Title: Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=123357599&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything Vacation home in San Rafael with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything ![Exterior detail - Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything (San Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123357600/123357599/97841f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything (San Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123357600/123357599/b2d1bf77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything (San Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123357600/123357599/3a8936cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets - Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything (San Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123357600/123357599/00dc3874.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything (San Rafael)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123360000/123357600/123357599/fec9a641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to San Francisco Bay, Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything has plenty to offer. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1222 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything Bright, charming, and comfortable, this single-story cottage makes a wonderful home base for exploring San Rafael and the beauties of Marin County. It's an incredibly central location for your daily excursions, with both a shaded front porch and a sun-splashed side patio waiting to welcome you home. \-- THE PROPERTY -- 83050 Large windows and lofty ceilings fill the house with natural light. Pick up some local produce at the Marin Civic Center's legendary farmers market (four miles), and prepare homemade meals in a chic kitchen with new stainless steel appliances. Sit down to eat at the spacious island, in the sunlit dining room, or outside on the covered front porch. As for your evenings, you can spend them playing board games and streaming movies in the comfort of the living room. As the day's clothes spin in the washer/dryer, log onto the complimentary WiFi and plan tomorrow's adventures. FAQ \- Pet fee (paid pre-trip) \-- THE LOCATION -- This home provides the utmost in convenience, as it sits a matter of blocks from both 101 and 580\. You'll have easy driving access to all corners of the Bay Area, yet you can also leave your car at home for the day. The Cal Park Hill Pathway - connecting you to downtown San Rafael, the Larkspur Ferry Terminal, and two SMART stations - is two blocks away. World-class hiking and mountain biking, scenic drives out to West Marin, and the shops and restaurants of Fourth Street are close by as well. \-- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7\. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. \-- POLICIES -- \- No smoking \- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes) \- No events, parties, or large gatherings \- Additional fees and taxes may apply \- Photo ID may be required upon check-in \- Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,222 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77120000/77111800/77111717/w1221h1520x155y0-06ef1485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny Studio Suite near Marin General, Larkspur Ferry & Trails Greenbrae - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available - Mountain view [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=77111717&PinnedHotelID=77111717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122400000/122391300/122391246/cae13b73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing 4-bedroom apartment with AC in downtown San Rafael Downtown San Rafael - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=122391246&PinnedHotelID=122391246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88050000/88049100/88049042/96533a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bayfront Oasis | Deck, Fire Pit, Kayaks – Near Wine Country Canal - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews CA $372 CA $761 total includes taxes & fees Feb 3 - Feb 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=88049042&PinnedHotelID=88049042&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123560000/123552100/123552039/70c1f319.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog-friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything California Park - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=123552039&PinnedHotelID=123552039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41460000/41451300/41451281/5a952c38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Home with Spectacular Bay View From Patio! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 564535 ## About the area California Park, a neighborhood in San Rafael, is home to this vacation home. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Book Passage and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our San Rafael travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael.dx9924) [View more Vacation homes in San Rafael](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9924-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.95883%2C-122.51234&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OmWY1zCuVoB3Be4uf5xhI5Iq9RE=) San Rafael, CA ### What's nearby - ![Mission San Rafael Arcangel which includes a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065807/d20836b2-9b82-49e5-99b4-bc1b1d606e2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mission San Rafael Arcangel 3 min drive \- 3.6 km - Marin Country Mart 2 min drive \- 1.5 km - San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park 3 min drive \- 2.9 km - Dominican University of California 3 min drive \- 3.6 km - Larkspur Ferry Terminal 3 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Getting around - Berkeley Station 19 min drive - Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Mi Pueblo Food Center 18 min walk - Burger King 13 min walk - Circle K 13 min walk - Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches 11 min walk - Domino's Pizza 13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything? ### What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything? ### Where is Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dog-Friendly 2BR w/ Porch, Close to Everything Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean M. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property in Marin We really enjoyed staying at this property and found Vacasa to be a good host. ##### Dean M. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey Y. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place This cottage was perfect for our stay. It is very clean and the property manager was wonderful! She was responsive and very prompt in getting back in touch with us when ever we had a question. I highly recommend this property and I will stay here again! ##### Tracey Y. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amelie B. Dec 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect middle of Marin location Super convenient location with good amenities and a nice porch. ##### Amelie B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ellen P. Jan 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient, quiet Overall this is a comfortable place to stay, in a quiet neighborhood. There were a few things that needed attention. First, the oven was dirty, causing the smoke alarm to go off repeatedly during use as soon as it approached set temperature. Second, there was a stool in the kitchen that was extremely rickety and should not have been in use. Finally, and most significant, the garbage disposal did not work. May have been jammed by previous occupants. When this was called in, someone did show up shortly, but was unable to fix. ##### Ellen P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monika B. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We appreciated having such a charming house for home-base while visiting the area. It had everything we needed. The coyotes in the early morning hours excepted, seeing the deer and wild turkeys was an extra special treat! ##### Monika B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie C. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is very clean, the kitchen is lovely. ##### Katie C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary R. Apr 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home We rented this for an ACL surgery recovery and it was the perfect space! ##### Mary R. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Doug A. Sep 2, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Review First, it started with an extra charge at the time of reservation that we were not aware of. When we got to the house and found the key, we logically tried the door closest to the lock box. Not only did the key not work, it stuck in the lock. We did manage to free it and called Vacasa (in India I believe). The person there simply said, try the other doors and see what works. We did that and got in although the key still stuck in this second lock. Once inside at 5pm, we found that the house had not been cleaned since the last guests. Another call to Vacasa. They would contact the “local team” who would call me shortly. We never heard from anyone after that despite two more calls to Vacasa. I did get a message from Vacasa that someone had been called and would be out to clean the house though not when. I was told that we would be credited $146 for the inconvenience which we haven’t seen yet. The housekeepers showed up unannounced at 7:30pm. In their defense, no one had told them that there had been guests in immediately before us. While we were waiting, we checked out the backyard. Not secure, no gate, missing boards in the fence and just dirt and some dried grass. The front yard was fully secured with a fence but just dirt and trees. Previous guests had not cleaned up after their dog which we had to take care of. More importantly, we found broken glass embedded in the clay at 3-4 locations. We only found that by light glinting off the sharp points stickingup ##### Doug A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alena Q. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Alena Q. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad W. Apr 23, 2025 ##### Brad W. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025