Title: WATCH THE SETTING SUN &<br>THE MARIN MOUNTAINS OR KAYAK THE <br>LAGOON from the dock Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk
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# WATCH THE SETTING SUN &
THE MARIN MOUNTAINS OR KAYAK THE
LAGOON from the dock
Holiday home in Novato with kitchen and patio
## Photo gallery for WATCH THE SETTING SUN &
THE MARIN MOUNTAINS OR KAYAK THE
LAGOON from the dock
- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies
Experience waterfront living at this beautiful entire home, where sunset views and seashore access meet the charm of quaint downtown Novato. Enjoy proximity to the Golden Gate Bridge, Alexander wine country, and a Smart train station for easy exploration.
## Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
### Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
## Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
## Add dates for prices
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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.
### WATCH THE SETTING SUN &
THE MARIN MOUNTAINS OR KAYAK THE
LAGOON from the dock
Beautiful entire waterfront home 20mins from the golden gate bridge to watch the beautiful sunset, 45mins from alexander wine country, 1 mile from a smart train station close to quaint downtown Novato area, seashore access and more
## Property amenities
### Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
- Sauna
### Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
### Parking and transport
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
- Onsite parking options include a garage
### Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
### Dining
- Dining table
### Bedrooms
- 3 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
- Smart TV
### Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
### Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
### Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
### Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
### Pets
- No pets allowed
### Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 2 accessible parking spaces
- Area rugs in public areas
- No lift (single-level property)
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoke-free property
### Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping on request
- Iron/ironing board
### Things to do
- Bicycles
- Golf
- Kayak
### 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)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
### General
- Bicycles
- Housekeeping (on request)
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
### Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
### 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
### Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please report anything broken, missing or not working thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
### Pets
Pets not allowed
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
No events allowed
### Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
## 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 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 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
Property Registration Number 082887
## About the area
Novato is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Olompali State Historic Park, while Marin Museum of Contemporary Art and Novato History Museum are cultural highlights. The Space Station Museum and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field are also worth visiting. [Visit our Novato travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novato.dx9016)
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Novato, CA
### What's nearby
- 
Stone Tree Golf Club
8 min drive \- 6.0 miles
- The Space Station Museum
5 min drive \- 3.1 miles
- Novato Community Hospital
6 min drive \- 4.6 miles
- Pacheco Ranch Winery
6 min drive \- 4.2 miles
- Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field
6 min drive \- 4.2 miles
### Getting around
- Richmond Transit Center
26 min drive
- Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field)
47 min drive
### Restaurants
- In-N-Out Burger
8 min drive
- McDonald's
5 min drive
- Mamita Cocina Mexicana
4 min drive
- Marin Coffee Roasters
5 min drive
- Sushiholic
8 min drive
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## WATCH THE SETTING SUN &
THE MARIN MOUNTAINS OR KAYAK THE
LAGOON from the dock Reviews
## Reviews
### Exceptional
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15
8 - Good
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6 - Okay
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### 10
Cleanliness
### 9.8
Location
## Reviews
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Timothy B.
11 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is perfectly wonderful. The host is friendly, helpful, and attentive. The home is clean, tidy, and well cared for. It is very quiet. It is nicely appointed for an extended stay. Its location is outstanding. It is very close to the main N/S freeway giving you access to SF and the rest of Marin County. It is very accessible to northern coastal California and Napa and Sonoma. There is plenty of room and parking.
##### Timothy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Maggie B.
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Beautiful, relaxing retreat
We had a wonderful visit in this beautiful home. The host, John, is incredibly attentive to every detail making our stay so comfortable. The views, birds, cleanliness, and amenities made it such a special holiday getaway for our family. We will be back!
##### Maggie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Bruce C.
25 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Best Napa / SFO location
We went to visit wineries and everything the area has to offer. The property is conveniently located in between SFO & Napa. The property would be a great destination all by itself if you just wanted to get away and get the knots out of your rope.
##### Bruce C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Jennifer M.
27 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Best VRBO
The host was incredibly gracious and welcoming, we had a couple scheduling problems on our end, and the host was so flexible and understanding with us the house is beautiful, and clean and has everything you need for a stay. Highly recommend!!!!
##### Jennifer M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Randolph W.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### excellent
We had a terrific one-week stay. The kitchen was everything described in the listing, and we made good use of it. The same with the laundry facilities. Some in our party even found time to take the kayak out on the water and use the hot tub. Our party ranged in age from 1 to 75 and we all found the stay excellent. I'd heartily recommend this property.
##### Randolph W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Timothy B.
8 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Beautiful Novato Home on the Water
We had a wonderful week is this beautiful, light filled, well appointed, clean and comfortable home! The kitchen had everything needed to cook all of our meals, there is plenty of seating and room for our family to be together both in the dining room and relaxing in living room and sun room! The beds are extremely comfortable and bathrooms are big with great water pressure! The outdoor deck on the water offered the most amazing sunsets! We will definitely be back.
##### Timothy B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Murat B.
14 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### A Wonderful Experience.
The property was very well maintained with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. We were worried it might get too warm in the house with the lack of A/C, but with open windows and the nice breeze it stayed very comfortable. Communication was excellent with John during the entire process of booking all the way through to checking out. We wish we could have stayed longer, but, we are thinking about coming back next year.
##### Murat B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Farah Z.
18 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Didn't disappoint
My husband and two kids stayed here for a week. Description and photos are true to actual property. The home was well kept and very clean. Beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the serene view although it was too cold for us to enjoy the dock. Home is well situated between the coast, wine country and San Francisco. Thanks foe a comfortable stay.
##### Farah Z.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Sara L.
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Beautiful and Relaxing
We loved our stay in this lovely home. We didn't want to leave!
##### Sara L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Carrie D.
12 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Sitting out on the deck enjoying view every morning and evening was lovely. The house was very clean. Had everything you need. We hope to stay again in the future.
##### Carrie D.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Verified traveller
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great house!
Second time staying here! Love the house had a great time. The new dock is great!
##### Verified traveller
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Verified traveller
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Wonderful surprise!
Loved staying here. House was very clean and well equipped.
##### Verified traveller
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Cecilia P.
6 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First, John is an outstanding host. He was helpful and always available if needed. The home was very clean and well supplied. We enjoyed the location right on the water and the sunsets were truly spectacular.There are a variety of restaurants nearby, major grocery stores and interesting areas to explore.It was fun watching the boats, water sports and bird life. The evenings were peaceful. We would definitely come back again.
##### Cecilia P.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### todd a.
30 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Family Wedding Accommodation
Great home to stay for a family event in Marin County. Why stay in a hotel when you can be in a 3 bedroom/2 bath home with a full kitchen, sunroom facing the beautiful sunrise and sunset overlooking the Bel Marin Keys lagoon? Jump off the private dock and take a swim or enjoy the hot tub. Convenient location to Hwy. 101 and 37.
##### todd a.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
### 6/10 Okay
#### William K., Eureka, CA, USA
13 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
#### House on Bel Marin Keys
House was clean and appeared recently remodeled with new appliances etc. We had a nice stay. The day after departing the owner contacted me about "damage" to two sunroom screen doors. He sent a picture where the sharp metal latch was closing directly on a painted surface - scratching the paint. One of these doors we never even opened. I contacted the owner by replying to his text and then calling to discuss, but he never responded. The lack of communication was unfortunate after an otherwise nice stay.
##### William K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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