Kid-friendly holiday rentals in San Rafael

This little treehouse cottage was a fantastic stay, and a beautiful home! Everything was clean, and it had a cozy bed, great water pressure, and dedicated parking; all huge benefits. Not a bad drive into San Francisco. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Our stay at Hillary and Jim’s was nothing short of amazing. We underestimated just how great our stay would be. The views were absolutely stunning! The hosts were humble, sweet, attentive and give you plenty of privacy. The cleaners do a wonderful job, I was thrilled to hop in the Japanese soaking tub knowing it was clean. Location felt safe and was conveniently located in an upscale neighborhood just outside San Francisco. The weather here is amazing, significantly warmer than the city with less intense wind-plus it’s pretty much fog free! It was perfect coming back from long days in San Francisco to easy parking, a beautiful garden walk down to the bungalow, moon/bridge views over the water and peace of mind you and your belongings are in a safe place. We can’t wait to come back! *China town, palace of fine arts, go car tours, Alcatraz island, hop on hop off bus tours and pier 39 sea lion watching were all hits. McNears park is definitely worth the couple minute drive as well!

We stayed at Paula's house for almost 4 months. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Paula’s. Paula is super attentive. My flight arrived late, and she carefully and thoughtfully asked me what I wanted her to buy at the grocery store so that when I arrived at the house the supplies would be ready. The house is wonderful, clean, with lots of light, very spacious and comfortable, particularly the bed on which I slept soundly every night, the closet was ample sized, spacious fully equipped kitchen, large bathrooms, spacious and comfortable living rooms, it has a deck on the front and there is a sunny back deck too. The house is very well furnished. You won't miss anything. A peaceful and spectacular place to relax. It has excellent energy. Paula is friendly and provides great hospitality. Always kind, easy to communicate and helpful. Staying there was like being in a home away from home. I would return a thousand times with a light heart full of gratitude.

As always, wonderful stay in a beautiful San Rafael neighborhood. Sandy is an excellent host with a lovely home, perfect for a quiet retreat. We always enjoy staying there. Thanks again for everything. We will see you again soon!

What an absolute pleasure to stay at Jewel on the Avenue!! The house is beautifully decorated and has everything you could want for a group get away. It’s also perfectly located near downtown. We were initially using San Anselmo as a home base to visit a couple places around the area but we ended up spending a good amount of time downtown. San Anselmo is so lovely!! We will definitely be back. Thank you thank you to our wonderful hosts Geri & Laura!!!

The surrounding area of the airstream was extremely peaceful and it was really nice to be so close to nature. The airstream was extremely cozy and it felt right at home. The outdoor shower as well as the barbecue grill were great amenities. There was a hammock outside by the trees and it was super relaxing to chill there. A rather close hike, about 30 minutes, to Muir Woods and we got to save on parking reservations. Would highly recommend and definitely coming back to stay here.

We stayed for a week here and had a fantastic time. The place is lovely and Brittney was a gracious and responsive host. Fairfax is a great little town to explore and I highly recommend the hiking trail within walking distance from Deer Park. The queen bed is in an older frame that causes a lot of noise/creaking from movement, so if you’re a light sleeper or move around a lot in your sleep, I would take this into consideration. Regardless, we’d definitely love to return in the future.

This was a once in a life time experience. The house was amazing, as beautiful as the picture. There were more than enough kitchen towels, bath towel, blankets, sitting and sleeping space. The house was huge, outstanding architecture, and right in front of the bay. The best part was that we thought it was going to be cold and ocean waves too loud, however, it was perfect, calm flowing water and fresh cool air. Peaceful and cheerful ambiance. We were blessed to have this experience. Check out was a breeze. There was a few minor findings that Kyle was able to address immediately. We will definitely come back again, if we can afford it.

I’m a repeat customer and hopefully will return again in December. I don’t want to stay anywhere else.

Great spot. Quiet & private. Check in & out was easy. I love being able to walk into town.

Beautiful spot for a short getaway! We loved our stay.

Very private and beautiful view. Great recommendations for food nearby.

This was our third time staying here. It is a clean and comfortable space with attractive furnishings and everything we needed for a two-week stay. We will return again next time we return to CA to visit family.

I have had the pleasure of staying at this special place several times. It is cozy and comfy with beautiful gardens. Walking to town is easy and hikes through the Cascades a special activity.

Needed a place to stay in town to avoid commuting back and forth from San Francisco for a few days. Cozy clean and comfortable home. Will definitely be staying here again when needed. Thank you!

Our hosts were very responsive and very kind. They covered all the bases — had everything we needed and the space had stylish furniture and chic design. We loved relaxing on the sofa and watching games on the TV or the bed. The swivel stand is great. The bathroom was spacious. I savored my morning coffee with the views out the patio, beautiful. We’re looking forward to returning in the future.

Just a quick visit to Silverado. Had a great time. Would definitely stay here again.

"We had a wonderful stay at this charming Airbnb! The space was quaint and impeccably clean, nestled in a cozy and quiet area that made for a relaxing getaway. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring we got plenty of restful sleep. We appreciated the soft, fluffy towels available, even though we didn’t get a chance to use the kitchen. The grounds of the property are beautiful, and having a Starbucks within sight was a lovely bonus for that morning caffeine boost. However, the coffee provided in the condo was perfect for our needs, and we took full advantage of it. Getting around Napa was a breeze with quick Uber services available whenever we needed them. Overall, we had no issues at all and can't wait to come back!

Nice cozy place and good location.

Lovely place in a very nice and quiet neighborhood. Amazing views if you walk two blocks north. You can walk to the Lyon steps which has lovely views of the bay and stunning homes surrounding it . Fillmore St has a lot of shops and restaurants and is a fairly flat walk from the apartment. Get a croissant at La Boulange on Pine St. absolutely fabulous.

One of my best Airbnb experiences to date! Erin was incredibly responsive and thoughtful throughout our stay. The apartment is stylish, comfortable, and impeccably clean—so much so that I joked with my husband it was even cleaner than my recent stay at a SoCal Hyatt. We absolutely loved it and would happily stay again!

We really enjoyed our stay. The home is lovely and conveniently located. Mill Valley is a beautiful town. I would highly recommend this property.

One of my favorite locations ive stayed in. Beautiful scenery! Beautiful home, comfortable bed! I'd love to live there! Only complain is the entrance to parking, if you have a low car, the bottom will scrape horrible if you dont hug the wall. and if youre staying downstairs, youll hear upstairs foot steps, but that was only 1 morning. besides those 2 complaints, its a excellent Beautiful home!

Amy met me to give me the keys and walked me through the condo to explain everything. It was a very personal approach. She also reached out to me the first morning to make sure everything was to my satisfaction. Everything was spotless and very high end. The place was very quiet and peaceful. I especially enjoyed the patio. I would highly recommend Amy's place to anyone looking for a base to enjoy San Francisco. I intend to stay again the next time I need a place in San Francisco for a few days.