Magical Cottage Right on Bolina's Lagoon

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

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Dryer
Washer
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Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available

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Bolinas, CA

Bolinas Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Bolinas Lagoon
‪7 min drive‬
Stinson Beach
‪26 min drive‬
Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)
‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the lagoon. Watch the pelicans dive, the seals frolic, the osprey soar as the tide ebbs and flows directly below the deck. Play in the sand and ocean surf(direct access to the lagoon from the deck), collect shells along the beach or kayak (Kayak and canoe provided) with the seals in the lagoon.

Hike or Bike in the nearby Golden Gate National Recreational area or along the Bolinas Ridge in the Mt. Tamalpais watershed. In minutes you can walk to town and browse through the diverse shops unique to Bolinas. Or, simply enjoy the magnificent views from every window as you snuggle up on the window seat or next to the wood burning stove.

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LYNDA BALZAN

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bolinas

Located in Bolinas, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Point Reyes National Seashore and Muir Woods National Monument. Stinson Beach Books and Doodlebug are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bolinas, CA

What's nearby

Bolinas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Bolinas Lagoon - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
Stinson Beach - 26 min drive - 11.1 km
Muir Woods National Monument - 29 min drive - 24.4 km
Upton Beach - 33 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

San Francisco Station - 49 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

‪Parkside Cafe - ‬12 min drive
‪Mountain Home Inn - ‬24 min drive
‪Breakers Café - ‬12 min drive
‪Coast Cafe - ‬3 min walk
‪Parkside Snack Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Cottage Right on Bolina's Lagoon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magical Cottage Right on Bolina's Lagoon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Cottage Right on Bolina's Lagoon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magical Cottage Right on Bolina's Lagoon located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bolinas cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Bolinas Beach and Bolinas Museum. Bolinas Lagoon is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

R_ J.

11 March 2025

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

This place is so cute!!

We loved our stay and the owners were so nice. Their communication was perfect and we absolutely loved the house. We would 100% stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

zoe w.

10 March 2025

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

Loved it!

Beautiful location - cozy house - loved the views and the wood burning stove. We will return

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecile C.

20 April 2025

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

Pre-retirement Getaway

The Magical Cottage in Bolinas is just that. It invites you in and hugs you tight—every bed, chair, window seat, couch and patio seat provide comfort and of course an unmatched view of water and mountains. Friendly neighbors including humans, crabs and anemones, deer, bobcats, foxes and—if you care to drive up toward the Point…a herd of tule elk!! Kitchen is stocked well for any level of cooking amd comm is super easy w/hosts. Wood burning stove was a big bonus for us! We loved our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

23 November 2024

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

Great vacation

The views from the property were so beautiful. Even though most days I was there, it rained I walked on the beach every day because it was so close, and the cottage was so comfortable. I hope to come again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

peggy h.

24 December 2024

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

slice of heaven

Sunrise and sunset beach walks, fresh oysters down the road, making new friends and dancing at smiley’s, and ALL the birds!! I had an amazing time. Can’t wait to go back. Magical cottage indeed!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randal P.

26 August 2024

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Bolinas teasure

We loved staying at the Bolinas cottage: the view was fantastic, the location perfect for beach walks, and having kayaks and a canoe provided was an unexpected thrill for paddling about the bay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

24 June 2024

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outstanding location-- beautiful home!

spectacular home and a location that would be hard to match!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

16 December 2024

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

A Magical Stay!

I visited with a few girlfriends to celebrate a birthday. The property is absolutely wonderful, comfortable and in a terrific location - right on the water and only a couple of minutes into town or to the beach. The hosts were incredibly helpful and easy to work with. They even went above and beyond and started a fire for us on check in day. I can't recommend this property enough!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 May 2024

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

lovely place, amazing location

The house spacious, cozy and comfortable. The deck overlooking Bolinas Lagoon is amazing. Owner is friendly and efficient. We would love to stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

11 September 2024

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

Beautiful Location & Feels Like Home

We had an amazing weekend watching sea life from the living room and deck of this amazing home. The location is unbeatable, the host is very welcoming, and the home feels like family beach house, which is perfect for a stay in Bolinas. Our only error was not staying longer. Looking forward to a return trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zia P.

11 May 2024

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

Best location and very cozy comfortable spot

Much more spacious than pictures appeared and equip with anything and all things needed. Great easy and warm contact with hosts. Would love to come again♥️

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine H.

3 February 2025

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Great for a couple or solo trip

This is a 1 bedroom home over the lagoon at Bolinas, it is such a unique location. It's a few minute walk to the gallery, grocery store, and at least 1 restaurant is usually open. I was here in the winter, and as a reminder the main heat source for the house is a wood burning stove. It works fairly well to warm up the house, and they give you notes on how to get a fire going, and there is a lot of firewood available.There is a second bathroom in the main living area, so I imagine you could have someone sleeping on the pullout. But I would find it much better suited to a couple or a solo trip. I would definitely come here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella A.

12 February 2024

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Cozy, great location!

A gem of a cottage. Great location for town, beach, water use. Can launch onto sup board, kayak right from deck. Beautiful lagoon bustling with wildlife; a new look with each tide. Cottage is spacious and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry C., Santa Cruz, CA,,

16 January 2023

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Great getaway

Had a great two night stay during our rainy stay. The house is right on the water and was very cozy and roomy. We kept warm with wood stove with plenty of wood.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

2 May 2024

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Peaceful, gorgeous waterfront cottage

We really enjoyed this lovely property which really feels like a home, the owners have so thoughtfully decorated and equipped and maintained it. I loved watching the lagoon at different times of day and the tides going in and out, the bird life and the surfers etc. Bolinas is a special place, not as pretentious or crowded as Stinson Beach, it's like Berkeley on the sea, my people :)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Panna L.

20 June 2010

A naturalists haven

Truly a special place. We loved fishing off the deck, watching the herons nesting in the pine trees and saluting the seals as they swam by. The house was perfect and the town of Bolinas has everything - even a great organic store. I can't wait to get back there.

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

28 December 2023

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

Bolinas

If you like to watch thousands of pelicans and sea gulls out your living room window and watch the power of the tides going in and out, then this charming, cozy spot on the lagoon is the perfect place. Even though the weather was stormy during our stay, the food fireplace kept us warm. Kitchen well equipped, comfy bed, and 1/2 block from a grocery store and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vandy U.

29 February 2024

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

Heavenly!

This well loved cottage was absolutely amazing! Not a cookie cutter designer vacation rental but an actual family vacation home with all the amenities one could need. This charming home oozes family time and fond memories and we were so happy to have been able to make our own during our (way too short : ) stay. Everything was easy and our hosts were accessible and attentive. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

15 July 2023

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An amazing location

Incredible views from the bedroom, living room, and of course, the deck. As others have said, to be on the deck and to watch the tides ebb and flow with so much wildlife around in and on the water is simply spectacular. We were a party of two and there was plenty of room. This is truly a family home and not a high end condo being offered to you and that made it all the more charming for us. We have already recommended it to friends and would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci E., El Cerrito, CA, USA

9 June 2023

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

Lovely cottage

We had a lovely time in the cottage. The common area is quite large and very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed including the instruction manual for the microwave. The view of the lagoon is the best feature - watching the tide change and all the birds. Very peaceful. If the weather is cool, be sure to get the fire going right away. We hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

7 March 2023

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

wood burning fireplace, lagoon out your window, cozy and comfortable

This was an all time great experience. The location-- right on the Bolinas lagoon-- was fully spectacular. In the morning, we sat on the window seat and watched the show: churning, misty water, seagulls and osprey, even the occasional seal. The house is cozy and comfortable, and the hosts could not be nicer or more responsive. You're right at the most gorgeous beach and a minute's stroll from town. All in all, we can't say enough about it!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

19 April 2024

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

5 magical days and nights

My husband and I stepped into the cottage and immediately felt at home and at peace.The views are unbelievable... Mt. Tam, the changing tides, countless birds and sea lions. I grew up in an east coast cottage, and this clearly well-loved home brought back so many memories of these simple, peaceful days! Great hikes on Tam and in Pt. Reyes, food and walks on Stinson Beach, even swimming in the (freezing :) lagoon! We would come back in a heartbeat. Everything we needed was provided, Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., San Francisco

22 May 2017

Amazing place to make memories

My husband and I had an awesome time spending two nights at this cottage on the water (it's literally above the water), just a few houses down from the beach, and right around the corner from downtown Bolinas. We had drinks and dinner on the deck and watched the tide roll in and out and the fog pass through, all against the backdrop of Mt Tam and Bolinas Ridge. The beach is steps away, for late night stargazing, and early morning seashell/beach glass collecting. The house has kayaks and canoes ready for your use, you just have to get them down the ladder into the lagoon. We kayaked right by groups of seals, seabirds, and the occasional shark or stingray! If you don't want to go on the water, you can wait until low tide and just walk over to Kent Island in the distance. We'll never forget this place - it has everything. Many thanks to Lynda and Bob!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

9 November 2022

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

Truly a Magic Cottage

This cottage is larger and more beautiful than the photos. We were there for three days- on one day it rained the whole day- but it was still wonderful. We watched the tides go in and out- a stunning change. Not only can you see the lagoon and the birds and seals and small boats and kayaks, you can also see the Pacific Ocean and the northernmost spit of Stinson Beach. The bedroom is light and comfortable. The kitchen has a view of the living room with its wood burning stove and beamed ceiling and the deck overlooking the Bolinas Lagoon. And best of all, you are steps away from the Bolinas beach where people were fishing, walking their dogs, beachcombing and meditating. Bolinas itself is very small but quirky and charming. Lynda and Bob were in Mexico but they still communicated with us and helped us with any question we had. I wish I could live here!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jacob a.

31 July 2022

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

Amazing Cottage

Beautiful little cottage on the water. The pictures don't do it justice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Convertible bed(s)

2 bathrooms

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