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Cottages at Stinson Beach

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Property grounds
Exterior
Dipsea Living/Dining Room
Dipsea living/dining room
Dipsea living room
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Stinson Beach, CA
  • Popular LocationStinson Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUpton Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationMuir Woods National Monument8 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Dipsea Master

1 Queen Bed

Matt Davis

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Steep Ravine Blue Room

2 Single Beds

Steep Ravine Master

1 King Bed

Steep Ravine Pink Room

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Dipsea

Toilet · Shower only

Matt Davis Studio

Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Steep Ravine First Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Steep Ravine Second Floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottages at Stinson Beach

This property is one large home split into two distinct cottages. You get the entire property to yourself! With a top to bottom renovation in 2019, the property is styled and ready for good times. This rental is perfect for a few families or a group. The location can't be beat - park your car when you arrive and you won't need it till you leave. A 2 minute stroll to the sand and the village is out your front door. Sleep to the sound of the waves!

You will have the whole place to yourself! There are five bedrooms spread throughout the whole property. Two kitchens, four full bathrooms, five separate garden areas with outdoor dining, firepits, outdoor showers, and more. Brand new hot tub installed July 2020!

And -- the LOCATION! It's truly the best. Right in the village, one house from the beach, a short stroll to the trails of Mt Tam. The property is technically on the Dipsea Trail as it is one house away from the end of the famous Dipsea road run. The location is great for all ages.


We call the left side of the home the Steep Ravine. From the charming front garden, you'll enter into a large living room with an absurdly comfortable and large sectional couch and large screen smart TV. Off the living room are a brand new kitchen with stone counters and a dishwasher and disposal. Also off the living room is a charming dining room and full bath with shower. Heated tile floors in all the bathrooms! Upstairs there is another full bathroom with a bathtub and shower and three bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is the master, with a king bed and a gorgeous ocean view. Bedrooms 2 and 3 each have two twins (bedroom 2 can be rearranged to be one king). Please note that the third bedroom (two twins) is only accessed through the second bedroom (two twins or king), so keep that in mind for privacy concerns. In bedroom 2, there is a little built in sleeping nook, perfect for a not-too-tall child.

Outside of the kitchen is a private fenced in yard with a huge dining table under heat lamps. Sit and dine as you gaze up at Mt Tam. In this yard, there is also an outdoor shower and a set of couches around a fire pit.

Upstairs, there is a wrap-around deck, lovely for ocean and mountain viewing over coffee, wine, or cocoa.

We call the right side of the property the Double Dipsea. There is another great room with a very comfortable and large sectional couch and large dining table. A set of vintage lockers holds beach towels, beach blankets, and extra supplies. Off the living room is a brand new kitchen with stone counters and a dishwasher. At the other end of the great room is the bedroom with a queen bed (organic latex mattress and down bedding) and a small full bathroom with heated floors. Through the kitchen you'll find a large private garden with hot tub, fenced in garden with a fire pit and chairs for sun lounging and star gazing.

On the other side of the kitchen is the studio. Private and lovely, this one room space includes a bathroom with a clawfoot tub plus an outdoor shower in a private, fenced in garden. One king bed plus a very comfortable day bed allow for three guests comfortably. Sliding glass doors lead out to the garden where you can sip your coffee or wine and enjoy the sounds of the waves. Smart TV, too!

Throughout the property, we have all that you need -- beach towels, beach chairs, beach blankets, boogie boards, an outdoor shower, all down bedding, beach towels, organic mattresses, fully equipped kitchen, cozy blankets, fancy lotion.

There are four parking spots included with this rental, plus two sets of laundry machines. Please note that there is a 3 night minimum for this rental, and a week-long minimum during most summer weeks. Please inquire directly with your desired dates and we will respond quickly with information about the minimum stay for your dates.

Property manager

WENDY D DONNER

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no parties allowed.
One week min. rental from June through early September. Please inquire to check minimum rental rules for your desired dates.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stinson Beach

Located in Stinson Beach, this vacation home is in the mountains and near the beach. Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Muir Woods National Monument and Point Reyes National Seashore. Stinson Beach Books and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Stinson Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Stinson Beach Books - 3 min walk
  • Stinson Beach - 4 min walk
  • Upton Beach - 7 min walk
  • Bolinas Lagoon - 5 min drive
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 57 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Parkside Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Mamahuhu - 20 min drive
  • Equator Coffees & Teas - 20 min drive
  • Le Marais Bakery - 21 min drive
  • Super Duper Burgers - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottages at Stinson Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rachel b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Beach House
We rented both cottages for a family stay. Really beautiful homes. The property is very tastefully renovated. Very private and cozy. Perfect for multi family trip. The host was ver responsive. One of our family's better stayed with VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
60th Birthday Celebration
The property surpassed our expectations. The attention to detail, décor, little touches throughout, and location made our stay extra special. I will highly and confidently recommend the Cottages at Stinson Beach. You must place this on your list to visit. You'll be glad you did!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cece W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Citchen Capers
We rented both units and had a joyous time. In the process of 'living' and enjoying both units I believe that we moved almost everything from one kitchen to the other. We had a passing thought of trying to put each back to where it belonged, but decided that the ladies who cleaned after us would actually have a better idea where and how many of everything each kitchen needed. We shall return if allowed...Cece
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gav a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing break for a week
It looked great from the listing, and it really delivered! The kitchens are beautiful, and something you can't tell, is how well appointed they are. Not just the appliances, but everything you need from cookware, to knives, to crockery; it's all there. I've never seen a rental with a Le Creuset in it before! The overall cleanliness was spot on, with everything you could need (beach towels, cleaning supplies, extra gas canisters, you name it) all there. I had a question about the firepits and the owner was instantly responsive - within fifteen minutes. Then there's the location. If you've not been to Stinson, there is one area where you can get groceries, a restaurant, etc. This place is walkable to everything. And by walkable I mean "within three minutes" walkable. Then the beach is within five at most. And you can see the ocean from the deck in 4. Downsides include: not being able to stay longer and, uh, well, that's about it. Could get a little cold in 2 overnight because that one doesn't have central, but boo hoo, the heaters work really well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 70th birthday family celebration
Accommodated our three generation family perfectly. Four couples. Four children (5 months to 18 years). We rented both units. Taken together, the units are well furnished, tho some items are in small supply in one unit but ample in another. Location is terrific-five minute walk to the beach, restaurants, book store, bike store and grocery store. Combined back yard (surrounded by a high fence) is superb-large outdoor dining table in one unit, hot tub in the other-when you rent both units, you have access to the entire back yard. Ample living rooms. Bedrooms vary in size as do bathrooms but they all work well. These are beach cottages (complete with the occasional mouse sighting, ant enduring and biting insects) but, unless you are expecting high luxury, these units make for an excellent and comfortable beach week vacation. And Wendy is a very responsive owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by WENDY D DONNER

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We are a family of four and we live just over the mountain from Stinson Beach. For decades now Stinson has been our #1 place to play. Like our absolute favorite place to go in any season. Our souls are happy out there. We’ve dreamed for years of buying a place in Stinson, but honestly never thought it would be in the cards given the real estate market. In June 2019, the stars aligned and we were able to buy the Cottages at Stinson Beach, which was then set up as a set of long term rentals. It was truly a dream come true, like in a pinching ourselves, mouths wide open kind of way. We’ve spent the last half-year fixing and replacing nearly every system on the property, a labor of head-over-heels-love. 1,000 decisions — big, small, and everything in between. We designed the Cottages with an eye towards all the things we love to do in Stinson — sit with family and friends around a sofa, table, or fire pit; cook great meals together in really lovely kitchens; take long lingering baths while gazing at the stars; and of course, immerse in all of the magic that is Stinson Beach. It’s an extraordinary spot that makes us all breath easy and smile more.

We’ve set the place up with all that we think you’ll need. Really great organic mattresses and the softest sheets. Brand new, high functioning sets of kitchen knives. The best sofas. We searched for furniture and art in antique stores, aiming to source beautiful things that have not been created brand new. We arranged sleeping spaces that are private, flexible, and cozy. And we created gardens, decks, and balconies made for morning coffee, evening wine, and lots of laughing.

This is a new adventure for our family and we can’t wait to share this magical place with others. Please, please, please reach out if you have any questions or feedback. We want to hear all about what you think and what you need.
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