Casita Azul-a Sweet Jewelbox Cottage Five Houses to the Beach
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Casita Azul is the little sister of the Mouse Hole The Casita Azul has seafoam blue counters and glass tiles as well as a light blue exterior, thus the inspiration for its name... azul meaning blue in Spanish. The blue glass tiles have people commenting it is like a little jewelbox, especially when they are admiring the shower under the skylight. Casita Azul has has a queen bed with two attractive reading lights. The living area has a comfortable L -shape sofa. This has a high quality functional kitchen. Instead of a built-in oven there is a convection oven handy as well as four gas burners and an outdoor Weber kettle grill.
This cottage is very well insulated and has radiant floor heating throughout with two zones of controls. The Casita offers a small built in desk area for a laptop and has a fax machine and free long distance in the US from a landline phone.
The outdoor living area includes a deck with loungers, a table and four chairs, an outdoor shower with a live bamboo screen and interesting landscaping. For two couples traveling together, this cottage may be rented in tandem with the neighboring Mouse Hole. A sliding wooden gate on the deck allows passage to the other to create shared space for friends or family to visit.
Stinson Beach itself is a pristine sandy white beach which is wonderful for collecting shells and sand dollars and strolling the 3 miles or so of beautiful beach front. The nearby lagoon attracts a wide range of water birds. There is a wonderful microclimate in Stinson that affords more clear and warmer days than would be found only minutes away up or down the coast.
Water temperatures in the Bay Area area are cool and except for hot days most people who surf or engage in water ocean sports wear a wetsuit. The Golden Gate National Recreational Area protects most of the surrounding parklands, including nearby Muir Woods, and affords many wonderful hiking opportunities including the well known Dipsea Trail. Dogs are allowed to run offleash at our end of the beach.
Keywords: cottage, beach house, casita
Property Type
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Pets Considered
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2, Beds for 2
- Bedroom 1
- Queen size Beds (1) Firm with Nova foam topper. Very comfortable!
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Parking Off Street
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- CD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Free Long Distance
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Fitness Center
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Cycling
Other Activities
Reviews
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest Ricky and Scott
- Date of stay 01/23/10
- Review Submitted 05/26/10
Casita Azul is a perfect getaway for the three of us. Our canine daughter loves the easy access to the beach, and she appreciates the warm floor. The only challenge we encounter is due to inclement weather (thanks to El Nino)... otherwise, we truly enjoy the careful attention you poured into this wonderful cottage. The website does not mislead us. We already told our friends and family about this amazing gem. Thanks for sharing it with us.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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- Guest Jenni and Maddy
- Date of stay 10/01/09
- Review Submitted 05/26/10
What a wonderful place! We were here to celebrate a family wedding weekend. Casita Azul was the perfect home for us. The sun was here all weekend and we were able to enjoy all Stinson had to offer (including the Sand Dollar Mud Pie)! Thank you so much for the memories... We hope to come back soon and stay at the Casita Azul! Now back to Idaho to face reality...Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3
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- Guest Caitlin and Greg
- Date of stay 04/24/10
- Review Submitted 05/26/10
Thank you so much for sharing this amazingly sweet casita with us. We were more than pleased to arrive and see that the description online didn't do the place justice. It was a perfect getaway for us and our golden retriever, Stanley. The details and the use of space make the place feel much larger than it is. It is perfect! We hope to come back soon!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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- Guest Beth and Alisa
- Date of stay 02/15/10
- Review Submitted 05/26/10
We loved our first stay at Casita Azul! The weather was ferfect all weekend so our 2 goldendoodles got to take full advantage of the beach and backyard! The house has everything you need for a weekend away from the city. We are already figuring out when to plan our next getaway!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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- Guest Ron19
- Date of stay 07/29/09
- Review Submitted 07/29/09
We stayed at Casa Azul for three days a week or so ago. Casa Azul is a lovely small cottage that is extremely well decorated and equipped. Everything that we needed was there plus more. We were impressed at what the owners have done and how they have done it. We really had a pleasant stay. Also allowing our golden retriever to come was great. After a rinse in the outdoor shower, she dried off on the deck and then just slept on the floor after a day romping on the beach. We really appreciate being able to take our dog with us and we won't rent anyplace that does not allow pets. Since she is well behaved, we have never had a problem with her staying in vacation rentals.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5
Rates
Regular Rate $1175 weekly or $490 weekend w/ additional nights @ $170 Local Management provided for your convenience! Two night minimum; weekly preferred. Holidays and 3 day weekends have special pricing Linens provided Please contact us about rates and details to rent our neighboring cottage $100 cleaning fee additional. $500 security deposit. Pet friendly; a well behaved, trained dog is welcome to join the fun
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2006
About the owner: Kathleen is a Human Resources Specialist, Sarah is a Firefighter and Itty Bitty is a Jack Russell Terrier with a broken coat.
Why the Owner Chose Stinson Beach:
We love this beach and this community and area. Less than an hour from SF it offers relief from the everyday stress with the long 3 mile beach and beautiful Pacific Ocean.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
The community is surrounded by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and State parklands. Pristine land varies from mountainous to beach to wetlands to valleys. For the outdoor enthusiast this is a dream. This is truly one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest.
Contact us
- Primary: (510) 761-5801
- Secondary: (510) 652-9852 (California, USA)
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Photos
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Tiki figures on deck of casita welcome you!
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Deck outside casita azul entrance offers recliners to relax after beach walk
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Casita Interior has optional radiant floor heating throughout
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Bedroom of Casita includes dresser drawers, wall mounted reading lights
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Bathroom Casita has a skylight and glass tiles, radiant heating in floor
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Yard combines plants and fencing for "living wall" effect
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Outdoor shower has hot and cold water convenient outside
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Beach at end of Calle del Occidente
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Terrier Itty Bitty runs happy on Stinson Beach
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Front parking area on left for casita next to Mouse Hole Cottage
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Sliding door on deck provides privacy or can open for shared space as desired
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Nearby Stinson Market stocks the basics including sand toys and organic produce
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Doorway to the Casita and outdoor seating area
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Casita Azul Kitchen
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Seating area has umbrella and Weber kettle barbecue
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Comfy Casita Couch and ample screened windows for light and air
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Entry to Casita Azul has copper signage at exterior gate
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Casita Azul has a sunny exterior and many plantings
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Path to beach right at end of Calle del Occidente
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Stinson Beach offers a three-mile stretch of beautiful walking along the shore
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Tiki near boardwalk entry way to Casita.
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One of the outside seating areas at Casita
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Stinson Beach Market is just minutes from the cottage by foot or car
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Casita Azul Kitchen
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