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Stinson Beach Cottage - 1 Minute Walk to Beach, in Town with Amenities Galore!

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Mt. Tamalpais, the backdrop. The ocean, one block in front of Horseneck Cottage.
Front Entry...alongside driveway to parking area, beside back deck.
Come inside...
Open living room & kitchen.
Large TV is wall mounted, gate leg table beneath opens for dining, or puzzles.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 457.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Stinson Beach, CA
  • Stinson Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Stinson Beach Cottage - 1 Minute Walk to Beach, in Town with Amenities Galore!

An A+ Location, this cottage has quality amenities, and everything you'll need to enjoy a beach getaway! No need to drive once you park inside the gates. You'll walk everywhere. Conveniently located beside the village park with kiddie playground, and basketball court. The cottage is across from the Parkside Cafe/Snack Bar/Bakery/Marketplace with the best eats in town, in my opinion. Take a beach wagon, piled high with beach toys from the 'Red Shed', you'll be seated on the sand within 2 minutes!

There are 40+ wetsuits, boogie & surfboards, beach chairs, umbrellas, totes, towels, blankets, footballs, smash ball & soccer balls, and sand toys for the little ones.. Shoot hoops, or play pingpong in the neighboring park.

Lounge, Dine, and Relax on the back deck with 2 adjustable lounges, teak table, chairs, bench and a Mt. Tamalpais view. In the evening watch the stars come out after a sunset beach walk. There's a 3 burner propane Weber grill, and a well stocked corner grocer, if you want to bbq. Or, order a pizza (clam with tomatillo sauce is my favorite) and calamari from Parkside.

The Dipsea and Matt Davis Trailheads are steps away, opening up the entire Mt. Tamalpais Park, Muir Woods National Park, and Golden Gate National Recreation Area to hikers. Or, walk the entire 2 mile length of Stinson & Upton Beach to the inlet of Bolinas Lagoon.

Bring the binoculars, and view migratory and resident shore birds. Flocks of pelicans, terns, cormorants, herons, egrets and many more visit or reside on the lagoon, and seashore. You may see migrating whales pass by in late fall heading to mexico, returning north in the spring with their young.. Harbor seals routinely sleep side-by-side along the exposed Bolinas Lagoon sand spit during low tide. There are many places to park along the lagoon to enjoy the peaceful comings and goings of wildlife. Bring beach chairs and a picnic. You may even see the resident family of river otters hunting along the shore for fish, shellfish & crabs. There's always plenty to do!

The cottage is 1 level, sunny & bright. The Kitchen/Great Room has a large butcher block island with propane gas stove, overlooking the living area. You can view the large, wall mounted, smart TV with family and friends during meal preparation. The well appointed kitchen has a Bosch Dishwasher, Fisher Paykel Refrigerator, microwave oven, gas stove, quality cookware and dinnerware.

Primary bedroom has desk & chair, full length bench, and a large closet with a folding infant crib. Both the primary and secondary bedrooms, have black out curtains, featherbeds and down comforters on the queen beds. . Very comfortable and cozy sleeping....

There is on-demand hot water, 2 modern electric wall heaters and good lighting. An outside shower, on the back fence, has H/C water for rinsing off after a dip in the ocean, or before using the spa. The full bath has a shower over the tub. There is a full size Washer & Dryer, that are stacked in a closet.

Parking is for 1 Car inside gated driveway. Abundant on-street parking available for larg SUV vehicles.

Owner lives in the back cottage, parks beside your vehicle, and has a private fenced yard & back gate.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack 'N Play, primary bedroom closet.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
4th Guest is NO Additional Charge, if under the age of 17.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 079399

About the area

Stinson Beach

Located in Stinson Beach, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stinson Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Stinson Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Red Rock Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bolinas Beach - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 18 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 38 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Millie’s Crepe And Cream - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stinson Beach Cottage - 1 Minute Walk to Beach, in Town with Amenities Galore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stinson Beach Cottage - 1 Minute Walk to Beach, in Town with Amenities Galore!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stinson Beach Cottage - 1 Minute Walk to Beach, in Town with Amenities Galore!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stinson Beach Cottage - 1 Minute Walk to Beach, in Town with Amenities Galore! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Stinson Beach Books and Stinson Beach. Upton Beach and Mount Tamalpais State Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Lots of amenities! Playground next door would be great for families with little kids. Nearby market makes shopping convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

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

Awesome little secret

Tucked away and hidden by lush garden, the little cottage was the perfect get away for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely little cottage!!! It was so neat clean, bright and HAPPY!! Linda, was very knowledgeable about all the things available to explore. It is all so RICH in beauty. The cottage is right in the little town of Stinson. We literally walked across the street for dinner. It was especially nice to get coffee and pastries every morning at the Parkside Cafe. We had a wonderful time and hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage and an ideal location. The price is very reasonable for the location and quality of the unit. This house is very well kept and equipped by owner. Park the car for your stay and walk everywhere. Bonus shed full of beach gear. Everything you need available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda was an exceptional host, kind, fun, generous, and so easy to communicate with. She even dropped off a loaf of her favorite bread just so we could try it, which was such a thoughtful touch.The house itself couldn’t be in a better location: just a 2-minute walk to the beach, across the street from the best bakery/restaurant/snack bar in town, and a 1-minute walk to a playground and local food. Exceptionally decorated, it has everything you could possibly need for a perfect beach stay.The home is stocked with toys, beach chairs, boogie boards, board games, wetsuits for kids, and more, all available for guests to use. The outdoor hot/cold shower was a special treat after days at the beach.We truly couldn’t have enjoyed our stay any more. It’s the perfect beach house in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Horseback cottage is well-appointed, darling, and very comfortable. And the location is beyond perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie R.

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

Fantastic location steps away from Stinson Beach

Beautiful hidden gem located just steps away from Stinson Beach, great restaurant literally across the the street. Parking is narrow and best suited for cars & smaller SUV. Beautiful cozy coastal spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey S.

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

The Best stay

This property was truly lovely… short walk to the beach … across the street from your morning latte & pastry… The host was so lovely & made sure we had all we needed…. The property supply’s you with all the things you need for your day at the beach, as well as all you need to eat in or have your coffee at the houseJust can’t say enough about this cute cottage.Thank you Linda… We will be back.. Geoffrey & Sergio
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Outstanding host and location

Terrific communication with the host prior to arrival and during our stay. Extremely helpful with local and regional recommendations. Location in Stinson Beach is hard to beat just steps from local restaurants, shops, beach, and hiking.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique, precious property with instant access to wonderful Stinson Beach and the local markets. Linda proved to be a warm, engaging, and knowledgeable host. She promptly notified us of a belonging my partner left behind, and will be mailing it to us. We look forward to returning before the end of summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Beautiful location and comfortable cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M. B.

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

Fantastic Spot and perfect location

Our stay was just amazing! The cottage was in a wonderful location right in the heart of Stinson beach and walking distance to anything we needed. It was perfectly appointed comfortable and communication with Linda was easy! Looking forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

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

Always a great stay

Great as always!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Stinson Beach to meet up with family

This cute little cottage is right in the middle of town and near everything you may need- coffee and pastries directly across the street, walking distance from the beach, post office, shops, and other houses people are staying in (we were meeting up with family). It’s quiet and set back, with a gate to close so you have your own little spot away from everything as well. Two rooms with queen beds, lots of windows to open, fruit trees all around and a deck to sit on in the morning when you have coffee. Linda was so responsive and helpful, checking in to make sure the stay went well. We loved our visit to Stinson Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been visiting Stinson for 20 years and while its popularity has grown over time it feels like home even though its no longer our secret little beach town. This cottage is so perfectly located to enjoy all the best things in Stinson. Most importantly it’s super close to the beach! The park is literally next door and the parkside snack bar and restaurant across the street. The house has way more amenities than your usual vrbo. Kitchen is perfectly stocked for making meals and there is a nice barbecue and back deck. Our favorite was the beach shack with so many things for the day at the beach. We had a great time as a family, boogie boarding and loving the sun! Once the city calmed down for the night we could hear the waves from the master bedroom window. The host was very friendly and clear on expectations. We will be glad to visit again as soon as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark M.

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

Beach Bliss

Awesome little getaway very close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Beach cottage

We had a great time in Linda's home. It was clean, check in process was easy, location is amazing and Linda is easy to communicate with and always happy and gave us great tips on where to eat and what activities were available to us in the area. I would highly recommend Linda's home to other vrbo guests
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay here - great for a family with young kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Charming Beach Cottage

My family of four had a wonderful stay in Stinson Beach at this delightful cottage. Property is as advertised. I was particularly impressed with how well and thoughtfully stocked the house was. Beds were comfortable and we had no issues during our stay. The property owner was super communicative and helpful. We loved the convenience of having the Parkside dining options so close by and the gorgeous beach just a super short stroll from the property gate. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

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

Amazing Cabin amazing location.

Everything was great and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brennan N.

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

Great location

Overall we really enjoyed our short stay at the cottage! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Convenient & Well Stocked

Location is right next to playground, town, beach & Parkside Cafe, and well stocked with beach supplies, coffee/tea & spices so we didn't feel like we had to bring everything or cook when we were tired. Fun & great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Perfect spot

Linda’s place is great - right in town, beautifully maintained, and set up with everything you could need for a perfect vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location can't be beat, the house is very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen is well stocked. Parking, however, is an issue. It was a bit of an ordeal backing out of the narrow driveway, maneuvering around the plants and through the narrow gate. We have a Subaru outback; it may not be an issue for someone with a smaller car. Also be aware that there are quite a number of house rules. With those caveats, I'd recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean s.

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

Perfect

This is our second time staying at Linda’s cottage. We will be back again because it really one of the best places to stay at in Stinson Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Linda Saint Amant

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I'm from a small coastal town in Massachusetts, hence the New England vibe of Horseback Cottage. As a career real estate broker (Golden Gate Sotheby's Realty) I'm quite adept at providing quality service, and finding a great 'location'.

I enjoy being a short-term rental host, providing guests with the very best beach experience possible! I'm responsive to inquiries, questions, and advice on where to go, and what to do in Stinson Beach, Bolinas and Marin County.

I volunteer as a Muir Woods guide to schoolchildren, through Wildcare, on most Wednesdays. I'm also a docent at Duxbury Reef in Bolinas, with the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin.

Horseneck Cottage was previously a 5* Airbnb rental, from 2019-2023.

Why they chose this property

I love living in a very small town where I can hear the ocean at night, and seldom miss a walk at sunset on the beach.

Arguably, driving just over 20 minutes to Mill Valley, usually with the top down on my convertible, along the coast on Highway One, or through the Redwoods on Panoramic Highway, must be the most beautiful routes anyone drives to work, or play!

You'll likely be envious of my, 'little slice of heaven', as my friends call it. But, you can visit!!

What makes this property unique

Situated in the heart of the town, it is a rare, fully fenced residential location. Bordering the Village Green Park on two sides, and a seldom used property, owned by a utility on the 3rd side. It's the 'eye of the storm' on a busy summer weekend. Quiet and private within, you'll forget entirely that beach visitors are just a short distance away.

You'll never hesitate to take a walk on the beach. Just cross the street, go over the pedestrian bridge, through parking lot #2 at Stinson Beach, and you're there. It may take longer to find your flip flops...

Come and see for yourself. If the cottage is vacant, I'll be happy to show it to you.

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