Central San Rafael studio near downtown, SF, Napa

Entire guest suite in San Rafael, California

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Jessica
  1. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Exceptional host communication

Recent guests gave Jessica a 5-star rating for communication.
This lovely studio is a short drive (or walk) to downtown San Rafael, about 20 minutes from San Francisco, and about 30-40 minutes from Napa and Sonoma.

We are located on a hill in a safe and quiet neighborhood with lots of trees and walking trails nearby.

Please note: The road to our house from the main street (Lincoln Avenue) is 1/3 of a mile and is narrow and winding. There is also some light freeway noise.

There is plenty of street parking (no restrictions) in front of the house.

The space
This cozy studio is about 420 square feet. It's on the ground level of our two-story home and has its own entrance.

Amenities include:

Queen bed
Full bathroom with bathtub & shower
32" flat-screen TV with premium cable channels (HBO, Showtime, etc.)
Excellent Wifi access
Heating & air conditioning (mini-split unit)

The kitchenette is appropriate for light cooking and has an apartment-sized stove, refrigerator, and microwave.

The couch does not fold out but (I'm told) is comfortable to sleep on.

We provide all linens, towels, and soap. Guests staying 7 days or more may use our washer and dryer.

We love hosting people and can guarantee you'll feel comfortable and well cared for. We have a small standard poodle who is very sweet but somewhat shy. Looking forward to meeting you soon!

Other things to note
San Rafael is a convenient and central Bay Area location, only a 20-minute drive to San Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland, Muir Woods, and about 45 minutes to Sonoma and Napa. Downtown San Rafael and the transit station are about 1 mile away, as is the freeway entrance (101 north and south). The downtown area is charming, with artist studios, shops, restaurants, and a wonderful art house cinema. Sol Food Restaurant, less than a mile away, has been written up in the New York Times (36 Hours in Marin County); it has delicious and inexpensive Puerto Rican food. We're also near Dominican College.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 queen bed, 1 couch

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free street parking
TV with standard cable
Central air conditioning

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Rated 4.88 out of 5 from 281 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 88% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 11% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

San Rafael, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We live on "Lincoln Hill", a quiet and tree lined area about one mile from downtown San Rafael. There are walking trails nearby.

Meet your host

Host
281 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Where I went to school: I graduated from UCLA.
Speaks English
I am a freelance legal assistant and copyeditor and have lived in Marin County for over 25 years. I love hosting people and making them feel comfortable.
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property

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