Title: Charming Mediterranean Guest House - 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 home # Charming Mediterranean Guest House Vacation home in San Rafael with kitchen and balcony ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110140000/110138400/110138360/0164cc9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110140000/110138400/110138360/157e9d86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110140000/110138400/110138360/517bb4d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110140000/110138400/110138360/235014ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110140000/110138400/110138360/4fa69c1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In Marin County, just 20 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge, this charming Mediterranean home offers a cozy retreat. Unwind by the wood burning fireplace or explore nearby Rodeo Beach for surfing and trail hiking. With pre-arrival shopping and holiday decorating available, you'll feel right at home in this tree-lined neighborhood. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Charming Mediterranean Guest House 1930 Modern Mediterranean with clean and clutter free design allows guest to settle in and make it their own. The wood burning fireplace in the living room provides warmth and coziness after a long day checking out the local sites. Private entrance, full kitchen, laundry, second floor patio, Juliette balcony off the primary, arched windows and doorways and original light fixtures and door handles provide a special experience here on G street. 20 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco in beautiful Marin County. We are on the way to wine country, 15 minutes to Rodeo Beach for surfing and trail hiking and biking or 10 minutes from Tiburon. The space It is a two story, owner occupied duplex. We are located on a quiet treelined street in a sought after neighborhood. We are two blocks from Johnny Doughnuts for early coffee and sweets, dinner at The Kitchen Table or late night karaoke and trivia night at The Mayflower Pub. Guest Access: Guests have full, private access to the left side of the duplex. Other things to note: We cater to couples with little ones because we know first hand how hard it is to be in a one room hotel with a sleeping baby. We provide a pack-n-play, bedding, baby bath, sound machine, black out curtains, bibs, flatware and sippy cups in hopes you can feel like you're on vacation too. This mom of two boys and former nanny/preschool teacher is also happy to babysit if you need a night out. Important Note: There is a narrow stairway that leads up to the two bedrooms and only bathroom. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Recycling - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19150000/19149400/19149342/d3ec902a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony West End - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=19149342&PinnedHotelID=19149342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73240000/73235600/73235533/096ac321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cheerful home in Heart of Marin County West End - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=73235533&PinnedHotelID=73235533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112101000/112100973/89bf2e64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2.5 bedroom 1 bath house with Heated floor, WiFi in peaceful San Rafael Gerstle Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=112100973&PinnedHotelID=112100973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93135400/93135394/e20e6d41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost Mill Valley - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 53 reviews CA $321 CA $581 total includes taxes & fees Dec 28 - Dec 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=93135394&PinnedHotelID=93135394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19160000/19154000/19153977/36ecae56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax in Fairfax quiet cottage in the redwoods. 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Return keys to the mailbox 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![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%7C37.97593%2C-122.53669&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0bU9oK-ui2a_P3pVbtgqReFuWmY=) San Rafael, CA #### What's nearby - Falkirk Cultural Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Marin History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Dominican University of California - 2 min drive - 2.2 km #### Getting around - Berkeley Station - 22 min drive - Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk - ‪Pond Farm Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk - ‪IHOP - ‬6 min walk - ‪Tam Commons - ‬9 min walk - ‪Moonlight Deli - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Mediterranean Guest House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is Charming Mediterranean Guest House located? > Located in Fairhills, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park. Dominican University of California and San Anselmo Town Hall are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Mediterranean Guest House Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharmini S. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy, cute stay Chamin's home was wonderful. The place was spotless and the beds had the softest sheets. Highly recommend staying at Chamin's if you're in San Rafael! ##### Sharmini S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara B. Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely part of town This beautiful place on the quiet tree lined street was convienent to everywhere we wanted to go.Chamin was very accomodating and easy to reach!A lovely weekend in San Raphael. ##### Barbara B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cyrus M. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding trip Very attractive, relaxing, comfortable. ##### Cyrus M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily R. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a great spot for our stay in San Rafael! We loved that we could walk to shops and restaurants. Street parking was easy. Kitchen is well provisioned. The host was friendly and responsive. We appreciated all the amenities provided for young children! ##### Emily R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location. Perfect Host We had a wonderful stay. The host was so accommodating. Very thoughtful with amenities. Loved the wood fireplace. ##### David C. Stayed 24 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bilyan B. May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfectly charming We enjoyed our stay in this very charming house in a very quiet and parking friendly street in San Rafael. Everything was very clean and the bedding some of the softest I have ever seen in a rental place. The hosts were very gracious and helpful. ##### Bilyan B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol C. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reconnect with friends Beautiful property, peaceful. ##### Carol C. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren M. Apr 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### San Rafa The property was exactly as advertised. Clean and well appointed with plenty of space for a family of four. ##### Darren M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole M. Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and Convenient This listing is exactly how it’s described. Chamin was a great host and provided everything we could possibly require. Location is great. Walking distance to shops and restaurants and a short drive to the highway. Felt very welcomed and comfortable during our stay. ##### Nicole M. Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience! Chamin is a wonderfulful and gracious host, and maintains a charming rental property. The unit is located on a quiet street within walking distance of downtown, where there are several delightful cafes, shops, and restaurants. The unit is tastefully decorated with everything you need and the beds are very comfortable. The host went out of her way to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again. ##### David H. 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