Location: Bolinas, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (20 Miles to San Francisco, 5 Miles to Stinson Beach)
Accommodations: Farmhouse & Studio, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
This one-of-a-kind historic property sits on a beautiful one-acre parcel on upper Terrace Avenue, a quick walk to Bolinas Beach with great surfing and swimming and the quaint coastal village of Bolinas, where you can visit the local art museum and galleries, enjoy barbecued oysters and great local fare at the Coast Cafe, shop for local fresh produce at several farm stands, or beach-comb at some of the best beaches in the area.
Surrounded by gardens and meadows and ringed with Cypress Trees, the award-winning farmhouse, while recalling another era, has been extensively restored and updated with many custom-designed features: a large, bright country kitchen with sleeping loft above and dining room with wood stove; a living room that opens to a wide covered front porch and gardens beyond; and a library with French doors that open to a lawn with a brick barbecue and surrounding gardens. The three bedrooms are all on the second floor and include many built-in amenities including a second sleeping loft, dormer windows, a skylight, built-in desks and views of the surrounding gardens. The bathroom includes a claw-foot tub with shower and a separate toilet room with it's own basin. The washer and dryer are in a former creamery building a few steps from the kitchen that has been updated to also include a writing studio with desk.
The property combines an incomparable location with deep roots in the area's history. Originally part of the Briones Land Grant and the home of Jose Briones family in the 1860s, the property was part of one of the first dairy ranches in Bolinas. Since then, the property has been owned by the first founders of Bolinas and many distinguished and talented artists and writers.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Other Amenities
- separate writing or work studio with desk, swing, hammock, outdoor furniture
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- croquet, horseshoes
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$300/night (2 night minimum) .. $1500/week .. $3000/month
$100 weekly cleaning fee on all rentals
$250 refundable security deposit on all rentals
Available Starting June 01, 2009
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- farmhouse - Bolinas Vacation House in the San Francisco Bay Area of California near Beaches
- rear view of farnhouse - Bolinas Vacation House in the San Francisco Bay Area of California near Beaches
- farmhouse gardens - Bolinas Vacation House in the San Francisco Bay Area of California near Beaches
- dining room and sleeping/TV loft
- farmhouse kitchen
- library and living room
- living room and entry area
- bedroom 2 with loft
- children's bedroom
- master bedroom
- farmhouse bath
- creamery converted to office
- gardens with swing and hammock and barn beyond
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #246380
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