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DETACHED GUEST HOUSE: Walk To Town, 1030 Sq Ft, 1 BR/1.5 BA, Mt. Tam Vie
Mill Valley, CA

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mill Valley Charmer
Bright, sunny, compact. Great spatial arrangement (I like duplexes) and lots of thoughtful touches. But drive a small vehicle (road is windy and narrow).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Fonthill, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to nature, but still close to town.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Grace's guest house in Mill Valley. It was perfectly situated for day trips to Muir Woods, Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco. It was a fun drive up the winding roads, some of which are narrow. The apartment all of the conveniences that you will need. Grace was very responsive for any questions that I had and had lots of recommendations printed out for us. The bathroom is quite compact as is the shower, and the bed was a bit soft for our backs. Nonetheless, we enjoyed our stay there and would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great loacation
Great location, great privacy. Feels like it’s own property.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Lovely, light, bright, lots of natural light, furnished nicely, immaculate, many thoughtful touches such as abundant linen, towels and a well equipped kitchen. The location is convenient and beautiful. There was plenty of hot water and as it was cold and rainy, I was happy to have good heat. The bed was very comfortable. The division of space allowed two people to have privacy. The eating area was bright and cheerful. The area is quiet. This was a delightful place and we hope to return.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H., Eastbourne, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Stayed here for two weeks and the property is great. Plenty of space, bed was very comfortable and had all the amenities required. Just outside of Mill Valley, far enough that the property is quiet and feels like a country house but being very close to the town centre. Host was very helpful and on hand if anything is required.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mill Valley All inclusive
everything you need, very well organized and communicated. Nothing could have been easier
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry L., Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location
Great place to base your time in the Bay Area. Beautiful views . Great to have kitchen and TV room above bedroom. Bathroom on each floor 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of trees so it was colder than I expected - I am not complaining! I just didn’t pack enough warm clothes. The Mill Valley art and music festival happened while we were there so I got a fabulous shawl there that did the trick. Lovely place, wonderful host, cute little town. I want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teal F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway.
We loved our stay at Grace's home! The property was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. We are already thinking about coming back and staying for longer - it felt like the perfect getaway to Mill Valley. Walkable to town (albeit a bit steep!), easy access to hiking trails, and a bit of peace and quiet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Eamon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Stay With Beautiful Views
Silly ol me didn't check and see that there are hundreds of feet of elevation gain between the property and downtown Mill Valley, but that wasn't as much of an issue as I initially expected. The second floor is beautiful, full of light, and has clear views to Mt. Tam. The first floor is cooler, has a toilet that's secluded from the rest of the first floor but not closed off with a door. The bed is also not very comfortable, it felt like my head was slightly lower than the rest of my body, and there was large soft section on my wife's side of the bed that caused her to feel like she was going to fall out of it. Parking was easy, and access was private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little house in a wonderful location!
This home had everything we needed for our 4 day weekend away. Very clean, very quiet, and out of this world views of Mt. Tam. Extremely convenient for all of the day trips we took.... Pt. Reyes, Napa, Mt. Tam, even down to Half Moon Bay. Would definitely stay here again the next time we are out in Marin County.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Bay Area Vacation Homebase
Beautiful property. Very spacious. Helpful and attentive owner.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, Comfy, Convenient!
This was the perfect place for our Mill Valley stay. Tastefully decorated, awesome views of Mt. Tam, skylights, a nicely equipped kitchen, an extra half-bath, walkable to town and trails…all provided by a thoughtful host! We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
Everything was wonderful. The location, the unit, comfortable bed/pillows, communication with homeowner, etc. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
This a a beautiful and comfortable home. Communications were clear. Everything was well kept and clean. We were very comfortable and will look forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like a treehouse, close to town and yet totally apart
Wonderful forest/neighborhood views from upstairs level, easy reserved parking in fairly dense neighborhood, easy walk to town (likely faster than driving). Great bed, well appointed kitchen, full size washer/dryer. Convenient nearby services, very responsive host. Absolutely lovely stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a lovely place to stay if visiting the Mill Valley area. Recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful home base!
Such a wonderful property to relax after being active all day. Centrally located so getting into the city and points north were so easy. Loved waking up and seeing Mt. Tam. We will for sure be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Mill valley location
Comfortable, cozy,. well appointed, good location to get to other destinations in Mill Valley, loved the sky lights in the kitchen and sitting area, host very responsive to any questions, good parking, nice amenities like shampoo, odorless detergent, and a lot of towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home Base for Mill Valley Stay
This property was perfect for our 6 day stay. We were in town to visit family, so this operated as our home base to sleep and shower. It was spacious and homey, and had everything we needed. Location was perfect and the walkability was manageable. Make sure to read the welcome info as it outlines the stairs to take down to town, as it can get confusing. The property owners were responsive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cozy Mill Vly apartment
Very comfortable bed downstairs with a very accomodating living/ dining/ kitchen upstairs with gorgeous views of Mt Tam! Only minutes to Muir Woods and Muir Beach! Dreamy environs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little apartment
I was in the area for work and this apartment was a convenient base - close to the highway and downtown Mill Valley but in a quiet residential area. There is a lovely view from the upper floors. The space was comfortable and well appointed. A view things to be aware of: There are stairs to get to the living space and kitchen and the bathroom that has a shower, which may be a concern for people with mobility issues. Also, the shower may be uncomfortable for people who are tall or have a larger body habitus due to the sloped ceiling and narrow door.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria W., Gaithersburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & Peaceful Oasis
This is the perfect location for my husband and I to see SF and the surrounding area. We truly enjoyed our stay at Grace's cottage. She is a gracious host and responsive to all our questions. The one bedroom cottage was very spacious for two people. The kitchen was fully equipped and having 2 bathrooms was a plus! The washer and dryer came handy as well. We took long drives and short ones while we were in SF. We took day trips to Monterey, Carmel by the Sea and did the 17 mile drive. We went to Point Reyes and Santa Cruz and Muir woods/beach overlook. It was fantastic to come home after a long trip and rest up in a quiet secluded street away from the crowd and noise of SF. The cottage overlooks Mt. Tam and Mill Valley town is just a 5 min. drive. We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was clean and the kitchen was equipped with all the pots, dishes, and silverware. We cooked our breakfast in the morning before heading out and was able to wash clothes before packing it to our next destination. Awesome place Grace and thank you for allowing us to stay at your place. We truly enjoyed our stay and will stay again the next time we're in town. Cheers!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby G.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place!
We loved the location and the comfortable bed, plus the views from the second floor were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Anniversary Get Away
My husband & I planned a trip to the Muir Woods and found this property on VRBO for rent. It looked cute enough so we booked it. Boy were we happy we did! The guest house is so cute! The overall cleanliness of the property was spotless, the location was perfect, and communications with the owner were quick and easy. We had read in one of the prior reviews that the stove was old ("antique") and didn't function properly so that was one of the first things we tried out. Yes, it was an older stove but it was perfectly functioning, with all 4 burners lighting right up on the first try. In addition to the stove, there was also an electric kettle that we used every day. The description from owner said that they were within walking distance to the main part of town. This is true and we saw many people making the trek on foot. For me, however, it was a challenging walk (I am 55 years old with arthritic hips). The area where the home is located is very hilly. That being said, I'm sure younger, more athletic people would enjoy it. I was emailed a welcome package before the trip that I read through but forgot to bring with me. Not a problem because it was also in a binder at the property. I also loved the bottled water and chocolate that accompanied the personalized welcome note that was on the table when we entered the upstairs living area. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, private, clean, quiet & comfortable in beautiful area
My wife and I very much enjoyed our three-night stay at this detached guest house. It was truly a haven from urban life. The property itself is peaceful, private, clean, quiet and comfortable. It's in a very nice upscale and safe neighborhood. There is an open living area and kitchen upstairs. The sleeping area is downstairs. The bed is quite comfy. Soft but supportive. There is no night-time noise. The posted pictures are accurate but may not fully do the property justice. The views of Mount Tam from the living room windows (when you stand up) are spectacular. Mill Valley itself and Marin as a whole have so much to offer. Mill Valley itself has wonderful neighborhoods to walk in. Marin has redwoods, Point Reyes National Seashore, and so much more. There are plenty of great places to eat in Mill Valley as well as the neighboring parts of Marin. The host's comment about "walk to town" is technically correct if you like to walk hills and long public stairs — and I mean LONG stairs. My wife and I, who are in our early 70s but in very good shape, took the easiest walk down the hill to town. Although it was beautiful, we decided it wasn't really safe for us. Very narrow two-lane road through the redwoods that for significant stretches does not have an easy place to step aside for traffic. However, the traffic is very light on that road. Overall, though, it was a wonderful experience. We were very happy with our choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kelly l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
Was an absolute haven! Great to get away from the city and find peace and quiet! Interesting neighbothood-and convenient to Muir Woods for hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet place
The detached guest house is full of light a great views. The location is excellent with easy access to trails, restaurants, ferries and the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Amy C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs attention
The stay in Mill Valley was peaceful. The house needs a bit of attention to cleanliness. There is also construction currently going on near the downstairs bedroom and the construction room has a shower curtain over it but is open to access. There was an odor of dampness or something due to this area not being properly blocked off. Really not okay. The oven isn't working as mentioned before on a previous review. I asked the owner and she thought it was operator error but I know how to use old stoves/ovens and this one doesn't have functional knobs to turn on the oven and the oven isn't working. Although there is a kitchen I would say it's limited to microwave, coffee pot and one frying pan with a burner for use. I rented the little house due to the photos but the furniture and carpet has a lot of use and generally the unit isn't clean and not as pictured. It is time for an update, just seems used and not cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2022
Hi Amy We are so sorry you did not enjoy your stay with us. We are very surprised by your review because we received no communication from you regarding any of the issues mentioned during your time here and assumed you had a wonderful stay! For you and future guests that may read your review: CONSTRUCTION: There is no construction going on in the guesthouse, there is a fabric curtain that obscures a storage area underneath the stairs where we keep a broom and other items out of sight. OVEN: The oven works! On very rare occasions (three in the past eight years including you), the guest is unable to figure out how to use it. We tested the oven prior to your stay to assure you that it was working. If you could not figure out how to operate it, we could have showed you how very easily. KITCHEN: The kitchen is fully stocked with a full sized fridge, small dishwasher, microwave, toaster, hot water pot, blender, multiple pots/pans, mixing bowls, strainer, tupperware, utensils/dinnerware/glassware/etc. for four people, dish towels, sponge, hand soap, dish soap and dishwasher pods. CLEANLINESS: The guest house is professionally cleaned and restocked with paper products and fresh linens after every departure. We adore our little Mill Valley free standing guest house with a front row view to Mt Tam! We loved living in it for a year while we remodeled the main property several years ago. Again, we are sorry you did not enjoy your stay and wished you had communicated with us about any of your concerns while you were here. Thank you for being our guest. We wish you well.

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Long Island, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and host, everything went smoothly
This is a nice property in the mountain area. Was about 1/2 mile from Mill Valley downtown, down hill walk into town and uphill back, so where the right shoes :-) We had a great time and the place is as nice as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, nice sunny cottage, very quiet and private. Will stay here again and recommend to
Excellent location and nice sunny cottage. Clean, private and good communication with owners.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Great
We chose this property because of its proximity to our daughters cottage. It was lovely with natural light and a stunning view of Mount Tam from its dining area and living room. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place, great views
Very comfortable place, quiet street, not far from downtown. “ Healthy” walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
Everything about this place is delightful. Privacy, quiet and beautiful view. Had all that we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Value, Great View
For the area, this property is a great value. I'm an HGTV junkie, so in my head, I have all sorts of ideas for this place, but in the end, it gets the job done! We slept well, and it's in a beautiful location with a great view of Mt. Tam. The owners were friendly and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy modern home exceeded expectations
Our stay in this house exceeded expectations. It was the perfect spot for us to navigate between Muir Woods, Mill Valley and San Francisco. The house was easy to find and more than enough room for two. Located in a very nice area, Mill Valley restaurants, grocery stores and shops are not far from the house. The comfy bed and a nice bathroom made this feel like a home away from our home. The nice living and dining area allowed us to recharge between outings and allowed us more flexibility than a hotel booking. Parking was no problem. We loved our stay and would rent this place again! Amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mill Valley base
This was our base for visiting family nearby. The property has a great view and it’s only a short drive to the restaurants and coffee shops downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great space and views
Great space in a great location. Enjoyed walking, hiking, easy access to town and shopping. Appliances were plenty though I am not sure the oven is working.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Rex J., Midway UT

Great private space in beautiful area.
Beautiful area and a fun space. Easy access to town, trails, the ocean and the city. Host was super responsive to the simple questions we had. The bed and the sleeper sofa were both comfortable after long hikes each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chiara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Great location next to trails and easy drive to downtown (you can also walk to downtown in 20 min!). Interior: modern design, very well furnished, great appliances, plenty of natural light (upstairs), comfy bed. Street parking (super convenient). Grace the host was very responsive and helped us with mail and deliveries. Fast and reliable internet connection. We stayed 4 weeks and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, light and plenty of room.
Very comfortable cottage-feel with all t he amenities - plus two bathrooms!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, centrally located Mill Valley guest house
Had a great 5-day stay at this property - very clean, comfortable, nice views from the 2nd floor living/kitchen area. It was very conveniently located - beautiful walk through the redwoods into downtown Mill Valley (decent # of stairs), short drive to San Francisco and many of the great places to visit in Marin County. Would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for couple in Mill Valley
We are a couple from Boston visiting our daughter and new grandson! who live in Mill Valley. This was a Christmas gathering, marked by tests, stresses etc. for a family gathering from all over for the holidays. This property was the perfect release valve, a satellite space for us grandparents to stay and stay out of the way. Close to town, easy directions and checkin- like that there is a gathering room separate by a floor with main bedroom. Host Grace nice and responsive. Helped make this a beautiful Christmas during a crazy time. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S., florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends from Orlando
All the reviews are spot on. Nice quiet location. Super clean with with lovely views. Absolutely would stay again. We did walk down to the town. Just remember what goes down must come up! Go ahead accept the challenge it was fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandparent Visit
Lovely property. Was perfect for my parents who came to stay for a visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Xavier M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
very clean, loved the amenities and recommendations on places nearby. Very homey if you just want to unwind after a long day. Would recommend for a group size of 1-4. Would definitely plan for more than a day to explore what’s around mil valley and enjoy the scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, great place
Felt a warm welcome by Grace, and stayed in a great location, in an accurately, lovely described place. Would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous retreat
One of the best VRBOs I've ever rented with a great layout, all the necessary amenities, nice linens, light and airy with a great view of Mt Tam in an outstanding, super quiet location. Awoke to the calls of red-shouldered hawks and acorn woodpeckers. I'd love to rent this place again! Grace was super responsive as a host. I can't say enough good things about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021