The Bolinas Artist Cottage-Just a Minit! near the Sea

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A cozy room with a wooden bench, potted plants, and a window with a view of greenery.
A rustic interior with a wooden desk, a lantern, and a potted plant.
A wooden door with intricate carvings and a small statue of a figure in a meditative pose.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a chair, and a table with a lamp. There is a window with curtains, a door leading to another room, and a wall with a decorative metal piece.
A cozy room with a sofa, patterned rugs, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bolinas Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bolinas, CA
  • Place, Bolinas Lagoon Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolinas Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolinas Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bolinas

Located in Bolinas, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Muir Woods National Monument and Bolinas Lagoon Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stinson Beach Books and Book Passage. Travelling with kids? Consider Rebound Bookstore, or check out an event or a game at Marin Bocce Federation. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Bolinas, CA

What's nearby

  • Bolinas Lagoon Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bolinas Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bolinas Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stinson Beach - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 30 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 49 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smiley's Schooner Saloon & Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Parkside Snack Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Breakers Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coast Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bolinas Artist Cottage-Just a Minit! near the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Bolinas Artist Cottage-Just a Minit! near the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bolinas Artist Cottage-Just a Minit! near the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bolinas Artist Cottage-Just a Minit! near the Sea?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Bolinas Artist Cottage-Just a Minit! near the Sea located?

This family-friendly Bolinas cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bolinas Lagoon Preserve, Bolinas Beach and Bolinas Museum. Adubon Canyon Ranch and Martin Griffin Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanting place and wonderful host! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2026
we are so happy you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a charming property. Great host! The rating system only let me leave four stars but we love it there and give 5 stars across the board. Charming cottage!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2026
Thank you for enjoying our house we try to make people feel cozy and we have added a new quilt and air purifier in case you need them. For a period there is a nice access to the beach if turn right out of the house and head to the ocean.You are there in 5 minutes on foot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a unique place! My daughter was signed up for surfing camp and we were so lucky to find this place so she could walk to camp every day while I worked. There was a nice view where I could watch folks coming and going and the place was comfy and it was great looking at all of the art. Sha Sha was very communicative and let me know where things were when I asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2026
thank you for loving the place and come back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with host. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2026
Thank you that is what we want!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Lovely area and loved all the artwork!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2026
Thank you for coming and appreciating the artwork!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun and eclectic place to spend the weekend and celebrate my husband's birthday! The house (referred to as a "Hobbit House"), was built in 1910, and customized by the current owners, which makes it an adventure in architecture, but we loved it! I will say that if you're a large person, you might find the place a challenge, as the rooms are small (only one way to get on the bed), and good luck getting upstairs to the second floor loft. I'm just over 5 feet tall and hand to bend over when I got to the top. My husband, who is 6'2", had to crawl on his hands and knees to get to a point where he could stand up. You can enter the upstairs from the outside/front of the house, which is much easier. There is art in every room, from hanging mobiles to masks adorning the walls. It's like staying in an art gallery! The location is just two blocks from town, and I highly recommend The Coast Cafe. Both the restaurant and our lodging were pet-friendly, which was a deal breaker for us. All in all, it was an enjoyable stay and we hope to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 14 Oct, 2026
Yes the house was grandfathered in with those small inside stairs and this is like.a Japanese house where in the tea ceremony has little entrances to keep us humble. You can stop at the top loft and have a rest. It was in the original 1910-1930 stairs to a loft and the we added the upstairs !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home and super thoughtful host. Loved the artsy vibe and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2026
thank you so much for coming to stay and taking the time
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We loved the soaking tub and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
thank you so much for coming!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
I was disappointed in the rental. I like funky places with character, but way too clutter & real not very safe. Not one window could be opened & it was musty smelling. Extension cords everywhere. Not really clean but so much stuff I guess it would be hard to clean it…spider webs &Rugs on top of rugs. It was close to the beach & but no way to see through the overgrown plants & vegetation in the yard. I enjoyed the time with my sister for my birthday, but would not return to this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2026
You can open the pop out window in the bedroom and the window in the bedroom. You cannot actually see the beach because of the hill on the right side of our house. I left the plants in the Sunroom upstairs and the bathroom because they felt tropical . i can get rid of the extra small throw rugs for sure and some of the art will be leaving soon. It is an old 1930 house downstairs so there weren’t very many outlets but we added two big outlets for 6 plugs 2 years ago but we can add more upstairs
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. It was a lovely get a way.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec, 2025
Thank you for enjoying the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Lovely place near the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2022
Thanks we hoped that you would like it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved staying at Bolinas Cottage. It’s a magical handmade feeling home that is very cozy, and has everything you need. The location is wonderful. We were able to walk to the beach, walk to dinner, and explore the town easily. It’s also a quick drive to Stinson Beach. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec, 2025
Thank you so much for enjoying the house and we love making the house an artistic experience and cozy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a magical little place. Inside and out. Plus a block or so to the beach. . . makes it even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great!

Really enjoyed our time here!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to write something. Were you the folks who left the drawing of the little house?
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing little place, close to the ocean.

Loved the gardens most of all! Really enjoyed that our fur babies were welcome.:)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2020
Thank you for taking the time. to reply. You are welcome anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacation

A very unusual property (as you can see from the pictures) with charm and attention to detail
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec, 2025
Thank you for enjoying the house we try to make it a creative experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enchanted cottage

This property is lovely and charming. Art everywhere, a beautiful handmade feel, but also as comfortable as any 5 star hotel. Highly recommended for those who want a true Bolinas experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2024
Thank you Nancy for enjoying our house. We just fixed the front patio too and everything by looks great
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

sweet getaway

This is a sweet space for a cozy time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you for writing your impression. We hope you will come back again soon. We installed a bidet .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gettaway perfection

If you want a perfect getaway in bolinas staying in a work of art. this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec, 2025
thank you for enjoying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique house in fantastic location. Required some practice to move around in, and a little physical flexibility, so maybe not ideal for those very advanced in years. Also the kitchen didn't have a lot of clear counter space, which made it a little hard to cook, for those interested in that. But all in all, a one-of-a-kind house that took as back in time and was the perfect little cottage for a relaxed long weekend in Bolinas.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec, 2025
Yes the house is grandfathered in from 1910 with the small indoor staircase but we put another standard staircase outside . We the owners are shorter people. We put a flip oven in so it would take up less counter space but yes it is a small kitchen but adequate.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Interesting place

Lots to see in the house. A very interesting place. Some spaces a little tight for us (both over 6ft tall).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
yes the grandfathered part the dining room of the house has a loft making a low ceiling but other parts of the house are tall. Thank you for coming! I wanted to meet and passed by the house but you must have been out!
Archival

8/10 Good

Charming and fun house

Sweet house, good vibes, easy walk to town and ocean, and clean. But can be quite cold so bring warm clothes to layer, starting with a silk teeshirt, and you'll be fine. Also, kindling for the fire is a necessity!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
We are a coastal town and if we have a cold snap which is the days that you stayed then downstairs you have to keep all the heaters running . We have heated rugs and toilet seat and fans to circulate the air and a woodstove that you have sit with at first to get it started.This house was built in the 20's downstairs.Mostly all year round it is plenty warm as we are in California but if the outdoor temperature drops into the 30's at night then it is best to layer clothing which is what people do out here.December on clear nights can be cold.But if it rains it is fine.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect place, perfect location, perfect size, perfect weather. What’s not to love?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2023
thank you for staying and wish we could have accommodated better on the day of checkin and I hope your family situation turned out for the better
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique retreat near the coast

Really unique and cozy stay! Loved how fun the layout of this cottage was and the location right in town and so close to the beach. Wasn’t able to get the outdoor soaking tub to get hot water on my last night, but the indoor tub was just as nice surrounded by all those plants! Be cognizant that if you’re a party or 2 + there are water restrictions, but I’d say for 1-2 people it would be perfect. Would definitely be happy to come back again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

a magical experience

We had a wonderful stay in this magical and inspiring cottage. so many beautiful details, objets, art pieces to enjoy and appreciate! Very comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen where we cooked our meals, wonderful fireplace. Lovely walks in Bolinas and the beach, beautiful drives in the surrounding area. Sha-Sha was most helpful whenever we had questions. A very special adventure!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking your time. We were so happy to have you and glad you liked the art and you could make your delicious dinners.
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