Living room w/unobstructed views of Bolinas Lagoon harbor seal viewing
Location: Stinson Beach, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (Hwy 1 North of San Francisco and south of Pt. Reyes) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2.25 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Custom designed 2 + bedroom home with unobstructed views of Bolinas Lagoon
Get away from it all without boarding a plane! Our families custom-designed 2 plus bedroom home is ideally situated, close to the end of the Seadrift Lagoon, with gorgous unobstructed views of Bolinas Lagoon and Bolinas Ridge. 12ft. ceilings with skylights and windows galore allowing you to enjoy the beauty of this magical area from the inside out.
Seadrift is a gated community within the community of Stinson Beach, away from the busy public beach traffic, providing a more private and relaxing beach experience. You can hang-out on our new deck and enjoy swimming and kayaking in the Seadrift 'man-made' lagoon or venture out to Seadrifts private beach for some wave action.
This is a fabulous retreat for nature lovers, hikers, birdwatchers, kayakers, beachwalkers, cyclists and runners. The famous annual Dipsea race has it's finish line in downtown Stinson Beach every June. the Audubon Canyon Ranch, famous for it's Snowy Egret nesting site is just 2 miles away. Mount Tamalpais and the Golden Gate Nat'l Recreation area have miles of some of the most beautiful hiking and biking in Northern California. Families with children will appreciate the convenience of having the man-made lagoon as your back yard for swimming and kayaking.
Downtown Stinson Beach has three local resturants for relaxed/casual dining; a great bookstore, an art gallery, gift shops, library and video store.
The little town of Bolinas (roughly 5 miles away, up the coast) has Duxbury reef, which is a great place to take the kids tidepooling. The Sonoma and Napa Valley are easy day trips as is San Francisco.
***No Pets***Minimum Rental 3 nights***No Pets
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Livingroom has unobstructed views of Bolinas Lagoon
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Our back deck provides access to a man-made lagoon great for swimming or boating.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Kayak, Canoe
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Surfing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$325 - $425 per night $2200 - $2600 per week *Minimum rental 3 nights/no pets*
3 night rentals Nov - May/Holidays $400 per nt. *Minimum rental 3 nights/no pets*
Rates include: linens, cleaning, cable tv, internet access + wireless
and use of kyack/canoe. Minimum rental 3 nights **no pets**
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Birdwatchers Paradise in Seadrift - Spectacular Views 2 + Bed
Year Purchased: 1069
Why the Owner Chose Stinson Beach
We found it more convienent than a four hour drive to Lake Tahoe and although Stinson Beach is only 35 minutes from San Francsco it still feels very secluded and far from the the noise and traffic of the city.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We love to walk on the beach, swim in the man-made lagoon off our backdeck, surf, play tennis, read, hike.
Great hike and opportunity to see nesting Snowy Egrets with chicks.
This is a beautiful outdoor theater. The seats are tired rock slabs. Musicals are held here every weekend in June, bring a picnic.
One of my favorite hikes and quite level until you reach Cataract Gulch which has a fantastic waterfall in the winter and spring. Definately a great picnic/hike option.
Owner's Map of Stinson Beach
Richard and Betty Janson originally purchased this property as an empty lot and would take their family out to swim and picnic on weekends. In 1973, Richard designed his dream home and the building was completed in 1974.
Property Photos
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- Living room w/unobstructed views of Bolinas Lagoon harbor seal viewing - San Francisco/Stinson Beach, CA - California Vacation Rental - Family Beach House!
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- Living Room w/fireplace enjoy a cozy fire w/friends and family - San Francisco/Stinson Beach, CA - California Vacation Rental - Family Beach House!
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- Family Room w/tv and access to deck and inner lagoon. - San Francisco/Stinson Beach, CA - California Vacation Rental - Family Beach House!
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- Kitchen dining area, extension dining table in living room seats 10 with views.
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- Kitchen/Dining area
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- Patio and deck off Family Room & kitchen. Outdoor dining table seats 6-8
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- View of upper and lower decks on the Seadrift Lagoon w/ladder for swimmers.
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- Peaseful Master bd w/queen bed and located on the innerlagoon side of the house
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- 2nd view of Master bedroom
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- Master Bath
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- 2nd bedrom w/two twins. Very quiet, faces empty lot next door
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- Kid's room w/bunk bed and seagrass rug. Please note: also the utility room.
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- Boardwalk to entry. The front yard is perfect for a game of horse shoes, frisbee
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- Patio off Front Door w/views of Bolinas Lagoon
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- Panoramic view of Stinson Beach, Seadrift lagoon, Bolinas Lagoon
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- Upper deck and outside dining area
Traveler Reviews (10)
nature lover's paradise
Guest: Sally
(sausalito)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11
Review Submitted: 09/30/11
We return to this place year after year for so many reasons. Relaxation in such an amazing setting is part of it, but we also love there the many opportunities for outdoor activities. The harbor seals, incredible bird activity, the flora and fauna of the area are all right there--right out the window but best experienced in kayaking the natural lagoon. Swimming is great, just out the door in the man-made lagoon, which is also great for paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, etc. It feels like being on a lake, but with salt water! ) The ocean front is close by and the roar of the waves can be heard in the distance while falling asleep. We also bike and hike, and enjoy biking to Bolinas for organic vegetables and fruit, galleries, etc. and also enjoy the Point Reyes Bird Observatory (a magnificent road bike ride for those that enjoy hilly terrain) and hiking to Bass Lake. The architecture is unique, circular, bright and light with lots of wood for a cozy cottagie feeling. The place is always clean and well maintained. Can't wait to go back next year!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
amazig views
Guest: Meg
(Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11
Review Submitted: 07/17/11
We just got back from a week stay at this awesome house. The house and it's views are better than pictures that the owner posted. There were about 100 sea lions in the Bolinas lagoon that we could see everyday from the living room. There's even a telescope to get a close look. The sunsets over the mountains were wonderful to watch. We enjoyed the front yard for dining and playing board games, and the back deck for sunbathing when it was too windy at the beach. Plus, you're just minutes from amazing hiking trails. The Seadrift lagoon is great for swimming. And the house is just a few minute walk to the most private end of Stinson Beach. Great place!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Loved It!
Guest: Robin
(Marin, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11
Review Submitted: 06/29/11
Our group of 5 spent 3 wonderful nights at this beach house. We were very pleased with this rental. It is one of the few houses in the Seadrift Community that enjoys both a view of the man-made Seadrift Lagoon as well as the natural Bolinas Lagoon. We spent a lot of time watching birds and seals. The views were amazing! The house was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed paddling the canoe and kayak in the lagoon. The owner was very easy to work with. We definitely hope to rent this house again.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Hiking Paradise
Guest: Laurie
(Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
I have been renting this house for many years and everyone loves it! We are a hiking bunch that also loves wildlife so it is perfect. It is center to many areas of great hiking and there is a great variety of wildlife right out the front window. There is plenty of room for a group of adults to spread out and have "space", or to all gather together for chating. It is just an enchanting place to stay and very FUN!
Owner response:Thanks Laurie, it would not be Spring without your group of hikers and we look forward to hosting your group next year.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Peter 3
(Swarthmore, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/14/09
Review Submitted: 09/14/09
My family (including 10, 8 and 6 yr old children) had a wonderful week at this beautiful home. The feeling of the house is one of openess to the outdoors. With a lagoon off the back deck (great for kayaking and swimming literally out your back door) and with a beautiful lagoon view out the huge picture window in the front of the house, one feels like you are in nature even when inside. Close to hiking trails, the beach, and the quaint town of Stinson, this is an ideal place to vacation. The house was VERY clean and VERY comfortable. The owner was great to work with and accessible leading up to our stay, and even through our time there. I could not recommend a home more highly and would stay here again should we vacation in Stinson in the future.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08
Review Submitted: 06/17/08
We had a great weekend in this house! We took the boats out in the lagoons and saw tons of egrets and cormorants as well as caspian terns, mergansers and even a loon. The harbor seals were out in full force too. When it was windy out on the beach, we hung out in the sandy front yard instead. The house was as promised. Recommended!
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Guest: Gjertson
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Date of Stay: 10/02/05
Review Submitted: 10/02/05
We were so glad we've chosed this accommodation for our stay near San Francisco. So close by car but so far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Loved the beautiful area very much. Above all the view to the lagoon with so many birds and the sea lions (actually they are harbor seals). Had beautiful weather, sunny and warm. The house was very nice and provided everything we needed.
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Guest: Holland
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Date of Stay: 09/05/05
Review Submitted: 09/05/05
We've stayed at Stinson many times, always on the oceanfront, and enjoyed it everytime. But this experience, between the lagoons was magical and well beyond our expectations. The house is terrific - we love the architecture and art. Thank you so much. We're more fit then we've ever been - we hiked, swam, kyacked, ran, beach-combed and even had time to relax. Can't wait to return
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Guest: Schreck
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Date of Stay: 07/29/05
Review Submitted: 07/29/05
We are back this year - only for a week this time. Our "kids" were out over the weekend. Hard to believe that our "baby" really was a baby when we first rented this wonderful home. Since we are "locals" we soak-up the joys watching the birds on the Bolinas lagoon, long beach walks, canoeing and kyacking on Seadrift Lagoon, bicycling into the timy town of Stinson Beach for ice cream cones.
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Guest: Carter
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Date of Stay: 07/15/05
Review Submitted: 07/15/05
The Carter Family had a wonderful, relaxing week. We took day trips to Pt. Reyes, Sonoma, Mill Valley, San Francisco and Bodega Bay. We enjoyed canoeing on both lagoons. OUr almost three year-old now calls this "Grandma's Stinson Beach House". We will all remember the tranquil days at 205 Dipsea a.k.a. Grandma's Stinson Beach House
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