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Perched at the foot of Mount Tam, this rustic retreat offers breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay. Enjoy the tranquility and ever-changing vistas from the large patio or cozy up by a roaring fireplace with eclectic antiques and old books.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms2300 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Mid-Century Mountain Home with Breathtaking Views

A nature lover's dream....
The large windows of this rustic home look out on the San Francisco Bay and the trails of Mount Tam are literally right out your door. It's hard to believe that San Francisco is a mere 14 miles away when you wake up to deer in the garden and the smell of pine.

There's a large patio surrounding the property from which to enjoy the ever-changing vistas of San Francisco and Mt. Tam . And despite the mountain setting, it's only a mile drive down to the quaint Mill Valley town square.

This cozy artist's retreat is located at the head of a hiking trail which will take you as far as Stinson Beach (if you've got the energy) or as close as the little stream about half mile down the fire trail.

A large fireplace, terrazzo floors, eclectic antiques and interesting old books... It is very much a retreat whether you want to stay put & relax, sail or mountain bike, experience small town life in Mill valley or explore the many sights in San Francisco.

Sleeping: 2 bedrooms (1 king + 1 queen)
Study
Fully Equipped kitchen
Washer / Dryer
Ample parking (rare in this neighborhood)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Very strict policy. No refund of SD

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Please clean up after your dog during stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Very strict policy. No refund of SD

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mid-century Mountain Home With Breathtaking Views Mill Valley

About the area

Located in Mill Valley, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. 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 Presidio of San Francisco. Ready for a night out? Consider Great American Music Hall and The Regency Ballroom. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Mill Valley travel guide
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Mill Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Redwood forest in Muir Woods National Park, Mill Valley, California, USA
    Old Mill Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Above the ground enjoying west coast fresh air and breathtaking view #AquaTrove
    Mount Tamalpais State Park
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dipsea Trailhead
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Sweetwater Music Hall
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Throckmorton Theater
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center
    26 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Equator Coffees
    5 min drive
  • Mamahuhu
    5 min drive
  • Equator Coffees
    15 min drive
  • Le Marais Bakery
    6 min drive
  • Super Duper Burgers
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-Century Mountain Home with Breathtaking Views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mid-Century Mountain Home with Breathtaking Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mid-Century Mountain Home with Breathtaking Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-Century Mountain Home with Breathtaking Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mid-Century Mountain Home with Breathtaking Views located?

Located in the heart of Mill Valley, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sweetwater Music Hall and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mount Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods National Monument. San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate National Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Mid-Century Mountain Home with Breathtaking Views Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Views galore

Stunning views! We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret H.

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

5 star stay

We had a wonderful stay gorgeous house gorgeous views, great hiking trail behind the house. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

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

Stunning views and amazing home

Had the best time here! House was exactly as advertised and more. Comfortable beds, incredible views, and wonderful amenities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rock R.

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

Can’t Beat the View!

Wonderful house that is 70 yrs old but has all the necessary updates. Spent a long weekend there and thoroughly enjoyed the house, location and views from on high.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

Excellent stay

Incredible property/ home with amazing views. The owner Susan is great to work with; very good communicator, makes everything easy. This is a very special place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gia D.

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

Excellent property-peaceful retreat

We were in Mill Valley for a celebration of life and we were pleasantly surprised with our stay, the house and view are so incredible, you really can’t get a sense for how special it’s is until you’re there in person. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

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

Fantastic Home

Gorgeous Mid-Century home on the mountain. Easy access to running/hiking trails. Stunning views, couldn’t ask for more. Host was great, would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Incredible Home

Unique home with amazing views, fascinating history, spacious rooms, and fantastic Mill Valley location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Perfect stay!

The property had everything and more. Great history (it was fun reading about the family lore); great view (we watched the ever changing weather over the bay and San Francisco skyline, with fog, sun and clouds (really cool to see the tops of the skyscrapers above the fog); and great feel (the house has a great energy). It was fun to walk out out of the house and take the hike up the mountain and then down to the creek with the amazing redwoods. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Northern California

The home is mid century and sits at the top of the mountain in mill valley. Amazing views of San Francisco Bay. We loved the home, 2 couples, plenty of room. We loved sitting outside in the evenings!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

360 degree views

We loved our stay in this Mill Valley gem. The 360 degree views were to die for. Communication with the host was friendly and prompt. The property had mid-century charm and was well stocked with everything we might need for the week. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F., Oakland, CA

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

Gem of a family home

We had a wonderful two-night stay in the house. The views from the house are beautiful, it's a direct hike up Mt Tam, and the house itself is a preserved family treasure. I highly recommend reading the house book to learn about the history of this authentic mid-century home built by the current renters' grandparents.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith T.

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

Amazing View

Fun Mid Century Modern home. Susan was great to work with, she was quick to respond any time we communicated. We would have liked to spend more time at the house but we had a pretty packed schedule. The house was comfortable and well equipped. The view was amazing day and night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Perfect Stay

Outstanding from top to bottom. This property and the host are perfect. If you like mid century modern architecture this is the place for you. Relaxing, private, conveniently located but out of the way- I could go on and on. A little tricky getting up the hill to the residence but the view more than compensates for this and cannot be adequately put into words. I've been traveling for almost 50 years and cant think of a better overall place to stay. This house really made the trip superlative. Would stay here anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

A very pleasant Stay

My wife and I were in town for a Celebration of Life for an old and dear friend. We both enjoyed the mid-century vibe of the house. It was very clean and very well equipped. The only complaint was the narrowness of the public road up to the house. The owners can’t be held responsible for that. Just drive slow and carefully. The home manager was always quickly responsive to any questions we may have had. The views from the property were gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Clean, complete, easy and absolutely stunning view!

This mid-century modern home combines charm, generous space and all you could need for kitchen conveniences with one of the most stunning views of San Francisco you could ever hope for. Situated in the hills above Mill Valley (adorable, lots of fun shops and restaurants), it’s convenient for Muir Woods and the surrounding area. Susan has everything conveniently labelled within to help you utilize all it has to offer. We loved the main room (gas) fireplace - perfect for cool nights. Like so much of the surrounding area, the roads to get here are twisty, turny but we managed even in a huge SUV. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D., Seattle

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

Impeccably decorated custom Mid Century Modern in Beautiful Nature Setting

This dream home was built with cutting-edge architectural details, even by today’s standards, with furnishings and garden spaces to compliment the perfect union of indoor-outdoor living. The house was clean, comfortable, and I appreciated that the kitchen has stainless steel pots and pans in good condition. My only change would add a screen door in the kitchen. Communication was equally impeccable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rhenie F., Frisco, Texas

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

That view!!

Not only is this a wonderful location for proximity to San Francisco and the surrounding area, but the view from the front of the house is spectacular looking out at the bay and San Francisco. There is hiking right out the back door. You are just 20 minutes from Muir Woods National Forest and 30 minutes from San Fran. The house itself is an amazing step back in time with lovingly preserved mid century modern details throughout. The property is beautifully landscaped and maintained. The pictures do not do any of it justice. The beds and bedding are very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare many meals. We would stay forever if we could. Thank you so much for sharing your property with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa T.

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

Peaceful Gem!

We loved the charm and uniqueness of this home with top marks for the view and outdoor spaces! I could sit on the patio forever! The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. My teens loved looking through the extensive book collection and we even played a couple records on the turntable! Susan was super easy to work with & accommodated us for an extra night. My only feedback is that b/c there isn't traditional HVAC systems in the home, the air is a bit stale & dusty. We opened windows & put on the fans which helped. Perhaps the curtains could be laundered to freshen things up a bit as well? All in all, we enjoyed staying here and visiting the surrounding areas for the "nature" portion of our vacation. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE S.

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

Wonderful stay in Mill Valley

The house of Susan is an exquisite combination of a very comfortable interior with an exceptional view on SF bay from the terrace of the garden. House is nicely equiped with stylish furnitures and modern kitchen. Beds are extra comfortable. The surroundings are extremely quiet. South terrace and garden are facing the bay while from the North terrace you have Mount Tamalpais facing you. Trails are passing right along the garden. Mill valley village is a 5 minutes drive with all neceassry shops and restaurants. SF downtown is 20mns drive. Sausalito ferries are also very convenient to reach the city with a nice sea trip. Susan is extrememy reactive and does her best to make your stay perfect. A great souvenir. No doubt we will come again. Pierre
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darius C.

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

All the vibes!

This house was not only amazing but also so interesting. The decor and construction makes you feel like you stepped into another time. The bedding and towels were of great quality. The house and kitchen were very well stocked for cooking, entertainment, and relaxing. We had our 5 year old daughter and it was very comfortable for families. We all enjoyed the books, unique decor, and bright windows all around. Our favorite part was the record player. It made the whole vibe complete! The view was the most breathtaking. We really enjoyed having meals outside and exploring all the little areas around the yard. The drive up the mountain was easy and the owner was very descriptive on how to access the property so it was breeze. We even had some deer greet us when we arrived lol. We will definitely make plans to stay here again, as we love San Fran and this house is centrally located to our favorite spots downtown, Napa, and The Muir Woods. Mill valley was a great little town to visit for coffee, little shops, and grocery shopping. Til next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Vintage Heaven!

Four of us traveled from all parts of the country to attend a memorial so we were wrapped in sadness. Our friend Maria had immigrated from Cuba at age 9, was an interior designer in New York, had a home in Mill Valley and summered in Spain. She was married to an artist. We immediately felt she had a hand in us choosing this very special home. The artwork, the wonderful pieces throughout that were curated from Spain, the fun book that shared the history of this 1959 home and the spectacular views of the city and Mount Tam. When we drove to the property we navigated a steep road with twists and turns and, once we got to the top of the road that dead ended at the door of this property, it felt like we could touch the clouds! Many times "vintage" equals old and musty, lack of water pressure, old appliances, etc. Not this beautiful home! It is a time capsule complete with modern conveniences. We had so much fun selecting albums and playing them on an actual record player! We sat outside in the sunshine enjoying the landscape and sharing memories of our dear friend. The sadness lifted (some) and we talked about how Maria would love this place. Thanks to our wonderful host for sharing her home. It was cathartic and exactly what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time to stay here. Loved it! Such a great location and so beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer l.

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

Perfect stay

What a gem ! Would definitely stay again Breathtaking place with breathtaking and forever changing views ! Great location to explore SF and marin county !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a truly unique property with outstanding views of San Francisco Bay and more. Lots of history behind the property and “retro”decor. The downside with original everything is it comes with old smells, not terrible but important for anyone thinking about renting the property. If that doesn’t bother you this place is truly “high on hill” over looking the city, Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge and so much more. The property has outside areas surrounding it that let you relax. Zoom in the pics below.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025