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Vacation Retreat Home, common questions:
Frequently Asked Marin Vacation Retreat Questions:
- Are there really 6 official bedrooms, all with real beds?
- What is the Loft area about?
- Is the home well suited for retreats?
- Is there seating outside?
- What is the maximum amount of people allowed overnight?
- How much parking is available at the home?
- Are parties allowed?
- Is the home child safe?
- What amenities are provided?
- Are Pets allowed?
- Can we check-in early? Check-out late?
- Can we book just one night?
- How is the home set-up?
- What is the deposit return policy?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- How far away is the nearest town? Highway?
Marin Retreat Home is Fully furnished, providing complete amenities for up to 20!
Are there really 6 + official bedrooms, all with real beds?
- Yes, the home is a true 6+ bedroom home, sleeping 20 comfortably!
- All rooms have real beds (5 with Queen beds, 6th bedrm has 2 full beds)
- Additional two (2) single Fold-a-way beds available, fresh sheets always.
- 2 white leather futons in loft, full size. Sleeps 2 each.
- ($50 fee applies for fresh sheets/both futons).
- All rooms are private, cozy, with relaxing views.
- All beds come with plush, fresh, high-thread count, white bedding!
- What is the + about? It is about the loft- see Loft, description next! :)
What is the maximum amount of people allowed overnight?
- Sleeps 20 - 14 people in official beds. / 16 with the 2 fold-a-way beds. / 20 using 2 white leather futons in large Loft Area, full size.
- 5/6 bedrooms with Queen beds
- 6th bedroom has 2 full size beds (sleeping 4)
- 2 Fold-a-way single beds available with sheets.
- 2 white leather futons in loft, full size. Sheets upon request.
- Up to 16-20 overnight. / Extra sheets provided upon request.
Is the home well suited for retreats?
- Perfect for Retreat getaways, Bridal party guests, reunions, and corporate events that seek activities in Marin, organic West Marin, Wine Country (Napa or Sonoma), and San Francisco.
- Extremely spacious great room with Ample seating. Includes 3 large sofa's, 2 small tables , granite fireplace, and encompassing panoramic "open space" views.
- Spacious Formal Dining area, adjacent to great room, enjoys incredible views also.
- "American Style" Gourmet Kitchen includes top amenities and Opens up to main areas and decks, back and front.
- Bedroom are seperate from main areas letting guests have room to "get-a-way".
*****Plenty of outdoor seating on Patio, and both large decks! Perfect for group pow-wows!
- Main deck has patio seating for 14 and panoramic Views.
- Adjacent sunny front patio has seating for 4.
- Large lower deck has patio tables and chairs as well, seating 10. Nature Views.
3 bedrooms connect out to this Lower Deck, as well as a stairwell from Main Deck/Main Level.
- Master deck seats 2.
- Lawns areas have benches and seating, see pics.
What is the Loft area like? Can people sleep there?
- Loft area is large, has beautiful views, and looks down onto the main Great Room, gourmet kitchen area, and Main deck. Very fun because seperate yet with everyone in the home at the same time.
- Loft area has TV, books, games.
- 2 white leather futons sofas are here and can be converted flat for a bed. Each futon is full size. Sheets can be provided upon request, small fee applies.
- Loft is very large, located on the same floor as Master, upper level, but completely seperate.
- Small daytime parties (baby showers, weddings, ceremonies, etc...) are allowed.
- After sunset, only small parties are permitted, with permission only.
- Great home for bridal party guests when getting married in Marin or San Francisco, even the wine country!
- (Check-out www.marinceremony.com for possibly ceremony sites in Marin- Amazing choices all around!)
How much parking is available at the home?
- *Plenty of parking for 7-9 cars !
- Garage parking for 2 cars.
- Driveway fits 4 cars.
- Cull-de-sac can fit another 3 cars comfortably.
What amenities are provided? * Full amenities are provided!!
- cookware, dinnerware, fresh sheets, & towels (bath and hand).
- reading material, books, local activity binder, maps, TV's.
- Wireless Internet, Cable TV/ HBO
- Basic hand soap, Dishwashing Liquid, Laundry detergent (couple loads)
- Toilet paper, Paper Towels
- NO Shampoo or Conditioner (found people like their own kind best)
Can we check-in early? Check-out late?
- Early check-in and late check-outs can only be granted a couple days prior to check-in due to other bookings.
- There is a $50 charge for early or late check-out .
- Please no early drop off of goods, etc, due to liability issues, necessary "showing" of home and updating.
- Last minute booking (ie: 6 days or less before checking-in) will be considered for a one night stay.
What is your cancellation policy?
- 90 day cancellation policy.
- $200 administrative fee for cancelled bookings.
What is the deposit return policy?
- Deposit is fully refundable after check-out provided the place is left in order with normal wear and tear.
How far away is the nearest town? Highway?
- Hwy 101 is just a 2 minute drive (but you wouldn’t know it from the house except for the beautiful lighted views in the distance!).
- Downtown San Rafael (Marin Hub) is just 4minutes away.
Go North Hwy 101 :
- 3 minutes arrive at Northgate Mall -huge indoor mall with Macy’s, food court, etc...
- City of Berkley: 15 minutes
- 25 minutes drive, arrive in Napa Valley or Sonoma, downtown + Both are excellent, World Known, Wine regions!
- 20 minute drive, arrive in Petaluma or Vallejo (home to Six Flags Amusement Park).
Go South Hwy 101:
- Go South, 3 minutes, arrive Main Street, downtown San Rafael. Enjoy Movie Theatre, Cafe's, and lots of shops and kiosks.
- Dominican University is just 5 minute drive.
- 15 minutes and you arrive at the Golden Gate Bridge / Golden Gate Recreation Area, Marin Headlands.
- 20 minutes drive and arrive downtown San Francisco.
- 30 minutes arrive in Oakland's OAK, Oakland International Airport.
- 40 minutes to SFO, San Francisco International Airport
- West Marin Towns in 25 minutes: Stinson Beach, Pt. Reyes, Olema, Nicasio, Tomales.
- Alcatraz Island, on the San Francisco Bay! Get to the tour boat in just 15/20minutes!
- Home is very child friendly. There is plenty of space to roam inside and outside.
- Some child games, books and videos are on the premises.
- Guide dogs are permitted.
- pets: Dogs/ small animals are permitted with permission only.
- additional $200 deposit necessary - fully refundable.
- additional, one time $80 cleaning fee due to allergies of guests to come.
How is the home set-up? (see "Layout" page for more details or click "Here".)
- 3 levels: Upper, Main, & Lower- all with own decks and incredible views!
Upper Level:
- Master Suite (bedroom 1) with balcony and own bathroom, Queen bed.
- Separate Loft area that opens to the main floor layout below.
- Loft area has 2 white leather futons. Sheets available upon request.
Main Level: Entrance Level
- Gourmet Kitchen, Formal and Great Room.
- Large Main deck- views- patio seating.
- Bedrooms 2 & 3 - each with Queen beds.
Lower Level:
- Bedrooms 4 & 5 - have Queen beds.
- Bedroom 6 - Two (2) full size beds. (full size is equal to 2 twins together)
- Large deck/garden access off each bedroom
- Bright Laundry Room.
- 2 single Fold-A-Way beds
* A full check-in review sheet will be provided to assure renter confidence.
