San Francisco East Bay Hilltop Compound with 360 views close to everything
Romantic and charming, this100 year old cottage was built by a retired sea captain who wanted views of the ocean. The primary bedroom with its floor-to-ceiling windows, fireplace and spectacular views is a beautiful place to lounge and an inspirational setting to work. The grounds and dining areas have panoramic views and the whole compound sits on top of two million year old healing Franciscan Chert (rock). Quality linens and natural bath products add to your experience in this historic abode.
This place is one in a billion. We stayed for our wedding and will be coming back for an anniversary. Stunning, magical, and perfect are just a few of the words that barely begin to describe how much we loved this stay.
Rarely do actual visits exceed the expectations formed from the ads on the Internet. The Mermaid House did. What a beautiful place! The views were fantastic. The 100-year-old house was solid and functioned perfectly. A little East Bay inland oasis. One could easily walk to the
wonderful Village Market (also well over 60 years old.)
Whether you are looking for beautiful surroundings, a gorgeous view, or a one of a kind experience you will find it here. The cottage is a nonpareil both for its location and charm, where you can at once feel as though you are alone in the world, yet also in the middle of everything the Bay Area has to offer, from the wine country foothills to the cliff side beaches of Half Moon Bay, to the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset every evening. The best of everything!
Magical place to stay. Wish there was a heads up about issues for toddlers (no plastic cups or lock on balcony door) and window coverings. But all in all, very comfortable.