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Peaceful with stunning view, 4-6 weeks May-June or Sept-Oct 2024

San Rafael, California, United States
Preferred Destination: New York, New York, United States
Alternate Destinations: Paris, Île-de-France, France | Berlin, Berlin, Germany | Open to any destination

House
Available Dates:
From May 1, 2024 until October 31, 2024

Description

Our sunny home on a cul-de-sac in a quiet residential neighborhood has a master bedroom with a Cal King bed that opens onto a large south-facing deck, a guest bedroom that doubles as an office, two full baths, a sun room, and a stunning view. We have a large living/dining room with a flat-screen TV and stereo system and a large, very well-equipped kitchen with eating area. There's a fireplace, a back garden, a grassy front yard, and a washer and dryer in the 2-car garage. We overlook a marsh (complete with snowy egrets) and a boat harbor, with a wonderful view of Mt. Tam. We're close to hiking and bike trails, shopping, restaurants, San Francisco, the East Bay, the Northern California coast, and the wine country. This is a private home, not a townhouse. The rent includes water, garbage, high-speed wireless internet, premium TV cable, and gardener - everything except gas/electricity charges, pay-per-view TV, and international phone calls. No smoking, and no cats, please (we're allergic to cats but will consider a small, well-behaved dog). The house is available for rent while we travel, typically during the late spring and early fall, but at other times as well. Our dates are flexible, so try us! We're also happy to discuss a home swap. If you're interested, please send us an e-mail with your phone number and a good time to call. We look forward to meeting you! TESTIMONIAL FROM FORMER RENTERS, BOB AND DIANE We landed in Jeff and Janis' wonderful house after a year of living in rather small quarters in Paris and traveling Europe. Their quiet, spacious, comfortable home and beautiful gardens were the perfect place for us to land and experience life in the Bay Area. Soon we were on their bicycles and riding along San Francisco Bay. Coming home at night to their peaceful deck overlooking the tidal marsh and bird life from the hot tub [since removed] became a lovely routine. We enjoy cooking and used their well-stocked and spacious kitchen. We highly recommend this wonderful haven.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
1,700 ft2

Suited For
3

Property Type
House

Availability

From May 1, 2024 until October 31, 2024

Minimum Stay

4 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: My home is available mostly in the late spring and early fall. But I'm flexible-try me!

Location

House in San Rafael, California, United States

Closest University

Dominican University of California

Nearby Universities
UC San Francisco, University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, Sonoma State University | University of California, Berkeley | San Francisco State University
Nearby Cities

Berkeley | Napa | Sonoma | San Francisco

Comments: We back up to a marsh with snowy egrets, look out to a boat harbor, and up to Mt. Tam, with amazing sunsets!

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: I might consider a small, well-behaved dog, but no cats, please (I'm allergic).

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: We're allergic to cats. Our yard isn't fully fenced, but if that's okay, we'll consider a well-behaved dog.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
1
1 Adult

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

New York, New York, United States

Alternate Destination

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Alternate Destination

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: We love to travel, so tempt us!

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
1


Offices
0


Size
900 ft2

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Allergies

Allergies are a concern

Comments: Allergic to cats.

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