Mountain Home Inn, Mill Valley

Mountain Home Inn - A rustic retreat with panoramic bay views, direct trail access to Muir Woods, and historic dining

Perched on a Mt. Tamalpais ridgeline bordering Muir Woods National Monument, Mountain Home Inn offers 10 rustic guestrooms with king beds, fireplaces, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. The largest rooms include jacuzzi bathtubs, Bluetooth radios, and internet-connected Smart HD TVs, while the sun-drenched terrace overlooks Mill Valley 274.3 m below. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, and the MHI menu features locally sourced dishes like Dipsea Quiche Lorraine and Fern Creek Spinach Quiche. Guests can hike directly into Muir Woods' ancient redwoods or bike along Mt. Tamalpais' historic fire roads, with Stinson Beach and the Golden Gate Bridge both within 20 minutes. The West Marin Stagecoach stops at the inn, providing car-free transit options. Staff assist with food delivery from local restaurants, and the property is pet-friendly except for Rooms 1 and 5.

Pros

Direct trail access to Muir Woods National Monument and Mt. Tamalpais State Park.

Panoramic views of San Francisco Bay from private terraces in select rooms.

Historic on-site restaurant, one of the oldest continuously operating in the Bay Area.

Free high-speed Wi-Fi and Smart HD TVs in all rooms.

Pet-friendly policies (excluding two specific rooms).

Cons

Standard rooms are compact, suited for minimal luggage.

No on-site spa or fitness center (proximity to hiking substitutes).