Beachfront vacation rentals in San Rafael

We were a group of five ladies on a girls trip and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Julieta’s home is exactly as described and photographs are accurate. Lots of space for us to spread out. Beds were comfortable. Home was very clean and kitchen well stocked .Enjoyed the fantastic views sitting on the deck as well as from the living room and kitchen . The hot tub was great after a long day of hiking. We enjoyed the amenities right at the bottom of the hill, including coffee shops, and restaurants and is walkable for those that are in good shape.

We stayed at Mark & Sanet’s place during our home remodel, and it was truly a sanctuary. The views of the bay are simply stunning—waking up to that panorama never got old. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the bathtub felt like a spa retreat. We cooked many meals on the backyard grill and discovered countless beautiful walks nearby, making the whole stay feel like a peaceful getaway. Mark and Sanet were the quintessential hosts—warm, responsive, and attentive to every detail. We stayed for over three months and genuinely felt at home. It was hard to leave, and we recommend this special place wholeheartedly. A rare gem!

Wonderful time at this home. Host was responsive and helpful. Gorgeous view and meticulously kept, my husband and I commented that this was one of the best rentals we’ve stayed in. Don’t tell anyone about this hidden gem 😊

Amazing! Lovely home, stunning location, all the amenities you could want for a wonderful stay! This beautiful house is just as described, with two beautiful decks with lovely ocean views and comfy seating - and fabulous hot tub. The house was sparkling clean, spacious yet cozy, and stocked with everything we needed, from high end kitchen items (with stunning ocean views while cooking), to beach chairs and umbrella. The host was a pleasure to communicate with and provided great tips and local information. The Stinson Beach location cannot be beat! We parked the car for the whole trip as we could walk directly to amazing hiking trails, the beach, and fabulous market and restaurants within close walking distance. We loved this special place so much we searched the calendar for future availability from the deck! Can't wait to stay again!

The house was exactly as described. Beautiful location, amazing home, wonderful experience for our family! This home was so well decorated and charming and provided a great experience for our vacation. The location was equally stunning. Such a peaceful place for us to relax.

What a gem! One of the best places we’ve found to stay in Stintson. Private, beautiful, beach access — has it all!

Great place and location. The hot tub with a view of the water and the stars is everything. We have stayed here before. It is a favorite. Unfortunately, a work crisis interrupted our stay, but we will be back. The local restaurant Tony’s Seafood was apparently bought by Hog Island and the oysters and the clam chowder are to die for. Rachel was our server and couldn’t have been nicer. I recommend purchasing groceries and libations in San Rafael or elsewhere before you get there. Enjoy.

We had an amazing stay. The view was absolutely amazing! Nice restaurants nearby.

Daryl and William were an excellent hosting team. Daryl proactively reached out to welcome us and William was an incredible property manager, starting our stay off with quite the welcome - fresh flowers and treats from Tartine! The condo was exactly as described and we savored coffee every morning, taking in the ocean front view. The fridge was stocked with water and seltzer. The amenities were all clean and high-end. We were sad to leave! Thank you for graciously hosting us in this lovely apartment.

parents first AirB&B, and they thoroughly enjoyed their stay. they felt safe and right at home. great communication, helpful tips with larger vehicles and the limited parking space available [comes with all living experience from what I saw everywhere]. answered all questions, gave recommendations for outings and was an all around great host. would stay here again if I go back.

The Airbnb is very conveniently located close to the beach, a grocery store and some restaurants / cafes. The place itself has a good amount of space and a nice outdoor yard. We were traveling with our 2 year old so appreciated that she could run around outside. The place is recently renovated with full kitchen, and two bathrooms. Bathrooms felt very high tech! Overall we really enjoyed our stay here!

Staying at this beautiful home in Pacifica, CA was so beautiful. SUPER close to the airport, only a 13 minute drive. You wake up to the ocean right in front of you from a cliff/hillside view and it's just immaculate. Very private and quiet. Spacious, clean, and easy to access. It was just such an easy and wonderful stay my family and I loved it.

This is a very well located property within walking distance of the beach, multiple coffee shops, and spectacular parks. We were able to go on multiple hikes on the Lands End Trail and rent an e-bike to cruise through Golden Gate Park. There aren’t a ton of restaurants immediately around the property but you don’t have to walk more than 20 mins to get to some good options. The property itself was comfortable. Loved being able to sleep with the windows open in the middle of the summer and the patio out back was nice in the evenings. My only “complaints” (if you can call them that) are that the showers are a little cramped (probably not unusual in urban SF), and the place is noisier than I’m used to at night being on a corner lot (nothing that ear plugs and white noise didn’t drown out). All in all, great value and location.

We had a fantastic stay at James' place! From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. James was a great host, giving us our privacy while always being available to help with any questions. The house was clean and well-maintained, making our stay even more enjoyable. The private backyard was perfect for our two dogs, allowing them to play freely while we relaxed. The location was perfect, and being so close to Fort Funston and Ocean Beach was a huge bonus for dog owners like us. We highly recommend this place for a wonderful getaway.

We had a fantastic stay at this charming carriage house with our family of four. The place is set in a beautiful area —location is great for nearby hiking adventures. The interior design is stylish yet cozy, making it feel like a home away from home, and the private dock adds a unique touch to the waterfront vibe. Overall, a great spot to relax, explore, and enjoy nature. Highly recommend!

We stayed at this Airbnb with our family and had a great weekend together despite being in town for a funeral. This home was perfect for a larger group and we were able to comfortably fit 7 people and a toddler. It’s nice that each of the 4 rooms have their own bathroom/shower and even patio/balcony as well! We also appreciated the attention to detail in child safety. Things like bumpers on the corners of the table and a high chair and kids toys, etc were available. In addition, the home itself was so beautiful. Once you get up the first flight of stairs, you’re greeted by an immaculate kitchen that was stocked with a Keurig and coffee cups and lids for on the go, which was perfect to take on a morning walk to the beach just a few steps away (you can even see it from the living room balcony!) Overall everyone enjoyed their stay and we don’t have any complaints. Great host and great home!

This is my second time at Henrick’s place and I can’t stress enough how great my experience has been in both times. Not only the apartment itself is great but the peaceful location and the beautiful surrounding adds much more value for anyone who is looking for gate away from the city. It is also very walkable to nearby attractions in Emeryville like the public market and Bay st for great food and shopping spots. And lastly throughout my whole stay Henrick was very communicative and professional making sure my stay was pleasant. I would definitely recommend it and would consider coming back again!!