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Ocean Front / Beach Front Castle House at Stinson Beach

The Castle House is set completely on the sand
with a roped off area in front

The large deck has views north, south and west.

The rope off beach area is off the deck steps in the Summer time.

Living room and dining area with uninterrupted views of the beach

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51282 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Stinson Beach, CA

Stinson Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Mount Tamalpais State Park
‪10 min walk‬
Muir Woods National Monument
‪19 min drive‬
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front / Beach Front Castle House at Stinson Beach

Enjoy FULL views of the sunrise and sunset from the dining room, living room and large deck. Step down from the deck to the beach for a leisurely walk or build your own sand castle at the foot of the 'Castle House.' Relax or BBQ at the large deck. Walk to the Stinson Village shops and restaurants and never get into your car until it is time to go home!

The Castle House has two bedrooms (with queen-size beds) and two recently remodeled baths. The bedrooms have views of the beach and the ocean and are located at the front and rear of the house. They have wall to wall new carpets. There is a fully equipped and recently remodeled kitchen, a large deck and a large covered porch with outdoor furniture. It is a comfortable, well kept and very nicely furnished home. The living room has a turret (as in a castle!) with a circular sofa and embraces the complete view of the beach and ocean, from the north end of Stinson-Bolinas to the southern tip. There is parking for two cars.
In the Summer time we rent full weeks with shorter stays in between full week rentals. During holidays (including school holidays) we rent 3 to 4 days min, depending on the holiday with shorter stays based on approval and availability.
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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Yes

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

1 small dog with pet security deposit and $60 fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside or outside the property.

Contact the owner for Guest's Instructions.

Inflatable beds / specialty beds are only allowed with written approval from owner. There is a charge of $150 + for moving furniture back into place

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Stinson Beach

Located in Stinson Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Presidio of San Francisco and Ocean Beach. Stinson Beach Books and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Stinson Beach, CA

What's nearby

Stinson Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Mount Tamalpais State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Red Rock Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Bolinas Beach - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
Muir Woods National Monument - 19 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

San Francisco Station - 39 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

‪Equator Coffees - ‬21 min drive
‪Parkside Cafe - ‬4 min walk
‪Mamahuhu - ‬21 min drive
‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬22 min drive
‪Millie’s Crepe And Cream - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front / Beach Front Castle House at Stinson Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front / Beach Front Castle House at Stinson Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front / Beach Front Castle House at Stinson Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front / Beach Front Castle House at Stinson Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Stinson Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Upton Beach and Stinson Beach Books. Stinson Beach and Mount Tamalpais State Park are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

carrie l.

31 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Was a great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

24 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property on the beach with lots of windows. We really enjoyed looking out to the beach and watching the waves during the cold parts of the day and sitting on the steps with toes in the sand during the sunshine. Kids loved playing with the provided sand toys. Really enjoyable experience and very responsive owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

16 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property right on the beach - plenty of people and dog watching during the day, solitude early morning and evening. Lots of fun for the grandparents, parents and toddler. The place is well equipped for a several day stay and quite charming as well. Easy walk to the tiny town for provisions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

21 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Castle House

It’s such a great spot.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

5 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Stay at the White Castle

We enjoyed our recent stay even more than the last one. Beautiful weather and fewer beach goers. If you love dogs this house is perfectly situated - dogs are allowed off leash, so many different breeds. The house is roomy enough for the four of us plus toddler, it’s very clean and comfortably furnished. We greatly appreciated the call from the homeowner advising us of the tsunami warning. We’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

3 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great memory filled time

2nd time staying here it's a wonderful spot and i will be back

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

13 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

It was a amazing place to go i an definitely making it a yearly thing

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne O.

28 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle House at Stinson

We’ve stayed here several times and absolutely love it … especially the deck (from morning coffee to sunset) then dinner just a short walk away!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

9 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun location

Even though we had a couple of colder days, we had a wonderful time staying inside the Castle House watching the dogs playing up and down the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse U.

2 Mar, 2018

Beachfront castle!

We had an excellent time at the castle. It is a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

melissa f.

24 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical !

For years I have seen this amazing property as I walked along Stinson beach - and finally, with my daughter and grandchildren I spent two wonderful wild days there! (Wild refers to the weather- not my family!) the sea was tumultuous and beautiful and but we felt so cosy in the Castle! It is beautifully equipped and Elida our host was perfectly lovely and answered any questions quickly and cheerfully ! It was a wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred G.

3 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home on beach

Amazing property right on beach. Great stay. Exceeds all expectations

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W., Sacramento

4 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle House

A absolutely lovely, funky old house on the beach! Will definitely visit there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie F.

22 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our home away from home

We love the castle house, this was our 2nd stay here, we will be back in November and again next summer. The best location ever, fully equipped. Super clean always. We never want to leave. Thank you Elida!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky R.

30 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location location…..

The castle house is a great place to relax. It is a magical house. Everything you need right there. I will never get enough. The host is awesome and very accommodating couldn't ask for anything better.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Syd L.

27 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Castle House lives up to its promise

The location is ideal, and the quality of the interior lives up to the distinctive exterior, with roomy living space and tasteful furnishings. The only complaint we had is that there is only one openable window, and it is small.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew W.

16 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandma’s 90th

Perfect location, fun and funky little castle. We return every summer.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky R.

4 Dec, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The Castle house is amazing and magical, a great home to spend your time relaxing. Location can’t be beat. I will come as often as it is possible.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

28 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very well maintained - great location

Thank you Elida for a wonderful beach experience. Perfect for the four of us. Well maintained kitchen, rooms at opposite ends, living room and dining room all looking at the waves. Very special place - we are looking forward to another trip here next year💕

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Steve W.

19 Dec, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

location, location,location!

Good communication with owner.House is vintage .Location is superb.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

12 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Family Time in Stinson Beach!

We are a family of 5 that came to Stinson Beach for a few days of relaxation. The house was amazing! The communication between the property manager was super. We had some questions and she would reply in a timely manner. She was very accommodating to all of our needs. I would definitely recommend staying here. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a wonderful time in Stinson Beach!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darice B.

16 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week at Stinson

Fabulously located on the beach with expansive views from South to North. Easy parking and access to the house. Cozy and elegant. Unparalleled. We can’t wait to book it again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

23 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay on the sand . . .

We had a very enjoyable stay. Elida was very accommodating, especially after my daughter became ill and we needed to change dates. The property is located right on the sand with a big deck and plenty of seating and the kitchen is well equipped. Beds were comfortable and there's a nice dining and living area with windows out to the water. It's great to sleep to sound of the waves. Only negative is the 10 am check-out, especially for the price. We understand the need to have cleaners come in to prep for next stay but think there's plenty of time with a 11 am or 12 pm checkout - so we can have breakfast and enjoy the morning before packing to go. But overall, this is a great property and we'd happily return!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon k.

24 Oct, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Found Peace at Castle House

The house is perfectly situated at the end of a small road and adjacent to the beach. It is a quietly beautiful place with an uninterrupted view and a deck perfectly situated to watch sunrise and sunset as well as all the locals who bring their wonderful dogs to play in the sand and water! The house itself is clean and comfortable with an endless supply of windows for ocean views! You won't be sorry you spent your time at Castle House!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

10 Jun, 2017

A Comfy House in a Royal Location

We loved our mini-vacation close to home in this nice home. It is well furnished and easy to warm up at night with a pellet stove. The only problems were an erratic electric stove (maybe because we are used to gas) and it really needs some decent outdoor furniture instead of the broken down plastic pieces there presently. We have visited Stinson Beach every year for twenty years and staying at the castle was a dream of my kids. We especially loved the reading nook in the turret!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017