Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown | Cottage in San Rafael

10.0 (131 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Picnic Valley Cottage | Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown

1 Bedroom Cottage in Picnic Valley, San Rafael

Best Location- Cottage In the heart of San Rafael, Gerstle Park. Private, sunny, quiet, freestanding, remodeled cottage - 1 separate bedroom with door and brand new hybrid mattress. Sunny skylights, big windows with screens, and 4K Hi Def Smart TVs in LR and BD, bathroom with tub/shower, sliding glass door opening to fenced garden/patio w/4 outside dining areas, webber gas grill, and hot tub. Free unlimited street parking.
Cottage features a fully equipped kitchen with black granite/stainless, large fridge w/freezer, Saltillo tile, 2 ceiling fans, 2 large flatscreen cable smart Samsung TVs, sleeper (twin) sofa, work desk, dining table and chairs, high speed wireless internet inside and outside. Have 80+ 5 star reviews on rental sites.
Private entrance, Cozy and Cute! On corner with tree/sunset view and fenced private garden yard.
Marin County offers beaches, golf, hiking, and biking. Local scenery includes Mount Tam, and Muir Woods, sightseeing in Sausalito, Mill Valley and Tiburon, Wine country and much more. 4 minutes to 101 Freeway, 12 minutes to Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco.

Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown is located in Picnic Valley. Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Picnic Valley has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Picnic Valley, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
Accessibility
  • Note from host: No smoking outside either, period.
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
General
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Gas grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Furnished patio
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
Skiing
  • Close to skiing
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;no smoking outside either, period.

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number str23-000012 property registration number str23-000012 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: STR23-000012

Reviews

Joann C.
Aug 27, 2025 02:37:21 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very clean, the host was very accommodating and kind. Loved our stay and location that was within 15 minutes of everything to see in the area. The garden patio was a treat for mornings and evenings to sit and enjoy the outside.
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