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Cozy, Comfortable Beach Home, Steps from the Beach!

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Terrace/patio
Front of house
Living room with gas fireplace, large flat screen with DVD player
Kitchen dining area with gas fireplace, opens to backyard
New kitchen, opens to dining area and backyard

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy, Comfortable Beach Home, Steps from the Beach!

For a relaxing, low-key beach get-away with family and friends, this is the perfect place! This beach house is clean, comfortable and cozy - set up for relaxing with every possible amenity including a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor decked area with BBQ and comfy seating as well as down comforters on each bed and a clean, private hot tub in the fenced yard.
This beach house is a place you can get away to relax, recharge, make great memories with your family and friends...
IMPORTANT NOTE :
THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT ALLOW PARTIES OR LOUD GATHERINGS IN THE BACKYARD. Several neighbors are permanent residents and would be adversely impacted by excess noise from this property. Unfortunately, this beach house is not the right choice if your group is planning a gathering beyond the stated guest limit of 6. We value a positive relationship with our permanent neighbors -large or noisy gatherings just won’t work, however this is the PERFECT place for an affordable, LOW-KEY, relaxing beach get-away.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Located in Stinson Beach Village just steps to the beach. House has Mt. Tam views. Perfect for one/two small families or two couples, this beach bungalow is adorable. Private, sunny, enclosed backyard with BBQ, comfy seating and hot tub. Pets are negotiable.

AMENITIES: Patio, Deck, Hot Tub, 2 Gas Fireplaces, Gas BBQ, Weber Charcoal BBQ, Barbeque Tools, 5-Burner Gas Range, Single Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Coffee Maker, Coffee Grinder, Toaster, Blender, Food Processor, Ice Maker, 3 TVs (Cable), 3 DVD Players, Bluetooth music player, Wireless High Speed Internet and Modem, Hand Mixer, parking for 1 car, but ample street parking nearby.

OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT: Outside hot/cold Shower, Dining Table, Outdoor Sofa and Chairs, Umbrellas, Lounge Chairs, Hot Tub.

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About the area

Stinson Beach

Located in Stinson Beach, this holiday home is near 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Stinson Beach Books, or check out an event or a game at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Stinson Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Upton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Stinson Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stinson Beach Books - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bolinas Lagoon Preserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 39 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Muir Woods Trading Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬21 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gary Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great getaway, nice outdoor seating bbq and very clean hot tub. Minutes from the beach to enjoy and helpful owner
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was adorable and a perfect location for us. The home was cozy, the backyard was a little heaven when coming back from the beach. Will definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Wonderful back yard and location a few steps from the beach and an easy walk to the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with excellent hosts. Very hospitable. Would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mari L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfy beach house. It could have used a couple extra blankets and the signs posted with house rules in every room and the e in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your kind review, Mari. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage to be comfortable. Since warm down comforters are provided on each bed and the fireplace keeps the cottage toasty warm, we've never had a request for extra blankets. When you did request blankets during your stay, we offered to provide you with extra blankets but we didn't receive a response back from you. Just to be safe, we've now tucked a few extra blankets into the bedroom drawers for our guest's comfort. Regarding house rules, I've never before heard a request to post house rules in every room. I honestly feel that posting rules in each room might be overkill. The house rules are clearly stated in the initial booking agreement and they are sent again through VRBO as an attachment. The house rules are also provided in the guest book on the kitchen counter as well as posted near the front entry. I think that is sufficient and certainly available as needed for reference. We want our guests to feel relaxed and at home while staying in the cottage, not surrounded by rules. I'm not sure what the last part of your review is saying, but I appreciate you taking the time and wish you well in your future travels. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely cottage plus the hot tub was a treat too! Well situated close to the beach. Can enjoy the sounds of the waves from the front patio. Wonderful vack patio for relaxing and dining. Perfect spot for star gazing too. Very enjpyable plus close to all the fun Stinson Beach shops, eateries. Pet friendly though we didn't have one
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic time. Everything was great. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Great beach stay

Excellent location and a great property for a family beach weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exceptional. All amenities, close to the beach. The jacuzzi was perfect for the cool nights. Karen out host was accommodating. The perfect place to get away. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beach cottage. Although it is cozy, the living area is very comfortable. We appreciated the gas stove which put out a lot of heat. The kitchen was stocked with all of the cookware, utensils and dinnerware you need. The hot tub was clean and relaxing. The entire house was clean, for that matter. Karen was very communicative. We would definitely rent this house again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful beach stay

Terrific house in close proximity to the beach. Perfect for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corby H.

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

Great place!

Perfect relaxing trip for our family of four and small dog. Short walk to a beautiful beach and a quaint little beach town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orlando O.

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

Fun

I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn K.

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

Great experience

Great host, great location, well equipped and super clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Theresa M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
the house was fine for a couple of nights. the beds are very comfy, living room cozy, great big TV, and the hot tub was a plus, the kitchen has everything you need but items are not modern and pots/pans are not clean. there was an issue getting the heating going, the front yard was a mess, alarm for the septic tank went off in the middle of the night (every night!) and the street had some house bldg construction, noise that did not allow us to sit outside, the beach was great, just down the street, 10-15min walk to restaurants on the beach. the owner was attentive. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your review and for highlighting the comfortable beds, large TV, hot tub, cozy living room, and our attentive hosting as positives. Regarding your comments on the kitchen, our appliances are all current. It would have been helpful to receive specific details regarding which items you found to be outdated or not clean during your stay so that I could have addressed them or sent our cleaning service immediately. I am also surprised to hear that heating was an issue. As I noted on your first day, the main living room fireplace typically provides enough heat that guests find they need to turn it down. When you mentioned the kitchen fireplace was not working, I inspected it the day you departed and found it turned on immediately without any issues. In terms of the property's appearance, both the front and back yards are maintained to match the photos in our VRBO listing. I am unclear which aspects of the yard you found unsatisfactory. Regarding the construction noise, I am not aware of any active projects on the street and received no other reports of disturbances. The only issue brought to my attention was the septic alarm on Sunday night, which was resolved by the septic company first thing Monday morning. While we strive for excellence and are proud that our guest reviews are consistently 10/10, I am sorry that your experience did not meet those same standards. Best regards, Karen 
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noreen M.

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

Cozy home with amazing location

Comfortable stay for 4 adults just steps from the beach . Walk to town for a great meal and drinks right off the beach and breathtaking hiking views close by !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna C.

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

Sweet cottage by the beach

We had a wonderful time in this sweet cottage by the beach. The house is comfortable and the location is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S. T.

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

Great, Little Cottage One Block from the Beach

This place is perfect for one family or two small families who want to spend some time at Stinson Beach. Walking distance to town; one block from the beach; nice, private backyard for relaxing; great spot for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Perfect New Year’s Eve

We really enjoyed our stay at the cozy beach shack. It was a perfect little getaway with excellent location and charm. Thank you Karen!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tory T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach cottage was perfect for our family of five adults and our dog. We all enjoyed games at the large dining room table and our multiple daily walks on the beach, which is just steps from the house. Karen was a joy to work with throughout the entire process.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth G.

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

Wonderful family spot for cozy week at the beach!

This cottage was exactly what we needed and wanted for our week away at Stinson! Kitchen well-equipped, beds and linens clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Perfect Stay in Stinson

This property was great for myself and 3 friends during our long weekend stay while running a trail race in Stinson Beach. The location was amazing and the property had everything we needed and more. The host is top notch (A+!) with communication, providing us with a list of restaurants and local hikes. Thank you so much, we'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb E.

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

Made great memories!

Wanted time with family and friends during a hard time.The Ocean is healing. Stinson is perfect.The cottage provided everything we needed and the hot tub was a bonus!
Stayed 21 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Love this place!

We love this rental! I've been here with a group of girlfriends in the past. We had such a nice time that I came back again with my husband.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn p.

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

Darling Home perfect location

We had a wonderful time at the beach within walking distance of the restaurant the snack shack the store everything the house was very comfortable. Had everything that we needed thank you so much, Karen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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