Title: Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael Apartment in San Rafael with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103609700/103609693/3679a4b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103609700/103609693/cfe50e83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103609700/103609693/dc5ed084.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103609700/103609693/c3985395.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103609700/103609693/7b44074f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near San Francisco Bay, Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael Explore our private one-bedroom guest suite situated in Gerstle Park, San Rafael. Conveniently located near Napa Valley and Sonoma Wine Country, our fully equipped retreat offers privacy with a separate entrance and private patio. Relax in a cozy queen-sized bed after exploring nearby attractions. Whether you're here for wine tasting or a peaceful getaway, our space is your perfect Northern California home base. Other details to note: Near Gerstle Park in San Rafael, California, you can find attractions such as the Marin History Museum, Falkirk Cultural Center, and the San Rafael Mission - all within 1-2 miles. Fun fact about San Rafael is that it is home to the oldest surviving Mission in California, the Mission San Rafael Arcángel, founded in 1817. It played a significant role in the history and development of the region. 🔸 Muir Woods ~ 5.5 miles south 🔹 Stinson Beach ~ 20 miles west 🔸 San Francisco ~ 20 miles south 🔹 Napa Valley or Sonoma County ~ 20-30 miles north Note: Our suite is located on the ground level of our charming older home, so you might occasionally hear some activity. We’re a small family with a young boy who has special needs, and we do our best to keep things quiet and respectful. Many guests have found our space to be a comfortable and cozy retreat. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34180000/34173200/34173114/651a1595.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Studio In The Hills Of Mill Valley. 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Thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.965446,-122.53968&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:c_wfF%7Eo%7CjV%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40SBS%40SBQ%40SBSBQBSBSDQBQDSDQBSFQDQDQDQFQFQDOFQFQFOHQFOFOHOFOHOHOHMHOHMJOHMJMHMJMJKJMJMHKLKJKJMLIJKJILKLILILIJILGLILGNGLGLGLGNELENELGLCNENCLCNENCLCNANCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLDNBNBLDNBLFNDLDLDNFLFLFLFNFJHLFLHLHLHJHLJLHJJLHJLJJJJJLJJJLJJJLHLJLHLJNHLHNHLHNFNHNHNFNFNFPHNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPDPDRDPBRDPBRDPBR%40PBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FPARCRARARCPCRCRAPCREPCREPCREPEREPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGPINGPGNGNININGNINILINILKNILKLILKLKJKLKJKLKJKJKLMHKJMHMJKHMHMHMHMFKHOFMFMFMFOFMDMDODMDODMDOBOBMDOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOEMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGKIMIMIMIMKKIKKMIKMKKMKIKKMKMKKKMIMKMIMKOIMIOIMIOIOGOIOGOGOIQGOGQGQEOGQGQEQEQEQGQCSEQESCQEQCSCSCQCSASCQASCSASASAQ%3FSASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Lb-ylJHj4gVOyJl1cEwUIESj5mo=) San Rafael, CA #### What's nearby - San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Falkirk Cultural Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Kentfield Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 km #### Getting around - Berkeley Station - 23 min drive - Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬20 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Muffin Mania Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪Pond Farm Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive - ‪Garden Cafe - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Retreat: Fully Equipped 1-BR Guest Suite in San Rafael located? > Located in Gerstle Park, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Dominican University of California and San Anselmo Town Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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