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Spectacular 1893 Victorian Mansion

Victorian flat Rental Overview

San Rafael, California, United States
1-4 Bedrooms 1-1.5 Bathrooms Sleeps 2-12
Beds Setup: 6 queen-size

No Pets Allowed
No Smoking Allowed

Property Information

Live like a turn-of-the-century lumber baron in the Victorian mansion that lumber baron Isaac Jessup gave his daughter as a wedding present. Furnished with superb Victorian antiques, both the Penthouse and the Pied-a-Terre are perfect for a family vacation to San Francisco or the Wine Country, just as perfect for a family reunion, wedding guest accommodations, or and of course, it's perfect for the wedding photos! The Penthouse (an 8-room, 2,000 square foot 2-story flat) can be combined with the Jewel-Box Garden Flat, (a 4-room, 1,000 square-foot garden flat) and the Petite Pied-a-Terre (a jr. one-bedroom flat) to sleep as many as 14 people.

Centrally located in sunny Marin County's best weather area, it offers easy access to San Francisco (by car, bus, or ferry), Sausalito, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area,

Point Reyes National Seashore, the Pacific Coast beaches at Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, or Bolinas, and the world-famous Napa/Sonoma Wine Country.

THE PENTHOUSE: This light-drenched eight-room (12 if you count baths and laundry room), 2000 square-foot two-story penthouse flat in a spectacular 1893 Victorian mansion in sunny Marin's best

weather area has everything you ever dreamed of: A wonderful glassed-in sun porch, complete with its own window seat; three bay windows that look out into flower-filled gardens; 12-foot ceilings; century old hardwood floors ; a working fireplace for cozy fires in the evening; and a chef's dream of a kitchen with a stainless steel Wolf gas range. The

spacious, elegant rooms - three bedrooms, one and a half baths - feature original period detail and more than 40 windows. It sleeps 6-8 comfortably.

Built on a level lot backing up to 15 acres of park-like woodland, this beautiful mansion combines sophisticated city elegance with the pleasures of a

country estate. The gardens feature wisteria climbing to the second story, a rose-covered gate, a clematis arbor, huge hydrangeas, century-old camellias, lots of roses, rosemary, lavender, and flowers virtually every day of the year.

The front parlor features hardwood floors, 12-foot coved ceilings, elaborate original moldings, pocket

doors, and two bay windows overlooking two

different flower-filled gardens. It's furnished with a

camelback damask sofa, a silk-upholstered

Victorian armchair, a vintage French fruitwood

ormolu dining table, a game table, TV/VCR/DVD, and

an Oriental carpet.

The back parlor offers one bay window, a cushioned

window seat, a working fireplace, built-in

bookshelves, hardwood floors, 12-foot ceilings, and

elaborate original moldings. It 's furnished with an

Oriental carpet, a pair of Victorian armchairs, and a

camelback damask love seat, perfect for cozy

evenings in front of the fireplace.

The large, sunny kitchen features a Wolf gas range,

microwave, refrigerator, garbage disposal and

dishwasher plus a table and chairs for informal

meals.

The light-filled sunroom has a window seat that

overlooks the front garden and a wicker love seat.

The library features floor-to-ceiling bookshelves --

complete with hundreds of books -- and looks out into acres of

native woodland. It can serve as a fourth bedroom

with a queen-size AeroBed. It's furnished with a large

library table and a silk damask club chair. The

European-style split bath has a clawfoot tub with a

magnificent antique brass three-head shower - the

Victorian version of the luxury spa

experience. It features a handsome 1890's

mahogany-and-marble dresser

with cheval mirror.

The master bedroom has two arched windows,

hardwood floors, and a coved ceiling. The

furnishings include a splendid queen-size

four-poster bed and a large Eastlake dresser with a

beveled mirror. The charming, airy west

bedroom has an arched window that overlooks the

apple hedge, two closets, and hardwood floors. It

features a queen-size bed and an antique triple

armoire with beveled mirror doors.

The luminous east bedroom enjoys morning light,

and has three arched windows and a view of the

garden. It is charmingly furnished with a romantic

white cast-iron-and-brass bed, a splendid five-mirror

dresser, and a delightful red velvet chaise. The

upstairs half-bath has antique fixtures and a vintage

stained glass window.

The laundry room has a large-capacity Maytag

washer and dryer. There's an expansive private

redwood deck, and ample off-street parking. The

andscape includes roses and lavender, pear and

apple trees, Japanese maples, a fountain, and a

seasonal stream with waterfall; the property backs

up to 15 acres of park-like woodland, your own

private open space. A unique property -

there's nothing else like this magnificent Victorian

mansion penthouse!

The rates are for the Penthouse are $1000 for 3

nights (=$333 per night); $2000 per week (= $286

per night; put another way, ONE NIGHT FREE!),

$6000 for 4 weeks (= $200 per night or ONE WEEK

FREE!)

Substantial discount for bookings over 30 days;

please inquire.

THE JEWELBOX GARDEN FLAT

This gracious, spacious 1200-square-foot garden

flat is fully equipped and furnished with handsome

antiques. Sleeps 4 (1 queen size bed; 1 queen-size

sofa bed).

Two beautiful flower-filled gardens surround

the mansion. The property backs up to 15-acres of

sun-dappled natural woodland with a winter stream

and waterfall. Most days of the year are sunny and

mild -- it's in the Bay Area's best weather area.

The flat has four rooms -- living room, dining room,

kitchen, and bedroom plus a European-style split

bath (tub, shower, and sink in one room, toilet in

another.) The living room has two bay windows,

nine-foot ceilings, elaborate original moldings, and an inlaid

century-old oak floor. It's furnished with a

down-filled sofa (makes into a queen-size bed) , an antique oval

partner's desk, a wing-back armchair, an Victorian

lyre-base game table, and Aubusson carpet. Pocket

doors open into the dining room which features a

working fireplace, an antique ceiling mural, a bay

window, hardwood floors, and original built-in

cabinetry. It's furnished with a table for four,

and a comfortable sofa. The kitchen is a serious

cook's dream: Stainless steel professional-style gas

range, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage

disposal, and a huge pantry, plus a collection of

nearly 100 cookbooks. The serene, plush-carpeted

bedroom is furnished with a highly romantic

cast-iron-and-brass Victorian-style queen-size bed,

and has a huge walk-in closet. The flat has it's own

hedge-enclosed private garden with a large brick

patio. It's on the ground-floor (read: easy access; no stairs), and you can

park right at the door.

Rates: 3-nights $500 ($167 per night); week $1000 (= ONE NIGHT

FREE or $143 per night); 4 weeks $3000 (= ONE WEEK FREE or $100 per

night). Please inquire re: rates for stays over 30 days.

THE PETITE PIED-A-TERRE: Bright, fresh, clean, and pretty, this delightful

ground-floor jr. one-bedroom garden flat is fully furnished with

handsome antiques.

The sunny front garden features a large entry arbor, a fountain, and white

gravel walkways. Mature apple and pear trees bear lots of organic fruit.

There is a 15-acre private woodland behind the house with a seasonal

stream and waterfall.

From the front garden, step into the enclosed formal entry furnished with

a Victorian brass coat-tree. The plush-carpeted bedroom features a 16-

foot wall of old-fashioned multi-paned windows that look out on a lush

garden complete with a delightful fountain. It's furnished with a beautiful

brass double bed, and an Eastlake princess dresser with a beveled mirror.

The living room has century-old oak floors with rosewood perimeter

inlay. It's furnished with a vintage mahogany sideboard, a cosy chintz

sofa, an Oriental carpet, and a table for two. The kitchen features maple

cabinets, a gas range, full-size refrigerator, garbage disposal, microwave,

and a stainless steel baker’s rack complete with wine rack. The bathroom

is like nothing you've ever seen before: A tropical explosion of hand-

painted cloud-forest walls, a tile shower, Pergo floor, and a floor-to-

ceiling storage cabinet. It comes complete with thick, oversize towels.

FREE WASHER/DRYER, FREE PARKING, FREE LOCAL PHONE CALLS,

FREE INTERNET ACCESS, FREE CABLE TV/VCR

Ideal for one person or a couple. The rates are $300 for 3 nights

(minimum booking; equals $100 per night); $600 per week (equals one

night FREE or $86 per night); 4 weeks = $1800 (equals ONE WEEK FREE!).

There's nothing else like this sweet petite pied-a-terre. It can easily be

combined with the Jewlbox Garden Flat to sleep up to six people

comfortably.

Centrally located in Marin County and the Bay Area, it

is 45 minutes from San Francisco Airport, 30

minutes from San Francisco, 20 minutes to the

Golden Gate Bridge, 10 minutes to Mt. Tamalpais,30

minutes to the Wine Country, and 45 minutes to

Point Reyes National Seashore. Easy walk to bus,

and shuttles to the Larkspur Ferry. Just minutes to

Ross hiking trails at Phoenix Lake. Walking distance

to the antique shops, bookstores, boutiques, cafes,

and superb restaurants of charming San Anselmo,

and the Farmer's Market and RafaelTheatre (foreign

and indy films) in downtown San Rafael, where

George Lucas' 'American Graffiti' was filmed.

This is a smoke-free property.

Additional Rate Information

Available by the Day, Week or

longer; Substantial Discounts for rentals 30 days or

more

PENTHOUSE:

$1000/3-nights (minimum; = $335/night)

$2000/week (= 1 NIGHT FREE; = $285/night)

$6000/4 weeks (= 1 WEEK FREE; = $215/night)

JEWELBOX GARDEN FLAT

$500/3-nights (minimum booking = $167/night)

$1000/week ( = 1 NIGHT FREE; $145/night)

$3000/4 weeks (= 1 WEEK FREE; $107/night)

PETITE PIED-A-TERRE

$300/3-nights (minimum booking = $100/night)

$600/week (= 1 NIGHT FREE = $86/night)

$1800/4 weeks (= ONE WEEK FREE = $65/night)

Availability Calendar

3 Month Availability for this Property (click here for full calendar)
Legend: Available | Booked

Other Availability

Year Round

Property Amenities

Furnishings/Luxuries

Fireplace	Heating	Linens Provided
Patio	Wood Floors

Appliances

Coffee Maker	Dishwasher	Dryer
Full Refrigerator	Iron	Ironing Board
Microwave	Stove	Washer

Electronics

Alarm Clock	Cable TV	CD Player
DVD Player	Internet Access	Telephone
VCR

Recreation/Activities

Biking Nearby	Boating	Deep Sea Fishing
Fishing Nearby	Golf Nearby	Group & Family Reunions
Hiking Nearby	Honeymoon	Restaurant Nearby
Shopping	Swimming	Tennis Nearby
Weddings

Transportation

Reserved Parking

Other Unlisted Amenities

Phone, Cable TV/VCR, Full

Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator,

Cooking Utensils & Linens

Provided, Free Washer/Dryer, No

Smoking

Property Activities

Hiking, Biking, Golf, Tennis,

Fitness Center, Gym, Fishing,

Wildlife Viewing, Horseback

Riding, Shopping, Restaurants,

Live Theater, Cinemas, Museums,

Sightseeing, Swimming, Boating,

Sailing, Birding

Property Resources

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Testimonials

Phoebe (my three-year-old daughter) was worn out

after an all-day family excursion to San Francisco.

"Mommy," she said, "I want to go home." "Oh,

honey," I said. "We're here for four more days."

"I don't mean Philadelphia, Mommy," Phoebe said.

"I mean home." That's how it feels when you stay at

the Victorian mansion -- it feels like home. We loved

it. Monica D., Philadelphia.