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

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 14 people comfortably, in beds.
    • 5 bedrooms with Queen beds
    • 6th bedroom has 2 full size beds
  • Up to 16 overnight with special permission, additional fee applies.

 

Doe's the house really have 6 official bedrooms, all with real beds?

  • Yes, the home is a true 6 bedroom home, sleeping 14 comfortably!
  • All rooms are private, cozy, with relaxing views!
  • All rooms have real beds (5 with Queen beds, 6th with 2 full beds).
  • 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 minute drive, arrive in Petaluma or Vallejo.
  • 40 minutes drive and you arrive in Napa Valley or Sonoma, downtown + Both are excellent, World Known, Wine regions!

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)

  • 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.

 

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.