Marin Vacation Rental FAQ's: regarding reunions, retreats, home layout & parties

Vacation Retreat Home is Available Year Round! 

Are there really 6 official bedrooms, all with real beds?
Is the home well suited for retreats?
What is the maximum amount of people allowed overnight?
How much parking is available at the home?
Are parties allowed?
Is the home child safe?
What amenities are provided?
Is there seating outside?
Are Pets allowed?
Can we check-in early? Check-out late?
Can we book just one night?
How is the home set-up?
What is the deposit return policy?
What is your cancellation policy?
How far away is the nearest town? Highway?

Fully furnished with complete amenities provided for 16!

Is the home well suited for retreats?

  • Perfect for Retreat getaways, Bridal party guests, reunions, and corporate events that seek activities in Marin, organic West Marin, Wine Country (Napa or Sonoma), and San Francisco.
  • Extremely spacious great room with Ample seating. Includes 3 large sofa's, 2 small tables , granite fireplace, and encompassing panoramic "open space" views.
  • Spacious Formal Dining area, adjacent to great room, enjoys incredible views also.
  • "American Style" Gourmet Kitchen includes top amenities and Opens up to main areas and decks, back and front.
  • Bedroom are seperate from main areas letting guests have room to "get-a-way".

 

What is the maximum amount of people allowed overnight?

  • Sleeps 16 people in beds.
    • 5 bedrooms with Queen beds
    • 6th bedroom has 2 full size beds (sleeping 4)
    • 2 Fold-a-way single beds available with sheets.
  • Up to 18 overnight with special permission, additional fee applies.

 

Are there really 6 official bedrooms, all with real beds?

  • Yes, the home is a true 6 bedroom home, sleeping 14 comfortably!
  • All rooms have real beds (5 with Queen beds, 6th with 2 full beds)
  • Additional two (2) single Fold-a-way beds available.  One time $50 fee applies
  • All rooms are private, cozy, with relaxing views
  • All beds come with plush, fresh, high-thread count, white bedding!

Are parties allowed?

  • Small daytime parties (baby showers, weddings, ceremonies, etc...) are allowed.
  • After sunset, only small parties are permitted, with permission only.
  • Great home for bridal party guests when getting married in Marin or San Francisco, even the wine country!
  • (Check-out www.marinceremony.com for possibly ceremony sites in Marin- Amazing choices all around!)


Are Pets allowed?

  • Dogs/ small animals are permitted with permission only.
  • additional $200 deposit necessary - fully refundable
  • additional, one time $80 cleaning fee due to allergies of guests to come.

How much parking is available at the home?

*Plenty of parking for 7-8 cars easily!

  • Garage parking for 2 cars.
  • Driveway fits 4 cars.
  • Cull-de-sac can fit another 3 cars comfortably.


Is the home child safe?

  • Home is very child friendly. There is plenty of space to roam inside and outside.
  • Some child games, books and videos are on the premises.


What amenities are provided?

* Full amenities are provided!!
  • cookware, dinnerware, fresh sheets, & towels (bath and hand).
  • reading material, books, local activity binder, maps, TV's.
  • Wireless Internet, Cable TV/ HBO
  • Basic hand soap, Dishwashing Liquid, Laundry detergent (couple loads)
  • Toilet paper, Paper Towels
  • NO Shampoo or Conditioner (found people like their own kind best)

 

Can we check-in early? Check-out late?

  • Early check-in and late check-outs can only be granted a couple days prior to check-in due to other bookings.
  • There is a $50 charge for early or late check-out .
  • Please no early drop off of goods, etc, due to liability issues, necessary "showing" of home and updating.

Can we book just one night?

  • Last minute booking (ie: 6 days or less before checking-in) will be considered for a one night stay.


What is your cancellation policy?

  • 90 day cancellation policy.
  • $200 administrative fee for cancelled bookings.

 

Is there seating outside?

*****Plenty of outdoor seating!

  • Main deck has patio seating for 12.
  • Front pation has seating for 4.
  • Large lower deck, Master deck & lawns areas have benches.

 

How far away is the nearest town? Highway?

-Hwy 101 is just a 2 minute drive (but you wouldn’t know it from the house except for the beautiful lighted views in the distance!).


Go North Hwy 101:

  • 3 minutes arrive at Northgate Mall -huge indoor mall with Macy’s, etc...
  • City of Berkley: 15 minutes
  • 30 minutes drive, arrive in Napa Valley or Sonoma, downtown + Both are excellent, World Known, Wine regions!
  • 30 minute drive, arrive in Petaluma or Vallejo.

Go South Hwy 101:

  • Go South 3 minutes arrive downtown San Rafael on Main Street, which has lots of shops and restaurants.
  • 15 minutes and you arrive at the Golden Gate Bridge / Golden Gate Recreation Area, Marin Headlands.
  • 20 minutes drive and arrive downtown San Francisco.
  • 30 minutes arrive in Oakland's OAK, Oakland International Airport.
  • 40 minutes to SFO, San Francisco International Airport
  • West Marin Towns in 35 minutes or less: Stinson Beach, Pt. Reyes, Olema, Nicasio, Tomales.

 

How is the home set-up? (see "Layout" page for more details or click "Here".)

  • 3 levels: Upper, Main, & Lower- all with own decks and incredible views!

Upper Level:

  • Master Suite (bedroom 1) with balcony and own bathroom, Queen bed.
  • Separate Loft area that opens to the main floor layout below.

 

Main Level: Entrance Level

  • Gourmet Kitchen, Formal and Great Room.
  • Large Main deck- views- patio seating.
  • Bedrooms 2 & 3 - each with Queen beds.

 

Lower Level:

  • Bedrooms 4 & 5 - have Queen beds.
  • Bedroom 6 - Two (2) full size beds. (full size is equal to 2 twins together)
  • Large deck/garden access off each bedroom
  • Bright Laundry Room.
  • 2 single Fold-A-Way beds


What is the deposit return policy?

* Deposit is fully refundable after check-out provide the place is left in order with normal wear and tear.

* A full check-in review sheet will be provided to assure renter confidence.