Title: Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=9924&destination=San+Rafael%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=120728142&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway ## Photo gallery for Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway ![Interior - Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway (San Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120730000/120728200/120728142/efec4d91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway (San Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120730000/120728200/120728142/ad5fa86c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway (San Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120730000/120728200/120728142/613651a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway (San Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120730000/120728200/120728142/5a07445a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway (San Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120730000/120728200/120728142/85d19342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway This home sits right on the water overlooking the SF Bay with spectacular views in an incredible location. Wake up and fall asleep to the sound of the waves and enjoy the sunrise over the water. Fusing privacy and nature just a short drive or ferry ride from San Francisco, this home provides the best of both worlds for a unique Bay Area experience. San Rafael is a beautiful oasis in Marin County that welcomes sunnier & warmer weather, tucked just far enough into the bay to escape the fog. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### 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) - 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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 ### 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Bayside Acres, a neighbourhood in San Rafael, is home to this holiday home. Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods National Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Classic Billiards and Falkirk Cultural Center are also worth visiting. [Visit our San Rafael travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael.dx9924) [View more Holiday homes in San Rafael](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael-Private-Holiday-Homes.d9924-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.979267,-122.47922&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ouyfFbvpjV%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40SBQ%40SBS%40QBSBSBQBSDSBQDSDQBQDQDQFQDSFOFQDOFSFOFOFQHOFQHMFQHMHOHOHMHOJMHMJOHMJMJKHMLKHMLKJKJKJILKJKLILILILIJILGLILGNGLGLGLGNELGLENELENCNCLENCNCLCNANCLANANCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBN%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLBNDNBLBNDLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLFNFJHLFLHLHLHJHLHLJJJLHJJJJJJJLJJJLJJJLHLJNHLJLFNJLHNHNFLHPFLHPFNFPHNFNFRDNFPDNFRDPDPDPDPDPBRDPBRDR%40PBRBRBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAR%3FRARCRARARCPCRCRCPARERCPEPCREPEPEPEREPGPENGPEPGPGNIPGNGPINGNINGNILINKNGLKNILKLILKLKJKLKLKJKJKJKJMJKJMHMHKJMFMJMFMHKFOFMHMFMDOFMDMFODMDODMDOBOBMBODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMCOCOEMEOEMEMGOEMGMEMGOIMGMGMIKGMKMGMKMIKIMKKKKKKKMKIKMMIKKMKMIMKMIMKOIMIOIOIMIOGOIOGOIQGOGQGOGQEQGQGOEQGQESEQCQEQESCQEQCSCSCQCSASCQASCSASASASAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ExUnim94VBIsLbJ648cD81cItTY=) San Rafael, CA ### What's nearby - ![China Camp was a bustling shrimp fishing community, but faded away under the burden of many external pressures. Now, it's a California State Park with beautiful trails, views of the bay, and buildings that tell the stories of this community. #Parks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/9a03a3d8-f88b-4de9-803d-61fe772ed9d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) China Camp State Park 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![San Francisco showing a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178305/685757b3-7179-4846-976b-d7aa96a3c30f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Golden Gate Bridge 26 min drive \- 13.7 miles - ![Presidio of San Francisco showing a bridge, a bay or harbour and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502558/f98f3902-0bc2-4072-aafd-bc9821fcbd65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Presidio of San Francisco 31 min drive \- 16.2 miles - ![Conservatory of Flowers featuring outdoor art, heritage elements and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069419/436bad0d-c6dd-4c8a-8833-b4ad2be886f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Golden Gate Park 37 min drive \- 19.5 miles - ![Lombard Street featuring flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502557/103aa003-e62a-4f41-b375-e2a2ffe7649b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lombard Street 41 min drive \- 20.1 miles ### Getting around - Richmond Transit Center 27 min drive - Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - Glyka Sweets 10 min drive - Picante 9 min drive - Mi Pueblo Food Center 9 min drive - Burger King 9 min drive - Circle K 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway? ### Where is Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront Retro Retreat - Amazing SF Getaway 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken A. 17 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was very welcoming and everything was what we expected. ##### Ken A. 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