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Perfect Beach Retreat at Your 'Wits End'

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Enjoy the Front Yard Patio and Butterfly Garden

Enjoy the Front Yard Patio and Butterfly Garden Comfortable Bedrooms The well equipped kitchen makes it easy to relax! Dining Area with a view of the secluded yard and flowers Large gated side yard with covered lower deck and large sunny upper deck Open spacious Dining / Living Room with high ceilings Living Room
With local artwork and down furniture.
High beam ceiling! Clean and bright main bathroom Kids Room - Twin over double futon bunk bed and full sized twin bed Welcome to your "Wits End" Stinson Vacation Home

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Last updated: 06/11/2013
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  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

30 minutes from the Golden Gate, Stinson Beach is the largest stretch of clean white sand beach in Northern California with a micro-climate that provides great weather most of the year.
Come, relax and enjoy!

Stroll from your door to the beach or town for shopping and wonderful restaurants; hang at the park; hike/bike the beautiful trails on Mount Tamalpais and never move your car!

'Wits End' is a comfortable, clean and cheerful 3 bedroom cottage on a quiet sandy lane 5 houses from the beach. The house is on a large private lot complete with ample windless deck space, a covered deck with dinner seating for 6, a warm outdoor shower to clean off from the beach, patio space in a butterfly garden, parking for 3+ cars and so much more. An easy family house.

The house is a contemporary cedar log house that is bright and well equipped. The master bedroom has a queen bed and a flat panel TV. The second bedroom has a queen bed and sounds of the ocean. The third bedroom has a twin over double bunk (that can also fold to a couch) with individual reading lights and separate twin bed as well as books/TV/DVD/VCR, a large selection of movies and Nintendo game system. The living room also has a large selection of games, books and DVDs. Perfect for families, extended family, 2 families, or anyone looking to feel like they’ve gotten away from it all. Oh...and don’t forget to ask us about some of 'Wits Ends' interesting history!

For the kids, a playhouse stocked with sand toys, a sand area and tree swing are located in a gated area next to the house so you can relax while the kids play. We added a warm water outdoor shower to make the transition from the beach enjoyable!
'Wits End' is set up to enjoy indoor/outdoor living at its best.

Lastly, In case you can’t leave work at home or just want to be connected, 'Wits End' is setup with WiFi (so at least...if you have to...you can work outisde on a lounge chair!).

No Large Groups or Parties - No Exceptions!

Pets only by specific arrangement for an additional fee.

House can sleep up to 4 adults/4 kids with kids, 5 adults with up to 2 kids.


Keywords: House, cottage, beach cottage, bungalow, cabin

Property Type

  • 1200 sq. ft.
  • House
  • 1 story

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Onsite Services

              • Housekeeper Optional

              Suitability

              • Limited Accessibility:

                2 steps into yard, 2 steps into house, House is all one level...moreless

              • Pets Considered:

                Only one pet with pet contract and additional fee....moreless

              • Non Smoking Only
              • Children Welcome

              Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8

              • Bedroom 1: 1 queen

                ...moreless

              • Bedroom 2: 1 queen

                Left side of bed against the wall...moreless

              • Bedroom 3: 1 twin/ single, 1 bunk bed

                Bunk is a twin over full/queen so 2 can sleep on the bottom...moreless

              • Pack-n-Play available upon request. Lower portion of bunk bed can fold into a couch. ...moreless

              Bathrooms: 1 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms

              Kitchen & Dining

              • Kitchen:

                Blender, Coffee Grinder, Serving Trays and Dishes, Pitcher, Glassware, Baking Pans, Misc Spices...moreless

              • Stove:

                4 burner electric stove...moreless

              • Toaster:

                4 slice toaster...moreless

              • Dining Area Seats:

                6...moreless

              • Dishes & Utensils
              • Oven
              • Microwave
              • Coffee Maker
              • Cooking Utensils
              • Refrigerator

              Amenities

              • Babysitter
              • Towels Provided
              • Washing Machine
              • Clothes Dryer
              • Linens Provided

              Other Amenities

                  • Play House, Warm outdoor shower, Tree Swing, Sand Toys, Garden Patio

                  Entertainment

                  • Video Library:

                    Large selection of kids videos in third bedroom Large selection of family dvd's in living room...moreless

                  • Television:

                    Living Room, Master bedroom, Bunk bed room....moreless

                  • Games:

                    Assorted kid and adult games and puzzles...moreless

                  • Video Game Console:

                    Nintendo 64 with lots of games...moreless

                  • VCR
                  • CD Player
                  • Stereo
                  • Books
                  • DVD Player
                  • Satellite / Cable

                  Communications

                  • Telephone:

                    Local Calls Only, Bring Cell phone or Calling Card...moreless

                  • Wireless Internet
                  • Broadband Access

                  Pool & Spa

                      Outdoor Features

                      • Lanai / Gazebo:

                        Covered Deck adjacent to Kitchen/Dining Room with comfortable seating for 6...moreless

                      • Deck / Patio:

                        Windless, Sunny Deck with Deck Furniture and Umbrellas...moreless

                      Activities

                      • Wind-Surfing
                      • Deepsea Fishing
                      • Roller Blading
                      • Mountain Biking
                      • Groceries
                      • Fitness Center
                      • Surfing
                      • Laundromat
                      • Hiking
                      • Surf Fishing
                      • Kayaking
                      • Basketball Court
                      • Fishing
                      • Cycling
                      • Sound/Bay Fishing
                      • Swimming
                      • Restaurants
                      • Live Theater
                      • Horseback Riding
                      • Health/Beauty Spa
                      • Library
                      • Churches
                      • Playground
                      • Museums
                      • Wildlife Viewing
                      • Shopping
                      • Medical Services
                      • Massage Therapist
                      • Sight Seeing
                      • Antiquing
                      • Shelling
                      • Horseshoes

                      Other Activities

                          • Hang Gliding
                           

                          Reviews

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                          • Great cozy beach house!

                            Great cozy beach house!

                            • Guest Ms. KRC
                            • Date of stay 03/07/13
                            • Review Submitted 04/07/13
                            We stayed here for a weekend getaway with my two year old son and our dog and it was fabulous. The house is cozy and bright with everything you need - comfy beds, fully equipped kitchen, plenty of towels and sheets, and lots of nice little touches. The deck and play area were great for my son with lots of toys and a fun tree swing. The location is perfect, a two minute walk to the beach and five minutes into town. The beach is dog friendly and unofficially off leash so it's great for your four legged family members. Barbara the owner is super friendly and was very responsive when we had questions. Overall it is a fabulous place to relax and have fun and we will definitely be back!

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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                          • Fabulous Retreat

                            Fabulous Retreat

                            • Guest Yasi
                            • Date of stay 11/02/12
                            • Review Submitted 11/05/12
                            My family stayed here for a weekend getaway. It was the PERFECT retreat. Great house, beautiful and comfortable backyard with multiple decks, lovely and accommodating owners, hiking trails you could walk or drive to, and a very short scenic walk to the beach and the town. HIGHLY recommend this place if you are looking for a great beach house in Stinson.

                            Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Best Beach House in Stinson Beach

                            Best Beach House in Stinson Beach

                            • Guest Michelle
                            • Date of stay 07/08/12
                            • Review Submitted 07/15/12
                            Wow, this is a beautiful beach home! My husband's family have been vacationing in Stinson Beach for 4 generations. My mother-in-law walked into "Wits End" and instantly had tears of joy in her eyes. She said over & over again how this was the beach beach house she's ever rented in Stinson. The house is beautifully decorated, clean, and had plenty of room for our group of 7. The dining room table & picnic table on the back patio were large enough to fit all 7 of us. The BBQ was a great addition, along with the tree swings & playhouse. The back patios were beautiful and offered a relaxing place to hang out after a day at the beach. The house was comfortable, had a well-stocked kitchen, plenty of comfortable beach chairs, beautiful gardens, great patio space, clean, and quiet. The location is ideal too - a quick & easy walk to the beach and only a few short blocks from town (not to mention the bike rental, movie rental, and ice cream shop next door). The owner was very friendly and great to work with as well. We will definitely rent this house again in the future!

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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                          • Perfect For the Family

                            Perfect For the Family

                            • Guest Darcy M.
                            • Date of stay 02/25/12
                            • Review Submitted 03/14/12
                            I searched thoroughly for a place in Stinson, and when I came upon this rental it seemed too good to be true. I was setting up a weekend for my wife and 1.5yo boy, and friends from back east, who have two small children. That's 4 adults and 3 small children. We had an additional adult for one night, and a few friends drop by who were staying at another place in Stinson (a B&B which was awful... no names, sorry). The layout was awesome. Great backyard space for the kids (sand, toys, playhouse), a deck in the sun, and another covered. We BBQ'ed, got sun, and just relaxed. The kitchen was clean and up to date, with plenty of plates, pots/pans, etc. The living room was large and cozy, with a great fireplace. The bedrooms were big enough, and perfect for the kids to chill out and watch cartoons, while the adults caught up. Okay, here's the bottom line. I will stay here again, and I'll recommend it to my friends anytime a weekend getaway is mentioned. The location is perfect; 70 yards to the beach, 5 minute walk to town, quiet and safe. The house has everything you need to stay comfortable (fireplace/space heaters, plenty of blankets and pillows) and entertained (multiple TVs, board games, movies, books, toys for kids, and video games). Last and not least, the owner was awesome! She was prompt with email replies, clear and concise, and very accommodating. The dryer had a problem, but she told me up front and was in the process of having it repaired. I can't say enough about the Wits End.

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Away from it all only 60 minutes from SF

                            Away from it all only 60 minutes from SF

                            • Guest moozoo
                            • Date of stay 03/29/11
                            • Review Submitted 04/03/11
                            We had such a fabulous and relaxing time here with our family! Everything you need is at the house..so much so that we told the kids it was a TV free week:) (of course there are tv's and DVD players and everything you could need) We walked across the bridge to get ice cream every night. Baked banana bread, went to get oysters and hung out in Point Reyes. Barb and Steve were great and so easy to work with. We met a family staying across the street who had rented from them before, but had more people with them next year so Barb recommended another rental for them. All in all, great place, great people, great time! We will be back!

                            Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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                          • Wit's End Review

                            Wit's End Review

                            • Guest Ocean Dreams
                            • Date of stay 07/22/10
                            • Review Submitted 08/05/10
                            This home is very cute, clean, comfortable and accurately described in the owner's comments. Our family took a short 3 day vacation in Stinson to have a family portrait done. It was a very memorable experience! I agree with other comments, Barbara is nice and very accomodating. We enjoyed the wood burning stove, large selection of games and puzzles, and made a great dinner on the BBQ outside. Walking to the beach was wonderful, very relaxing. We would stay at this home again, I thought it was an excellant value.

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • A perfect place to land in Stinson!

                            A perfect place to land in Stinson!

                            • Guest Bob
                            • Date of stay 07/02/10
                            • Review Submitted 08/05/10
                            My family stayed at Wit's End over July 4th and loved it. The house has a great beach feeling while at the same time being spacious and so well equipped (right down to beach chairs!). Short walk to the beach, but set far enough back to be a bit secluded (and sheltered from the wind!). Great patio space makes for comfortable, easy relaxing away from the beach as well while still hearing the surf. Barbara is great to work with and very accomodating. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your place. We will be back!

                            Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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                          • Fabulous family vacation

                            Fabulous family vacation

                            • Guest Anonymous
                            • Date of stay 07/24/10
                            • Review Submitted 08/04/10
                            We had an amazing vacation at this great home! My husband, myself and our children (ages 20, 10 and 8) all thought it was perfect. We were fortunate enough to have great weather and the younger kids got a lot of use out of the beach toys in the place house. We also found the outdoor shower very useful. Everything we needed was available and the books, DVDs, board games and nintendo games were just a bonus. The entire atmosphere of the house and its surroundings makes it impossible not to relax and enjoy! Barbara and Steve were great to work with......thanks so much for an unforgettable vacation!

                            Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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                          • Great house. Great customer service by the owner!!

                            Great house. Great customer service by the owner!!

                            • Guest Matthew
                            • Date of stay 07/16/10
                            • Review Submitted 07/26/10
                            My family and I booked last minute. The owner was very flexable and great service. We showed up and the house has the old Stinson Beach small town feel that we love. Everything was great and the short walk to the beach was great. The location of the house being close to beach and next to the rental shop and ice cream shop was perfect!!! Best stay by far we have had in Stinson Beach. We will be back for sure!! Thanks again Witts End. The Hunt's.

                            Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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                            • Guest C.
                            • Date of stay 04/16/10
                            • Review Submitted 05/24/10
                            Well, we loved staying at Wits End even if we only had one really beautiful day. Sat was iffy, but took some long walks on the beachand got to dig and play, which was great. We brought board games, books, and had your movie selection, so we did just fine even though the weather wasn't the best -- it was still a relaxing break! Thank you!!! We will definitely want to come back! Thanks for all your help - we had a lovely weekend despite the weather!!!! :)

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                          Weekend of June 21-23 $675 
                          July 28 - August 3 (6 nights) $1800 
                          August 17-24 (1 week) $2300
                          Rates after August vary - please inquire for quote
                          Maximum 5 Adults overnight / We never take one night rentals
                          All rate subject to 10% County Occupancy Tax and $150 cleaning
                          * Pets require additional pet contract, pet fee and specific approval
                          

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                          Last updated: 06/11/2013
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                          Owner info

                          Year Purchased: 2004

                          Why the Owner Chose Stinson Beach:
                          After years of renting in the gated community of Seadrift, we booked a last minute stay down this street and found out what a great location this is. Close enough to park your car and never move it. Just walk to everything! A couple of houses down to the beach with kids or to run down to see a sunset. No long walks to get to a path to the beach like we used to have. You can even get to the hiking trails by just walking to town. After driving all week, doesn't that sound nice?

                          The Unique Benefits at this House:
                          Guests tell us that the cedar log style makes them feel like they've gotten away because it's so different from home. The logs are softly white washed with ample skylights so its clean and bright. The house is surrounded by gardens to the front, sides and back with something always blooming. The back of the house offers two types of decks - the deck outside the back door is covered and shaded, while the upper deck is sunny with lots of wind protection so even if the beach is too breezy, you can lay in a lounge chair on the upper deck, hear the ocean, see the surrounding hills and enjoy the warmth of the sun. The down sofa in the living room is perfect for the afternoon nap!

                           

                          Photos

                          • Enjoy the Front Yard Patio and Butterfly Garden

                            Enjoy the Front Yard Patio and Butterfly Garden

                          • The well equipped kitchen makes it easy to relax!

                            The well equipped kitchen makes it easy to relax!

                          • Large gated side yard with covered lower deck and large sunny upper deck

                            Large gated side yard with covered lower deck and large sunny upper deck

                          • Living Room
With local artwork and down furniture.
High beam ceiling!

                            Living Room With local artwork and down furniture. High beam ceiling!

                          • Kids Room - Twin over double futon bunk bed and full sized twin bed

                            Kids Room - Twin over double futon bunk bed and full sized twin bed

                          • Comfortable Bedrooms

                            Comfortable Bedrooms

                          • Dining Area with a view of the secluded yard and flowers

                            Dining Area with a view of the secluded yard and flowers

                          • Open spacious Dining / Living Room with high ceilings

                            Open spacious Dining / Living Room with high ceilings

                          • Clean and bright main bathroom

                            Clean and bright main bathroom

                          • Welcome to your "Wits End" Stinson Vacation Home

                            Welcome to your "Wits End" Stinson Vacation Home

                          Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #143445

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                          Date last modified - Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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                          3 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom
                          Sleeps 8


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