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Small rustic cottage with garden

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There are framed artworks on the walls and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A rustic wooden dining table with a vase of lavender flowers, a green metal chair, and a window with a view of greenery.
A white wooden desk with a white furry chair, a window with a view of greenery, and various items on the desk including a plant, a small statue, and a book.
A room with a wooden floor, a white door, a bookshelf, a desk with a computer, and a large window.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mount Tamalpais State Park

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Stinson Beach, CA
  • Place, Stinson Beach Books
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Tamalpais State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stinson Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stinson Beach

Located in Stinson Beach, this cottage is in the mountains and 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 Boardsports Marin 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/biking trails.
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Map
Stinson Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Stinson Beach Books - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stinson Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Upton Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Red Rock Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 59 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sol Food - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Watershed Restaurant - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small rustic cottage with garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Small rustic cottage with garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small rustic cottage with garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small rustic cottage with garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Small rustic cottage with garden located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage 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. 131 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older, cozy artistically appointed cabin, walking dist. to Cafe, market and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have enjoyed our stay. There is a lot of interesting art throughout, the bed was comfortable, and hot tub was pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Theresa's cottage was absolutely lovely. We enjoyed the patio and hot tub and the cottage itself was comfortable, efficient and tastefully decorated. It's tucked into a sweet neighborhood which we enjoyed exploring on foot and also loved that we could walk to the beach. Wonderful stay, thank you, Theresa!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, very clean, artistic gem with a beautiful garden and hit tub. We absolutely loved this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is brilliant in every way: gate, garden design, house is uniquely decorated, linens are terrific, it’s quiet, it is a perfect dreamy cottage. Accessibility to town and beach are excellent. Plus a hot tub. Kitchen has everything you need! We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest beach bungalow in a quiet neighborhood walking distance to the beach! Such a relaxing and peaceful stay and it had everything we needed. We enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor area with the beautiful landscaping. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute old beachy cottage. Great communication from owner. LOVED the space. My favorite was spending the day reading on the bed outside on the deck! And the cat visits were delightful. Loved this place and would stay here again. Thanks Tess.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best stays I’ve had. All of the essentials and some really great personality with the artwork. Bed is super comfortable, and the hot tub was already hot and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax and a quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place with a beautiful garden yard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only reason we arent giving it a 10 across the board is because of the age of the property, the small bathroom and small kitchen (no microwave), and there were a few spider webs. The place has alot of charm, and we were quite comfortable despit the shortcomings mentioned above. The host was extremely easy to work with and very communicative. She made the process very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2026
Sorry you were not satisfied. The cottage was built in 1914. This is shared in the discription. It is a small cottage and there is no room for a microwave. The spider webs have been addressed. Thank you for coming.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage exceeded our expectations. The garden is a true paradise with a view of the mountains on the daytime and sparkling stars at night. If you enjoy hiking there are trailheads just steps away. The cottage is pristine and Tess was a lovely host. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you! Your home is wonderful. Every day I discovered a wonderful new art object.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage- cozy and inviting. Enjoyed the stay and all the beach and hiking this location has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So charming at such a beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything exceeded our expectations here. We had a much needed relaxing retreat at Tess’ cute little cottage. Wonderful in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in beautiful location!

Really relaxing stay at this little cottage. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A welcoming and fascinating little house full of art, some of it by the artist owner and some by friends. The furnishings are all comfortable and textural, interesting, a delight for the eye and all the senses. The garden is, appropriately, wild. It's the end of the blooming season, but all is still beautiful. It's a small garden, two paces in every direction. We appreciated how clean and bright everything was, and how fresh everything smelled -- said by people who have experienced the opposite. We would come back, and may come back. Thanks to Tess!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely welcoming spotless cozy home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet cottage with whimsical artwork and artifacts, and a beautiful garden! Tess checked in and was responsive to messages. I’d definitely come back here. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Great location. The hot tub and fireplace were lovely. Host was very accommodating and great communication. Fully stocked kitchen and comfy bed. Also love the art! Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stinson Beach cottage — cozy, spotless, and just steps from the beach. Peaceful, charming, and exactly what you want in a coastal getaway. The host made everything easy.We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, relaxing retreat where one can enjoy the beauty of Stinson Beach and surrounding area. A tranquil garden to sit and enjoy and a short walk to one of the best beaches in the area. Look forward to staying there again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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