Captivating Muir Beach Home With Sweeping Views & Fast\/Stable Wireless Wifi
About this house rental
Located in Muir Beach, this attractive house for $837 per night is a great choice for your next trip. If you like the experience of getting away from it all, but still being close enough to a major metropolitan city to take advantage of what it has to offer, then La Grande Maison is for you. Situated in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Mt. Tamalpais State Park, La Grande Maison provides a relaxing home base with outstanding views and fast/stable wifi while being only a 25 minute drive to San Francisco. It’s a rare combination indeed. You’ll enjoy short walks across the street to the Muir Beach Overlook to catch sunsets over the blue Pacific or strolls through the giant redwood trees of world famous Muir Woods, which is only 3 miles away. If you enjoy wine the bucolic wine regions of Napa and Sonoma Counties are an hour and a half drive up the road. Your host formerly lived in Sonoma County and can give you tips on favorite wineries in that area. According to one of our guests, "It's like staying at Lake Tahoe, but without the drive.” Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen The gourmet chef's kitchen is all set up and ready for you and your family or friends to prepare wonderful meals together. Double electric ovens and a five burner gas cook top are complimented by full slab Brazilian granite countertops, custom built maple cabinetry, high-end fill and spot intensity lighting, modern refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, and an extra large and deep double sink. Your guests can sit at the granite bar drinking wine and making conversation with you as you prepare meals together. The Great Room The Great Room runs the length of the house and provides plenty of space to spread out and a dedicated play area to keep younger kids occupied for hours. It has an open floor plan with an arched wood burning fireplace as the focal point, along with oak hardwood floors reclaimed from an old church. The entire back wall is a series of sliding glass doors and windows leading to the deck that lines the back and side of the house overlooking beautiful Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods Valley. A full wall of maple bookshelf cabinetry and the children’s play area is on one end while at the other end is the dining room with its maple, farm style dining table and outstanding views.. The Master Bedroom Suite You’ll be able to relax, read, and sleep soundly in the Master Bedroom Suite with 30’ vaulted ceilings, double opening skylights, side sitting/desk area, and super comfortable California King bed with dual control mattress pad warmers. If you’re traveling with a baby the large walk-in closet doubles as a nursery with a baby bed, rocking chair, and foldable travel crib. We welcome children, but please bear in mind that the house is not child proof. When you need a place to get away and do some work, the built-in loft office provides a relaxing and private dedicated workspace for one or two complete with color printer/scanner/copier. The Master En Suite Bath The roomy master bath has a custom vanity with top bowl sink, fully enclosed glass shower, double opening skylights, a towel warmer, and travertine tile throughout. The Family Room Sit back in our large, comfortable leather sofa or leather zero gravity chair and enjoy streaming content from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, The Disney Channel, ESPN+, and YouTube on a 52" high definition Samsung tv or our high def over the air antenna. The Second Floor Bedrooms The second floor features two large bedrooms, with internal windows that overlook the great room, and are connected by a loft hallway that also overlooks the great room. One bedroom has a California King bed with dual control mattress pad warmers, a laptop friendly desk for remote work, and views of Mt. Tamalpais. The other bedroom has a very comfy pillow top queen bed with dual control mattress pad warmers and a laptop friendly desk for remote work. The Second Floor Bathroom The grand full bathroom has a custom maple vanity, double sinks with brushed nickel hardware, mirrors and faces an extra large soaking tub/shower surrounded in gleaming glass. The Third Level Crow’s Nest Guests have told us that sleeping in the Crow’s Nest is like being in an adult sized playhouse. The third level Crow’s Nest is a small, charming two level room with its own loft. There is a single bed on the lower level while the cozy loft has a super comfy foam topped single mattress set on the loft floor in the Japanese style. The Basement You’ll be able to take care of any laundry needs during your stay with the front loading washer and dryer with folding table area in the basement. In addition, there’s a built in wine cellar for safely storing 25 bottles of wine at an even temperature. Wifi For staying in contact during your stay our blazing fast and stable wireless wifi makes Le Grand Maison a perfect spot to get away and work remotely or just treat yourself and your family to a wonderful staycation or vacation. Wedding? We’ve hosted several weddings at La Grande Maison. Additionally, The Muir Beach Overlook with its sweeping ocean views is just a few steps across the street and is a perfect place for a wedding. Finally, the Pelican Inn hosts many weddings as does Slide Ranch, both of which are within a 5-10 minute drive from the house. Hiking If you like hiking, the Owl Trail starts literally across the street from the house and runs north from the Muir Beach Overlook through dense chaparral with rangy views of the coast down to Slide Ranch. Look for seabirds perched off shore, and owls in cypress trees along the trail. No need to drive to get to a wonderful hike. There are also a number of additional hiking trails in the Muir Beach area. Muir Beach The beach is a 5 minute drive down the hill, but if you’re feeling like a challenge it’s about a 20-25 minute walk down the hill. Going down is the easy part while coming back entails a pretty good climb. The Decks The extensive decks on the back and side of the house provide outstanding views of Mt. Tamalpais and surrounding hills and valley. You’ll find a playhouse to keep the kids entertained, and enough places to sit to be able to enjoy great conversation and mesmerizing views. A six burner gas grill is ready for grilling up some great meals. Climate Living on the Pacific Coast means that we have a moderate climate for most of the year. There are usually only a handful of days during the year when it’s hot enough that air conditioning would be useful. As such, we don’t have air conditioning nor do the majority of homes in Muir Beach. Dinner Parties When we say no parties or events we mean that we don't want people renting the house solely for the purpose of throwing a big party. However, small get togethers such as inviting friends over for a dinner party or a small engagement party are perfectly fine. Number of Guests We limit the number of adult guests to 8, but allow up to 2 infants or children under the age of six.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Muir Beach, CA
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(118 Reviews)
5.0
A great place to refresh and renew…very group friendly with lovely private bedrooms and great group gathering space…everything you need for a wonderful time…Muir and Stinson Beach…further down the road fresh oysters from private beds. Mill Valley has lots of first class places to eat and shop. Or just a mile from the house the Pelican is a primo old English pub. Greg and Deb were very supportive of our family, and lovely to deal with. Best VRBO I have stayed in all my years...and one of the most fun places to visit.
5.0
We stayed for 4 nights in October. We were a party of 8 - four adults, and kids ranging from 11-17. The house has a gorgeous view of the mountain and is a very short walk to the Muir Beach Overlook, where you can view beautiful sunsets. The location worked well for day trips into San Francisco and up the coast. The roads are very windy so I recommend arriving in daylight. We had plenty of room for my sister’s family to visit and play charades. Hosts were very responsive!
They have a great play area and my kids loved playing school. They also made a movie on the deck. Lots of space to spread out! We didn’t feel cramped at all.
There is a long staircase to get into the house, and a lot of stairs in the house, so keep that in mind if that is an issue to you. Overall, a great stay.
5.0
We stayed here with 7 adults and that was the perfect number of adults. Could have more if others were children, but I would say that is max as far as adults. Home was clean and beds were comfy. Well equipped kitchen and beautiful deck. It felt luke you were at home. A couple things, these are not negatives, just for those travelling to be aware of: There are steep stairs to enter the house and while close in miles to Mill Valley and San Francisco, it is a really windy road to get in and out. Both things completely doable but if you have mobility issues or get car sick be prepared. If your purpose is to visit Muir Woods and Stinson Beach, the location is ideal. The views from the Muir Beach Outlook, just across the street, are breathtaking. The hosts are amazing and great communicators.
5.0
Beautifully appointed home. Owner very responsive to questions and gave us wonderful suggestions for restaurants and activities in the area. Lots of light. Open kitchen/dining area. Wonderful view of mountains from the deck. Comfy beds. Generous bath products. Huge dining table for visiting and playing games. Great getaway close to Muir Woods , and 80 pictures but convenient to city of Adan Francisco as well.
5.0
Private coastal home with amazing views. Great for a family. Located across from Muir Beach overlook and close to Muir Woods. Comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen, great communication with owner. Enjoyed our stay here.
5.0
We had a wonderful time exploring San Francisco and the area around. This location was nice with the park and beach so close by. The house had everything you would need and the beds were very comfy.
5.0
We absolutely LOVED staying at this house and the kids are already asking when we can go back! Hosts were super helpful with recs for local restaurants and activities, as well as troubleshooting questions, and checkin and out was easy. The house was super cozy with the most incredible views, lots of great amenities AND toys / activities for the kids. Oh and the kids’ bunkbed/loft room was a HUGE hit! The location is RIGHT next to Muir Beach Overlook, Owl Trail and Slide Ranch, and about a 20 minute drive to Mill Valley, so we felt like we had a peaceful spot tucked away and surrounded by nature, but were also close enough to town that whatever we needed was within reach. A wonderful time!
5.0
This home is centrally located to exploring the San Francisco area and accommodated our family of eight. The beautiful Muir Beach overlook is just steps away from the front door, while other attractions like Muir Woods and access to the coastal California highway are mere minutes from the house.
5.0
We really enjoyed our time at this lovely home. It is well equipped with everything we needed and we found it very comfortable and cozy. The hosts were also very responsive and helpful.
It's located near the Muir Beach Overlook so we could watch the sunset at a picnic table by an ocean cliff each evening ... and the house has a deck with a wonderful view facing the hills so the early risers in the family could also watch the sunrise. (The pictures don't do it justice; the view is better and the home is bigger than the photos indicate.) We were seven people - five adults and two kids - and we had plenty of room. We saw a family of quails on the hillside, right off the house deck. And we really enjoyed watching the fog roll over the hills. While the rest of the country is experiencing a heat wave, we enjoyed perfect weather - foggy mornings and sunny afternoons. Muir Beach is 20 minute hike down the hill; or a 5 minute drive (but get there early, as the parking lot fills up quickly). We had a great time and would love to stay here again.
4.0
Overall the place was nice and clean, nice view, nice beds et al. However, in the listing there were no pictures of the treacherous stairs leading down to the property from the street. (30+? at a very steep grade) My 85 year parents could barely get up and down them to enter or exit the property. One step, wait, another, wait.... We all struggled as well to carry a case of water, a cooler, large luggage. It was quite harrowing. The hand railing was wobbly and I cannot believe this was not mentioned or shown in the listing. Owners were very friendly and accommodating, again place was clean but there are SO MANY STAIRS at this place.
5.0
We had a great time here! Great location and nice family home!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay! The location was great, but the internet was weak.
5.0
Great place for our family of 5 adults and two toddlers! Large first floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom was ideal for the little family with its crib room and spacious area and lots of windows. Upstairs bedrooms allowed for privacy and comfortable beds. Kitchen and bathrooms are all updated and exceptionally clean. The very large open main floor had spectacular views and many seating areas for smaller conversations yet large enough for all to gather. We had one dinner party for 12 and the home accommodated our guests well the two decks are amazing: lots of space to take in the gorgeous Mountain View. The location near Muir Beach Lookout was an added delight-a two minute walk to see the ocean from the highest point around The toys for the kids were a highlight for us! These two little ones were fully engaged and entertained allowing their parents much peace. About a 30 minute trip into Mill Valley if you are not used to driving on curving but beautiful mountain roads. We had five great nights here
5.0
Cozy Home! Greta stay!
5.0
My friends and I stayed here for our annual ladies’ weekend and had a great time. The location of the house is fantastic. It’s just steps to the Muir Beach overlook with gorgeous views of the ocean. Muir Beach is a short drive away and Mill Valley is only 20 min. by car. We all enjoyed doing the short hike from the overlook to Slide Ranch. Hiking in Muir Woods was also beautiful.
The house was very clean which we appreciated. The kitchen is well-stocked and the view from the dining room and deck is lovely. The beds were comfortable and the house had many nice amenities included. Highly recommend!
5.0
Felt like home, all the things one needs are there to be used. Cozy, comfortable, perfect location. Tide pooling, hiking, sunset viewing, wandering the paths, board games, cooking meals together, spending quality time together. The best week.
5.0
Beautiful and quiet property with great hiking trail across the street and easy trip into San Fransisco and Marin headlands. Greg and Deb were welcoming and excellent hosts!
4.0
Great views of the mountains and just a few steps to see the ocean out the front door
5.0
The place is friendly and beautiful!
5.0
This is an amazing property for all occasions. We had six friends celebrating a milestone birthday, and we all had plenty of room to move about and/ or cook and eat. The convenience of the Owl Trail expands the house further. The deck is expansive and was a great gathering point between the storms. Kitchen very well equipped. Very new and large fridge/freezer with plenty of ice for us all. We are all Beatles freaks, and so are the owners. We added some songs on our guitars to keep the memorabilia happy. Great WiFi. Just a perfect house for the weekend.
5.0
Property and location are unbeatable…Communication with host was always punctual and accurate. We are already planning our next stay here. 5 star all the way!
5.0
Already looking forward to next time. Thanks!!!
5.0
This property has a fabulous location for nature lovers, and is also a good choice for children. For toddlers who cannot yet navigate stairs independently, you may wish to bring a portable gate to make sure they don't wander too far and get into a precarious situation. Also, if stairs are difficult for you, be aware that the stairs going down from the road to the front door only have a railing on one side.
The kitchen is well-equipped to cook for a group, and the other common areas are quite comfortable!
5.0
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay here! The house was perfect for our family - the kid toys and crib were a big bonus! Greg gave us great recommendations for things to do and places to eat around town. We would love to come back and stay here again. Highly recommend!
5.0
Our multi-generational family of 9 loved our stay. The house is sparkling clean, the kitchen is beautiful, and there are many, many wonderful walks.
5.0
We visited with my 18 mo old daughter, in laws and sister in law. It was perfect house to bring a young kid. She loves all the toys and the house was well appointed for her. One thing to note- there's no door on the closet nursery, I'm sure for safety/code reasons.
Our own house kitchen is under renovations so we used the house to celebrate an early Thanksgiving with family. The house had a nice kitchen and everything you would need to cook a nice big meal.
5.0
This was a well equipped home for a group. The three bedrooms were all well supported for 3 couples. We had one-year-old and set up is the master bedroom closet (crib, diaper pail). There are a lot of stairs, so it would be a challenging house if anyone has mobility issues. Location is great views and not a far drive from the beach. You don't have grocery stores nearby so highly appreciate the kitchen as well equipped with hover quality pots and pans, knifes, etc, than you see in most VRBOs. It made our group cooking easy.
5.0
We rented Greg’s place for a wedding ceremony we were having at the near by overlook! It was everything we wanted and more and very comfortable and had everything we needed for our large group of family and friends staying there. Our only regret was that we didn’t book more days here. Muir Beach is an amazing community and this home was exactly what we needed for our stay. Would stay again anytime!
5.0
We had 2 houses in Muir Beach for the weekend and chose this house for a dinner. A wonderful time was had by all and the wedding at Slide Ranch came off without a hitch despite the fog. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was the gathering spot. Thank you for sharing your house.
5.0
This was a lovely home with a well appointed kitchen and amazing deck that we enjoyed very much. The quick walk to the overlook is a big bonus and a must do for anyone that stays in this home.
Communication with the owner was simple and responses were timely. Not that we had any issues, just questions.
Just be aware that there are a lot of steps to get into the home from street level. My in laws were able to navigate them at a very slow pace.
I would absolutely stay here again!
5.0
The property was ideal to celebrate my wife's 70th birthday with our adult children.
5.0
Property was spacious and well provisioned. We had 4 adults and 4 kids and enjoyed our week stay in this unique one of a kind house. Host was responsive and friendly before and during our stay. Plenty of bedding, towels and other basics provided. Nice deck overlooking the valley.
5.0
Location was amazing! Loved being so close to Muir Beach, overlook and the trails. Had lunch in Mill Valley a few days (15 min drive) and grilled out a couple nights and enjoyed the view off the deck.
5.0
Amazing location and just what we needed! Greg was extremely responsive on direction and responses. Highly recommend.
5.0
Walking distance to Muir Beach Overlook!
This house has everything you need to make your stay an awesome experience! We cooked at the house one night and the kitchen had everything! The views out the back patio are great, and rooms are nice and clean! You can watch the stars from the master bed at night! So glad we decided to stay! Thank you Dr Gregory.
5.0
Fantastic 3 day stay
Greg and Deb were very easy to communicate with from the outset. When we arrived, we found the most charming home with all the amenities a family could ask for in a vacation home. Especially wonderful is the play area for children. Our toddler had a really special time playing while we cooked beautiful meals
5.0
Beautiful Muir Beach Getaway
This property was perfect for our family. It’s steps from the Muir Beach Overlook, short drive to Muir Beach and the Muir Woods. It’s very peaceful with a big deck that looks out across the valley. There are several hiking trails accessible, with the Owl Trail being a few steps from the house. It’s the perfect place to stay with your family, friends or just the two of you. The Golden Gate Bridge is close by with quick access into the city. Beautiful, relaxing place to come back to after a long day of activity!
5.0
This was a great place for our family as we toured around the SF area. Out of the city, nice and quiet, amazing views from the deck, and across the street at the ocean overlook. The house had everything we needed, plenty of space, and very comfortable - especially the beds. Great communication with Greg and simple check-in.
5.0
Wonderful stay
This was a great place for our family as we toured around the SF area. Out of the city, nice and quiet, amazing views from the deck, and across the street at the ocean overlook. The house had everything we needed, plenty of space, and very comfortable - especially the beds. Great communication with Greg and simple check-in.
5.0
Spacious with a beautiful view
Amazing view, great location and the space was fantastic for the price. The house is perfect for large groups with a big dining table and deck! The beds were the best we slept in our whole vacation...perhaps better than home. Greg & Debbie were very helpful hosts!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Muir Beach?
The average price for a rental in Muir Beach is $837 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Captivating Muir Beach Home With Sweeping Views & Fast\/Stable Wireless Wifi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Captivating Muir Beach Home With Sweeping Views & Fast\/Stable Wireless Wifi pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Captivating Muir Beach Home With Sweeping Views & Fast\/Stable Wireless Wifi?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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