Title: The best kept secret in the heart of Marin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The best kept secret in the heart of Marin A charming San Anselmo retreat where fresh-baked cookies appear each afternoon and WiFi keeps everyone connected in this comfortable, hospitable guesthouse ## Photo gallery for The best kept secret in the heart of Marin ![1 bedroom, WiFi - The best kept secret in the heart of Marin (San Anselmo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52057200/52057142/cf1ea814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The best kept secret in the heart of Marin (San Anselmo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52057200/52057142/173f183a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi - The best kept secret in the heart of Marin (San Anselmo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52057200/52057142/434193dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The best kept secret in the heart of Marin (San Anselmo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52057200/52057142/a24f72b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail - The best kept secret in the heart of Marin (San Anselmo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52057200/52057142/4831d457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies This San Anselmo guesthouse offers personalized service and a generous breakfast buffet each morning. 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[Visit our San Anselmo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Anselmo.dx6628) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.974934,-122.56436&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mzxfFfjakV%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FSBS%40S%40S%40SBQBSBSBQ%40SDSBQDQBSDQDSDQDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFQHOFOFQHOFOHOFOHMHOJOHMHOHMJMHMJMJKJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLILKJILILILGLIJINELILGLGNELELGNELENELENCNCLENCLANCNANCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDLBNBNDLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNHLDLHLHLFJHLHLHLJJHLJJJJJLJJJHJLLJLHJJLHLJLJLHNHLHNHNHLHNFNHNFNHPFNFNFPFPDNFPFPDPFPDPDPBRDPDRBPDPBRBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARAPARCRARAPCRCRCPCRCREPCREPERCPEPEPGPEPGPGPENGPGPGNGPINGNINGNININILININILKLKLINKJILKJMLIJKJMLKJKHMJKHMJMHMHKHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOGKIMGMIMIMIKIMKMIKKMIKKKMKKKKKMKKKMKKIMKOIMIMIOKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGQIOGQGQEOGQEQGQEQEQEQEQESCQESCQESASCQCSCSCQASASASCQ%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2LXJhtUF7MVQNrwN2CwXHHgTgFo=) San Anselmo, CA ### What's nearby - San Anselmo Town Hall 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Eden Day Spa 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Robson-Harrington House 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - San Francisco Theological Seminary 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - American Legion Log Cabin 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Berkeley Station 24 min drive - Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 2 min drive - M.H.Bread and Butter 5 min walk - Peet's Coffee 14 min walk - Ryan Scott 2Go 16 min walk - Matteucci's 8 min walk ## About this property ### The best kept secret in the heart of Marin Hotel near San Francisco Bay The best kept secret in the heart of Marin provides everything that you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at The best kept secret in the heart of Marin include amenities, such as Internet access. ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19160000/19154000/19153977/08d8f80b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax in Fairfax quiet cottage in the redwoods. Fairfax - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 181 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=19153977&PinnedHotelID=19153977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48230000/48221400/48221305/b93865f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous 3 BR, 2 BA Home , San Rafael-Perfect Location Btwn Wine Country & City! 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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 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 is also known as The Best Kept Secret in the Heart of Marin Hotel The Best Kept Secret in the Heart of Marin San Anselmo The Best Kept Secret in the Heart of Marin Hotel San Anselmo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The best kept secret in the heart of Marin pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The best kept secret in the heart of Marin? ### What time is check-in at The best kept secret in the heart of Marin? ### What time is check-out at The best kept secret in the heart of Marin? ### Where is The best kept secret in the heart of Marin located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional ---