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

Holiday home in Stinson Beach with kitchen and balcony

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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

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Stinson Beach, CA
  • Place, Mount Tamalpais State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stinson Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪59 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
Ocean 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. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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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 - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bolinas Beach - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 13 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Flour Craft Bakery - ‬23 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 Bolinas Lagoon Preserve 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. 187 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 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

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

Jason R., San Rafael

This place was amazing

Our family had a great time. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Beril S.

lovely space with amazing views!

we loved this spot - the house had everything you might need - with great light and fabulous views. Jennifer was a quick and warm correspondent - we highly recommend this spot in Stinson if you are looking for a stay in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

shawn d., Fairfax, CA Marin County

Perfect

This home is so comfortable and beautiful. My favorite spot to stay when vacationing in Stinson!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Stinson beach retreat

Beautifully designed house on the hill, comfortable with fantastic views of ocean and Mt Tam. Close enough to hear the waves and only a 5 min walk to the beach. I have already booked my return trip!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

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

Wonderful stay

Fantastic location. Beautiful views, house is full of natural light. Lovely interiors and garden. Kitchen well-stocked. Host was gracious and helpful in communications. We hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Fantastic experience!

This is a beautiful house with a lovely back garden and great views of the beach from two balconies. Heavenly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd L., Lahaina

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

Great relaxing stay!

Really enjoyed the house and location other than to water ne er getting hot , it was perfect. Living on Maui, this gave us a different vibe of California's, Oceanside Town. Was really fun. The drive was extremely "interesting experience ".
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen H., San Anselmo

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

Cozy By the Seaside

We loved our stay and thought the property was perfect for Stinson. The windows provided amazing views of the ocean and we loved being so close to the beach. The house was clean, cozy, warm, and felt like home away from home. The owner is very attentive and has thought of every detail. We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lauren m.

perfect!

the rental exceeded all of our expectations! immaculately clean and looks just like the pictures! i hope we can return someday and would recommend this house to anyone considering staying in Stinson Beach. beautiful place with a beautiful view.

10/10 Excellent

Seth K., Shrewsbury, NJ

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

Epic stay in Stinson

We came out to run the Dipsea and got so much more than we bargained for. The house was fantastic - great location, decks, gardens and views. Nice quiet neighborhood but close to the town and beach and trailheads. Clean and comfortable interior. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Beautiful Beach Home

This home on the hill is absolutely divine! So much thought and care put into every detail. It is charming, well designed, clean, bright, airy and comfortable. Even the back yard landscaping is incredible. There's also a view of the ocean from every window. The location is ideal. A wonderful place to enjoy the magic of Stinson Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L., Boulder, CO

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

Even Better than Expected

This house exceeded my expectations in every way! 25+ years since my last visit to Stinson, and I still love it! The house was amazing - up the hill, great views (and sounds) of the ocean, clean, well furnished, just perfect. Walking distance to beautiful hiking trails, the beach, a great bakery, and several restaurants. We hope to book a stay at the house again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

The perfect beach house

You will not be disappointed with this wonderful VRBO rental. It is well appointment, thoughtfully decorated, and fully equipped for a relaxing stay at Stinson Beach. Ocean view is great, and the beautifully landscaped back yard is very soothing and relaxing. Only note is that there are many uphill stairs to the front door, so If stairs are a problem, you might make a note of this.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Gorgeous beach house

Beautiful, open plan house with amazing views and lovely garden. Our family of four stayed a week and enjoyed every day. Beach is a short walk away, and a hiking trail in the hills starts at the end of the block. Local grocery had all the essentials. Host was communicative, and responsive when we had some internet issues. The only mistake we made was trying to work remotely instead of just enjoying this beautiful spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie D.

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

Bright and light jewel above the beach

This house is as bright, clean and lovely as it looks, and Jennifer is a responsive snd gracious host. With open rooms, large windows, and lots of seating areas indoors and out, it feels both spacious and cozy. The kitchen is simple but well-equipped. Town and the beach are a very short walk down the hill. Be prepared to walk up and down plenty of steps from the street to the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rosemarie h., Morgan Hill

Absolutely wonderful!

My boyfriend and I had such a relaxing stay here. The house is bright and cheery even on a cold winter day. We walked the beach, loitered at the great little Stinson Beach Bookstore, rode our bikes to Bolinas and just cooked and read and relaxed. Everything in the house is user friendly, clean and sufficient. I loved waking up in the morning to look out the beautiful sliding glass door at the ocean. Every hour or so I would say to my boyfriend "I love this place!". We will certainly come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hinton D.

Amazing Vacation

My husband and I stayed here last year and loved it so much that this year we brought our 2 kids. There was plenty of room for us all and we loved waking up to the most wonderful views of the ocean and the mountains. My son and husband walked down to Parkside for breakfast and then picked up items from the market on the way home. The beach was never crowded and just a short walk from the house. The house was clean and had everything we needed. It was such a treat to wake up and turn on the gas fire place that warmed the whole house perfectly. We are planning on making this an annual vacation spot. Thanks to Jennifer, the owner, for being in touch while we were there and offering a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cecile Ojeda B., San Francisco, CA

Terrific Home Overlooking the Ocean

My husband, adult son and I just spent 2 nights at this beautiful Stinson Beach Home. This was our second stay and I wouldn't stay anywhere else. I love that it is up the hill from town a little, so there are wonderful views of the ocean (rather than being tucked behind a dune). It is just a couple minutes walk down to town and the beach. The home is well appointed with everything one would need. The kitchen is fabulous, we cooked in the whole time and BBQed on the back deck one night. The bedroom has a private deck with fabulous views. The living room also has ocean views, so peaceful. Thanks so much to our hostess Jennifer for making our stay a pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Light-filled, peaceful, beautifully designed getaway

We had a great weekend at Jennifer's place. She was very responsive and pushed our rental through at the last minute when another place fell through. The house makes great use of its separate spaces, with a lovely common area. It's ideal for those who want to be walking distance from the beach, but prefer the quieter, set-back feel of being a little farther up the hill with Mt. Tam looming. Lots of small flourishes set this house apart (big flat driveway, basketball hoop, safety lighting to ease your entry if you arrive at night, well-stocked kitchen implements). Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

I can dig it!

Excellent 5 star property. My only one comment, the upstairs master bedroom windows could use some type of blinds or shutters as if you want to sleep in the Sun pours in and wakes you up and heats up the Room quick at around 6:00 in the morning. After all are'nt vacations for sleeping in . LOL But this is a very beautiful clean property overlooking the ocean, would recommend it to anybody anytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cecile Ojeda B., San Francisco, CA

Beautiful Ocean View Home

This home has a wonderful sunset view! My favorite spot to relax was sitting on the lower deck overlooking the Pacific, ideal! Located walking distance from the beach, downtown Stinson Beach and trailheads, we didn't need to get in our car all week. We love to cook so were pleased with the well appointed kitchen, gas BBQ and local grocery store. The bedroom is light with windows looking up to Mt. Tam and sliding door out to the upper deck with ocean view. Our 2 boys stayed in the open loft room with twin beds. Amenities include 2 bathrooms, laundry, WiFi, TV/sound system, lovely back yard... We recommend this home to anyone who wants to spend time at Stinson Beach. We will definitely stay here again some day. The owners are friendly and helped to make our stay a pleasure, thanks!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Excellent Stay

The house is "as advertised", with the pictures and owner description spot on. The house was clean and everything worked fine. The decks are awesome, rest of the house is comfortable and spacious enough for 3-5 people. Owner provided a lot of helpful local info and the house rules are reasonable. We used Stinson Beach as a base to go down to SF and the Marin Headlands, up north to Point Reyes, and hiking in Muir Woods to the west. Didn't spend much time in Stinson Beach (other than at the house) but the Sand Dollar is a nice restaurant and the beach is great. Only drawback is there are a lot of stairs, from the driveway to the house and inside the house. As long as no one has major health issues with stairs though not a big deal.

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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