24 Valleystone Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903

Lovingly updated peaceful oasis in a cul de sac, available August 2025! We're moving to SoCal for a year, possibly longer, so we're looking for gentle people to take care of our little piece of heaven on earth while we're away! This is a Scandinavian inspired mid-century modern home, beautifully restored and updated with a pond, dramatic waterfall and magical all season garden that attracts local hummingbirds and butterflies. Furniture negotiable. Features of the house: - Quiet central radiant floor heating - Water heater with solar collector - Original vaulted ceiling - Seven skylights - All updated double pane windows and doors - Partial air conditioning keeps the living area cool - Built-in wooden and Elfa cabinetry - New roof - Photovoltaic solar panels - Whole house chlorine filter - Reverse osmosis drinking water filter in kitchen - Level 2 EV Charger - NEMA 14-50 outlet to plug in your own EV charger (e.g. Tesla) Features of the garden: - Large pond with tall 12ft cascade drop waterfall with gold fish and water lilies - Large 1/3 acre yard with dramatic slopes, numerous trails and view of Mt. Diablo - Wrap around deck - Firepit with seating built from natural rock - Lemon, orange, tangerine and kumquat trees - Peach apricot apple cherry plum and mulberry trees - Raspberry and marionberry berry patch - Vintage fragrant roses - Native West Coast plants make a resilient, drought-tolerant garden - Regular maintenance included in rent The property is located directly adjacent to a beautiful trailhead with a creek, waterfalls and miles of open space trails inviting you to go hiking all year round. One year lease, month-to-month after that. Owner pays for water. Tenant pays for gas, electricity, garbage. No smokers. For safety reasons, due to the pond, all occupants must be 4ft or taller.