Cozy and friendly family home, with natural light all day.
Diner kitchen is a great conversation place.
Gas fireplace for cozy winter nights.
The Space
We have a light filled house - morning and afternoon sun. Separate downstairs for family room or extra en suite bedroom.
Guest Access
A split level house, with living space on main floor. Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are half-flight of stairs. Main floor leads to patio and garden. Downstairs has a large family room with bathroom, access direct to garden.
Notes
The town of San Rafael is about 16 miles north of the Golden Gate bridge. It's the capital city of Marin County, half way between San Francisco and the Napa/Sonoma wine country.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Family
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
City
Mountains
Hiking
Cycling
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Walking distance to high street, and bus/ train transit center - approx 8 minutes. Local train station serves the ferry to downtown San Francisco and neighboring towns in the County. Train access to the wine country also.
Getting to my home
San Francisco or Oakland International airports.
Shuttle busses from airport to San Rafael.
Taxi, Uber or Lyft approx $60/ each way.
Nearest airport
35 miles to San Francisco (SFO) or Oakland International (OAK)
Getting Around
Two grocery stores within a 10 minute walk. High street with shops and restaurants a 10 minute walk as well. Hiking trails, biking and local swimming pool - right out the front door.
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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Premium
Monica
We are seasoned travelers, however have been Stateside for over 25+ years. Children are out of the house, we are retired, and ready to move around the world. Would prefer. mostly UK and Australia to visit the kids and family.
"visiting our new grandson. Central Adelaide is best, but we are able to navigate tram, busses, etc."
Dates Flexible
"December 6 - December 28 and/ or April 1 - July 31 2026"
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