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We’re very frequent travellers. We've booked several happy stays with VRBO, and stayed in many hotels, apartments, etc. We booked 16 nights, based on the advertised information "perfect place to relax" and based on our specific enquiry that we wanted "quiet" accommodation. We stayed 2 nights only. This was our worst experience. We’ve never known such transfer of noise from an apartment upstairs, which is where the owners live! There is no insulation. The entrance is a steep staircase down to the apartment and the steps and handrail wood looks like they badly need treated and painted, not very inviting at all. Entrance is dark and gloomy. The living room area is spacious with lots of light. Sleeping is not suitable for 4 unless you would be happy with a mattress placed on the living room floor which has no window coverings to cut out light. There is a little kitchen but we found all cups and mugs were chipped around the top and had dark brown staining, ie coffee rings in every cup! Not nice at all. Curtains in kitchen were stained and dirty. On our first night we found five circular stains on the middle of the fitted bed sheet - very unpleasant! The bedrom didn't smell good, musty and airless. We informed the owner about the stained sheets and she did apologise, then directed us to sheets stored in the bathroom. One was ripped! Also, the bed head was thick with dust! The noise level from the owner's apartment upstairs was awful. First night we were wakened up at 4.30am. We found out this was a visitor leaving the owner's apartment and the sound was a suitcase being rolled across the floor, was extremely loud. Never slept again that night. Second morning we were awake at 6.30am as the owners are up at that time. So no sleeping in on this vacation! Every footstep can be heard from the owner's apartment, every drawer that is opened sound like grinding, and toilet flushed and the shower sounds like an engine starting. We could also hear the owners talking. The owner has an office, which we knew about from the information advertised, but it is not blocked off completely. It is the second bedroom door locked. We could hear the owner talking on the phone which means he can hear us = no privacy. We were very disappointed to be charged for our first night given the stained sheets and being startled out of sleep at 4.30am! A free night was expected. 2nd night we expected to pay. Explained our concerns to the owners very clearly.Very happy to leave.

We have rented this apartment on several occasions. It is such a charming, well-cared for peaceful little haven with lovely views, and the location is fantastic. The owners are so very kind, accommodating, very helpful and completely respectful of our privacy. I can't recommend this sweet little rental enough.

We have rented this apartment on several occasions. It is such a charming, well-cared for peaceful little haven with lovely views, and the location is fantastic. The owners are so very kind, accommodating, very helpful and completely respectful of our privacy. I can't recommend this sweet little rental enough.

We had a wonderful stay. The views are amazing. There was nothing nicer than sitting on the deck taking it all in. The apartment is beautifully decorated and very comfortable to be in. The kitchen is well set up for making gourmet meals with the incredible food from the Good Earth natural foods store in town. Our hosts were so helpful and made sure we were comfortable. Very welcoming!! Fairfax and the nearby towns have some great restaurants. Lots of great hiking and mountain biking. I highly recommend this lovely apt. and will stay there again when I come back to Fairfax!

We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful house in Fairfax! The living room with the lovely view of the hills of Marin was exactly as pictured. The location was perfect - a quick drive to the little town of Fairfax and close to many wonderful places to hike. The property was clean and the bed super comfortable.Bea was extremely helpful with suggestions on places to shop, eat or hike.All in all, a very pleasant stay!

We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful house in Fairfax! The living room with the lovely view of the hills of Marin was exactly as pictured. The location was perfect - a quick drive to the little town of Fairfax and close to many wonderful places to hike. The property was clean and the bed super comfortable. Bea was extremely helpful with suggestions on places to shop, eat or hike. All in all, a very pleasant stay!

We enjoyed our stay while getting together with family. Everything was in good working order. The extra bed is just a fold out mattress on the floor of the living room, comfortable but maybe not what you want if you stay in the house much. We spent just time sleeping and early morning for breakfast, so it was not a problem. The owner is close by; but allows your privacy.

This was a great little spot with a gorgeous view of rolling Marin hills (and the morning fog!). We felt at home with a well-stocked kitchen, living space, and comfy bed. The space is airy and bright with lots of natural light. Everything was clean and well maintained. Fairfax is full of personality, and this little place is charming and fits right in. Say hello to the ever-present deer when you're there!The only reason I rate the accuracy of the listing as 4 instead of 5 is because the five minute walk to downtown Fairfax is true only if you use the cool shortcut down the hill. The shortcut was easy enough to manage for a 30-something couple, but it might be a little tricky to navigate safely if you have any mobility issues.

Renting the property was very easy. The property wasn’t what I had envisioned. For full disclosure, a picture of the stairs would be helpful because even though my husband doesn’t rely on a wheelchair, he is handicapped. The stairs were narrow and questionable on sturdiness.Being a downstairs apartment, there was definitely a smell of mustiness which created problems with my sinuses.I was disappointed with lack of pantry items particularly creamer. It was nice at a previous place where they offered quite a few pantry items but I was expected to replace items used. When I travel, I don’t bring pantry items but willing to replace anything I use.I was also glad I wasn’t physically at the house much because I wouldn’t have been able to relax with all of the sounds I heard from upstairs.Location was convenient, the host was very kind, and the bed was very comfortable but don’t expect to sleep in late. It just wasn’t as welcoming and relaxing as I had envisioned from the pictures but at least I know not to rent downstairs apartment.Oh, one last thing that would have been nice is to have a sink plug for the tub. Since my husband only has one leg, it’s hard for him to take a shower.

Our 10 day stay was perfect. This is a lovely, well-appointed, and comfortable apartment with a nice deck overlooking the pretty town of Fairfax. It is walking distance to town where there are a number of good restaurant, coffee places, gourmet grocery store as well as an old-fashioned movie theater. Our hosts were responsive to anything we needed. As I told Bea, it was a toss-up as to which experience was more serene: our stay in her apartment or our stay at Green Gulch Farm, Marin County Zen Monastery. This Fairfax apartment has a very Zen feel! Our hosts left us a book called "Hiking Marin". We took advantage of this with hikes in the many lovely nearby trails!

Our 10 day stay was perfect. This is a lovely, well-appointed, and comfortable apartment with a nice deck overlooking the pretty town of Fairfax. It is walking distance to town where there are a number of good restaurant, coffee places, gourmet grocery store as well as an old-fashioned movie theater. Our hosts were responsive to anything we needed. As I told Bea, it was a toss-up as to which experience was more serene: our stay in her apartment or our stay at Green Gulch Farm, Marin County Zen Monastery. This Fairfax apartment has a very Zen feel! Our hosts left us a book called "Hiking Marin". We took advantage of this with hikes in the many lovely nearby trails!

My wife and my 9 year old son and I had the pleasure of staying here. It was great. From this central location we were able to go to Napa,Sonoma,Tahoe,Muir Woods and San Fransisco,all within an hour except Lake Tahoe which took 3. What was also great about the location was that right in the neighborhood were some great hiking trails and bike trails,as well as restaurants and shopping. This part of California truly reminds me of Tuscany. Great place and great hosts! Be prepared for your host to give you a lot of help preparing an itinerary.

My wife and I stayed in this view apartment for four days in May this year and it was perfect! The place is just a few minutes to the quaint little town of Fairfax and a convenient drive to beautiful Point Reyes by the sea. The apartment was clean and bright with sweeping views across the nearby hills and valleys. We found the owners to be friendly and very helpful, as we are from out of state and had questions about good restaurants and nearby local attractions. We shopped around and found the price to be very fair for the amenities offered- we have already recommended it to some friends of ours and would love staying here when we're out this way again next year! Thank you so much for everything!

My wife and I stayed in this view apartment for four days in May this year and it was perfect! The place is just a few minutes to the quaint little town of Fairfax and a convenient drive to beautiful Point Reyes by the sea. The apartment was clean and bright with sweeping views across the nearby hills and valleys. We found the owners to be friendly and very helpful, as we are from out of state and had questions about good restaurants and nearby local attractions. We shopped around and found the price to be very fair for the amenities offered- we have already recommended it to some friends of ours and would love staying here when we're out this way again next year! Thank you so much for everything!

My husband and I stayed in Fairfax since it was close to our daughter's home. We stayed for almost 3 weeks.It is a wonderful location. Staying in Fairfax made it possible for us to have many wonderful day trips. The apartment was very comfortable and the view from the hillside is beautiful. Public transportation is readily available. Bea and her husband were very helpful and friendly.

My husband and I stayed in Fairfax since it was close to our daughter's home. We stayed for almost 3 weeks. It is a wonderful location. Staying in Fairfax made it possible for us to have many wonderful day trips. The apartment was very comfortable and the view from the hillside is beautiful. Public transportation is readily available. Bea and her husband were very helpful and friendly.

My girlfriend and I stayed here for two weeks around Christmas. Originally, we had booked for one week, but decided to extend out stay for an extra week because this place was so perfect for us. From the minute we arrived, it felt like a home, not a rental unit. It was warm and cozy on our cold winter days there. Abundant sunshine came through the sliding glass door looking out over the valley, which made the unit feel bright an airy. There is a great porch overlooking the valley as well that we didn't take advantage of during our winter stay, but we suspected that during summer it would be a perfect place for meals anytime of the day. In terms of the functionality of the unit, it had everything that we wanted: a wonderful bed, great shower, a perfect little, fully stocked, kitchen where we made many meals, a dining room, and just a great, great living room space where we lazed on the comfy sofa after days out walking. The location was ideal too. We had the option of either driving or walking into the cute little town of Fairfax, with all it's great restaurants, natural foods store, and movie theatre, and yet we were pleased to be in a quiet neighborhood. It was easy access to all we wanted to do in terms of exploring Marin and made for a great base to do this from. Our hosts were just fantastic too. Helpful, friendly, accommodating, not over-bearing, and just really great people. They had put together a wonderful binder full of their favorite walking trails in the area, their favorite restaurants in the area, and other useful information that came in handy for our stay. Overall, I couldn't recommend this place highly enough. We thoroughly enjoyed out stay and will no doubt be back again.

My fiance, brother and his girlfriend were able to stay at this lovely apartment for a long weekend. The location was perfect for us; we were able to easily walk to town and meet up with our friends and family that lived nearby. The space was very tranquil and comfortable. We would highly recommend this vrbo. The icing on the cake were the wonderful owners; thank you so much for an awesome and worry-free trip!

My fiancé and I stayed here for a week as we were considering moving to Fairfax and wanted to check out the area. We loved the cozy, charming apartment, its amenities, and our wonderful hosts. The place was clean with just enough added touches to invite relaxation and a smile. I appreciated having everything we needed, and some of the things that one doesn't ordinarily find in rentals such as filtered water and fresh flowers! I loved the warm rays of light dancing in the front room and just sitting by the windows watching the morning unfold. We really appreciated the openness of our hosts. They were extremely considerate, and gave us many suggestions of places to check out and things to enjoy in the area. It was also great to be so central -- it was an easy walk to town, which had many great restaurants, shops, and the most wonderful health food store. Overall a fantastic experience!

Lovey spot and near family in Fairfax. Only issue for us were the stairs. Every one in our party was 75-80 so getting our luggage down the stairs was difficult. Otherwise a great spot!

Last fall I had the pleasure of spending 2 beautiful weeks in Fairfax on a personal retreat. How lucky I was to find this wonderful accomodation! The apartment is sunny, well appointed, super clean and in a perfect quiet location. Walk up the hill and you are on a great trail; down the hill and you are in the lovely town of Fairfax. The owners are so sweet and hospitable, providing just the right balance of attention and privacy. One of my favorite VRBO properties ever! I would definately recommend this place to anyone and hope to say here again myself.

I stayed in this lovely place for two weeks in July, and it was just the right thing for me. The apartment is exactly as pictured on the website -- really pretty decor, and a lovely lovely setting. The couple who own and manage it (and live right above) are also lovely, and very accommodating. Fairfax is a quiet little hippie town -- the last of the suburbs heading east from highway 101 towards the coast -- but has a surprisingly lively night life. It turns out to be a famous hangout for musicians and there are two cozy clubs downtown that draw some really good music. And all that is a ten-minute walk from this apartment, but you don't get any of the town noise at home. There's a great all-organic grocery store, too, and not least, some really great hiking in the immediate area. And Bea will direct you to the trail heads, and maybe even loan you her parking pass! For me, the only downside was that it's a bit of a drive from the freeway (15-20 minutes, depending on traffic), and I needed to get to and from that freeway every day. But I found that within a week I got completely used to the "commute" and grew to enjoy it. It's a really great part of the country and the state, and a really special part of the San Francisco Bay Area. You do have to walk down a somewhat steep flight of stairs to get to the apartment, but that's typical of the Marin County hillside houses. I loved my morning coffee on the deck enjoying the sunrise (if the fog wasn't in), and my late-evening glass of wine on the deck, enjoying the night sky. I'd stay there again in a hearbeat.

I have been traveling to the bay area for years on business every few months, and I find that staying at this particular VBRO is truly like a 'home away from home"! I look forward to each repeated visit, and always feel at home and rested when I stay here... Not only is it a comfortable inviting atmosphere with cozy, contemporary furnishings and accoutrements, it's the most fun spot to be in Marin! I can do my business from here with hi-speed internet, cable, and great cell reception in a sunny open clean living/dining room with views & balcony that no hotels can match....then meet up within 15-20 minutes in Larkspur, Mill Valley, San Rafael, etc... Best part is playing in Fairfax, with an authentic and ideal downtown that is filled with locally owned businesses and feels almost like a time gone by and alive with it's vibe! Then the off-the-beaten-path of the many great hikes, which are all illustrated and mapped out in a lovely hardbound book custom made by the owners. A complete compact home, that makes you feel right at home, to spend an enjoyable time just hanging out, cooking, entertaining, or reading on the sunny balcony that feels like a tree house. An extremely big comfy bed, sweet bathroom accents and owners that are just as happy to guide you on your way as they are living there and having you there too! Eco-friendly for those that have allergy to dust, and harsh cleaning chemicals, and a family home that opens it's doors to a lovely lifestyle and hospitality that's hard to find anywhere but here... Donna Marberger

If you're looking for a quaint neighborhood, and the opportunity to be near all the great activities San Francisco has to offer (but not too near), then this is the place for you. I've stayed at this wonderful apartment twice and found it to be exactly what I needed, and the hosts are amazing as well. For the cost of a single hotel room you can have so much more. Is there really a choice?