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Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country & SF - 30 day Min till June!

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Beach
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, music library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 249 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mill Valley, CA
  • Place, Marin Theatre Company
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Gate Bridge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Mill Valley

With a stay at this cottage in Mill Valley (Almonte), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. .This cottage is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Golden Gate Park and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Pier 39.
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What's nearby

  • Marin Theatre Company - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Golden Gate Park - 21 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Pier 39 - 26 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 22 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Good Earth Natural Foods - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country & SF - 30 day Min till June!

Off the market since 2024, this cozy, quiet, and completely private free-standing cottage is filled with natural light and feels like a treehouse tucked among the redwoods. A family of deer is often seen in the yard, adding to the peaceful setting. It's feels like a great getaway but is close to everything.

The fully-furnished, immaculate one-bedroom features a very comfortable king-size bed, a small office with a desk, wood floors, a recently updated bathroom, and a well-equipped kitchen with a gas stove. The living room is comfortable and inviting, and a full-size washer and dryer are included. There is also a small locked storage area in the carport.

The cottage has covered carport parking and is accessed by 13 stairs leading up to the living area. It’s less than 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, 5–10 minutes from Muir Woods, world-class hiking and biking trails, and just 40 minutes from wine country. The walking/bike path from Mill Valley to Sausalito is just steps away.

A great selection of shops and restaurants is nearby, with Whole Foods, Safeway, and Good Earth all within one mile. Walking trails lead into Sausalito and to nearby restaurants.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features books, a video library, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a music library, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 530 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quiet Private Cottage Close to Trails Stores

Quiet Private Shelter in Place Cottage Close to Trails Stores

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Cozy Quiet Cottage Close to Trails, Wine Country & SF - 30 day Min till June! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable property in an excellent location

Mill Valley is a lovely location and this is a lovely property to stay in. There are lots of walking routes and other things to do, plenty of places to eat and a good supermarket nearby. Sausalito and the Golden Gate Bridge are close by too. Rusty was always available if we needed anything. We stayed for 4 nights but if we come back again we may stay for longer than that,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nirvana!

Perfect for my husband and I. Cozy, comfortable cottage perfectly nestled in nature. Well equipped to easily settle in and Rusty was on point with keeping in touch with us to communicate details for our stay. Convenient location to everything! This was our first time staying here, but it sure won’t be our last as our son and DIL live just a short 10 minute drive from the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

In the redwoods!

This was our second stay at Rusty’s Mill Valley cottage…we especially love that it is up a flight of stairs, so feel safe leaving windows open! It’s a very comfy place, bright living area and very comfortable bed. Full kitchen and laundry add to the beauty! We enjoyed morning coffee and a bagel before setting out each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located, very peaceful and quiet. It was very clean and comfortable. Rusty was available to provide information about the property and area. Awesome place!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

I loved my stay at this comfortable, quiet, private cottage. It was a perfect location close to stores, restaurants and the sights I wanted to see. There were even two deer who hung out under the trees outside the carport. I appreciated the kitchen which was equipped with everything I needed. Once I needed to contact the host about something and she responded immediately. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable week

We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

The cottage was perfect … quiet, peaceful, ample amenities, and convenient to town and area attractions. The accommodations were very comfortable, and our host Rusty offered helpful tips and was very responsive to questions. Overall, an excellent value. We would definitely like to stay again during our next visit to Mill Valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

S W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice property on a quiet street

Loved the location. Close to everything I wanted to get to. Rusty was great in communicating with me all the way through. I will stay again next time I go to CA.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A San Francisco Retreat

My husband and I were looking for a relaxing getaway with ease of access to San Francisco. Could not have asked for a more perfect location - easy travel by car AND ferry - and away from the downtown chaos. The treehouse was peaceful and perfect to R&R before and after running around the city. Hosts were awesome and super responsive, making the trip that much more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Stay

Fabulous, clean, and peaceful. Great location close to trails, stores, and city. Host was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wish we would have stayed longer!

We can't say enough good things about our stay - we'll definitely be back <3
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmund S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great location!

We had a lovely stay in Rusty’s Cottage. It had everything we needed and more! It is in a perfect location to see the sights of San Francisco, Napa Valley, Muir Woods, Golden Gate and everywhere in-between! There is good shopping close by as well as a great range of cafes and restaurants. The cottage is in a peaceful location and we were delighted to see the deer in the garden behind the cottage most mornings. Should we return to San Francisco we would have no hesitation in booking with Rusty again.

10/10 Excellent

Heinz V.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Home Away From Home!

Great location and great cabin, we found everything you could possibly need and more. Truly enjoyed staying there and after our day trips to San Francisco we where happy to get back 'Home' to a nice and normal neighborhood. the rates are also very reasonable and the homey feeling we got beets any hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant mill valley getaway

The cabin was a lovely small apartment in a charming quintessentially Californian neighborhood. Some highlights were a nice big shower with great water action, and a very comfortable bed. Rusty was attentive. Highly recommend for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Solitude and quietness

Waking to the soft chewing of the deer munching on grass - but otherwise sooo quiet and the BEST bed. Very central to everything - Wild walks, restaurants, fantastic cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

esa k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meditative experince in beautiful location

I stayed 3 nights in this gem in Mill Valley CA. Great location near hiking trails restaurants and SF city. Property was super clean everything was high quality and you could not ask more friendlier and attentive host. I got separate notification to check in early, because my flight was in the morning. 6/5 starts from me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage in the Trees

Absolutely Lovely! The place is a perfect size for 2. Relaxing Quiet and Clean. Communication with Rusty easy and prompt ! Great location too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded expectations!

This cottage was lovely, perfectly situated among the redwoods and a nice walk to downtown Mill Valley. Rusty was very responsive and let me check in early. It’s way cuter in person than in the pictures. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Treehouse feel with lovely accommodations

Beautiful large cottage! Really comfortable. Location above the carport puts you high up in the trees close to nature. Quiet, restful and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine s., Winnipeg, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Marin County

Rusty’s cozy cottage was the perfect accommodation for our short stay in Mill Valley. The cottage is well-equipped and tastefully decorated. Our host was just a quick text away and kept in touch throughout our stay. Her tips and recommendations for activities and food were much appreciated. Marin County has countless options for both! We are hikers and we loved exploring the area. We lucked out weather-wise too…it was beautiful in the last week of April ‘23. We’d love to return to this area and rental and would whole-heartedly recommend it to other travellers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Glenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Mill Valley

Nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place to stay

My wife and I had a wonderful time visiting family and we loved staying at Almonte. Host was most helpful and place was clean and convienent. Very comfortable bed. Looking forward to a return visit. .
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific place!

Just the right size for the two of us and well located and maintained, Rusty's cottage was an excellent base for our exploration of Muir Woods and forays into the city. Rusty communicated well with us before and during the stay and ensured that all of our questions were answered and all needs were met. We look forward to a return visit!.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janece C., Petoskey, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Location and Priv

Private unit above the homeowners carport. It took us a while to even figure out which house was theirs. Very comfortable bed and furniture. Nicely stocked kitchen, cute little balcony to sit outside. Good water pressure and the small office a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A charming comfortable cottage

Very clean, attractive & comfortable for its small size which didn't feel small. Had all the amenities & supplies we needed incl. washer & dryer. Were surprised at how much was in the kit cabinets for our use incl. condiments & spices. We stayed in a lot/prepared more meals than usual due to unexpected debilitating arthritis so all such things were important to us.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2022