San Rafael Vacation Rental apartment

Charming Bay View Rental/downstairs guest suite

Description Apartment, 450 sq. ft.,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom
Amenities beach, town, garden, internet access, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property (USD)
$95/night 
$665/week 
paul and elise samuelson
415-459-5352
415-517-5456
Speaks: English, Spanish

Photos and Description of the San Rafael vacation apartment rental 1 BEDROOM AND 1 BATHROOM

We reside in a unique neighborhood in San Rafael, CA that is near enough to the bay of San Pablo for morning walks. You can also see the boat masts from the living room window as you sit back and enjoy the bay view. Our quiet, scenic neighborhood offers an opportunity to relax and kick back after a day of visiting the city of San Francisco or the nearby wine country. Our close proximity to the town of San Rafael(3 miles) is also easy for the visitor to get a good meal, attend an amazing concert or view first run movies.
San Rafael apartment rental - bedroom

bedroom

San Rafael apartment rental - kitchette

kitchette

San Rafael apartment rental - livingroom

livingroom

San Rafael apartment rental - reverse livingroom view

reverse livingroom view

San Rafael apartment rental - north facing view of our garden

north facing view of our garden

San Rafael apartment rental - south facing view of our garden

south facing view of our garden

San Rafael apartment rental - sitting area in arbor area

sitting area in arbor area

San Rafael apartment rental - view from our beach at sunset

view from our beach at sunset

San Rafael apartment rental - view from our beach at sunset

view from our beach at sunset

San Rafael apartment rental - more beach views - tide is out

more beach views - tide is out

San Rafael apartment rental - outside downstairs, guest suite

outside downstairs, guest suite

Location: San Francisco and Bay Area < California < USA

Nearest Airport: san francisco at 50 Miles
Nearest Ferry: larkspur at 3 Miles
Nearest Train: oakland at 10 Miles
Nearest Motorway: 101 and the 580 at 2 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 200 Metres
Car: necessary
Our quiet, scenic neighborhood feels like you are in a peaceful, semi rural area. We are close to a boat harbor as well as a small beach where you can launch small boats or kayaks. Our east San Rafael property is also surrounded by open land where you can hike, mountain bike or just enjoy walking bay side. We are also near historic China Camp and McNears Beach picnicking site If you want to get some small town feel, we are 2.5 miles away from the downtown area of San Rafael which has a restored, historic mission. We are also walking distance to a lovely upscale grocery store, called Andys!

Availability Calendar

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Rental Rates for this vacation apartment rental in San Rafael, California

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year round Nov 1, 2009 - Apr 1, 2010 $665 $95 $190 $95 $95 - 2 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • We are a CONSISTENT $95.00 a night rate during all seasons.
  • We prefer certified checks or money orders to hold the reservation. If reservation is definite, we request half of the amount up front and the second half upon arrival. We are also capable of charging your VISA or Mastercard.

Fees

Cleaning:
$50

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in San Rafael, California

Property Type:
  • apartment

Floor Area:
  • 450 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • beach
  • town

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • budget

General:
  • activities guide
  • restaurant dining guide
  • shampoo
  • soaps basic
  • linens provided
  • alarm clock
  • local activities guide
  • towels provided
  • filtered water
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • central heating
  • paper towels
  • fax
  • accept credit card
  • toilet paper

Kitchen:
  • kitchenette
  • cooking utensils
  • refrigerator mini size
  • microwave
  • freezer
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 2 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
  • Newly redone bathroom that has tile floors and new sink and toilet. We also have amenities such as a hair dryer and first aid kit as well as shower caps and we will supply anything you have forgotten! For those who need a magnifying mirror, we also have that!

Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 2 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen, Spacious, newly redone and clean.
  • Bedroom is the largest room and has a walk-in closet. It is very comfy,clean and spacious. Our queen size bed is very comfortable. Our sheets are 300 plus thread count. The walk-in closet is equipped with wooden hangers and a small chest for personal items. Our ironing board and iron are kept in the closet.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • books
  • radio
  • CD
  • music library
  • video library
  • DVD
  • satellite or cable

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • garden
  • parking
  • walkway to water
  • car
  • parking on street
  • 2 garden chairs
  • 3 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • low allergen environment
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only

Local Activities:
  • golf
  • roller blading
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • paragliding
  • tennis
  • wind-surfing
  • antiquing
  • walking
  • sailing
  • fishing

Onsite Equipment:
  • inflatable boat
  • beach chairs
  • beach towels
  • cooler small

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • recreation center
  • theme parks
  • babysitting
  • fitness center
  • museums
  • equestrian events
  • arboretum
  • laundromat
  • bay/sound
  • forests
  • hospital
  • marina
  • playground
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • library
  • botanical garden
  • churches

Leisure Activities:
  • live theater
  • pier fishing
  • outlet shopping
  • sound/bay fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • paddle boating
  • beachcombing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • waterfalls
  • zoo
  • scenic drives
  • coin laundry
  • winery tours
  • synagogues
  • restaurants

Nearby Services:
  • medical services
  • massage therapist

Notes: We provide linens, towels, and organic soap in the bathroom. We also provide shampoo and conditioner in a dispenser in the shower. We provide plenty of towels and more are available upon request. We also provide dishes and eating utensils. Our kitchenette is fully supplied for light cooking and snacking. Also sink in the kitchenette has filtered water if desired.

Further details for this vacation apartment rental in San Rafael, California

County details: Beautiful Marin County is home to some of the most amazing fresh fruit and vegetables available. There are weekly farmer's markets and in the summer, on Thursday nights, the main street of San Rafael hosts a farmer's market as well as entertainment. The world famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright built his final building in San Rafael. It is home to the county offices. We also have a famous mission that is part of the California Missions Trail which reflects early California history. We are also near Marin General Hospital as well as Dominican College for those who might have short term jobs at those places as well as Autodesk and Fair Issac.

Weather: The weather in San Rafael is mostly temperate year round except for the winter rains which help our ground water supply. The surrounding hillsides reflect the winter moisture in the Spring when they are covered in lupines as well as the well known mustard flowers. Our rental is so close to the Bay that we get the cool breezes in the summer and more temperate weather in the winter.

Scenery: Because we are located on the Bay of San Pablo, there are times you can see art students with their easels up and painting the incredible views of the bay very near our home. Mount Tam can also be viewed from outside the guest suite.

Golf: We are near Peacock Gap Country Club and Spa. Normal fees apply. McGuiness Park, which is also a golf course is a bit further up the highway.

Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in San Rafael, California

Rating
5 out of 5

The Perfect Retreat

Best Friends GetAway Las Vegas, NV
Review Submitted: May 7, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
My best friend and I were looking for our "girls weekend" location and we found the perfect place. This is the most charming location we have been to, it is comfortable a bit small but incredibly spacious. The decor was brilliant it made a big difference in the atmosphere with plenty of windows to admire the surroundings - we thought the walk-in closet/changing room was a nice touch. The location was perfect to explore Sausalito, Sonoma and Napa – we did all that and in the evenings returned to our retreat to enjoy a nice bottle of wine. This was a great get away location and we definitely plan on returning.

Lucero - Las Vegas, NV
Sylvia - Hollister, CA
Owner's Response: Yes, it is a cozy and comfortable space and we do our very best to provide a lovely retreat for travelers.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC201433 Plover, Wisconsin
Review Submitted: April 9, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
While waiting for our daughter's first baby to arrive,
we spent two wonderful weeks with Elise and Paul. We
so enjoyed having such a beautiful and pleasant place
to stay beginning with Christmas 2008 and into 2009.
Thank you for all the special memories.
Owner's Response: We definitely enjoyed the Gilberts and hope they will return to see their new grandchild soon.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC198396 Detroit, MI
Review Submitted: March 27, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We stayed here for 5 days while visiting friends. The accommodations could not have been more pleasant. The apartment was very clean and nicely furnished. Our hosts were pleasant and helpful. Thanks guys!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC197803 Ottawa, Ontario
Review Submitted: March 24, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We were delighted by our accommodations and the warm welcome we received. The apartment was perfect for our needs and we hope to return soon. Many thanks for all the extra special touches.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Bring Your Bicycle!

T and Chrisine Eureka, CA
Review Submitted: March 13, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
We had a great retreat by the bay. Cozy, clean space away from the busy part of San Rafael. We had a couple great bike rides out to China Camp and incredible weather for Dec.

Thanks Paul and Elise for your hospitality.
Owner's Response: Yes, bikes are a great idea as the area we live in as well as the surrounding areas are great for trail riding as well as site seeing along the water front.

In the future, we may even have bikes available for using!
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