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MV Homebase: Walk to downtown/Mt Tam. Close to Muir Woods/SF

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Smart TV
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 679.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The price is NZ$914
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

MV Homebase: Walk to downtown/Mt Tam. Close to Muir Woods/SF

Homebase... the perfect place to unwind during your explorations. Relax on your private deck w/ morning coffee or enjoy the complimentary chocolate & wine.

IDEAL CENTRAL LOCATION: We're midway between Mill Valley downtown (1/2 mile walk); trails to Mt. Tam (3/4 mile), Cascade Falls (1.4 miles); Muir Woods (4 miles); Golden Gate Bridge/San Francisco (8 miles); Muir Beach (6.6 miles) & Napa wine country (probably 100 wineries within an hour of us).

THE SPACE:
This is an attached in-law unit on the end of a large house. You have your own private entrance & have two private parking spaces. Once you enter the unit, the primary bedroom w/ a daybed that makes into a king bed is located to your right. Upstairs, you will find a large studio w/ a queen bed, a small but complete kitchen (apt sized frig, countertop oven, single burner hotplate, blender, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, etc.), living area w/65” HDTV, a queen sleeper sofa, and a full bathroom. Outside there is a small private deck with a BBQ and a firepit.
Please note that you have to go into the studio in order to get to the bathroom. So the studio does not have complete privacy from the primary bedroom if the people in the primary bedroom need to use the bathroom. The bathroom does have a tub/shower.
We provide K-cups and complimentary chocolate and a bottle of wine (or sparkling cider if you prefer).

PEACEFUL SECLUSION IN NATURE: Nestled on a little over an acre so there are no close neighbors. There are dozens of redwoods & a seasonal creek on the property. Deer come by daily. No worries about parking as we have our own off-street parking.


TESLA CHARGER: Tesla charger available upon request (you must let us know before arrival)..

WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR: We are not affected by power outages.

TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER: Unlimited hot water for even the largest families.

HIGH SPEED 1 Gig FIBER WIFI. Both TVs are set up to stream Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple & HBO.

ONSITE ASSISTANCE: Owners are on site in the main house. We are here to assist you & interact w/ you if you desire. Conversely, we respect your privacy & are happy to leave you alone if you desire.

**** This property is COVID-19 Cleaning Compliant ****
Hosts and cleaning staff are fully vaccinated & boosted.


In order to accommodate our guests that have allergies, this is a no smoking & no pets unit.

Guest access
Parking can be tough to find on most residential streets in Mill Valley. Fortunately, you have your own private parking spaces at the end of our driveway. And they are directly in front of the steps that lead to the entrance to your unit. There is space for two vehicles to park side-by-side.
From our house it is only a 1/2 mile walk or 1 mile drive to downtown Mill Valley. Mill Valley was ranked #4 in best small towns in America by Smithsonian Magazine. Easily walk to dozens of shops, restaurants, live entertainment, movie theatre, redwood groves and more.

We are ideally located for events like:
The Dipsea Race
The Double Dipsea Race
The Quad Dipsea Race
Miwok Race
Mt Tam Wild Boar Half Marathon and 10K races
Golden Gate Headlands Marathon
Muir Woods Marathon
The Mill Valley Film Festival
The Mill Valley Music Festival

Muir Beach is 6.6 miles away and Stinson Beach is 11 miles.

Host has been a trail runner for 30 years and can provide information on Mt. Tamalpais and the Dipsea trail.

VRBO 's system does not have an option for same day reservations. If you need a same day reservation, please make an inquiry for the following day and I can manually set it up for same day arrival.

As with all rentals, trip cancellation insurance is recommended to protect you from the unexpected.

Property manager

Mike Wood

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 MHB0224

About the area

Map
Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Mill Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 11 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 32 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mixt - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MV Homebase: Walk to downtown/Mt Tam. Close to Muir Woods/SF pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at MV Homebase: Walk to downtown/Mt Tam. Close to Muir Woods/SF?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MV Homebase: Walk to downtown/Mt Tam. Close to Muir Woods/SF on 25 Dec 2024 start from NZ$914.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at MV Homebase: Walk to downtown/Mt Tam. Close to Muir Woods/SF?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MV Homebase: Walk to downtown/Mt Tam. Close to Muir Woods/SF?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MV Homebase: Walk to downtown/Mt Tam. Close to Muir Woods/SF located?

This family-friendly Mill Valley holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sweetwater Music Hall and Mount Tamalpais State Park. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate National Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

MV Homebase: Walk to downtown/Mt Tam. Close to Muir Woods/SF Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great , clean and cozy place,
Host was very friendly and resoosive to reservation, hastle free reservations. Very quiet neighborhood. A lot less stress and more covineint than a hotel stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
September stay
Homebase was perfect for our week long Mill Valley visit. It is clean and well equipped. The hosts are responsive and kind. The bedroom on the first floor allowed for privacy for our teen. The hills, narrow street and driveway are daunting at first, but we quicky got used to it. Thank you for being great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting, cute town, helpful hosts
Our family had a lovely stay - the home was clean and convenient to town. The setting is beautiful and peaceful and the host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful “Treehouse”
The rental, the space, the setting and the hosts were all and more that we could have hoped for. It was pretty amazing to wake up and look out the windows straight onto the redwoods, to sit out on the back deck and listen to and watch the many birds while gazing skyward at the treetops, and to take an early morning walk and see deer grazing and a very young coyote also on its morning walk. The space was well equipped and met all our needs for food prep. Mike was very helpful and very responsive. The written information he and Kate provided was descriptive and very helpful: Restaurants, (including their personal reviews and recommendations), nearby hiking trails, beautiful destinations to drive and hike to and many destinations for arts and entertainment. It was a quiet, welcoming, and beautiful setting… Grateful to have found it, for our time there, and for such great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle f., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Adventure
MV Homebase is an incredible property nestled in the towering trees of Marin County, yet close to town, hiking, and so much more! The studio is covered in windows with views for days, the kitchen has everything you need, and the rest of the home truly provided the perfect getaway for peace, reflection, adventure, and relaxation. Mike and Kate are AMAZING hosts!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental in awesome location
Our family of 5 (kids 17, 15, and 11) had the best stay in this fabulous rental. It may be the best-equipped vrbo we’ve stayed in and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and plenty of space to spread out. We enjoyed walking the stairs and pathways to downtown Mill Valley, exploring local trails, and the short distance to Sausalito, Muir Woods, and San Francisco. Mike was a great host with lots of helpful suggestions for the area and great communication. If we ever find ourselves in the area again (and we hope we do) we would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homebase
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tosh O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, place is nicer than the photos look.
Very nice place in a great setting. Home is clean well appointed, and bigger/nicer than the photos look. Owners were communicative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Karen
Great get away from the city in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family SF Trip
Nice and clean. Not too far from SF, my kids loved going across the Golden Gate Bridge each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Redwood Retreat
We loved our stay! The accommodation was perfect. The beds were extremely comfortable and balcony in the woods was heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deer Included!
We were happy to have the deer (or a stunt double) wander by one afternoon as we were driving back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

amber e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We were very happy staying here. Everything looked like the pictures, host was very welcoming and kind, great location, will recommend to others visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed respite
We took our kids to San Francisco for 4 days (a very busy few days!) and then moved onto Mill Valley where we were able to decompress and unwind in the beautiful tranquility of this property. You feel as though you've gone to a different state! We walked into the condo and were greeted with wine, sparkling cider for the kids, and chocolate! So kind! The unit is gorgeous and has a great location. We were able to visit Point Reyes & Sausalito easily. Great restaurants, walkable (although steep), and Mike was amazing! Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
I grew up in Mill Valley and loved being in the trees! Traveling with a toddler made the convenience of the pack&play and washer-dryer in the house a huge benefit !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An idyllic Mill Valley retreat
My family had the pleasure to stay in this charming spacious Mill Valley accommodation. The host
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Quaint condo and area!
We stayed at Mike’s condo for two nights during a trip to San Francisco. It was lovely! There were large windows for the natural light to filter in and lovely views of the forest, trees, and deer. Mill Valley was such a quaint area with lots of shops and things to do. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We stayed here to enjoy visits to San Francisco, Muir Woods and other areas near Mill Valley. It was the perfect location. The home was clean and well stocked and all of the instructions were clear. We very much appreciated the small details that personalized our stay. We would stay here again if in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clark H., Gilbert, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
SF(Mill Valley) Niece's Wedding
Property was well-kept, very organized with everything labeled accordingly. It had everything we needed for a great stay. Mike was a super host and made us feel welcome and was attentive to our needs. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Mill Valley
Great stay in Mill Valley. Mike was a thoughtful host and he put a lot of thoughtful touches to make the guest experience as pleasant as possible. Beautiful wooded area, but lots of narrow and windy roads to access the property. The suite itself was clean and was a good size for our little family of 3 to stay for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022