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Beautiful, Secluded Bay View Cottage in the Trees

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A wooden cabin with a curved roof, a door, and a window.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa with a mirror.
A circular wooden cabin with a glass balcony, surrounded by trees and a paved path.
A spacious room with large windows, a ceiling fan, a dining table with chairs, and a green armchair.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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San Rafael, CA
  • Place, China Camp State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Gate Bridge
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

San Rafael

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Bayside Acres, a neighbourhood in San Rafael. Muir Woods National Monument and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Berkeley Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park, or consider a night out at Golden Gate Club. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • China Camp State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 25 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 26 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glyka Sweets - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Picante - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yu Shang - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Secluded Bay View Cottage in the Trees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful, Secluded Bay View Cottage in the Trees?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Secluded Bay View Cottage in the Trees?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Secluded Bay View Cottage in the Trees?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, Secluded Bay View Cottage in the Trees located?

Located in Bayside Acres, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from China Camp State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dominican University of California and Peacock Gap Golf Club. Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 281 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet lovely setting amid oaks - very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet place. Very thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a stunning property and wonderful hosts! My partner and I had an amazing two days. The space was spotless and included many amenities. We will definitely book again if we find ourselves back in the bay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just wanted a quiet place to relax. Enjoyed sitting on the deck in the trees, seeing squirrels and even a fox strolling by. Great location, 2 minutes to Andy’s market, 10 minutes to downtown. Clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just a great stay for our family. What a beautiful spot!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay! Unique building! Loved the area, beautiful room, clean facilities. Would recommend! Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice secluded location surrounded by trees with a view of the water
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway for 2

The property was everything we were looking for to make a short getaway memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean, relaxing. Perfect get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay…..unique place!

Charming and fantastically unique place to stay. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an incredible weekend. The treehouse is magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay!

This was such a great place to stay. The location was close to everything but also secluded and quiet. The property manager was awesome to deal with and very helpful. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
We're so happy you had such a great time here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is comfortable, clean, private and very pleasant. We enjoyed our stay very much. The driveway was a challenge, but manageable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the perfect little stay while we toured the town and nearby college. We had our two teenage daughters with us and the cottage was a perfect, cozy fit. Absolutely beautiful setting, and we loved the personal touches. VHS videos were a big hit! We even got early check-in, which was greatly appreciated for us weary travelers from Alaska.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Staycation

We came here on a weekend just to get away and it was wonderful! We were even able to watch ET on VHS, a surprise hilight of the trip :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Visit to the area

Very clean, great space, very nice views and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique stay and responsive hosts. Everything was actually better than described. Thank you to Joe and Mali.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful environment with windows everywhere to look out. Everything that was needed was there. Very clean and comfortable. The host was available and very helpful to us when we were challenged by working the tv. I highly recommend this relaxing, conveniently located, unusual place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property!!

A great location and view. Only regret is I didn’t stay longer !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect stay

My wife and I stayed here for a couple of nights in November—it was just what we were looking for. It’s quiet and tucked away, and that view is lovely. The place is as pictured and communication with the host was great. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it anymore
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never want to leave ! Such a beautiful and serene setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant Stay!

Very nice unit that was perfect for a quick staycation. Good communication and attentive hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

"Treehouse" stay

This place was special! We loved the unique house in the trees, the location, the view, and the host. It was not far from some really great parks, restaurants and interesting nearby towns. Highly recommended!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The tree house

Wonderful location close to parks and walking distance to a great little store.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place

It was a Very quaint and unique place. We really loved it and want to stay there again some time. The location is convenient to many things, but it is still quiet and private. It was nothing less than perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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