vacation rentals
marin county
Here's Travel for Kids list of best family house rentals for Marin County, close to places you'll want to explore, and proximity to San Francisco.
A vacation rental has lots of advantages for families – full kitchen, so you don't need to eat all your meals in restaurants, room to spread out all your stuff (kids can have a room of their own), washer and dryer, supermarkets close by, and more. Rental policies can change, however, so be sure to check at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available..
Mill Valley
- Magical downtown Mill Valley – Three bedroom home, master bedroom with king bed, queen bed in second bedroom, queen bed in third bedroom (sleep 5); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with large gas stove and oven, big refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave; living and dining area (table seats 6); washer and dryer; deck with gas barbeque, outdoor dining table; walk to cafes, restaurants, bakery, market in Mill Valley, 6 nights minimum stay.
- Mid-Century Modern Inspired Home – Two bedroom home, master bedroom with queen bed, queen bed in second bedroom, full size sofa bed available upon request (sleep 4); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (table seats six); washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining table; board games children's books; community pool is close by; 2 – 3 nights minimum stay.
- Relax and connect with nature – Two bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, double bed in second bedroom, sofa bed in living area (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats six); washer and dryer; books, games and toys for kids; 3 nights minimum stay.
- Sunny Mill Valley House – Three bedroom house, king bed in master bedroom, two twin beds in second and third bedrooms (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, two ovens, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats eight); washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining, firepit, gas barbeque; ping pong table, yard with trampoline and swing set; kids 8 years and older, 3 nights minimum stay.
- Mill Valley Modern – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi (shared); three bedroom home, queen beds in two bedrooms, third bedroom with two twin bunk beds (sleep 6); two baths; kitchenette with stove top, oven, small refrigerator, microwave; living and dining area; washer and dryer; air conditioning; gas barbeque; supermarkets, restaurants, cafes nearby; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Downtown Indoor/Outdoor Home – Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, queen beds in second and third bedrooms, guest room has day bed with two twin mattresses (sleep 8); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; washer and dryer; enclosed background with gas barbeque; dining area, grass and jacuzzi; home is one block away from downtown plaza and playground; 3 nights minimum stay
- Fun, Family-friendly Home – Five bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, two bedrooms with twin beds and additional twin air mattress, third bedroom with double bed, fold-down Murphy bed in den (sleep 12); four baths; fully-equipped kitchen with stove, two ovens, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave; living room, dining area (dining table seats twelve); pool table; patio with gas barbeque, jacuzzi, outdoor dining table, large grassy area; den has games and books; convenient to restaurants, cafes, supermarket; playground close by; 5 nights minimum stay.
- Guesthouse heart of Mill Valley – One bedroom home, bedroom has double bed and twin bed, sofa bed in living area (sleep 5); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; located next to large public park with large playground, picnic tables; supermarket, restaurants close by; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Contemporary and Convenient Mill Valley Gem – Three bedroom home, master and second bedroom have queen beds, two twin beds in third bedroom, bonus room with two rollaway beds (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats eight); washer and dryer; pack n play and high chair available; jacuzzi; close to supermarket, cafes, restaurants; 2 – 4 nights minimum stay.
- Mill Valley Getaway – Two bedroom home, queen beds in bedrooms (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats four); washer and dryer; deck with outdoor furniture, jacuzzi, gas barbeque; 2 nights minimum stay.
San Rafael
- Magnificent Canyon View – Three bedroom home, master bedroom with queen bed, double beds in other bedrooms (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats six); washer and dryer; air conditioning; deck with outdoor dining table and gas barbeque; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Bay View Cottage in the Trees – One bedroom home, bedroom has queen bed, sofa bed in living area (sleep 4); one bath; full kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher; living and dining area (table seats four); air conditioning; wraparound deck, gas barbeque; jacuzzi; pack n play available; close to neighborhood market; 1 – 2 nights minimum stay.
- Sunny Estate with Pool – Outdoor dipping pool; five bedroom home, master bedroom suite with queen bed, second bedroom has queen bed, third with king bed, fourth with two queen beds, fifth bedroom has double bed (sleep 12); four baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; air conditioning; games for kids, toys, foosball, pool table; 3 nights minimum stay.
- Charming 3 Bedroom – Three bedroom home, bedrooms have king or queen bed (sleep 6); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining table; jacuzzi; 5 nights minimum stay.
- Dreamcatcher Boho Bungalow – Three bedroom home, queen bed in master bedroom, twin bed in office, garden room has double bed; king sofa bed in living room (sleep 7); one and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats eight); washer and dryer; deck with charcoal barbeque; bikes to borrow; supermarket close by; 1 night minimum stay.
- Scenic Sequoia – Three bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, other bedrooms have queen beds, sofa bed in family room (sleep 8); three baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; air conditioning; deck with large outdoor dining table, gas barbeque; 3 nights minimum stay.
- Classic Marin California Home – Three bedroom home, master bedroom has king bed, second bedroom queen bed, two twin beds in third bedroom (sleep 6); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with charcoal barbeque (Green Egg), outdoor dining table; 2 nights minimum stay.
Fairfax
- Quiet Cottage in the Woods – Two bedroom home , one bedroom with king bed, second bedroom has twin bed, sofa bed in living area (sleep 4); one bath; kitchenette with stove, toaster, microwave, mini-fridge; living and dining area; walking distance to town with restaurants, cafes; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Fairfax Bungalow – Two bedroom home, queen beds in bedrooms (sleep 4); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; walk to town with restaurants and cafes 7 nights minimum stay.
- Quiet Haven – Three bedroom home, two bedrooms with queen beds, sofa bed in third bedroom (sleep 6); one half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; baby gate for stairs; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining table and gas barbeque; hiking trails close by; 3 nights minimum stay, one week over Christmas holidays.
Point Reyes
- Stunning Inverness Beauty – Two bedroom home, king bed in one bedroom, second bedroom has two twin beds, two queen sofa beds, three twin bed sleeping platforms (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats eight); washer and dryer; air conditioning; deck with outdoor dining table, gas and charcoal barbeques; jacuzzi; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Yvetot – Two bedroom house, queen bed in one bedroom, second bedroom has two twin beds, twin bunk beds, loft with double futon (sleep 6); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; toy and games, jacuzzi; deck with charcoal barbeque; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Spectacular Location with Beautiful Beach – Two bedroom home, queen bed and twin bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has queen bed and twin bed (sleep 4); one bath; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave; living and dining area (dining table seats six); washer and dryer; large grass yard, patio with outdoor dining table, gas barbeque; games ping pong table toys; swim off private dock in Tomales Bay; 2 – 4 nights minimum stay.
- Beach and Seashore Hiking Retreat – Three bedroom, main house has two bedrooms (king and queen beds), one bath, cottage with queen bed and bath (sleep 6); well- stocked kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats eight); washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining table, charcoal barbeque; mudroom with outdoor shower; walk to family beach on Tomales Bay; 3 nights minimum nights stay.
- Sunny Rustic Family Retreat – Two bedroom house, queen bed in one bedroom, second bedroom has twin beds, separate cabin with four twin beds (sleep 7); one and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining tables and chairs; board games; private, secure yard to run around; beach access, beach towels, kayak rental close by; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Cliff House – Four bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom with two twin beds, third bedroom with queen bed and twin bed, den has two twin beds (sleep 9); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats ten); washer and dryer; game room with ping pong, foosball, air hockey; deck has charcoal barbeque, outdoor dining; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Vacation Home Overlooking Heart's Desire Beach – Five bedroom home, king bed in master bedroom, second bedroom has two twin beds (sleep 5); one and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; picnic area with outdoor table, gas barbeque; close to family beach (Heart's Desire) and hiking trails; 2 night minimum stay.
- Inverness Beach House – Four bedroom home, master bedroom with queen bed, second bedroom with king bed; third bedroom has bunk bed twin over double bed, fourth bedroom twin bunk beds (sleep 6); two half baths; well stocked kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area; washer and dryer; deck with outdoor dining table and gas barbeque; toys and games, walk to family beach, outdoor shower; 3 nights minimum stay.
- Inverness Vacation Retreat – Two bedroom, two loft house, queen beds in two bedrooms, double futon and twin futons in lofts, queen futon in living area and twin bed in alcove (sleep 8); two baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats eight to ten); washer and dryer; toys and games for kids; walk to family friendly beach, beach towels and chairs available; walk to family friendly beach, beach towels and chairs available; 2 nights minimum stay.
- Rustic Family Vacation Retreat – Main house has four bedrooms (two bedrooms with queen beds, one bedroom with two twin beds, one bedroom with one twin bed), one and half baths, separate cottage with king bed and bath (sleep 7); two and half baths; fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; living and dining area (dining table seats nine); washer and dryer; ping pong table, lots of board games,toys; private tennis court, large yard, gas barbeque; 7 nights minimum stay.
- Point Reyes 2 Cottage Retreat –Two cottages – chalet has loft with two double beds, sofa bed in living area, second cottage with queen bed and double futon, both cottages have with full kitchen and bath, plus separate “sleeping cabin” for kids (sleep 9); fully equipped kitchens with stove, oven, refrigerator; living and dining area dining table in chalet seats nine; washer and dryer; kids swing set, basketball court; 2 nights minimum stay.