Location: Bolinas, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (One and half hours drive from Downtown San Francisco)
Accommodations: Cottage Home, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-6)
Time Warp Cozy handcrafted two story house breaming on the edge of a private quail reserve, yet located only one block from Bolinas Beach and one block from Bolinas Village near shops. Charming cozy rustic spirit redwood cottage downstairs with old fashioned arched windows upstairs with European feel antiques wide and open views on all sides, unique staircase to views of Bolinas Ridge. This does not have a view of the ocean but you can walk to the ocean for evening strolls.
Downstairs floor plan has one bedroom, handmade stone hearth, old fashioned kitchen with gas stove, full claw foot tub bath with lounge. Also we have a new outdoor Japanese soaking bath situated in the forest.
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Enjoy the afternoon sun on an enclosed porch bedroom listening to chimes and the wind/reading den with lots of windows,skylights, cubbies, and wooden carvings from Indonesia,bambo. Or walk out onto a deck to relax privately . There is also a garden with and Japanese hot tubwith open land behind. You are secluded but in the village.It is expecially intimate at night with the stone hearth and handmade felt rugs,like entering another era ,yet all the modern amenities,even heated rugs.
You can also cook a meal to enjoy with guests and have them stay over. Organic Coffee,tea,cream,and cereals,spices,syrup,butter are provided. We have oil,spices,vinegar,etc.The upstairs loft/second story overlooks the floor below if you need to be private but aware of your children or friends. It is the home of an international sculptural costume artist,Sha Sha Higby. Scroll down below to see more pictures at the websight link.
Nestled between three National Natural Wildlife parks, it is great place to spend the day hiking in Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods State Parks, Pt Reyes National Seashore. You can walk along Bolinas Beach, find and dine oysters in Pt Reyes, great cuisine at the local restaurants,or spend the day writing,drawing, or visiting shops of local artisans. You can make a dramatic trip along Highway 1 to visit San Francisco for the day.
Pets accepted.
This Cottage Home sleeps very comfortably, four people that know each other.Yet we can fit more because one can be by themeselves in every corner of the house. You could block off the upstairs from the downstairs if necessary. However, there are enough futons for more people.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: extra sets available,lots of blankets
- Off Street Parking: in front of the house-your own precious parking spot in the town
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: off street only
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed: 2 queen futon couches and 1 single futon couch,1 single futon on loft as well
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Choose from your favorite satellite stations,parental locks enabled upstairs and downstairs
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: several jazz qand classical cds,plug available for your ipod
- Private Hot Tub: Small Japanese soaking tub for two
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: 1920's stove operates without pilot light. You must use match
- Cooking Utensils Provided: including spices
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: we could arrange it through a service
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: small area in entranceway for barbecuing plus small back deck by hottub with large and small table for a meal
- Balcony: small balcony or deck
- Communications
- Telephone: old fashioned and digital phone for local calling or using your calling card,or for dail-up internet if you bring your computer.
- Broadband Internet: It is fast enough to download a movie off the web if you do not want to walk over to the video store,You bring your own computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 DVD players, internet access via phone line, Cooking Utensils, Linens & firewood, Please Inquire about your pet, We have Bolinas Beach which is Pet Friendly if people clean up as they go
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: sometimes we cahrge for pets as if they were an extra person
- Handicapped Accessible: Downstairs area is one level with street and manueverable. Have to get out of a wheelchair to go into the bathroom
- Kid Friendly: children and babies have stayed there. Have to watch toddlers in loft.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- whalewatching,birding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nightly Rate .. From $165/250 two night minimum plus 10% tax & $85 cleaning
Weekend Rate ..$635 weekend,up to 4 persons TOTAL COST(3rd night free in winter)
Weekly Rate ..$1285-$1385 seasonal,Monthly:$2500-$4600-28days
Monthly..Feb 1-April $2500+util
$535.00 3 days midweek
Refundable $300 Security Deposit. ($20 each add'l person)
Thanksgiving 4-7 days $1385.,Christmas-New years 4-7 days $1485
Rates may change at any time.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Cozy evening retreat with your favorite book - Bolinas, California Cottage Rental
- 1920's stove and oven easy to light and bake lasagne and cakes - Bolinas, California Cottage Rental
- Upstairs Bedroom/Lounge - Bolinas, California Cottage Rental
- redwood cottage front rose garden
- Japanese Hot Tub, no chlorine, with lovely forest behind
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Hi Sha Sha, Just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed our stay in your cottage. We left the keys in the BBQ, as instructed. We had a really nice dinner one evening at the Coast Cafe, and the other night we drove back to Olema and ate at the Olema Farmhouse, which was also good. We enjoyed the warmth of the fire, and our cats sat on our laps as we read, while listening to Keith Jarrett on your stereo. The cottage was the perfect get-away for us, and we were very glad to have our cats with us. I trust you'll find everything in good order, and I hope we have the opportunity to come some time. Best regards,
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Chuck ,
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What and iddyllic home base for visiting Bolinas. Our 15 year old loved it just as much as we did. Thank you
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We had a lovely time and enjoyed your home. Your home is cozy, just what we needed. And we enjoyed your decor -- it reminded us of some of our travels. We had to leave early Sunday morning so that I could work, so unfortunately did not enjoy the sun, but it was a beautiful ride home. Thank you, Lynette
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We loved our beautiful stay at your charmed and delightful nook. Thank you for sharing such a lovely spot. The sun streams were gorgeous. Our kitty Miss Viola Lee loved bird watching. Happy Anniversary
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Sha Sha and Albert, Thank you so much for a wonderful visit in your precious cottage. The weather was grand and we enjoyed romps on the beach with the dogs. The bed was so comfey too. "Just a Minit" is a delightful place with so many interesting spaces and personal touches. We enjoyed the local floavor of Bolinas-love the way it has retained a quiet and natural way of coastal living. Thanks so much!
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Just wanted to let you know we loved your seaside cottage. What a wonderful place to retreat! We like to leave the places we rent in clean order before we leave (especially a house as nice as yours). Thanks again and thank you for the email.
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We are having a superb time!. Can we buy this house!
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What a lovely place to spend our one year anniversary..the soft places to sit everywhere,the light, and bathrobes made it so cozy and welcoming! Thanks for the wine, and also breakfast supplies that were way better than "continental",firewoood to keep us warm-all so thoughtful.
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Many thanks for such a cozy retreat-we enjoyed using this special spot as our homebase. Your kindness-the half & half,dog treats, and jam-made us feel very welcome.