Summerhouse is an outstanding store with a thoughtfully curated collection of home and life goods. They have special pieces from around the world available for you to come and see without having to leave Mill Valley! It the perfect place to find a unique gift or something for your home.The Summer House team are wonderful, considerate and have always been super helpful.

The woman working here verbally accosted me and attempted to physically intimidate me on the public sidewalk. Im a 100% disabled veteran and normally always travel with my PTSD dog. She tried to tell me it was illegal to have my VA PTSD dog in my vehicle with the air conditioning on. First of all it isnt illegal and second of all what kind of heartless person takes time out of their day to do that? This bully and her cronies do. After visiting Muir Woods we decided to eat several doors down because friends were staying in Mill Valley. I left my PTSD dog in the car as she was tired from hiking in Muir Woods. Eventually I actuated the electronic start on the car so the air would flow and to prevent anyone from thinking a cute little dog was in danger. I came outside to check on her to be berated about the vehicle. I initially thought she didnt think the dog was cooled properly but this wasnt it. She tried to tell me it was against CA laws, which the police confirmed it is not. I told her she hadnt lived there long and she said no. A few moments later she then claims to be a lifelong resident. She also said the car was on for an hour even though it shuts off after 12 minutes (I pressed it two or three times). At this point a man and woman join in, all of them forming a semi circle around me. I initially tried explaining my position but was interrupted every time. The employee would say something then literally stare off into the air when I would immediately refute what she was saying to gather herself, as if she were on some type of drug. It felt like a bad Portlandia or SNL skit about someone who wants to have a position in life but cant explain why. Having someone in an artificial city that would be a costal rainforest if her building wasnt there had a level of humor to it. Not to mention the dire homeless situation surrounding her that has a massive environmental impact. I suggest she have her building demolished and lead others by example in turning it into a mini park. This is the kind of treatment you get in Mill Valley when you grab a $100 per couple lunch down from your friends $249 a night hotel room.