Holiday rentals with a fire pit in San Rafael

We had a wonderful stay - we wished the weather had been better to enjoy the beautiful garden and outdoor seating, but the place was lovely and we had everything we needed. We also found the trail to walk to the main part of town, which was great, but it’s also just a few minutes drive.

Such a nice, secluded hideaway! The view was as amazing as it was peaceful. My family had a great time.

Nancy & Curt were amazing people. I had a hard time easing into the fact that they were on an attachment to the house - I think this should be stated upfront - but they were very kind, helpful, and laid back. The hot tub was fantastic. The game room was incredible. The property out of this world, like Narnia from The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe. Would stay longer and stay another time if I could!

My family and I enjoyed our stay very much. Vikki made sure all accommodations and amenities were in place. We enjoyed and we will stay there again and highly recommend her. The space was excellent.

We had a lovely stay at the Brighton Beach Cottage. The private courtyard was great, and the space was very cozy. We highly recommend staying with Michael and Susan!

Cute cottage, perfect for our family of four. We loved the back verandah and hot tub. The kitchen, laundry and bathroom had all we needed. Thank you Hilltop Haven for being our home away from home.

Perfect house to connect with our kids, grandkids and granddogs. Plenty of room, everything was clean and the beach was fantastic. We would definitely rent this house again!

Jessie's place was lovely for a quick staycation with my partner and I. The home was clean, easy to find, and Jessie was quick to respond when we had a simple home issue (fixed quickly.) She came by when she thought we still needed help. Backyard patio looked nice (too cold to go outside to enjoy even with the outside fireplace, but "looked" nice!) The welcome book was nice with local recommendations including local hiking trails. We'll be back to try the trails and would love to stay at Jessie's place again. Thank you!

Thank you for a great experience! We had a phenomenal time and the birthday girl was very happy. We appreciate the ease of checking in and all of the accommodations. Hope to stay with you again!

The spot is bigger and better appointed than the photos show. The location is great and parking was easy. Would definitely stay again.

I really loved the place. It felt super unique and thoughtfully designed. The views were amazing and the location was perfect for me. I'd love to come back next time I'm in town.

We had a great time at Lynn's place! It was perfectly cozy for the two of us, and the views and the grounds are beautiful. The apartment was a good base for us as we were visiting wineries in Sonoma and Napa. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend!

Had a great time staying here! It's a nice apartment, fairly spacious and well decorated (and many many books). The location was awesome and the highlight. You get a great view of the bay + SF from the hills. It's also close to both nice hikes and the university.

I enjoyed my time at Audrey’s place. They are centrally located and the backyard is a beautiful place to work or unwind. Audrey, Jordie, and the pups were very friendly and hospitable. I would highly recommend their place for any guest visiting Oakland.

I will summarize Renzo's apartment as a combination of a 5-star hotel and airbnb with the price of airbnb only. Extremely great value for money spent. The pictures didn't do enough justice to what I saw. It was super convenient and well furnished beyond regular amenities you find in an airbnb. I was offered a bottle of wine and chocolates on arrival. The heaters in the room and living room were topnotch. The bed is very comfortable Renzo was very responsive with communication I commuted everyday to San Francisco and Renzo's apartment is about 5mins or less walk to the Bart Metro Station. Super convenient

Great host that is very accommodating, easy to get to, and excellent amenities for a longer stay. The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet with great views, good food, and affordable transportation nearby.

Great place on the river. We only stayed a couple of nights, but there is plenty to do in the area. Didn't have a chance to try out the kayaks, as we were here in early spring, but this seems like a fun thing to do. The place is just as described, there is everything you need to cook and entertain the kids. The place is cozy, but big enough for a family with 2-3 kids, if you don't mind having a single bathroom.

Lydia and David's place exceeded expectations! The house is super well designed, cozy, and well appointed with the perfect amount of space for a small group. Comfy beds, great living room, and a well-equipped kitchen. We also loved the dining room nook! The location is convenient to town and anything we needed was a short drive away. I'm sure it's even better in the summer when you can enjoy the outdoor space and walk to the river for a swim.

Wonderful stay at Jeanne's cottage. The setting was outstanding and the home very comfortable. I loved the sun room with comfortable seating and the ability to choose between the covered front porch and back deck to sit outside. Jeanne was very friendly and responsive. I can't wait to come back.!

We very much enjoyed Aggie's Airbnb. It was serene, surrounded by beautiful trees and ferns. She gave us excellent instructions for getting there. There was a very short power outage, but Aggie had already taken care of this, showing us where lanterns and a battery. We love Occidental and the free feeling of life. Thank you very much, Robert and Ann

The description is as perfect as the home is in real life! Clean, adorable and situated within a lovely neighborhood. The hosts were SO accommodating and kind with a last minute date change and were easy to get in contact with. Our kids LOVED the backyard and the neighborhood park. Mom and dad loved how embedded in nature the home was. Lovely, cozy stay and experience!

Initially I booked a stay for my mom and I for her birthday but unfortunately, I got bronchitis the week before. I communicated this to my hosts but that my mom was still coming and that it was her birthday. They were incredibly sweet asking if she liked sweets or wine, ultimately gifting her a beautiful plant since she has a lot of food allergies. The hosts were incredibly thoughtful with a lovely welcome message and offer for fresh-baked chocolate cookies to bring home to me. They had very clear and detailed instructions about what to expect with directions, cell phone signal and GPS and then local places to visit. My mom visited a goat farm on her way in to the area but otherwise kept a very low profile the rest of the weekend. She FaceTimed me one evening showing me around the space and it appeared well stocked, spacious and nicely decorated. I am really looking forward to returning here with my mom and dog next year.

Great stay! Perfect location for getting around! Hosts were amazing and super easy to work with! We’ll definitely be staying here again for future vacations!

Top notch all around! This little cottage has beautiful views, is perfectly located on a quiet neighborhood that is super close to anything you might want. If that isn’t enough, the house is beautifully appointed and decorated, with comfortable beds, top-notch hot tub, and a kitchen that truly has anything you need. We like to cook and we often feel frustrated at other AirBnBs, but at Mystic Cottage there was everything we needed and more! Aaaand to top it all, Alex was not only extra nice in our exchanges, with fast responses when we had questions, but he also left us a welcome note and bottle of bubbles on arrival. 100% recommend!