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Our top choices for San Rafael vacation rentals

Terrace/patio

Hot Tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Massage Chair/Pets/ Fireplace/15 Min to Golden Gate Bridge

Hot Tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Massage Chair/Pets/ Fireplace/15 Min to Golden Gate Bridge
Terra Linda
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (205 reviews)
"Wonderful, peaceful and relaxing stay."
United States
Amber
The price is ￥24,318
￥42,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Hot Tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Massage Chair/Pets/ Fireplace/15 Min to Golden Gate Bridge
Exterior

Beautiful, Secluded Bay View Cottage in the Trees

Beautiful, Secluded Bay View Cottage in the Trees
Bayside Acres
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (278 reviews)
"Beautiful quiet place. Very thoughtful hosts. "
United States
Gwenn C.
The price is ￥32,262
￥58,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Beautiful, Secluded Bay View Cottage in the Trees
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Beautiful Guesthouse with direct view of the Bay

Beautiful Guesthouse with direct view of the Bay
Country Club
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Nice host and beautiful views! "
United States
Alicia B.
The price is ￥30,641
￥46,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Beautiful Guesthouse with direct view of the Bay
Interior

Private Luxury Suite • Scenic Views • Near SF & Wine Country

Private Luxury Suite • Scenic Views • Near SF & Wine Country
Terra Linda
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Great stay! Comfortable, clean, convenient. Would stay again."
United States
Benjamin R.
The price is ￥21,562
￥42,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Private Luxury Suite • Scenic Views • Near SF & Wine Country
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay

Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay
California Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (63 reviews)
"Very cozy stay!"
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥21,886
￥45,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Luxury Retreat • Chef's Kitchen • Spa Bath • Near Napa, Sonoma & SF

Private Luxury Retreat • Chef's Kitchen • Spa Bath • Near Napa, Sonoma & SF
Terra Linda
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"This place was great "
Canada
Maurice
The price is ￥23,256
￥45,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Private Luxury Retreat • Chef's Kitchen • Spa Bath • Near Napa, Sonoma & SF
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Cozy 2-bedroom house in charming San Rafael with AC, WiFi

Cozy 2-bedroom house in charming San Rafael with AC, WiFi
West End
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Family trip to San Francisco area was made perfect by this cozy home with a great location to the ferry, Muir Woods and Point Reyes National Seashore!"
United States
Heather N.
The price is ￥31,150
￥71,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Cozy 2-bedroom house in charming San Rafael with AC, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Bayfront Oasis | Deck, Fire Pit, Kayaks – Near Wine Country

Bayfront Oasis | Deck, Fire Pit, Kayaks – Near Wine Country
Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Had the best time paddling around the marina with our friends and family! Beautiful deck and spacious house made relaxing very easy."
United States
zack n.
The price is ￥69,306
￥124,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Bayfront Oasis | Deck, Fire Pit, Kayaks – Near Wine Country
Terrace/patio

Meet the Ruby!

Meet the Ruby!
Inverness
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Peter S.
The price is ￥23,183
￥41,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Meet the Ruby!
Beach

Hideaway in Inverness!

Hideaway in Inverness!
Inverness
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Had a comfortable and restful stay. Loved it, will visit again. "
United States
colleen h.
The price is ￥20,265
￥38,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Hideaway in Inverness!
Property grounds

Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate

Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate
Sausalito
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (55 reviews)
"This was such an incredible rental! It was exactly as described and we loved being so close to Sausalito. Everything was walkable and the boat is adorable! "
United States
Erica A.
The price is ￥40,125
￥79,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Classy, Century-Old San Francisco Bay Yacht w/ optional cruise to Golden Gate
Smart TV

2BR with Full Kitchen near Berkeley, San Francisco & Napa

2BR with Full Kitchen near Berkeley, San Francisco & Napa
May Valley
The price is ￥25,534
￥69,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
2BR with Full Kitchen near Berkeley, San Francisco & Napa
Outdoor dining

Affordable 2BR Apt | Uptown + Parking + Near Shops & Dining

Affordable 2BR Apt | Uptown + Parking + Near Shops & Dining
Oakland Ave - Harrison St
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"It was perfect for what we were doing and easy to get to"
United States
Julie R.
The price is ￥15,564
￥65,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Affordable 2BR Apt | Uptown + Parking + Near Shops & Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Cute one bedroom cottage in Albany

Cute one bedroom cottage in Albany
Albany
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (119 reviews)
"Great location! Friendly host "
United States
Amy A.
The price is ￥19,698
￥37,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Cute one bedroom cottage in Albany
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

Enjoy a stylish experience at this Kick back and relax in a calm stylish space

Enjoy a stylish experience at this Kick back and relax in a calm stylish space
Paradise Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (29 reviews)
"Well provisioned, Very close to buslines and near Bart"
United States
David D.
The price is ￥25,534
￥43,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Enjoy a stylish experience at this Kick back and relax in a calm stylish space
TV

Charming 1-bedroom cottage with AC near Piedmont and Lake Merritt. Pet friendly!

Charming 1-bedroom cottage with AC near Piedmont and Lake Merritt. Pet friendly!
Grand Lake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"Great stay, great location "
United States
Cathy J.
The price is ￥23,199
￥50,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Charming 1-bedroom cottage with AC near Piedmont and Lake Merritt. Pet friendly!
Interior

BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!

BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
Sunset District
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Our second stay was just s good as the first. We will be back on our next trip out!"
United States
Heidi
The price is ￥22,616
￥40,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
TV, stereo

Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.

Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.
Northwest Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"Mr. Dave is a pleasure and a wonderful host that goes above and beyond to accommodate his guests. The place is also comfy and conveniently located. Will be back :)"
United States
Maria
The price is ￥24,318
￥24,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.
Beach

Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost

Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost
Mill Valley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"Great location and accommodations!"
United States
Jean W.
The price is ￥33,413
￥63,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Modern Garden View Home w/ free parking, unique art & furniture: a Superhost
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, toaster

Sunny side Bayview heights

Sunny side Bayview heights
Bayview
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Great value for a good size suite close to downtown SF. Having laundry was nice and the bunk beds in the separate closet room was ideal for a child. Excellent suite overall and only minor issue was we could hear a lot of footsteps upstairs at night and early morning."
Canada
hong dean
The price is ￥16,212
￥34,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Sunny side Bayview heights
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Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8/10 Good
"Nice, quiet location, away from city sounds and clutter. You'll need your own car no public transport) but worth it. Housekeeping staff particularly nice and helpful."
Yolanda Paje 5-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in San Rafael?

Yes, there are vacation rentals in San Rafael near Falkirk Cultural Center, or you can go with a secluded option if you're looking for extra privacy while you relax. Tourists like the array of shops and top-notch restaurants in San Rafael. Leave time to check out the forests and festivals during your visit.

What's the top vacation rental in San Rafael?

Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony : Visitors give good reviews to this San Rafael vacation home rental, which is located in the city center and has a balcony, a selection of games, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave.

How many vacation rentals are there in San Rafael?

Expedia has 57 vacation rentals for your stay in San Rafael.

What can I see and do in San Rafael?

Family-friendly attractions include Classic Billiards and Rebound Bookstore, whereas San Francisco Bay and Gerstle Park are a couple of great spots to enjoy the outdoors. While in the area, you can also visit popular places like Pier 39 and Oracle Park.

What are vacation rentals like in San Rafael?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can book for a few days or a quick weekend in San Rafael. Vacation rentals feature extras such as patios, hot tubs, and fire pits so you'll be comfy for your stay. If you're concerned about cleanliness, a vacation rental can offer a sense of safety away from public hotel elevators and busy concierge desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also have more space in a vacation rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is a popular option for a family getaway.