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Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa

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Spacious and serene deck on the waterfront.
Marina
Open concept, modern, light filled space for relaxing. Glass doors onto deck.
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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San Rafael, CA
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, China Camp State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa

SAN FRANCISCO & NAPA WINE COUNTRY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS IN A TRANQUIL & MAGICAL WATERFRONT MARIN COUNTY HOME. CENTRAL HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING! Comforts of home @ serene, modernly furnished water / canal front home. Take in the beautiful water canal views while relaxing on the expansive outdoor deck. Feel away from it all yet only 15 miles to the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco & only 45 miles to Napa Wine Country and 5 minutes to downtown San Rafael w/ its great dining, night life, and shopping! We welcome pets (dogs).

The space
Our Marin County harbor home is perfect for your family vacation or traveling business needs. You will feel away from it all in the homes tranquil waterfront setting yet only a few minutes from downtown San Rafael with it's vibrant shops and restaurants, SMART Train, biking and hiking trails and Grocery: Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and United Market.

This home includes a well appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and all the kitchen supplies needed to cook up delicious meals.

Seating for 6 at the dining table plus seating for additional two at the counter top.

An executive desk is available to if you are working from home. Strong Wifi and cell reception.

There is a large 800 sq ft outdoor deck that is truly magnificent with Mt Tam and canal water views for dining and leisure. The adjoining Yacht Harbor is private property and not part of the home.

A Smart TV is provided in each room for your enjoyment.

The entire home is available for you and your groups private use.

The Master bedroom includes two comfortable queen beds, ample closet space and a private bath. There is also a sliding door from the bedroom opening to the deck.

The 2nd bedroom features a comfortable King bed and an xtra queen floor mattress in the large walk in closet to utilize as needed. There is also a sliding door out to the deck.

The entire house is appointed with luxury features alongside a stylish fit and finish. It is the perfect base for your travels between Marin, Wine country (Napa, Sonoma) and San Francisco!

Other things to note:
Although our home is very private, we ask that you please respect our neighbors with keeping the noise level comfortably low on the deck, more specifically after 10:00 pm.

PETS, we do allow for your dog to join for an additional pet fee. Please be sure to list your pet with the guest count.

Thank you.
Guest access
The entire home is all yours, inside and out. There is ample off street parking. One car in the garage and two in front of the house. Access the the entire home and deck, including two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, garage, two baths.

Nearby kayak and paddleboard rentals are available at 101 Sport just a half mile down the road.

The home is located in a Marina. There is an attractive catamaran parked in the water in front of the rear deck. Rarely, but on occasion and most often on Holidays, the owner enjoys relaxing with friends on his vessel.

This is a quiet Marina Neighborhood. Some people live on their boats. This is not a party house and noise levels on the deck must be respectful.

Thank you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off Heat/AC thermostat
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Property Registration Number STR21-00017

About the area

San Rafael

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Loch Lomond, 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Classic Billiards and Book Passage. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Rafael, CA

What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • China Camp State Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Marin History Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 22 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picante - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa on 1 July 2026 start from AU$704, 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.

How much is parking at Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home with King Bed, spacious, clean, pet friendly. Near SF, Napa located?

This family-friendly San Rafael holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mission San Rafael Arcangel, Classic Billiards and China Camp State Park. Marin History Museum and Dominican University of California are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

Perfect for a family!

This is the perfect stay for a group.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leza M.

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

Beautiful location

House and surrounding area made for a wonderful vacation. The house was very comfortable and picturesque.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

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

Good location, very clean

Home had a very convenient location. It was extremely clean. Kitchen was generally well stocked. Could use some updating, but a good choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

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

Family road trip

The house and decor are just as pictured. Super cute, clean, well appointed. Everything we needed. Spacious and comfortable. The deck was perfect for early evening dining. It was a great location for heading into the city for a day, and then heading up to Dillon Beach and Bodega Bay another day. So much do! Wonderful time in a beautiful town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect place for our weekend stay!

The house was as advertised. Convenient, clean, well-appointed, and the view across the huge back deck was very cool. Check-in and communication with the hosts was seamless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Cleanest VRBO ever!

Great place and the cleanest VRBO we’ve ever stayed at! You won’t regret staying at this house. We plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Great location

A restful stay in a wonderful location. Our family enjoyed all our meals out on the deck while looking out on the water. The property is as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

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

Nice base for San Rafael area

We needed a place to stay while visiting family in San Rafael. This house was close, convenient, accommodated our dog, and had the right number of bedrooms. Comfy beds too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Quiet and comfortable with a huge deck

Loved sitting on the deck drinking coffee and overlooking the water! The place was perfect for a quiet relaxing getaway. We appreciated the ease of entry, parking, coffee making supplies, and comfortable bed and couch for watching tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARINA M.

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

Great location

Great property with wonderful location, a lot of space with huge deck, wonderful fews, somewhat strange laundry rules
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayela R.

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

Relaxing Home

Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Great house in San Rafael!

The house was everything that was described and then some. We had a terrific stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Close to stuff we love

The location is great for us and we love the house. we will back again and again. our go to house for this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Our stay in San Rafael

This house is perfect for us. Clean plenty of room and well equipped. Being close to the water is a plus. The host are great and there when we had questions. We’ve been here before and will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great for small family get together

Lovely and peaceful location with easy access (less than 1/2 mile) to groceries and coffee shops. Large, beautiful deck. Very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Great internet. Bonus -- each of the two bedrooms has its own bathroom, which worked out perfectly for our party of 4.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Life on the canal

We love the place. Beds were great, the host was excellent. It was everything and more. We will come back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shakti d.

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

Beauty and Peace

This property was such a relaxing and welcoming place to stay. the deck is sundrenched overlooking the water, the place is older but spotless, kitchen well supplied and beds comfortable. I recommend it. Also wholefoods and trader joes are not far away, and parking for a couple of cars was great. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Quiet in convenient location

This was a delightful surprise to stay at this property. The location is very unique, tranquil, and quiet. It’s a great setting for a family gathering. The property has been nicely updated in some unique ways, and was very comfortable and cozy. The communication with the owner was quick and courteous. The back deck is a real treat and so is the fireplace! The layout works out well because it has basically two master suites with the living area in between which made for quiet bedroom spaces . The home is close to everything and only a short drive to some nicer attractions in the bay area. It’s a great launching pad for some family outings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Cool retro mid century house on the water

Very cool mid century modern house right next to the harbor. Fantastic deck that’s partially covered which worked out great since it rained much of the time. It was lovely to see the boats and birds go by on the canal. Comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen and loved the vibe. Garage parking was a plus, too. Super close to shopping at Whole Foods and Trader Joes. I will say that the bathrooms and some of the fixtures could use updating. But overall it was a fabulous stay and I’d 100% book again. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Misrepresented access to harbor and privac

There are a lot of wonderful things about this house and location but the owners have misrepresented access to the harbor. The photos in the listing are not taken from the deck but rather from a different location near the home. Rather than a serene, private getaway with access to the harbor, we had a family of 5 stationed on their boat right off our deck about 20 feet away for 2 of our 3 day stay. We had no privacy at all and no access to the dock, because there was no space for us or our paddleboards. We couldn't have a private conversation on the deck while being bombarded by sounds of this family's activities, which felt like was in our living room. The owners stated it is not their harbor so cannot control who uses it or when. They did discount me $200. In addition, the hosts have a padlock on the gate to the dock and require that anyone who is staying at or visiting the home fill out a liability waiver and send their ID. This was very difficult to complete for our group, which was made up of different family members arriving at different times from multiple locations including several who were injured and not planning on using the dock at all. I had to spend several hours on the phone negotiating this requirement with the owners and ultimately did not receive the code to the lock until after the sun went down and we had been unable to use the dock. This was so disappointing for some members of our group that they ended up going home. I wouldn't recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

San Rafael beauty

Beautiful property with an incredible outside deck on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathleen D.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Charlene Lincoln

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Joe and I are long time Bay Area residents who love to share what this beautiful place has to offer. Joe is in real estate and a lifetime musician (drums, guitar, accordian) and Charlene is an acupuncturist. We have a 9 year old daughter that is the light of our lives.

We met in SF 17 years ago and lived to go out and explore The City. Now we are loving another chapter which is being surrounded by beauty and nature in Marin.

We became vacation hosts a few years ago and love it! We have the most wonderful guests and really enjoy providing beautiful homes where lasting vacation memories are made.
We can't wait to host you and your loved ones.

Why they chose this property

We discovered this home and instantly fell in love. Why? When you enter the harbor and see all the gorgeous boats and views of Mt Tam you instantly feel like you're on vacation. The house itself is really special. It was built for the Harbor Master and the layout is perfect for families and groups. The bedrooms are on opposite sides with sliding glass doors in every room going out to an expansive sun deck. This deck is huge! Everyone loves the retro mid century vibe with the contemporary touches.
As one guest described, "it's like hanging out at your friend's very stylish home."
You will love the open concept and indoor outdoor feel.

What makes this property unique

The house feels like you are away from it all but the beauty is you are close to everything. The deck and views is the best part of the home. The fact that you can rent paddleboards and kayaks a few minute walk away and float down the canals is a major bonus.

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