The Magical Cottage at Muir Beach

This cottage is a rare find. For hiking and nature enthusiasts, it is unmatched. Muir Woods is literally around the corner and hiking along the coastline is at your doorstep. The town of Mill Valley has excellent restaurants and grocery stores. The nearby Pelican Inn is a must for a meal. Driving to San Francisco is easy and not too far away. The cottage is immaculate and beautiful. A cozy spot for two or three adults.

We loved our stay at the cottage. The view was better than we could have imagined, and being able to hear the ocean from the house was such a treat. The space is lovely, clean and comfortable. Even the rainy days were perfect. Easy walk to the beach and hiking. An easy drive to more hiking and Muir Woods.

Couldn’t have picked a better place to stay and enjoy California for the very first time! From the breathtaking views on the cottage’s porch, to all the suggestions of activities/views/food places, we were never lacking anything and had such a wonderful time.

I'm a HomeAway/VRBO employee based in Austin TX and I've had the chance to view many wonderful properties all over the world, but I've honestly never seen anything so beautiful as the views at, and around, the Magical Cottage at Muir Beach. I sat on the porch every morning with my coffee, watching surfers catch waves and marveling at the hummingbirds flying all around me, and fell asleep every night listening to the crashing waves from Muir Beach - it was pure heaven! Our group included 3 people staying a week, spending about half our time exploring San Francisco (much shorter drive than I expected!) and half exploring the area around the cottage, visiting Muir Beach, Muir Woods, and Mount Tamalpais, all of which were a short drive or walk from the cottage. I HIGHLY recommend all three of those amazing places. Muir woods might be one of the coolest things I've ever seen and is absolutely worth the price of admission. Muir Beach had surfers to watch all day, trails to explore, and we even had a fire on the beach at night! We drove to the East Peak of Mount Tamalpais and walked the short hike to the very top and caught a 360 degree view of San Fran, Oakland, the Pacific Ocean, wine country, and the mountains. Wow! The property itself was impeccable. The cottage was immaculate, the landscaping was gorgeous, and it's clear that Victoria is an interior decorator at heart because the decor was stunning. Victoria was responsive, accommodating, and kind. I could probably write a book on how amazing this property was, but I'll summarize by just saying this was the best vacation I've ever had and I can't recommend it enough. My only question is how quickly can I get back here!

Thank you for the use of the Cottage. We had a great time. I especially enjoyed waking up with a cup of coffee and watching the sunrise from the deck. We were lucky enough to see some dolphins surfacing just off the beach! My phone only regret is not staying longer. Thank you again for allowing us to use such a great property.

The Yanke's