Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony

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A wooden deck with a round table and four wicker chairs, an umbrella, and a lantern.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden staircase leading to a house with a grey exterior and a mailbox labeled "123".
A compact kitchenette with a coffee maker, microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a black shelf with books and decorative items, and a wall-mounted shelf with a framed picture and a small sculpture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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San Rafael, CA
  • Place, Rebound Bookstore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Falkirk Cultural Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

B

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom A

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Dream shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

San Rafael

Located in San Rafael, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Falkirk Cultural Center, or check out an event or a game at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Map
San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • Rebound Bookstore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Gerstle Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 23 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pond Farm Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tender Tenders - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Mayflower Pub - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 2 mi (3 km) of Falkirk Cultural Center, Gerstle Park and San Anselmo Memorial Park. Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Close to everything.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Thank you, Brett for being our wonderful guest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy place. Great views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thank you so much
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Olga’s home. The place was extremely clean, comfortable bed, and a great little balcony where we had coffee every morning. We would definitely stay again if we were in the area, everything was perfect. Thank you for being a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Affordable, and comfortable

Great place to stay when visiting Marin county! We’ll equipped place, with nice sized rooms. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Olga was extremely quick with responding. We loved the location and enjoyed our stay very much! Olga was also very accommodating when our travel dates changed last minute.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to San Rafael

Great easy place to stay. Beds were comfy and clean. Place was quiet and close to Fairfax which has some really good restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very clean and well supplied. It was conveniently located for us, near our son's home. The kitchenette was perfect for a quick breakfast. Olga was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Amazing host , amazing property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cute!

Great little place for the four of us. Olga was so quick to reply with a few questions we had! Recommend this cute little place!! Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication with host. Very Cozy and clean. Highly recommend. I will definitely be coming back next time.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice but hidden property

Somewhat steep hill and parking was not easy but otherwise nice. Lovely shower
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 bedroom

Bedrooms, bath and patio were very nice. Would have liked a bigger common area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

All great but no spa/hot tub

This place was great, clean and location was perfect. The only caveat was that a spa/hot tub was listed in the amnities but there were none.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem

Really loved the place. Came with a friend that snored when he sleeps so having our own separate rooms with our own TV was a plus. Around the corner were some some really good restaurants and coffee shops. The town was a foodie heaven. This place is a gem and being so close to Sausalito.and Tiburon which are our favorite places to visit it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Comfortable

Just as expected in the property. Quiet with updared bath. A bit hard to find initially until we figured out that Bayo is below. Very heavily parked up on both sides in the evenings. Thank you for a nice secure stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely view - drinking coffee on the good sized balcony felt like I was up in a tree house amidst the greenery. In reality you are less than a mile walk down hill to the vibrant San Rafael Downtown. The host responded quickly when I had walking direction questions. The shower was a dream. The bed was very comfortable and I had lots of room to make myself at home. Street parking was easy during the day but a bit challenging coming home after evening outings. I would totally come back next time I’m seeing friends in Marin easy to navigate to from the freeway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I needed a place to stay for month and Olga’s place exceeded my expectations!Tastefully appointed, lovely bathroom, lots of light, and a perfect deck for morning coffee! I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and clean place to stay. Very private with a super cute balcony. Easy access to the freeway as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Little Escape

We couldn't have enjoyed our stay more. Not only is the location great, moments from downtown San Rafael and the Larkspur Ferry terminal, 15-20 mins by car to San Francisco, it is nestled in a lovely, quiet neighborhood perfect for walks. We saw deer most days on our walks and breathtaking views from the balcony. The apartment is as shown, with extremely comfortable beds and pillows, enough dinnerware for 4 people, and little touches like tea and coffee, games, and books. Our host also recommended excellent restaurants for our stay! The only note I would make, traveling from the Southeast, is that the A/C does not reference central air, which is not often needed in CA, rather individual standing units in each bedroom. These were cool, but did not get the rooms cold(er) during the summer temperatures. Overall, we would stay here again and highly recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

San Rafael Getaway

We have stayed here twice. It is perfect for two adults who aren't going to spend a lot of time there. Two nice bedrooms and a big bath but no living area. The kitchen area is well stocked with small appliances and what looks like a freestanding induction cooktop and all the equipment for cooking with it. Dishes and utensils and tea, coffee and the condiments to go with them, snack bars, water bottles in the refrigerator are provided. There is a beautiful deck where you can sit and eat but it was always too cold out there for us. We ate at the little drop-leaf table in the hall but it would be pretty tight for 4 people. It would be difficult for children because there is nowhere for them to run and play. My only complaint was that the people in the area beyond the kitchen had a dog who barked and children running and yelling - happily - but still very loud. It was not very often but enough that it was annoying. In spite of that we would stay there again when we visit our family there. It is a 5 minute drive from their house and about 2 minutes from friends of ours so a perfect place for us to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very pleasant stay

A very comfortable home with a lovely, expansive view in a good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2022
Thank you Diana for being our wonderful guests! Welcome back at any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Weekend

Perfect stay to visit with family. Close to many restaurants and hiking trails and the Bay. Short trip to Muir Beach and Muir Woods
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2021
Thank you very much for being our wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy and comfy

This little place is the nicest rental I have stayed in. The kitchenette was generously stocked with enough cutlery, glasses, and dishware for all four of us. The bathroom is luxurious. The beds and bedding are hotel quality. The little details , like artwork, books, reading lights, extra outlets, towels , and toiletries made us feel pampered. Sitting out on the deck looking out over the treetops was an added bonus and made the lack of a living/dining area unimportant. And it was quiet! I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect

This was a perfect place to relax after a long day at the race track thank you for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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