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Haven in the trees, minutes from hiking trails

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

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Mill Valley, CA
  • Place, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Tamalpais State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marin Theatre Company
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Haven in the trees, minutes from hiking trails

This is a sweet retreat nestled in the eucalyptus trees, a 5-10 minute drive from hiking trails in the Marin Headlands, Muir Woods, Muir Beach and Green Gulch Farm, 15 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.
This large studio is the lower unit of a house built in 1965. My wife and I live upstairs, above this apartment and you may hear us moving about. Recently renovated with new furniture, the apartment is fresh, light-filled and private. Surrounded by trees, it truly feels like a private haven.
You must be able to climb 7 steps for access to and from the driveway to the entrance.
The small kitchenette is not setup for cooking. It has a mini fridge (no freezer), coffee maker, electric kettle, microwave oven, toaster, dishes, flatware, cups, and glasses.
It's designed for 2 guests, but can sleep up to 4.
Perfect for weekend getaways or even a week of sight seeing in the Bay Area, our apartment offers quiet serenity and comfort.
Relax and enjoy our private deck.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • The apartment offers a kitchenette, a patio and a sofa bed
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • 14 minutes by car from San Francisco Bay and 7 minutes from Muir Woods National Monument

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Geothermal energy
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 700 square feet
  • Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash any dishes you used
Please make sure the heat is turned off
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses wind, solar and geothermal energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Haven in the trees, minutes from hiking trails Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kyjortin

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean place. No stovetop, but there is a coffee maker and a kettle. A mini fridge with plenty of room for snacks and drinks. Lots of stores and restaurants within 5-10 minutes of driving.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H., Jacksonville, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful stay. House was cozy and perfect and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Host was an excellent communicator and even helped us find nearby hikes, music, and dining. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely peaceful stay. While we were on the deck a buck wandered through the backyard. It was so fun to have had that experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cozy cabin , tucked in the trees with an owl hooting to complete the experience, Perfect place perfect location and host are great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for what we wanted to do in Marin County. Easy to get around and to find the place. Beds were comfy and the kids had fun helping prep the sleeper sofa. The porch was wonderful for reading and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a wonderful cozy studio VRBO located close to many area attractions. We are a family of four and the accommodations fit us just perfectly. The cleanliness, location, & amenities were great. Thank you for making our getaway so enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay! Comfortable, clean, cozy, quiet - but still close to plenty to see and eat. Flexible and responsive hosts. The porch is absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a unique, comfortable place! It felt a bit like we were staying in a cabin in the woods, but it was still close to stores, restaurants, and hiking trails. We had everything we needed, and the hosts were great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie A. R., Shingle Springs, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A very cozy, quiet little “pied-a-terre”. We were very comfortable. We enjoyed the lovely coastal fog. A welcome break from Central California. It’s central location made it easy to drive out to the Marine headlands, Sausalito, hiking trails, and Old Mill Valley. The minimal kitchenette was more than sufficient for our needs. We would enjoy visiting here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mill Valley was a fabulous choice for us to stay during our recent visit to the area. This property is about 10-15 minutes from a lot of different hiking options on Mt Tam and also Muir Woods. It was clean, comfortable and had all the amenities we needed for our weeklong stay in the area. Mitch and Susan were great and responsive to all of our questions. I’m so glad I found this place bc this area is great and we enjoyed our time north of the golden gate more than our time in the city. The only two things I will mention here, especially for those staying with children, is that this is a one room apartment, with no door between the bedroom and living area. I misinterpreted the description and the pictures don’t really give a good impression of the size of the apartment. This would be an ideal place to stay alone without kids-for us, however, having no break from my 9 year old for the week was exhausting. The only other thing I’d like to mention here is that the caretakers do live upstairs, and the footsteps in the morning seem loud at times. The couple of days when my son didn’t wake us up with the TV, the footsteps above definitely did. But we are relatively early risers, so it wasn’t a huge deal. But if you like a good sleep-in, that may be difficult at times here. Other than that, this was definitely a five star stay in a perfect location. It was indeed “a haven in the trees.”
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Haven in the Trees!

Quiet, easy to stay at, clean, beautiful landscape and deer sightings! Great hosts!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nice place for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We love Muir Beach, and this place is about 12 minutes up and over the hill from there! less than 10 minutes the other direction are an excellent grocery store and several nice places to eat. Beds were comfortable with good sheets & pillows, mini kitchen perfectly adequate and the bathroom well appointed with good towels, wash cloths and bathmats.I'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property

Mitch and Susan were excellent at communication, their info book was chock full of good recommendations; the apartment itself was spotless; Susan's art on the walls was a welcome personal touch (so nice to see original art and not Home Goods-type art!). The bed is super comfy. The view from the deck (which was a very nice deck) was inspiring. Great shower. Thanks for the parking spot. We would definitely stay here again and hope to on a return trip for more art, more hiking and more wine-tasting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect weekend getaway!

I had a wonderful stay at Haven in the Woods with two adults and one child. The place was exactly as described—peaceful, quiet, and tucked away in a beautiful wooded setting. It was the perfect setup for our small family, offering a relaxing retreat while still being conveniently close to Muir Woods and the Golden Gate Recreation Area. The check-in instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the hosts were excellent at communicating throughout the stay. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a serene escape in nature with easy access to nearby attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexander b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

Very clean and comfortable. Hosts were communicative and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mill Valley Get Away

Was looking for a place just outside SF and am very glad I found this place. It was perfect for our weekend getaway to SF. Close to beautiful Muir Woods and the Golden Gate. We had plenty of time to see everything we wanted to see and visit. The place was quiet, clean, and had everything you would expect to enjoy. The view from the deck is spectacular, especially during sunrise and sunset. Would definitely stay again if I’m in the area again and would recommend to anyone who appreciates nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mill Valley Gem

We had a great girls weekend and the accommodations did not dissapoint! Perfect location that felt like you had a remote mountain getaway yet just a few minutes from adorable downtown Mill Valley and 15 minutes from Muir Woods! Our host was super responsive and we enjoyed some of the local recs that were in the welcome booklet. The kitchenette was great with all the basic needs. Beds were comfy and whole place was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JASON B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and quiet

Very nice place, clean, beautiful view off the deck. Owner was great to work with. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and Close to Everything

We had an enjoyable stay at Haven in the Trees! It’s a 25 minute drive to Stinson Beach, 15 minutes from San Francisco, and is situated in the heart of trail hiking heaven. The bed was very comfortable. We loved the back deck for resting and enjoying the trees and views. Mitch and Susan were super friendly! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

Such a peaceful place to rest after the hustle and bustle of being in the city. Mitch and Susan's place is simple, nicely decorated and had everything we needed. We all slept like babies while we were there. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024