This large 1200 SF cottage was originally a music studio for one of the owners, a performing musician and teacher. Now in its next life as a guest cottage, you can still feel the happy vibe of the space. Fully renovated in 9/20, the space is fresh, upscale, and very Marin. The light-filled great room has soaring 20' ft. ceilings and walls of windows looking out onto woodlands. Located on a quiet, private 2-acre gated property walking distance to town and convenient to SF and wine country. The Musician's Cottage is nestled in our lovely, quiet 2-acre gated family compound. Also on this historic property are our Victorian main house and another cottage. The grounds are landscaped beautifully with wild woodlands behind. Hummingbirds and butterflies flit about, deer are frequent visitors, we'll even get the occasional fox. As you enter the cottage you feel the freshness of a full, high-quality renovation. There is a new kitchen, a dining area fronted by double french doors, an incredible great room with high ceilings and loft. You feel like you are in a stylish treehouse. The bedroom wing includes a large, luxurious new bathroom, a quiet master bedroom with woodland views and a twin bedroom. All furnishings, fixtures and finishes are new and of the highest quality. And a huge plus: Guests have access to so much outdoor space! A private back deck with grill, a small front patio, and a large common front lawn. Lots of room to spread out, breathe deep, enjoy! The cottage, its' deck, its' entry patio, its' assigned parking area (two spaces), the path between, the common lawn. The owners live in the Main House on the property, and are available by text or phone for any issues. The property is entirely private, with no traffic noise and surrounded by nature. But here's the kicker: It's only 1 minute from a main thoroughfare of Marin County, Sir Francis Drake. This means every convenience is close by - grocery stores, restaurants, etc. Charming downtown Kentfield is walking distance away (about 10 min down a steep hill) with a fantastic deli/ gourmet store and two restaurants. Best of all, we are in central Marin, the best part of one of the safest, most beautiful counties in the state. Marin is world-renowned for its hiking, biking, and kayaking, and sunny central Marin (unknown to many) is free of the fog that plagues Mill Valley and Sausalito. We are located about halfway between San Francisco and wine country, making it convenient to both. It's no wonder that so many Marinites call this place Paradise! We strongly suggest a car or cars for this cottage. There is a bus stop nearby but public transportation is spotty and many of the best spots in Marin are inaccessible without a car. The rental comes with two assigned parking spots. Pet policy: We love the doggos and welcome them to this pet-friendly property! But, there have to be rules: - Non-refundable fee of $50/pet. - One very well-behaved dog 50 lb or less allowed. No excessive barking, chewing etc. - No dogs under one years old. - Dogs must be current on flea and tick treatment - Please clean up scrupulously after your dog - Please don’t leave your dog alone in the unit for a long time. - Please report any damage to us immediately, especially “accidents”, so we can treat before they set in - Have fun playing with our resident mini bernadoodle Rosie, who is entirely friendly! Also: Your two assigned parking spots are in a tight parking area. It will fit two cars up to mid-sized, or one large and one small car (ie an SUV and a compact), but not two large cars. If you bring a large vehicle like a truck, full-size van or large SUV it will fit just that, no second car.