Stinson Beach, California
Stinson Beach, population 632, is bordered by a gorgeous beach and Mt Tam State Park. People flock here on weekends and holidays because it is so close yet so far from urban life. The house is up the hill “in the village". There is some kind of magic that happens up here around 10 pm - the hills absorb all sounds but the waves. The coyotes, foxes and deer take over the streets. In short – we really have the best of it all up here on the hill but we have to do our part. Most of all respect the neighbors. Hold your parties at the beach or bars. On busy days tell your friends to leave the cars where they are and walk the 0.4 miles from the beach. And then enjoy the peaceful retreat that is so close and yet so far from the holiday crowds.
The property is mostly hidden from view by a rose covered fence. Each side of the Cape Cod style house offers a unique outdoor experience. The back deck gets wonderful, warm sun during the day. A nice large hot tub is perfect for relaxing after a long hike, ride or surf, or for stargazing at night. The outdoor fire pit is around the corner and looks out on a small lawn surrounded by bushes and trees. The front porch has an Adirondack loveseat for enjoying the evening light on Mt. Tamalpais.
The porch door opens into the living room. The open living area has many large windows with deck, garden, mountain and partial ocean views. The large brick fireplace is the cornerstone of the living room. The comfy, big couch is great for lounging. The kitchen area is small but well equipped with a convection oven and two dishwashers. A coffee grinder and a choice of French Press or drip cones are provided to make sure you can start your morning with a wonderful cup of coffee. Dine inside on comfy Maine Cottage chairs, or outside on the deck.
The bedroom is at the far end of the house and the sounds of the waves are the only sounds you hear. Wake to a view of the flowers and hummingbirds through the glass doors and bedroom window. Furniture in the bedroom includes a European SleepWorks king bed, rocking chair, a table with desk lamp (which is perfect for computer work or writing), two nightstands, a dresser and a large closet for your use.
The bedroom is separated from the living area by a bonus room that features a sleeping nest perfect for a child or friend. The sleeping area has its own ceiling lights for reading, and can be closed off by a curtain for privacy. The room has two closets; one contains the washer and dryer.
The bath is small but tidy. The shower has good pressure and lots of hot water.
While there was some confusion on how to access the property, we sorted it quickly. Once inside we were charmed by the little cottage and its amenities. Loved the hot tub and the peekaboo view of the sea. Would recommend for couple's retreat whole heartedly.
Perfect getaway cottage with ocean view in a small beach town. Has everything you need to unwind for a relaxing vacation. Owner is super nice, neighbors were friendly. Home and property are clean and well stocked. There is a small family market nearby to get anything you need. Stinson Beach is big and wide open with plenty of room to feel secluded. Highly recommend the property and the town.
Amazing location with easy access to beach and trails. The house is super nice with a well equipped kitchen for cooking at home. Best of all is the large patio with well functioning hot tub and ocean view, where we spent most of our time. Stayed here with a baby and it was perfect.
I hate to leave a good review because I want to keep this gem to myself, but this is a beautiful small cottage up on the hill with partial ocean view and pleasant ocean sound. Clean with lots of light, comfortable furniture and settings to read, relax, get sun on the deck and a nice hot tub to boot. Lovely gardens and many comfortable places to relax together or alone. an easy walk to town or beach. Cathy was a wonderful host and responsive when we had questions and we can't wait to go back.
Cathy is amazing and was a doll to deal with. I was coordinating a family reunion and had so much going on. She just worked with me and made it easy. The folks that stayed there loved the cottage. Charming. Quiet. Sweet!!!
We had a fabulous time. This beautiful place had everything we needed to kick back, relax, and enjoy a few days together. The hill to the beach is steep so we opted to drive down and do our walking on the beach instead. I highly recommend this great vacation spot!
We just got back from a week at this perfect little house. It was everything we could have hoped for and more! It was overcast in Stinson, but we didn't care one bit because the house was so lovely to hang out in. It is fully stocked with everything you need, close to the store for anything extra, and so charming. The outdoor deck with hot tub is beyond fabulous. We'll definitely be back!
We stayed again at this house and had a great 2 weeks. The house continues to be a great respite. Now with a gas grill which we used on multiple nights. Great hiking access. Great beach access. Great hot tub access on days when you want to just hang around. We went kayaking on Tomalas Bay too. Overall a great VBRO find.
My husband, toddler and I had an amazing time in this lovely property in Stinson Beach. Cathy was a wonderful host and we greatly enjoyed her house and the proximity to the beach. We'd love to be back soon!
Absolutely ideal, no complaints. Beautiful home. Clean, easy, great location, cozy, everything we needed. We're already planning our return next year. Thank you so much!
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