Title: Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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) Entire apartment # Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103609700/103609693/3679a4b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103609700/103609693/7b44074f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103609700/103609693/dc5ed084.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103609700/103609693/c3985395.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103609700/103609693/cfe50e83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near San Francisco Bay, Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael Explore our private one-bedroom guest suite situated in Gerstle Park, San Rafael. Conveniently located near Napa Valley and Sonoma Wine Country, our fully equipped retreat offers privacy with a separate entrance and private patio. Relax in a cozy queen-sized bed after exploring nearby attractions. Whether you're here for wine tasting or a peaceful getaway, our space is your perfect Northern California home base. Other details to note: Near Gerstle Park in San Rafael, California, you can find attractions such as the Marin History Museum, Falkirk Cultural Center, and the San Rafael Mission - all within 1-2 miles. Fun fact about San Rafael is that it is home to the oldest surviving Mission in California, the Mission San Rafael Arcángel, founded in 1817. It played a significant role in the history and development of the region. 🔸 Muir Woods ~ 5.5 miles south 🔹 Stinson Beach ~ 20 miles west 🔸 San Francisco ~ 20 miles south 🔹 Napa Valley or Sonoma County ~ 20-30 miles north Note: Our suite is located on the ground level of our charming older home, so you might occasionally hear some activity. We are mindful of this and many guests have found our space to be a comfortable and cozy retreat. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Lock the doors and return the keys Please leave key under Welcome mat. 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 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 ## About the area Gerstle Park, a neighbourhood in San Rafael, is home to this apartment. 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 Alcatraz Island. Book Passage and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching. [Visit our San Rafael travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael.dx9924) [View more Apartments in San Rafael](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael-Apartments.d9924-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.965603,-122.53768&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:c%60wfFnc%7CjV%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FSBS%40S%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSBSBQDQBSDQDSDQDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFQHOFOFQHOFOHOFOHMHOJOHMHOHMJMHMJMJKJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLILKJILILILGLILILELILGNGLELELGNENELELENCNCLENCNANCLANCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDLBNBNDLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNHLDLHLHLFJHLHLHLJJHLJJJJJLJJJJLJJJLHJJLJLHLJLHNHLHNHNHLHNFNHNFNHPFNFNFPFPDNFPFPDPFPDPDPBRDPDRBPDRBPBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARAPARCRARAPCRCRCPCRCPERCREPERCPEPEPGPEPGPGPENGPGPGNGPINGNINGNININILININILKLILKNKJILKJKLKJKJMLKJKHMJKHMJMHMHKHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEMCOEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIKIMKMIKKMIKKKMKKKKKMKKKMKKIOKMIMIMIOKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGQIOGQGQEOGQEQGQEQEQEQEQESCQESCQCSCSCQCSCSCQASASASCQ%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cOV4P40b8DzRrqjqz4D__dSiDAw=) San Rafael, CA ### What's nearby - Falkirk Cultural Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Marin County Civic Center - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles - Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles ### Getting around - Berkeley Station - 23 min drive - Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 40 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬20 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Muffin Mania Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪Pond Farm Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive - ‪IHOP - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael located? > Located in Gerstle Park, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park, Falkirk Cultural Center and Marin History Museum. Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Dominican University of California are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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