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Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything

Holiday home in San Rafael with kitchen and patio

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Exterior detail
Living area
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6113.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Rafael, CA
  • Place, Larkspur Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional sleeping (Living 1)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything

Bright, charming, and comfortable, this single-story cottage makes a wonderful home base for exploring San Rafael and the beauties of Marin County. It's an incredibly central location for your daily excursions, with both a shaded front porch and a sun-splashed side patio waiting to welcome you home.

-- THE PROPERTY --

83050

Large windows and lofty ceilings fill the house with natural light. Pick up some local produce at the Marin Civic Center's legendary farmers market (four miles), and prepare homemade meals in a chic kitchen with new stainless steel appliances. Sit down to eat at the spacious island, in the sunlit dining room, or outside on the covered front porch. As for your evenings, you can spend them playing board games and streaming movies in the comfort of the living room. As the day's clothes spin in the washer/dryer, log onto the complimentary WiFi and plan tomorrow's adventures.

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

-- THE LOCATION --

This home provides the utmost in convenience, as it sits a matter of blocks from both 101 and 580. You'll have easy driving access to all corners of the Bay Area, yet you can also leave your car at home for the day. The Cal Park Hill Pathway - connecting you to downtown San Rafael, the Larkspur Ferry Terminal, and two SMART stations - is two blocks away. World-class hiking and mountain biking, scenic drives out to West Marin, and the shops and restaurants of Fourth Street are close by as well.

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

San Rafael

California Park, a neighbourhood in San Rafael, is home to this holiday home. 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. Book Passage and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • Marin Country Mart - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picante - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything located?

Located in California Park, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Marin Country Mart and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from San Francisco Bay. Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Mission San Rafael Arcangel are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was available. Fit our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated having such a charming house for home-base while visiting the area. It had everything we needed. The coyotes in the early morning hours excepted, seeing the deer and wild turkeys was an extra special treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very clean, the kitchen is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

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

Great property in Marin

We really enjoyed staying at this property and found Vacasa to be a good host.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Cute and Conveniently Located in San Rafael

This was a good basic base of operations for our holiday vacation in San Rafael, which was all we needed it to be. We have family in the area, and this location was within very reasonable distance and easy access to all of our activities. We also had our dog with us, and it was a very accommodating place for her, with a big and securely fenced front yard. We really only used the property to sleep, shower and change clothing, so I can't speak to what it would be like to cook or hang out there.The reason I gave the stay a 4 star rating instead of 5 stars is that, when we originally booked the stay, we had intended to have one more adult person joining our party. I'm really glad he decided to find his own accommodations, however, because the pull out couch/bed in the living room, where he would have had to stay, did not seem large enough nor at all comfortable for an adult human. Similarly, the trundle bed in one of the bedrooms was barely large enough for my teenage son, who, admittedly, is very tall. Maybe someone who is not 6'1" would fit on it perfectly, but he had to sleep kind of diagonally across it to be fully supported. The Queen bed in the main bedroom was very comfy, though, so that was great.All in all, it was a very supportive and convenient experience, and the owner was understanding and empathetic when I told her that I had lost my phone earlier in the trip, which I appreciated. As mentioned, I also appreciated that our dog was welcomed and safely accommodated. That was one of the most important things we needed, and it was great. Over all, a great place to stay if you want to be reasonably close to San Rafael and you have a dog.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Y.

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

Great Place

This cottage was perfect for our stay. It is very clean and the property manager was wonderful! She was responsive and very prompt in getting back in touch with us when ever we had a question. I highly recommend this property and I will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelie B.

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

Perfect middle of Marin location

Super convenient location with good amenities and a nice porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Perfect home

We rented this for an ACL surgery recovery and it was the perfect space!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen P.

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

Convenient, quiet

Overall this is a comfortable place to stay, in a quiet neighborhood. There were a few things that needed attention. First, the oven was dirty, causing the smoke alarm to go off repeatedly during use as soon as it approached set temperature. Second, there was a stool in the kitchen that was extremely rickety and should not have been in use. Finally, and most significant, the garbage disposal did not work. May have been jammed by previous occupants. When this was called in, someone did show up shortly, but was unable to fix.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Doug A.

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

Review

First, it started with an extra charge at the time of reservation that we were not aware of. When we got to the house and found the key, we logically tried the door closest to the lock box. Not only did the key not work, it stuck in the lock. We did manage to free it and called Vacasa (in India I believe). The person there simply said, try the other doors and see what works. We did that and got in although the key still stuck in this second lock. Once inside at 5pm, we found that the house had not been cleaned since the last guests. Another call to Vacasa. They would contact the “local team” who would call me shortly. We never heard from anyone after that despite two more calls to Vacasa. I did get a message from Vacasa that someone had been called and would be out to clean the house though not when. I was told that we would be credited $146 for the inconvenience which we haven’t seen yet. The housekeepers showed up unannounced at 7:30pm. In their defense, no one had told them that there had been guests in immediately before us. While we were waiting, we checked out the backyard. Not secure, no gate, missing boards in the fence and just dirt and some dried grass. The front yard was fully secured with a fence but just dirt and trees. Previous guests had not cleaned up after their dog which we had to take care of. More importantly, we found broken glass embedded in the clay at 3-4 locations. We only found that by light glinting off the sharp points stickingup
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alena Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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