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Beautiful Home w/Lush Gardens

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Interior
Dining Room
Kitchen
Breakfast area and kitchen annex
Main bedroom - 1
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Mill Valley, CA
  • Popular LocationSweetwater Music Hall9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGolden Gate National Recreation Area7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuir Woods National Monument10 min drive
  • AirportNovato, CA (NOT-Gnoss Field)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Home w/Lush Gardens

Lovely Home and Lush Gardens

Exceptional Opportunity! This lovely, one-story home is 1600+ sq. ft. (150m2) in the Streamline Moderne (Art Deco) style, has a large living room and fireplace, dining room, two (2) bedroom, a spacious office, two full bathrooms, and a well-appointed, eat-in kitchen.

NOTE: The minimum rental period is 31 days

Very close to the charming downtown of Mill Valley, the house gets a terrific walk score of 86 (Very Walkable).

The kitchen features high-end appliances (Viking stove and microwave, Miele washer, dryer, and dishwasher, and Liebherr refrigerator) and a charming breakfast table with two chairs overlooking the garden. Off the kitchen is a lovely nook with a queen-sized futon sofa-bed perfect for reading, as well as an exercise bicycle.

The private main bedroom, with its queen-sized bed, has lovely windows looking out over the beautiful greenery surrounding the seasonal creek. In addition, it has a comfortable queen size sofa-bed, coffee table, chest of drawers, and two closets. It also has a large flat screen TV with hundreds of channels, including HBO and Showtime.

The second, smaller bedroom with a 4’ x 4’ skylight includes a comfortable queen bed, two side tables with reading lamps, two chairs, a closet, and a large TV with hundreds of channels, including HBO and Showtime.

The large, sunny, professional office at the front of this beautiful home looks out on to the lush, private, front garden and courtyard. It includes large, built-in, white laminate working desks with two comfortable work stations and bookshelves. It is perfect for those who work from home.

The whole house, including the office, is served by our high-speed Wi-Fi network.

The gardens are marvelous. The private front garden welcomes you in through the front patio, with its comfortable lounge, grand fern, pomegranate tree and climbing roses. On one side of the house is the seasonal creek, with impressive gigantic bamboo and numerous trees, including an iconic redwood. On the other side of the house is a smaller garden area that showcases some of the owners' own ceramic sculpture and vegetable garden. Behind the house there is an intimate patio with comfortable seating, an outdoor dining table for six surrounded by roses, flowers, herbs, and trees including a fig, apple, and pear.

Even though this house is very close to San Francisco, there's a fair amount of wildlife around. You may see deer by the creek, raccoons scampering along the decks, squirrels and birds, among other wildlife.

Few houses in Mill Valley have air conditioning. Even on the very hottest days of the year, though, this house is comfortable without needing air conditioning because of its reflective roof coating.

This is a primary residence--not a stripped-down rental property--so it's filled with personal effects, and quality art and furnishings. Note that the house isn't kid- or pet-friendly. If you will be traveling with young children, please reach out to us and we will provide you with a more specific description of why we feel that the property is unsuitable.

Even though this is a relatively new listing, the owners have had over 85 great reviews of themselves as AirBnb guests, emphasizing how clean they’ve left the rentals and how great they were to have as guests. Great care has been taken to ensure that this will be a unique, romantic place for guests to stay. The property is well-appointed, extremely comfortable, and meticulously clean. The owners will be readily available by phone and email to answer questions.

Another guest rented the house through a comparable service and left the following review: “ The Oasis is just that. What else could I call it? The house is an experience. At the start of the day, you either go for a walk to The Depot for whatever, because it’s all good. Or have coffee on one of the three side porches. Bamboo cluster, redwood, a garden so lush the ever-present hummingbirds feel spoiled. It is verdant and peaceful. Remote work, it could not be better. Escape hideaway? Perfect. Then there’s the amazing interiors…(If you are lucky you will interact with Dana or Christopher, try and chat outside of house items, they are fascinating). The Outspokentraveler.”

The city of Mill Valley is small (14,000 residents), but packed with services, entertainment, and boutique shops. The Smithsonian Magazine named it as the 4th best small town in America. There are several markets, including two Whole Foods and a farmers market, a cinema, and a wonderful library. There are lots of great walking areas and redwood groves, and the house is right down the street from a park with free tennis courts, two baseball diamonds and a handball court.

Mill Valley is just north of the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito, in Marin County at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais. The mountain bike was invented right here by cyclists who wanted to climb that mountain. It's easy to get to San Francisco by car, bus, or ferry from Sausalito. The house is also just a short drive away from lovely beaches, including Muir Beach and Stinson Beach, the huge Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and the world-famous California Wine Country.

Peaceful - Comfortable - Well-Equipped

Property manager

Christopher Dworin

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fragile art/no child-proofing. Contact us for info

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mill Valley

Located in Mill Valley, this holiday home is in the city centre. California Academy of Sciences and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for San Francisco Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 9 min walk
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 7 min drive
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 10 min drive
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 21 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mamahuhu - 11 min walk
  • Equator Coffees & Teas - 9 min walk
  • Le Marais Bakery - 5 min walk
  • Super Duper Burgers - 18 min walk
  • 2 AM Club - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Home w/Lush Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home w/Lush Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home w/Lush Gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home w/Lush Gardens located?

Located in the heart of Mill Valley, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Sweetwater Music Hall and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Muir Woods National Monument. Mount Tamalpais State Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous multiple gardens in beautiful location
Beautiful Home w/Lush Gardens We loved our stay in Mill Valley. There are multiple different beautiful outside gardens, large & small, very inviting, with lovely outdoor seating, lighting, and an amazing sound / speaker system. We loved that! We were able to entertain our friends very comfortably and do plenty of dancing outside. The kitchen is totally workable, with super high end equipment. In the rest of the house, there is quite a lot of artwork, paintings, ceramics, sculptures . . . so I don't recommend this home if you have little children. There is a large room in the front that can serve as an office / studio if you are working remotely, with a big walk in closet for storage. The one thing that you should know is that there is really just one true bedroom, the other is a small room with a skylight, a bed, a tv, and pocket doors (no windows). I couldn't really tell this from the photos. There is also a sleeping nook off the kitchen, but with a curtain instead of a wall, so it's not at all private. We had a wonderful time here and the walk to town is very quick, with nice restaurants and coffee places. The host leaves very detailed instructions, information, and tips. It's also very easy to park right in front of the house, which we appreciated. Highly recommend! Date of arrival - August 12, 2022 Reservation ID #HA-BRFFR0
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Finding The Dworins' paradise was a godsend... Experiencing it was an elixir!
I sighed JOY the moment I entered Chris and Dana's front garden. As you can see from the photos on their VRBO page... the house and furnishings are lovely. What photos can't show is Dana's and Chris's thoughtfulness. They are 10-star hosts! To be awakened each morning by birdcalls, not leaf blowers or lawn mowers! This is Shangri-La. The enchanting gardens! Dana's secret ingredients make them lush! Chris's ceramic sculptures make them whimsical! Third year into this pandemic... I was able to give myself and my dear housemate a break from each other, without my having to deal with crowds at airports... to be able to share such beautiful space with precious friends (one at a time) ... finding The Dworins' paradise was a godsend. Experiencing it was an elixir! A thousand thanks to the gracious hosts from your happy and grateful guest TL.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I DREAM OF AN ENCHANTED GARDEN HOUSE
THIS HOUSE THIS HOUSE THIS HOUSE ! From the moment you enter You are in awe , everything has a purpose , from the glorious kitchen , where we cook epic gourmet meals, to the settings in the garden the rooms , where every detail has been thought sunsets immersed in mastery details to gaze and wonder in a second I would go back steps from the center of mill valley for all your needs and fun , yet the best are simply DANA AND CHRIS , TO OF THE MOST KIND PEOPLE YOU WILL MEET ,SO MUCH CLASS AND THE REAL THING ! We are coming back !!!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Christopher Dworin

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Christopher and Dana are your hosts. We're both very well-traveled.

Other interests of Christopher's include art (which he's now doing full time) and architecture, ceramics, (he taught a wheel throwing class at a local pottery studio and made his living for 3 years as a full time potter and sculptor), design, France and all things French (he lived in Paris for three years), and many other subjects.

Dana has been a professional real estate agent and landscape designer, and is a terrific fine art photographer. She's also passionate about travel, gardening and home design,

We're quiet non-smokers, without children.

Why they chose this property

Our home is an extraordinary place. Though small in square footage, it feels large, in part because it's completely surrounded by lush, private gardens. It's filled with art and is a lovely, peaceful oasis. It's only a short distance to the charming center of the Mill Valley village with its numerous cafes, restaurants, shops, market and library. In addition, it is just down the street from Boyle Park, with brand new free tennis courts, Little League baseball fields, and creek. This home is a comfortable, warm and sophisticated place to be.

What makes this property unique

Our house was one of only five chosen to be on the Mill Valley Art and Garden Tour. This is a tribute to how lovingly the gardens and art have been incorporated. Mill Valley itself was named by the Smithsonian Magazine as the #4 small town in America.
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