super Duper Burgers - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost located?
Situated in Mill Valley, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and Sweetwater Music Hall. Presidio of San Francisco and San Francisco Bay are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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