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About the Estate

Where the Bay Meets
the Sky

Our Story

A Place Apart

Villa Maris Tiburon was born from a singular conviction: that the most extraordinary luxury isn't about amenities — it's about place. And there are few places on Earth more quietly spectacular than a Tiburon hillside as dawn breaks over Richardson Bay.

The estate was painstakingly restored and reimagined, transforming a beloved hilltop residence into a private guest estate of rare refinement. Every detail was considered — the live-edge walnut dining table sourced from Northern California, the Wolf range that anchors a kitchen worthy of a Michelin-starred chef, the handcrafted soaking tubs positioned so that bathing becomes a contemplative act with the bay as your canvas.

Villa Maris takes its name from the sea — Villa Maris, "house of the sea" — because every room here is in conversation with the water. The estate sits at an elevation that commands sweeping views from Angel Island to the Golden Gate, from the Marin headlands to the shimmering lights of San Francisco after dark.

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Our Philosophy

What We Believe In

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Intimacy Over Scale

Eight suites means we can give you our full attention. No front desk crowds, no impersonal check-ins — just a host who knows your name and your preferences before you arrive.

02

Place Above All

Tiburon is not a backdrop — it's the reason you're here. Everything at Villa Maris is designed to put you in deeper relationship with this extraordinary piece of the California coast.

03

Quiet Luxury

We don't announce ourselves with marble lobbies. Our luxury is in the details — the quality of the linens, the provenance of the morning coffee, the precision of our chef's seasonal menu.

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Sustainability

We source seasonally from Marin and Sonoma farms, use natural cleaning products, compost and recycle, and partner with local conservation organizations protecting the Tiburon ridgelines.

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Curated Experiences

We arrange what you can't arrange yourself — private sail charters, chef's table dinners, Ring Mountain sunrise hikes, private wine tastings at boutique Marin vineyards.

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Privacy Guaranteed

Villa Maris operates as a fully private estate. Guests may opt to rent the entire property for exclusive events, retreats, or celebrations — contact us for whole-estate bookings.

The Estate's Journey

A Legacy of Place

Villa Maris has evolved through careful stewardship, each chapter deepening the estate's connection to the remarkable landscape it inhabits.

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The Beginning
A Hilltop Residence
The property is established on its commanding Tiburon hillside perch, with original architecture honoring the Craftsman traditions of Marin County.
The Restoration
Reimagined from Within
A comprehensive restoration preserves the estate's character — vaulted beam ceilings, shiplap details, original hardwood floors — while introducing a contemporary luxury sensibility.
The Kitchen
A Chef's Dream Realized
Installation of the Wolf professional range, marble-topped island, and farmhouse sink transforms the estate kitchen into a working culinary centerpiece.
Villa Maris Opens
Welcoming First Guests
Villa Maris Tiburon opens its doors as a private luxury guest estate, introducing eight individually curated suites to discerning guests from around the world.
Today
The Bay Awaits You
Villa Maris continues to be recognized as one of Northern California's most extraordinary private estate experiences, welcoming guests seeking the exceptional.
Our Team

The People Behind Villa Maris

Small team, extraordinary commitment. Every member of our team is selected for their passion for hospitality and their love of this remarkable corner of California.

Margaux Delacroix
Estate Director & Host

Formerly of The Inn at Palmetto Bluff and the Rosewood Miramar, Margaux brings two decades of ultra-luxury hospitality to Villa Maris. A Tiburon native, she is the heart of the estate's warm yet refined culture.

Chef Rafael Orosco
Estate Chef

Chef Raf trained in San Sebastián and spent five years in Napa before arriving at Villa Maris. His morning breakfasts draw from Marin's finest farms and are the most-cited highlight in our guest reviews.

Simone Araki
Experiences Curator

A certified sailing instructor and Ring Mountain guide, Simone designs and leads Villa Maris's signature bay experiences. She has been sailing Richardson Bay since childhood and knows every current.

Recognition

Honored by Those Who Know

Top 10 B&Bs in California
Condé Nast Traveler
Best of Marin 2024
Marin Magazine
Sustainable Lodging Certified
Green Seal
Travelers' Choice 2024
TripAdvisor

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Eight suites. Infinite views. A stay you will remember for years.

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