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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 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

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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Keywords: House
California Coastal Contemporary
Newly Built

Property manager

Jennifer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

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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 Point Reyes National Seashore and Presidio of San Francisco. 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 mountain biking and hiking.
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Stinson Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stinson Beach Books - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stinson Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Red Rock Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 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 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬21 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. 179 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

Jason R., San Rafael

This place was amazing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amy W.

Beautiful, comfortable and relaxing - A perfect getaway.

My family of four (including 2 teens) enjoyed every minute of our stay in this lovely beach home. Jennifer was a welcoming host and the house was well equipped, spacious and clean. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Fabulous view of the Pacific

This spot is a perfect place to stay in Stinson Beach. So much to do in the area and walking on the beach for hours restored my health after a very long, cold winter in the northeast.

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

michael b.

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

Great location, beautiful home.

The home was beautiful, clean and comfortable. a perfect place to relax at after hiking some of the many beautiful hikes in the area. Very little driving to reach great hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Hillside stinson retreat

Beautiful peaceful overlook, in a wonderfully constructed home.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Excellent home!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home. We loved being up on the hill away from the crowds. The ocean views were spectacular. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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

James H.

Wonderful

Great house, nice views, central to town, market, beach, trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

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

Katherine D.

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

The perfect getaway

I loved my stay at the beautiful and comfortable house in Stinson Beach. Close enough to walk to everything, removed enough for quiet days and evenings—and that great ocean view! I wouldn’t hesitate to book this spot again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie E.

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

Restful weekend

Great house! We had a wonderful time. Jennifer was very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Great property

Thank you for a great stay. The house is lovely and exactly as pictured! We enjoyed the beach and cooked great meals each night. Thanks again for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

John D., Elk River, MN

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

Awesome views of ocean and mountain

Beautifully landscaped yard, clean and modern beach house, spectacular views overlooking the beach down below and mountaintops above, short walk to the market, gift shops and restaurant. A quiet little beach town, with friendly people. Overall just a great place to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

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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