Magnificent Canyon View, Huge Deck, Outdoor Dining
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About this property
Contact Host for longer term stays. 3 BR/ 2 BA furnished home in lovely quiet San Rafael neighborhood, between San Francisco & Sonoma/Napa.The home is located in San Rafael’s Sun Valley neighborhood - West End, on the border with San Anselm...
Location
Located in San Rafael, this vacation home is in the city center. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay. Falkirk Cultural Center and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Refrigerator
Coffee / Tea Maker
Cable / Satellite TV
Microwave
Hair Dryer
Garden
Guest reviews of Magnificent Canyon View, Huge Deck, Outdoor Dining
9.8
Exceptional
Based on 207 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across reviews of Magnificent Canyon View, Huge Deck, Outdoor Dining, guests highlight sweeping canyon and bay views from a large deck, a quiet convenient Marin location, comfortable spacious interiors, and an attentive, responsive host who makes stays easy.
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What guests think
Across reviews of Magnificent Canyon View, Huge Deck, Outdoor Dining, guests highlight sweeping canyon and bay views from a large deck, a quiet convenient Marin location, comfortable spacious interiors, and an attentive, responsive host who makes stays easy.
Many describe the home as very clean and well maintained. Guests often cook and share meals together, helped by a well equipped kitchen and pleasant outdoor spaces. A few noted strict house rules or parking frustrations, though these comments were not widespread. Expect a comfortable base for exploring Marin and San Francisco.
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Facilities
Standout outdoor spaces include a very large deck with ample seating and views, and several guests mentioned relaxing or dining outside. Parking feedback varies, with some finding it easy and others citing restrictions or difficulty.
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kate r.
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with amazing views from the large deck. Very clean and well-maintained. Comfortable beds. We had a great stay.
Great location with amazing views from the large deck. Very clean and well-maintained. Comfortable beds. We had a great stay.
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Ellen v.
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The house is very comfortable with a lovely living room that has amazing views. We enjoyed the deck immensely and the location to San Anselmo was perfect for our needs.We are a family of 5 with three young adult children. One of the kids slept on a single mattress in the living room which worked out fine for our purposes. I saw our host a couple of times and he was very kind and helpful.Thanks for providing this lovely home for our stay!
The house is very comfortable with a lovely living room that has amazing views. We enjoyed the deck immensely and the location to San Anselmo was perfect for our needs.We are a family of 5 with three young adult children. One of the kids slept on a single mattress in the living room which worked out fine for our purposes. I saw our host a couple of times and he was very kind and helpful.Thanks for providing this lovely home for our stay!
10
Claire N.
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
A lovely spacious house with fabulous views and sitting areas on the back deck and a small garden in front. Immaculate and well-appointed with kitchen necessities, linens, and seating areas. Easily accessible for wheelchair users. Convenient to San Rafael, Highway 101, and Sir Francis Drake. This was our second stay, and we'll book it again the next time we visit the area.
A lovely spacious house with fabulous views and sitting areas on the back deck and a small garden in front. Immaculate and well-appointed with kitchen necessities, linens, and seating areas. Easily accessible for wheelchair users. Convenient to San Rafael, Highway 101, and Sir Francis Drake. This was our second stay, and we'll book it again the next time we visit the area.
10
Darrell H.
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Great property. Nicely equipped. Had several dinners on the deck which offers a wonderful view. We had stayed in Sausalito our previous few trips, and this property provided some nice variety of new restaurants and places to explore.
Great property. Nicely equipped. Had several dinners on the deck which offers a wonderful view. We had stayed in Sausalito our previous few trips, and this property provided some nice variety of new restaurants and places to explore.
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Diana H.
Jul 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful view and home- just difficulty finding parking and to get to house very steep and narrow roads.
Beautiful view and home- just difficulty finding parking and to get to house very steep and narrow roads.
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william r.
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Lee is a great host. He gave us some good hikes to explore and a few restaurants as well. The home has an amazing back deck with great views. The house is well equipped and has a great set of pots, pans and all the necessary utensils. It is located in quiet part of town with light traffic.
Lee is a great host. He gave us some good hikes to explore and a few restaurants as well. The home has an amazing back deck with great views. The house is well equipped and has a great set of pots, pans and all the necessary utensils. It is located in quiet part of town with light traffic.
10
Kathleen A.
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Excellent AC for hot days in August. Wonderful patio view. See the bay from the road in front. Quiet neighborhood. Convenient access to local grocery and restaurants. Beautiful living room.
Excellent AC for hot days in August. Wonderful patio view. See the bay from the road in front. Quiet neighborhood. Convenient access to local grocery and restaurants. Beautiful living room.
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Jason M.
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Was made to move from the driveway and then was told my spot on the street was not good enough because it would upset the owner
Was made to move from the driveway and then was told my spot on the street was not good enough because it would upset the owner
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Susan R.
Jul 2, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything was clean and well appointed. The second bathroom was pretty small. There were several outside sitting areas to accommodate the shifting sun. Overall a very nice weekend.
Everything was clean and well appointed. The second bathroom was pretty small. There were several outside sitting areas to accommodate the shifting sun. Overall a very nice weekend.
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Peggy P.
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This property was just as described! Very well maintained and the home accommodated me, my husband and my 2 adult children perfectly. We loved some the retro elements of the home! Our favorite though was the spectacular views from the deck. The deck is very large with lots of seating and views for days. The home had everything we needed and is located right between San Rafael and San Anselmo which was perfect for us. The owner lives downstairs, but we really never saw them. They were super easy to communicate with though! I highly recommend!
This property was just as described! Very well maintained and the home accommodated me, my husband and my 2 adult children perfectly. We loved some the retro elements of the home! Our favorite though was the spectacular views from the deck. The deck is very large with lots of seating and views for days. The home had everything we needed and is located right between San Rafael and San Anselmo which was perfect for us. The owner lives downstairs, but we really never saw them. They were super easy to communicate with though! I highly recommend!
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently describe the home as very clean and well maintained. One guest noted dust in corners, but most feedback praises overall upkeep.
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Bria H.
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
A great place for a getaway! The house was clean, well-stocked, and stylishly decorated. A great deck with an epic view of the canyon and the bay! Lee was a very responsive and thoughtful host.
A great place for a getaway! The house was clean, well-stocked, and stylishly decorated. A great deck with an epic view of the canyon and the bay! Lee was a very responsive and thoughtful host.
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kate r.
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with amazing views from the large deck. Very clean and well-maintained. Comfortable beds. We had a great stay.
Great location with amazing views from the large deck. Very clean and well-maintained. Comfortable beds. We had a great stay.
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Aaron A.
Apr 13, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Super clean, excellent views. Everything we needed for a great stay to play some golf in Marin. Had a great time!
Super clean, excellent views. Everything we needed for a great stay to play some golf in Marin. Had a great time!
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Lucile M.
Jan 31, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
House is clean, tastefully decorated and well equipped. Views are amazing. Beds are comfortable. Five stars!
House is clean, tastefully decorated and well equipped. Views are amazing. Beds are comfortable. Five stars!
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Colin G.
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The house has good bones but the whole arrangement of the owner living in the basement and all of the rules (there's even one about toddlers running in the house, clearly he has never had kids) is a little off putting, so make sure you are totally fine with this. I thought I was and turns out I wasn't! It seems that the cleaning is done by the owner and not professionals. I misplaced my keys and saw lots of dust bunnies in the corners of the house. I personally prefer more of a hotel-like stay and this was more like staying at a friend's house. Also I don't feel it is fair to charge a cleaning fee when the house isn't clean. I can see why people rated it so high, but this just isn't my type of property.
The house has good bones but the whole arrangement of the owner living in the basement and all of the rules (there's even one about toddlers running in the house, clearly he has never had kids) is a little off putting, so make sure you are totally fine with this. I thought I was and turns out I wasn't! It seems that the cleaning is done by the owner and not professionals. I misplaced my keys and saw lots of dust bunnies in the corners of the house. I personally prefer more of a hotel-like stay and this was more like staying at a friend's house. Also I don't feel it is fair to charge a cleaning fee when the house isn't clean. I can see why people rated it so high, but this just isn't my type of property.
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wayne and bev D.
Oct 10, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very clean and comfortable.
Very clean and comfortable.
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Sanford W.
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location, beautiful view. Clean property with very comfortable bed. Host was very responsive.
Great location, beautiful view. Clean property with very comfortable bed. Host was very responsive.
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Beth Z.
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful house, immaculately clean. Lovely furnishings. Large deck with view of hills.
Beautiful house, immaculately clean. Lovely furnishings. Large deck with view of hills.
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Debby F.
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Well maintained property with beautiful views. Easy access to Marin peninsula, wine country, and San Francisco. Besides the views and deck, we found everything we needed for our weekend stay.
Well maintained property with beautiful views. Easy access to Marin peninsula, wine country, and San Francisco. Besides the views and deck, we found everything we needed for our weekend stay.
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Claire N.
Apr 20, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely house with beautiful views from the back deck and a sheltered garden in front. The house is well-equipped and very clean; the location is convenient for hiking, exploring, groceries, and restaurants. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. We will definitely try to stay here again next time we're in the Bay Area.
Lovely house with beautiful views from the back deck and a sheltered garden in front. The house is well-equipped and very clean; the location is convenient for hiking, exploring, groceries, and restaurants. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. We will definitely try to stay here again next time we're in the Bay Area.
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Rooms
Spacious, comfortable interiors with stylish touches and standout canyon and bay views from the living room; beds receive consistent praise. The setting is quiet, supporting relaxing stays.
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Joseph M.
Jul 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This home is very nice and comfortable! It has a nice view of the bay and it's located close to downtown.
This home is very nice and comfortable! It has a nice view of the bay and it's located close to downtown.
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Whitney S.
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful space. Perfect for a little retreat with beloved friends.
Beautiful space. Perfect for a little retreat with beloved friends.
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Patra Z.
Dec 7, 2022
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Stayed 7 nights
The place is well-kept, comfortable and spacious, and the view from the living room is spectacular!
The place is well-kept, comfortable and spacious, and the view from the living room is spectacular!
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Chris A.
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful home in a convenient location for exploring the Bay Area.
Beautiful home in a convenient location for exploring the Bay Area.
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Paula C.
Dec 20, 2022
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Stayed 5 nights
Comfortable space for the 3 of us. Convenient location
Comfortable space for the 3 of us. Convenient location
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Sanford W.
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location, beautiful view. Clean property with very comfortable bed. Host was very responsive.
Great location, beautiful view. Clean property with very comfortable bed. Host was very responsive.
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Ellen v.
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The house is very comfortable with a lovely living room that has amazing views. We enjoyed the deck immensely and the location to San Anselmo was perfect for our needs.We are a family of 5 with three young adult children. One of the kids slept on a single mattress in the living room which worked out fine for our purposes. I saw our host a couple of times and he was very kind and helpful.Thanks for providing this lovely home for our stay!
The house is very comfortable with a lovely living room that has amazing views. We enjoyed the deck immensely and the location to San Anselmo was perfect for our needs.We are a family of 5 with three young adult children. One of the kids slept on a single mattress in the living room which worked out fine for our purposes. I saw our host a couple of times and he was very kind and helpful.Thanks for providing this lovely home for our stay!
10
Beth Z.
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful house, immaculately clean. Lovely furnishings. Large deck with view of hills.
Beautiful house, immaculately clean. Lovely furnishings. Large deck with view of hills.
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Pam M.
Jan 31, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This house has a wonderful layout, large rooms, magnificent views, comfortable furniture and beds. We were able to find all supplies for cooking and entertaining for our small family gathering. The sunrises and sunsets were amazing! Thank you for sharing this special location.
This house has a wonderful layout, large rooms, magnificent views, comfortable furniture and beds. We were able to find all supplies for cooking and entertaining for our small family gathering. The sunrises and sunsets were amazing! Thank you for sharing this special location.
10
Kathleen A.
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Excellent AC for hot days in August. Wonderful patio view. See the bay from the road in front. Quiet neighborhood. Convenient access to local grocery and restaurants. Beautiful living room.
Excellent AC for hot days in August. Wonderful patio view. See the bay from the road in front. Quiet neighborhood. Convenient access to local grocery and restaurants. Beautiful living room.
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Service
Host Lee is consistently described as friendly, accommodating, and highly responsive. A few guests mentioned strict house rules or parking directions.
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Robyn S.
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful views, attentive host!
Beautiful views, attentive host!
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Bria H.
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
A great place for a getaway! The house was clean, well-stocked, and stylishly decorated. A great deck with an epic view of the canyon and the bay! Lee was a very responsive and thoughtful host.
A great place for a getaway! The house was clean, well-stocked, and stylishly decorated. A great deck with an epic view of the canyon and the bay! Lee was a very responsive and thoughtful host.
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Sarah L.
Sep 6, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We were visiting for a family wedding. We were comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the view! Lee’s communication about his place was clear and helpful. Would highly recommend.
We were visiting for a family wedding. We were comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the view! Lee’s communication about his place was clear and helpful. Would highly recommend.
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Colin G.
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The house has good bones but the whole arrangement of the owner living in the basement and all of the rules (there's even one about toddlers running in the house, clearly he has never had kids) is a little off putting, so make sure you are totally fine with this. I thought I was and turns out I wasn't! It seems that the cleaning is done by the owner and not professionals. I misplaced my keys and saw lots of dust bunnies in the corners of the house. I personally prefer more of a hotel-like stay and this was more like staying at a friend's house. Also I don't feel it is fair to charge a cleaning fee when the house isn't clean. I can see why people rated it so high, but this just isn't my type of property.
The house has good bones but the whole arrangement of the owner living in the basement and all of the rules (there's even one about toddlers running in the house, clearly he has never had kids) is a little off putting, so make sure you are totally fine with this. I thought I was and turns out I wasn't! It seems that the cleaning is done by the owner and not professionals. I misplaced my keys and saw lots of dust bunnies in the corners of the house. I personally prefer more of a hotel-like stay and this was more like staying at a friend's house. Also I don't feel it is fair to charge a cleaning fee when the house isn't clean. I can see why people rated it so high, but this just isn't my type of property.
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Barbara G.
Dec 6, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Members of my family and I had a wonderful week at Lee's house. I lived in the Bay Area for 30+ years and rented the house to host Thanksgiving for members of my family. The house was very comfortable and had a nice dining room for us, as well as a lovely deck. The neighborhood was nice, and there was ample parking. The house was accessible to everything we needed or wanted to do. Lee and his wife were cordial and responsive hosts, and I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in Marin County.
Members of my family and I had a wonderful week at Lee's house. I lived in the Bay Area for 30+ years and rented the house to host Thanksgiving for members of my family. The house was very comfortable and had a nice dining room for us, as well as a lovely deck. The neighborhood was nice, and there was ample parking. The house was accessible to everything we needed or wanted to do. Lee and his wife were cordial and responsive hosts, and I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in Marin County.
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Allison V.
Feb 11, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful place -- quiet, spectacular view, well appointed and everything you need to feel at home. Hosts were responsive, generous and thoughtful.
Wonderful place -- quiet, spectacular view, well appointed and everything you need to feel at home. Hosts were responsive, generous and thoughtful.
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william r.
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Lee is a great host. He gave us some good hikes to explore and a few restaurants as well. The home has an amazing back deck with great views. The house is well equipped and has a great set of pots, pans and all the necessary utensils. It is located in quiet part of town with light traffic.
Lee is a great host. He gave us some good hikes to explore and a few restaurants as well. The home has an amazing back deck with great views. The house is well equipped and has a great set of pots, pans and all the necessary utensils. It is located in quiet part of town with light traffic.
10
Lisa G.
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Lee was friendly, accommodating and responsive! The house was great with beautiful views and it had everything we needed to host our family for a wonderful stay!Lisa
Lee was friendly, accommodating and responsive! The house was great with beautiful views and it had everything we needed to host our family for a wonderful stay!Lisa
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Louisa M.
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We needed a location for a family trip and this was perfect. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. Beautiful views from the deck made sitting out with a glass of wine perfect! Lee was very quick to respond to any questions. Only issue that was stressful was figuring out the trash situation and making sure everyone put the trash in the appropriate containers :) Would definitely stay here in the future.
We needed a location for a family trip and this was perfect. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. Beautiful views from the deck made sitting out with a glass of wine perfect! Lee was very quick to respond to any questions. Only issue that was stressful was figuring out the trash situation and making sure everyone put the trash in the appropriate containers :) Would definitely stay here in the future.
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Meredith B.
Sep 12, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
This was our 2nd time staying at this property with our adult children. Location was perfect for us to visit family who live in Marin and in SF. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful view from the expansive deck. Lee is very accommodating! Hope to return next year.
This was our 2nd time staying at this property with our adult children. Location was perfect for us to visit family who live in Marin and in SF. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful view from the expansive deck. Lee is very accommodating! Hope to return next year.
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Location
Quiet neighborhood with convenient access to San Rafael, San Anselmo, ferries to San Francisco, Marin sights, and wine country. Scenic views also add to the appeal.
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Joseph M.
Jul 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This home is very nice and comfortable! It has a nice view of the bay and it's located close to downtown.
This home is very nice and comfortable! It has a nice view of the bay and it's located close to downtown.
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Chris A.
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful home in a convenient location for exploring the Bay Area.
Beautiful home in a convenient location for exploring the Bay Area.
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Ellen v.
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The house is very comfortable with a lovely living room that has amazing views. We enjoyed the deck immensely and the location to San Anselmo was perfect for our needs.We are a family of 5 with three young adult children. One of the kids slept on a single mattress in the living room which worked out fine for our purposes. I saw our host a couple of times and he was very kind and helpful.Thanks for providing this lovely home for our stay!
The house is very comfortable with a lovely living room that has amazing views. We enjoyed the deck immensely and the location to San Anselmo was perfect for our needs.We are a family of 5 with three young adult children. One of the kids slept on a single mattress in the living room which worked out fine for our purposes. I saw our host a couple of times and he was very kind and helpful.Thanks for providing this lovely home for our stay!
10
Claire N.
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
A lovely spacious house with fabulous views and sitting areas on the back deck and a small garden in front. Immaculate and well-appointed with kitchen necessities, linens, and seating areas. Easily accessible for wheelchair users. Convenient to San Rafael, Highway 101, and Sir Francis Drake. This was our second stay, and we'll book it again the next time we visit the area.
A lovely spacious house with fabulous views and sitting areas on the back deck and a small garden in front. Immaculate and well-appointed with kitchen necessities, linens, and seating areas. Easily accessible for wheelchair users. Convenient to San Rafael, Highway 101, and Sir Francis Drake. This was our second stay, and we'll book it again the next time we visit the area.
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Dennis A.
Jun 30, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Great place! Wonderful views, quiet, clean, and in the middle of everything. There’s a ferry to downtown San Francisco that’s 10-15 minutes away (30 min boat ride to the main Ferry terminal), Muir Woods, Sonoma wine country, Sausalito and more all within a short drive. Comfortable beds after long days sightseeing. Thanks Lee!
Great place! Wonderful views, quiet, clean, and in the middle of everything. There’s a ferry to downtown San Francisco that’s 10-15 minutes away (30 min boat ride to the main Ferry terminal), Muir Woods, Sonoma wine country, Sausalito and more all within a short drive. Comfortable beds after long days sightseeing. Thanks Lee!
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Kathleen A.
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Excellent AC for hot days in August. Wonderful patio view. See the bay from the road in front. Quiet neighborhood. Convenient access to local grocery and restaurants. Beautiful living room.
Excellent AC for hot days in August. Wonderful patio view. See the bay from the road in front. Quiet neighborhood. Convenient access to local grocery and restaurants. Beautiful living room.
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Debby F.
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Well maintained property with beautiful views. Easy access to Marin peninsula, wine country, and San Francisco. Besides the views and deck, we found everything we needed for our weekend stay.
Well maintained property with beautiful views. Easy access to Marin peninsula, wine country, and San Francisco. Besides the views and deck, we found everything we needed for our weekend stay.
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Jon G.
Dec 27, 2022
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Stayed 5 nights
Great property, great view, great host! Very close to restaurants, grocery, sightseeing, hiking etc.
Great property, great view, great host! Very close to restaurants, grocery, sightseeing, hiking etc.
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Claire N.
Apr 20, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely house with beautiful views from the back deck and a sheltered garden in front. The house is well-equipped and very clean; the location is convenient for hiking, exploring, groceries, and restaurants. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. We will definitely try to stay here again next time we're in the Bay Area.
Lovely house with beautiful views from the back deck and a sheltered garden in front. The house is well-equipped and very clean; the location is convenient for hiking, exploring, groceries, and restaurants. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. We will definitely try to stay here again next time we're in the Bay Area.
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Meredith B.
Sep 12, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
This was our 2nd time staying at this property with our adult children. Location was perfect for us to visit family who live in Marin and in SF. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful view from the expansive deck. Lee is very accommodating! Hope to return next year.
This was our 2nd time staying at this property with our adult children. Location was perfect for us to visit family who live in Marin and in SF. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful view from the expansive deck. Lee is very accommodating! Hope to return next year.
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Dining
The kitchen is well equipped for cooking, and guests often shared family meals. Several noted enjoying dinners and drinks in the outdoor areas.
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Barbara G.
Dec 6, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Members of my family and I had a wonderful week at Lee's house. I lived in the Bay Area for 30+ years and rented the house to host Thanksgiving for members of my family. The house was very comfortable and had a nice dining room for us, as well as a lovely deck. The neighborhood was nice, and there was ample parking. The house was accessible to everything we needed or wanted to do. Lee and his wife were cordial and responsive hosts, and I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in Marin County.
Members of my family and I had a wonderful week at Lee's house. I lived in the Bay Area for 30+ years and rented the house to host Thanksgiving for members of my family. The house was very comfortable and had a nice dining room for us, as well as a lovely deck. The neighborhood was nice, and there was ample parking. The house was accessible to everything we needed or wanted to do. Lee and his wife were cordial and responsive hosts, and I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in Marin County.
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Claire N.
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
A lovely spacious house with fabulous views and sitting areas on the back deck and a small garden in front. Immaculate and well-appointed with kitchen necessities, linens, and seating areas. Easily accessible for wheelchair users. Convenient to San Rafael, Highway 101, and Sir Francis Drake. This was our second stay, and we'll book it again the next time we visit the area.
A lovely spacious house with fabulous views and sitting areas on the back deck and a small garden in front. Immaculate and well-appointed with kitchen necessities, linens, and seating areas. Easily accessible for wheelchair users. Convenient to San Rafael, Highway 101, and Sir Francis Drake. This was our second stay, and we'll book it again the next time we visit the area.
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Darrell H.
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Great property. Nicely equipped. Had several dinners on the deck which offers a wonderful view. We had stayed in Sausalito our previous few trips, and this property provided some nice variety of new restaurants and places to explore.
Great property. Nicely equipped. Had several dinners on the deck which offers a wonderful view. We had stayed in Sausalito our previous few trips, and this property provided some nice variety of new restaurants and places to explore.
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Pam M.
Jan 31, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This house has a wonderful layout, large rooms, magnificent views, comfortable furniture and beds. We were able to find all supplies for cooking and entertaining for our small family gathering. The sunrises and sunsets were amazing! Thank you for sharing this special location.
This house has a wonderful layout, large rooms, magnificent views, comfortable furniture and beds. We were able to find all supplies for cooking and entertaining for our small family gathering. The sunrises and sunsets were amazing! Thank you for sharing this special location.
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william r.
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Lee is a great host. He gave us some good hikes to explore and a few restaurants as well. The home has an amazing back deck with great views. The house is well equipped and has a great set of pots, pans and all the necessary utensils. It is located in quiet part of town with light traffic.
Lee is a great host. He gave us some good hikes to explore and a few restaurants as well. The home has an amazing back deck with great views. The house is well equipped and has a great set of pots, pans and all the necessary utensils. It is located in quiet part of town with light traffic.
10
Debby F.
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Well maintained property with beautiful views. Easy access to Marin peninsula, wine country, and San Francisco. Besides the views and deck, we found everything we needed for our weekend stay.
Well maintained property with beautiful views. Easy access to Marin peninsula, wine country, and San Francisco. Besides the views and deck, we found everything we needed for our weekend stay.
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Charlotte O.
Jun 15, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
I found everything I needed to be comfortable, including a complete kitchen, a large living room and dining area, bedroom with a comfortable bed, a spectacular view, and all the things I needed to feel at home. I especially like having my coffee sitting and enjoying looking out on the beautiful scenery.
I found everything I needed to be comfortable, including a complete kitchen, a large living room and dining area, bedroom with a comfortable bed, a spectacular view, and all the things I needed to feel at home. I especially like having my coffee sitting and enjoying looking out on the beautiful scenery.
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Peggy P.
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This property was just as described! Very well maintained and the home accommodated me, my husband and my 2 adult children perfectly. We loved some the retro elements of the home! Our favorite though was the spectacular views from the deck. The deck is very large with lots of seating and views for days. The home had everything we needed and is located right between San Rafael and San Anselmo which was perfect for us. The owner lives downstairs, but we really never saw them. They were super easy to communicate with though! I highly recommend!
This property was just as described! Very well maintained and the home accommodated me, my husband and my 2 adult children perfectly. We loved some the retro elements of the home! Our favorite though was the spectacular views from the deck. The deck is very large with lots of seating and views for days. The home had everything we needed and is located right between San Rafael and San Anselmo which was perfect for us. The owner lives downstairs, but we really never saw them. They were super easy to communicate with though! I highly recommend!
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Louisa M.
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We needed a location for a family trip and this was perfect. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. Beautiful views from the deck made sitting out with a glass of wine perfect! Lee was very quick to respond to any questions. Only issue that was stressful was figuring out the trash situation and making sure everyone put the trash in the appropriate containers :) Would definitely stay here in the future.
We needed a location for a family trip and this was perfect. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. Beautiful views from the deck made sitting out with a glass of wine perfect! Lee was very quick to respond to any questions. Only issue that was stressful was figuring out the trash situation and making sure everyone put the trash in the appropriate containers :) Would definitely stay here in the future.
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Claire N.
Apr 20, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely house with beautiful views from the back deck and a sheltered garden in front. The house is well-equipped and very clean; the location is convenient for hiking, exploring, groceries, and restaurants. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. We will definitely try to stay here again next time we're in the Bay Area.
Lovely house with beautiful views from the back deck and a sheltered garden in front. The house is well-equipped and very clean; the location is convenient for hiking, exploring, groceries, and restaurants. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. We will definitely try to stay here again next time we're in the Bay Area.
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Tim A.
Jun 30, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
“Magnificent” is spot on! The view and weather and location were all just perfect. Host was extremely responsive and accommodating. Would highly recommend!
“Magnificent” is spot on! The view and weather and location were all just perfect. Host was extremely responsive and accommodating. Would highly recommend!
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Amy S.
Jun 25, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The view was wonderful off of the back deck. Checkin and check out was a breeze. This home had everything we needed for our stay. We hope to be back!
The view was wonderful off of the back deck. Checkin and check out was a breeze. This home had everything we needed for our stay. We hope to be back!
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Jessica B.
Jun 15, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay was lovely. A beautiful home, well stocked with everything we needed and a gorgeous view. We were visited with multiple families of deer with little spotted babies. Serenaded my the owls at night. And enjoyed sunning ourselves with a beverage on the deck during the day!
Our stay was lovely. A beautiful home, well stocked with everything we needed and a gorgeous view. We were visited with multiple families of deer with little spotted babies. Serenaded my the owls at night. And enjoyed sunning ourselves with a beverage on the deck during the day!
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Catherine S.
Jun 4, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Gorgeous place, breathtaking views and comfortable beds. Loved it! Was great for a family gathering.
Gorgeous place, breathtaking views and comfortable beds. Loved it! Was great for a family gathering.
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Joelle S.
May 21, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location near downtown! Beautiful sunrise views!
Great location near downtown! Beautiful sunrise views!
Property Policies
Check-in
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Check-in from 16:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Magnificent Canyon View, Huge Deck, Outdoor Dining
Is parking available at the property?
There is plenty of street parking available for guests.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the city center of San Rafael, California, near notable landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods National Monument. It is also close to outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are permitted at the property. Kids aged 0-17 can stay for free, and toddlers (2+ years) are considered guests.
Are extra beds or cribs available?
The property does not provide extra beds or cribs.
Does the property allow pets?
No pets are allowed on the property.
What accessibility features does the property have?
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including features such as step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible public areas.
Is breakfast offered at the property?
Breakfast is not offered at the property.
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