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  • Entire place
  • 3 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 1 bed
  • Wi-Fi
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool

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About the Place

Welcome to your retreat! Drive through the gate to a peaceful secluded setting. Watch the sunset from your private deck in the hills above San Rafael. Like a treehouse but with no stairs! Stay home all day (guests love the bed!) or visit the adorable towns and famous hikes of Marin. Centrally located between Napa/Sonoma and San Francisco so you can experience the best of the Bay from here. Happy to help you plan. Separate building from main house. TV: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, live sports, more+!

You belong here! We are 100% committed to inclusivity and to you feeling great about your time here.

There is a dedicated parking space for you.

500 sqft 1-bedroom single-story guest house:
• Sunset treetop views high above the twinkling lights of San Rafael
• Saltwater Pool with a view (May - September)
• Private entrance + separate building = very private space
• Centrally located in Marin between San Francisco, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Napa, and Sonoma

3 guests maximum, including children. The Casita is ideal for:
- solo traveler (1 adult)
- couple (2 adults)
- small family (2 adults + 1 child using the crib or air mattress)
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LIVING SPACE
Enjoy a light-filled open floor plan made up of the kitchen and living room. Plenty of counter space for food prep. Custom dining table for two can double as a work from home office.
• Smart lock entry
• Fast wi-fi
• TV
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LIVING ROOM
• Cozy sofa and side chair
• Large picture windows look out on a secluded tree top view

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KITCHENETTE
• 2-burner electric stove and microwave
• Refrigerator and freezer
• Toaster, coffee maker, kettle, rice cooker
• Cookware pots, pans, and storage containers
• Dinnerware, silverware for 4 people
• Coffee, various teas, sugars, creamer
• Basic spices, olive oil, paper towels
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BATHROOM
• Complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hand soap
• Shower
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BEDROOM
• New queen mattress
• High-quality sheets
• Closet
• Sliding glass door that leads to your private deck
• View of the city through the trees
• Chair
• Portable fan
• Washer & dryer with complimentary detergent
• Iron & ironing board
• Twin air mattress with foam mattress topper, mattress pad, sheets, blanket, and pillow
• Optional crib/pack-n-play
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POOL
• Large saltwater pool is solar heated May through September. 5ft max depth.
• Pool towels
• Pool toys
• Stairs from the Casita to the pool
• Only shared with our family
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HEAT & AIR
• Bay breezes and shade from the trees usually provide constant coolness to the Casita, but if it's not enough, there is a portable remote-controlled fan
• Central heating with Nest thermostat
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ARE PARTIES ALLOWED?
No. Only registered guests are allowed on the property.

EARLY CHECK-IN?
Early check-in may be available. Please let us know if that is of interest.

DO YOU HAVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING?
Yes, we have a Blink EV charger that you may use for an additional cost.

HOW FAR IS THE CASITA TO...
• San Francisco (Golden Gate Bridge): 15 min
• San Rafael (downtown): 8 min
• Larkspur Ferry Terminal with ferries to San Francisco: 7 min
• Marin Health Medical Center hospital: 9 min
• Greenbrae Surgery Center: 7 min
• San Anselmo: 10 min
• Sausalito: 20 min
• Mill Valley: 25 min
• Muir Woods: 35 min
• Stinson Beach: 40 min
• Sonoma: 35 min
• Napa: 45 min
• San Francisco (downtown) / Moscone Center: 40 min drive or take the ferry!

NOTE:
If you are coming to California for gender-affirming care or abortion care, please ask about a discount on your stay and a post-op care package. We would be happy to help.

Exterior security cameras only.

I have security camera(s) at my place

Sleeping Set-up

1
Bedroom #1
1 Queen Bed

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • TV
  • Essentials
  • Washer
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Location details and gay map for San Rafael
The place is located in San Rafael, CA, United States
Exact location disclosed after booking only.
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Property Rules

The Casita in the Trees is the guest house on our family home property so we're your neighbors! The Casita is a separate building with treetop views into the open space next door. The pool and garden are private to the property but shared between ...

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Check-in:
from 4pm to 11pm
Checkout:
to 11am

Conditions

Minimum stay (nights):
1 night
Cleaning fees:   $40 USD
Deposit:
$500 USD

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