Private bedroom in a fully remodeled single-family home on a quiet residential street in the Bret Harte neighborhood of San Rafael. The room is unfurnished and carpeted, with a large window looking onto greenery and its own closet. The bathroom is right across the hall. The whole house has just been refreshed: refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, a new bathroom, and a remodeled kitchen with a gas range, stainless hood, full-size refrigerator and granite counters. There is a spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a separate dining area, and a washer and dryer inside the house at no charge. Out back there is a wood deck and a fenced yard with a brick BBQ. Shared with the owner, who lives in the house: kitchen, living room, bathroom, laundry and yard. Rent is $1,500 per month, due on the 1st, with a $500 security deposit. Long or short term, 3-month minimum. Utilities are not included. Free street parking. Cats welcome, no dogs. No smoking anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors. Renters insurance required. Minutes from downtown San Rafael, the SMART train and transit center, Highway 101, shops and restaurants, with easy access to the Larkspur ferry to San Francisco. Available now. LONG OR SHORT TERM, 3-month minimum. Rent is $1,500/month, due on the 1st. Security deposit of $500 due at signing, along with the first month's rent. Utilities are not included - please ask for the current split. Laundry: washer and dryer in the house, no charge. Parking: free street parking. Shared with the owner, who lives in the house: kitchen, living room, bathroom, laundry and yard. Cats welcome, no dogs. No smoking anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors. Renters insurance required. Available now.

The owner lives in the house. He runs a coffee shop and works as a chef, so his day starts early. He is happy to share the kitchen and common areas, and looks for a considerate housemate who keeps shared spaces clean. No smoking on the property.