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Luxury Tranquil Waterfront Haven w/Pool & Spa

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A luxurious house with a private pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, docked at a marina with boats.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a small fountain, and a view of a lake and mountains.
An aerial view of a house with a swimming pool, docked boats, and a tropical setting.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a laptop, and a pumpkin on the table.
A modern living room with a large sofa, two round coffee tables, and a view of a lake and mountains through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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San Rafael, CA
  • Place, San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

San Rafael

Located on the waterfront, this villa is in Canal, a neighbourhood in San Rafael. 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. Falkirk Cultural Center and Boardsports Marin are also worth visiting.
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • San Francisco Bay - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yu Shang - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Tranquil Waterfront Haven w/Pool & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Tranquil Waterfront Haven w/Pool & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Luxury Tranquil Waterfront Haven w/Pool & Spa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Tranquil Waterfront Haven w/Pool & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Tranquil Waterfront Haven w/Pool & Spa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Tranquil Waterfront Haven w/Pool & Spa located?

Located in Canal, this villa is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Marin Country Mart and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from San Francisco Bay. Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with tons of room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely incredible. The property itself was exactly as pictured. It is as amazing as it looks.The water completely surrounding us was serene, peaceful, and relaxing, and it was a perfect location for my executive retreat. The house is equipped with a hot tub, a sauna, a pool, a beautiful, huge bathtub with luxury bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, really comfortable beds, pillows, linens, smart TV, lots of seating, and barbecue. It was just literally perfect, and Sherry is such a gem. She was so helpful and responsive the entire time. She even went as far as to bring us some butter when we needed some. I was just blown away, and I can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Sherry was a great communicator. This spot is definitely a hidden oasis.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and responsive. The view from the living room overlooking the pool, jacuzzi, palm trees, canal, sailboats, and hillsides was very peaceful. The house had unique and fun decor while still feeling comfortable and homey. The sauna was also nice to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, we had a great time. The kids really enjoyed the place and had tons of fun. Sherry, our host, was wonderful and stayed on touch with throughout our stay. Awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this home for our weekend in San Francisco! Very comfortable - multiple seating/conversation areas - fire pit - jacuzzi and pool. The showers are amazing and the master bath is exceptional. Bedrooms are nice in size and the beds are very comfortable. I really don’t have anything negative to say about this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this home. It's spacious and beautiful and serene and had everything we could need. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 families w kids had the pleasure of staying 1 week in Sherry’s house.Great communication and quick response from the very first minute of booking until the end of our stay. Location: super! Quiet and on the canal. Soccer pitch and nice run path right outside the house. 8 mins to Larkspur ferry terminal (we used the ferry to/from San Francisco. Excellent road cycling in Marin. Close to Hiking trails around Mount Tam. Stinson beach 35 min awayWe used the house as a base for exploring the area and beyond (Yosemite) and the only thing we kind of regret was not spending a couple of days more…just to hang around the house, chill by the pool, read a book in the lounge area. We did have time for barbecues and had most meals outdoors. Super cosy to sit at the very tip of the house Peninsula around the gas fire pit in the evenings. And again I would point out how quiet it was when sitting there.Sherry answered our Q’s and was quick to replace things that didn’t work (Like a leaking air mattress)We spent 3 weeks travelling the PCH and this house was the only one we had for a week and we’ll easily come back again.Thank you Sherry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun family stay

Had a wonderful time visiting family and Sherrys house allowed many of us to stay together. Beautiful backyard and worked perfectly for our whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked house and the host is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place !

My kids loved the pool. They also enjoyed kayaking and fishing so close to the house. Great house for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Beautiful location and a home full of amenities. Our host was extremely responsive, gracious, welcoming, and proactive. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous spot, great getaway

Lovely home with a spectacular location on the water. We enjoyed the pool and hot tube, gas fire with the water just feet away. Could not have been better!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Oasis!

We had the best time staying here! It is cultivated to be so comfortable and peaceful, and the homey touches are so welcoming. We particularly enjoyed the sauna and hot tub. It was the perfect place to host a bit group of a friends on a little vacation. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I resort like property !!!

We Took our family out for a nice relaxing weekend very beautiful property hot tub swimming pool sauna I was like I was the four seasons beautiful bathrooms very beautiful home large and spacious great for large groups Had a blast thanks so much !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we celebrated my milestone birthday with family and friends this past weekend. the house has been well loved and thoughtfully furnished and decorated. it is well equipped and has lots of wonderful amenities. sherry is a wonderful hostess and very responsive with requests and concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet stay on the canal

Perfect place for a family. Pickleweed park is a block away and the views around the canal and bay are epic. Host communicated very well. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great house. Best house manager I’ve ever dealt with in 25 years of vrbo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot!

For our family, this location was perfect. We had all we needed in the San Rafael, Corta Marte, Sausilito area while only being 30 min from Pier 39, Giants stadium and Fisherman’s wharf. Home was very spacious with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Birthday

My stay was excellent, Sherry was a great host very responsive when I had questions. The house is perfect for small groups a beautiful place to relax and connect with friend, I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is beautiful and well appointed. We had plenty of space for our party of 7 longtime girlfriends to reconnect. Property manager was great at accommodating. She answered texts right away and made us feel very welcome. Able to paddleboard and kayak on lagoon and enjoy all the dining and lounge areas around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A great girls weekend with a beautiful backyard

five girlfriends and I stayed three nights here for my big 70th birthday. We cooked in one night we enjoyed the outside areas multiple times found a really nice tranquil place to set out and look at the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property had everything we wanted including a million dollar view. It was clean and spacious. Sherry the host was responsive and communicated effectively. We will absolutely stay again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Casa Canal

We had a wonderful & relaxing time at Casa Canal this past weekend with a group of women. Although the neighborhood made us a little concerned when we were driving to it but when we got there we felt secure. The property is surrounded with video surveillance & once behind the gate of the home you feel transported to a different place. It’s so relaxing, the water, the birds & the ambiance was so refreshing. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Hi Christina , I am glad you enjoyed our property. We love our neighbors and feel very safe here . This is one of the most friendliest neighborhood . We love to meet you on your next visit ., Best regards, Sherry
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