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#1 Rate 'BEST Place to Stay' at Stinson Beach

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Upper deck
Front of house
Entry
Main living area
TV living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Stinson Beach, CA
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Stinson Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Loft + Den

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

#1 Rate 'BEST Place to Stay' at Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach Rental Home -2006, contemporary-style home with modern open floor plan. Expansive ocean views and Mount Tamalpais out your back door. Hear the wave's crash, watch the birds soar, enjoy the colorful sunsets.

Solid built home with attention to details and comfort for the beachcomber. Sunken living room with tile floor, TV/stereo, and ocean views. Gas fireplace, fully-equipped kitchen, and outdoor gas barbecue. Master bedroom with private deck, loft with twin beds, and two full baths. Two sun decks, private patio, and lovely landscaped rear yard. Ample parking.

Just a short walk to town with shopping and galleries, grocery store, restaurants, and library. Minutes to the beach for all-day play and surfing. Breathtaking trailheads with waterfalls out your front door.

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California Coastal Contemporary
Newly Built

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Damage deposit will be forfeited, no more than 6
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please tell me what brings you to Stinson Beach and how many people are in your party.
Out of respect for neighbors, quiet hours are after 10:00 PM till 9:00 AM.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: damage deposit will be forfeited, no more than 6
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stinson Beach

Located in Stinson Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Presidio of San Francisco and Ocean Beach. Stinson Beach Books and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Stinson Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stinson Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Red Rock Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bolinas Beach - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 19 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 39 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Millie’s Crepe And Cream - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #1 Rate 'BEST Place to Stay' at Stinson Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #1 Rate 'BEST Place to Stay' at Stinson Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #1 Rate 'BEST Place to Stay' at Stinson Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #1 Rate 'BEST Place to Stay' at Stinson Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mount Tamalpais State Park, Stinson Beach Books and Stinson Beach. Upton Beach and Mickey's Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd stay, always fabulous

We're in love with this place and always have an amazing time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tartan Glenn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The was an absolutely beautiful property, bright full of light with sweeping views of the ocean. The kitchen is well equiped for dinners in and the little town has some nice eateries. Sweet quiet little beach town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful hillside beach house

Wonderful! Very comfortable. Great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Stinson Beach

Wonderful location with everything we needed for a short family get away! Walked to beach, market and a bunch of excellent hikes!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

valerie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Great place to stay when visiting Stinson Beach
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five star property

Incredible view. Beautiful home, comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. It’s a short walk to the center of town (market, fabulous restaurants, and the beach). It’s an even shorter walk to a trailhead connecting to the Mount Tam trail system. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and great location

This was our second stay at this property. It's a beautiful house with a short walk to the beach. The views and ocean sounds are very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Beautiful place, great views. Loved the property! Had an excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda and Lewis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

House had everything we needed for our stay. Clean and well thought out details.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H., Berkeley, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, relaxing beach retreat

This was a beautiful home with beach views, tasteful décor, a well-equipped kitchen, and a warm and responsive host. Our family had a wonderful retreat here and looks forward to our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing view

Beautiful house with an amazing view of the ocean. perfect for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stinson New Year reboot

Perfect get away house in the perfect getaway town. Always enjoy Stinson for the ease of Beach, bike and hiking and this house, this trip was just the icing on the cake! Better than expected and views were amazing! Owner didnt miss a detail in getting this place ready for vacationers. Thanks a ton for having us, Hintz Family.getting this place ready for visitors
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

April R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this home!

We loved our stay at this house in Stinson Beach! It is such a beautiful and comfortable house. The views are amazing, you can hear the ocean from the house, and the backyard is lovely. Amazing home and a wonderful stay-we would definitely book it again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirran M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent

We had the most tremendous time in this beautiful home! Absolutely perfect in every way!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in a wonderful location

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely house within easy walking distance to the beach. The views are lovely and there are several comfortable outside spaces. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds comfortable. We'll be back!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

The property was absolutely amazing. Our family enjoyed the views from the balconies, short walk to town/beach. The home was well equipped and beautifully furnished
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

The very best. We loved everything about it, perfect for our family. Would love to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jay J.

Liked: Communication

Roomy house

Large house but dinky loft The loft beds were super creaky Very clean and well kept house Parking a bit tight
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place to Stay!

My family had a wonderful time in Stinson Beach. The house was perfect for us. The owners were very responsive and helpful any time we needed them. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really fabulous property and host

My husband and I had a truly wonderful stay here. The house is so gorgeous and well-equipped. So peaceful; you can hear the sea. All interactions with the host were positive and friendly There is no doubt we will stay here again, if possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean by Day Stars at Night

I needed a retreat and this was the perfect spot❤️ A lovely home, clean and well positioned in Stinson. I was in the ocean during the day and watching stars from the deck of the master bedroom at night. So peaceful and quiet with all of the accoutrements I needed! Thank you Jennifer and team
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T., Davis, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stinson property

So glad we found this place! It was exactly as described - super clean and spacious! A good 10 minute walk into town. Ocean views! Overall excellent trip and we would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this house

This was our second long stay at this house, and it does not disappoint! The location is killer, the layout is thoughtful, and all the details are in place. Our favorite things are the many windows that provide light and views, the trailhead at the end of the block that feels like a special secret way into the hills, and the beautiful art and photographs that offer a sense of place and history. We'd stay forever if we could.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cale R., Santa Fe, NM

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We hung out for 5 days. Great views of the ocean and beach. The walk down to the beach takes 6-7 minutes. The house was peaceful and relaxing. We really enjoyed our time and will come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stinson Beach Vacation!

The property was perfect for our family of four, with two young boys. Easy walk down the hill to town and the beach. The house itself was very clean and had everything we needed. Great views of the ocean and a beautiful back garden to look out onto. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

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My husband and I purchased the lot in 2005 with excitement beyond belief. We actively started designing around some very strick guidelines and restrictions. In the end I believe we achieved a very nice product with his building skills and my artistic talents. You'll find unusual details throughout the home and my paintings on the walls.

Why they chose this property

We built our home at Stinson beach in 2005. Stinson Beach was a natural choice and had a long history for our families. My husband and I grew up going to Stinson either after school, with our families for holiday, and then later for family reunions bringing our kids. There is so much to do- walk/run the beach, swim, surf- board or body, sunbath, hike the fabulous trails, kayak the lagoon, relax, and the list goes on.
We feel very fortunate to have found this lot with the ability to build a simple but stylish home that serves many travelers.

What makes this property unique

The beauty of the beach, the sound of the waves crashing, the intimate neighborhood community, close to town for a stroll to dinner, near the town market, fabulous sunsets. You get the best of both worlds that Stinson has to offer- the beach but also the mountain!! The famed Dipsea Trail, majestic Matt Davis Trail just outside our door. Gorgeous sunsets, collecting shells, flying kites, building sand castles...............

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