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Cozy Cottage in Mill Valley

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A bed with a metal frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a shelf with wine glasses and plates.
A compact, modern kitchen with a black Galanz refrigerator, a small black countertop, and a chair.
A grey sofa with a tufted backrest and two matching throw pillows, a dark wooden chair, a round table, and a blue rug.
A coastal landscape with a rocky foreground, a view of the ocean, and distant hills.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mount Tamalpais State Park

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Mill Valley, CA

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

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About the area

Mill Valley

Mill Valley is home to this cottage. SF Masonic Auditorium and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge. Bay Area Discovery Museum and California Academy of Sciences are also worth visiting.
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Mill Valley, CA

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 25 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mixt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sol Food - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Watershed Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage in Mill Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage in Mill Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage in Mill Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage in Mill Valley located?

Situated in Mill Valley, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sweetwater Music Hall and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Muir Woods National Monument. Mount Tamalpais State Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in
The roads in are one lane. You have to back up if you meet another car. You park on the street at the top of a steep driveway. Then there are 40 steps ( I counted them) down to the unit. The code box to get in didn’t work. Luckily the owner was home and came down with a key. The shower and bathroom are miniscule. Otherwise it sufficiently met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Host told me there was plenty of street parking. We found parking very difficult. Also, this host needs to be more upfront in regards to the "few steps" to get to to the cottage. There were 40 steps down without hand rails. This was very difficult to traverse for us as we are in our 70s. I think it would be better if this information was given on the web site. If I had know I wouldn't have reserved this location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super sweet little cottage on th Dipsea steps

I had such a nice peaceful sleep in this cute little cottage in the redwoods. So nice to walk into town on the Dipsea steps.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous location

Enjoyed our stay at the Cottage. Location was perfect--on the Steps! Walk to downtown and multiple local trails. Cottage was cute and comfortable. Shower a bit small but didn't impede on our enjoyment of the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely a charming location. The hosts are very responsive, friendly and kind folks. We love dogs and your arrival will be announced by the small family dog. Walk down the side brick path with steps to a very private basic cottage room. I wanted to sit on their lovely back patio but we needed to get on the road early. Maybe text ahead and see if they are open to that. Coffee maker is provided. There is a tv, fridge and small toaster oven so plan for a bit more time to reheat your leftovers if needed. Ironing board and iron are in the closet if needed. The roads leading up to the houses in these Northern California neighborhoods are very narrow. Just take your time at 15 miles an hour and the locals work with you to let you by or pull off in a drive apron to let them by. It’s very safe for a walk around as you can hear cars approaching to move aside. Just watch out for the kids on bikes. Good value and you can’t beat the wonderful smell of the trees.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honey hole

The cottage is small but very comfortable. The first thing we saw at the front door was a doe eating grass 10 feet away. $8 uber ride from downtown hot spots. There is a stairway trail leading up the hill if your into hiking. Owners were very reaponsive and even checked in with us at the beginning of day 2 to make sure we were ok and didnt need anything. We will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was small, but adequate. The kitchen was good enough for warming food and we definitely appreciated the mini oven. The biggest difficulty was enough light in the kitchen area. The road to the house is tight and if you're not familiar it can be scary...of course that has nothing to do with the home-owner, but it is nice to know. While we weren't looking for over the top hospitality and the host did provided the basic necessities, they did not come across as very friendly. That being said, the price was pretty good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

No heat, no privacy

In all seriousness, our room at the Best Western ended up being a nice upgrade. The studio is tiny, shockingly difficult to find, and provides near zero separation from the host's home. We were greeted by overflowing trash cans and a barking dog as we worked our way just past the many windows of the owner's home. It was rainy and cold. The gas wall heater wouldn't light. The new smoke detector still had the cardboard (battery protecting) tab inside it, making it inoperable. Not a confidence builder when combined with a suspect gas appliance. Cozy and small are not interchangeable. This place was tiny and clean, but not warm, comforting or relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2024
It's unfortunate that Kelly threatened us with a bad review if we did not give her a full refund after she'd altered her plans several times and had already checked-in. She thought the heater was an air purifier. We live in a residential area and the cottage is past our driveway and house. The cottage is many, many yards away from our home.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Not worth the money and stay for young families

I would not recommend this place for young families. We arrived at night. There are no street lights so good luck finding this place after dark. The lanes are narrow for two cars to pass quickly. We spend a lot of time driving in circles. The cottage is several steps downstairs which again makes it difficult at night. The room has a fan but doesnt help with ventilation. It was hot and with no breeze we didnt have good sleep. The owner doesnt respond promptly. I expected a response with 20 minutes atleast. My first question when i was in the cottage he responded in 2hrs and the next in 1hr. Causing inconvenience to us as well Our checkout was 11:00 am we couldnt make it in time and we ended up paying 100$ extra for we checkout 12:00 pm. Its unfair we pay so much but get nothing in return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Unfortunately, this guest decided to ring our doorbell close to midnight waking up our young children. He then ignored our departure time. Had we had availability we certainly would have allowed a late check-out. As such, his flagrant disregard for our rules and ignoring repeated texts/phone calls impacted another guest’s experience. We responded promptly to every VRBO message and text. He decided that check-out times don’t apply to him and departed 90 minutes late. The “fan” is actually a heater.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Not good for large vehicles as very narrow curvy hilly roads. Access requires many steps down and up

Not well marked on street so very hard to find, but nice once there. Very limited kitchen, some lights not working, few extras in general.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mill Valley Cottage

Our very first time ever using any type of Verbo sort of accommodations and we made fools of ourselves. We entered the main residence on accident thinking it was where we were supposed to be. Fortunately the owners were incredibly patient and kind and even left us an actual key for the lock because we are not tech savvy enough to use the App for unlocking the door. For our first expereience we were extremely fortunate to book our stay here. Thank you for your kinkness!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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