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Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views

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Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Bathroom
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
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Stinson Beach, CA
  • Popular LocationStinson Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationUpton Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationMuir Woods National Monument8 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)90 min drive

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8/10 Good

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the loc...
Amanda A.
Nov 30, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views

This charming hillside cottage is perched just above Stinson Beach Village and around the corner from the Stinson Beach Market. It features floor to ceiling glass bi-fold doors that provide indoor/outdoor living. The cottage has a gas range and a fully equipped kitchen. There is high-speed-wireless internet, a flat screen HD Smart TV, and a large deck with ocean views. In addition to the double bed, the unit has a pull out couch that sleeps one or two small children. This sleeper couch is not comfortable for adults. This unit is one of two side-by-side sister cottages that can be rented individually or together at a discount (inquire for rates). The two cottages share one continuous deck (divided by a sliding gate) with panoramic ocean views. Gas Grill. Please note that the property is accessed by a fairly long hillside staircase, and the entrance to the cottage next door (#6) is accessed by passing through the front deck of this cottage( #5). Street parking only. No Pets Allowed. Bed Configuration: 1 Queen, 1 Sofa Bed

Please note: The stairs to the units are currently under construction, so there is a temporary path to the left of the site!

NOTE:

All online bookings are subject to owner approval.

Off Season: 2-night minimum (excluding holidays)

$530 first 2 nights. Additional nights $207
$1,450 per week

Peak Season: 7-night minimum
$1,450 per week
$1,450 per week (holiday)

If you are having trouble booking online or have any questions, please call us.

Property manager

Highway One Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Historic Hillside Cottage Expansive Ocean Views House
Historic Hillside Cottage Expansive Ocean Views Stinson Beach
Historic Hillside Cottage Expansive Ocean Views
Historic Hillsi Expansive Oce
Historic Hillside Cottage With Expansive Ocean Views
Hillside Cottage With Expansive Ocean Views Stinson Beach
1298-32603

About the neighborhood

Stinson Beach

Located in Stinson Beach, this cottage is near the beach. Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Muir Woods National Monument and Point Reyes National Seashore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Marin Bocce Federation or San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.
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What's nearby

  • Stinson Beach Books - 3 min walk
  • Stinson Beach - 5 min walk
  • Upton Beach - 7 min walk
  • Bolinas Lagoon - 5 min drive
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 38 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Parkside Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Mamahuhu - 20 min drive
  • Equator Coffees & Teas - 21 min drive
  • Le Marais Bakery - 22 min drive
  • Super Duper Burgers - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Stinson Beach Books and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Muir Woods National Monument. Stinson Beach and Mount Tamalpais State Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Arianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Semi-Private Unit/ Difficult Entry/Exit
The unit itself was very nice, well appointed and in a great location. It had everything we needed to cook and bake. The fresh loaf of local bread was a really nice surprise. At the time of our stay (May 2024) the staircase down to the unit was under construction. The only way down to the unit was a dangerous trail with wobbly steps. This was a challenging climb in and out, but with luggage, it was a nightmare.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Peaceful view towards the ocean through the opened wall of windows. Great room was spacious, well supplied kitchen. Large rainfall shower with good water pressure. However, there is no storage for clothing, so we lived out of suitcases for the 5 days we were there. It met our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage!
The cottage was the perfect size for 2! Great views of the town. You can hear the ocean from the deck! Kitchen was stocked well with appliances and spices/essentials. It was a trek up and down the stairs anytime you wanted to leave the cottage. Parking was difficult most of the time, but honestly your within walking distance (down a hill) to restaurants, shops and the beach. It had a heater for the cold nights. No AC but with the windows open it was very comfortable during the hottest times of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view is everything!
Property could use some updates with sofa (saggy and not so comfortable to sit on). The bed mattress was also a bit uncomfortable as it kind of "dips" in the middle. We are not really fussy people, but upgrades could be implemented to enhance the comfort of renters. I wouldn't stay in this specific property again The property works for 2 people and the outdoor deck space is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Andrew C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place, if an ant infestation doesn't bother you
This property's a mixed bag – on one hand, it's an extremely cute little cottage with a decent view of the ocean. The deck is awesome with lots of space to relax (although the outdoor cushions are in need of a serious cleaning). Well-equipped kitchen, comfy couch, great big table and huge glass sliding door; lots of pro's here. However, there are some serious cons, mainly the ant problem. While we appreciated the vast array of spices and condiments provided by the property managers, there was a big bag of sugar that had been *left open* and was swarming with ants. We had to toss a ton of stuff. Maile was very helpful on the phone and promptly brought us some ant traps, however they can take a week or more to work and so we were dealing with ants for our entire trip. We weren't able to cook much of the food we brought since there were so many ants in and around the stove. Additionally, because of COVID we obviously wanted to wipe down all the door handles and surfaces ourselves just in case, and there were dirt-stains and smudges that wiped away very easily, suggesting that these areas had not been deep-cleaned at all since the last guest was there. We washed some pots and pans that similarly had little spots and bits of food that were very easily cleaned, which again suggests that they had not really been cleaned or even inspected recently. That's a little gross as it is, but given the pandemic it is completely unacceptable. When we called the office to voice our concerns, Margaux picked up and was sort of rude to us. She didn't seem interested in listening or addressing any of these issues in any serious way beyond getting us off the phone as quickly as possible. We eventually settled on a partial refund (which honestly should have been bigger, considering the pandemic and how much our level of comfort was impacted by the ant infestation), and she sent us some rags and disinfectant. If the property managers would hire an exterminator and a better cleaning service that will actually wipe down the surfaces between guests, then this could be an excellent place. As it is, however, I cannot recommend it at its current price. Oh, also – there's a tree that hangs over part of the deck, and a crow pooped on me. It might not be on their property so maybe they can't trim it but... somebody really should.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melany M., Shafter, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage in great location!
My husband and I decided to explore an area new to us for an anniversary trip and picked this cottage that looked great for two. It was just perfect! We had planned on hiking and we were walking distance to 2 trailheads. Great restaurants and beach access all within walking distance. The place was just as described if not better. We would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stinson beach place
Nice place, beautiful sunsets, great views of Stinson beach, 3 minute walk to restaurant/store. 2-3 minute walk to Dipsea and Matt Davis trailheads.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage with ocean view
We very much enjoyed our stay, loved the cottage, location and the wonderful deck with ocean view. As described, this cottage is adjacent to another one. If both were occupied, the deck would not be very private and some of the ocean view would be obscured by the wooden gate dividing the deck. Property managers did not reply to all emails, but were very helpful when we picked up keys and let us have a late check out, as the cottage was empty after us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach cottage getaway
This is the most relaxing getaway I’ve had in a while, thank you hwy one!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No disclosure about the situation with the cottage next door. They had to walk across our "private" deck everytime they came and went. I would not have rented this property if I had know we would have NO privacy. My wife was sunbathing when the showed up without warning. Not cool. You should have been honest with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view and comfortable setting.
The rental property agent was a pleasure to work with. She even called when she noticed we were running late to give us after hour instructions for getting our key.

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
The house is wonderful. Open the sliding wall to the deck and the outside is inside! The deck’s view over Stinson out to the ocean frames the sunset perfectly. A very nice way to spend a few days with my son. Will gladly come back for a getaway with my wife!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Karl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant place in Stinson Beach
This is a well-located, small, clean, well-equipped apartment. Its major drawback is that it is adjacent to an apartment that is only reachable by the other occupant walking across the deck of this apartment. Since there are floor-to-ceiling glass doors facing the deck, if the curtains are not drawn, there is a potential for embarrassment. The listing should make this clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kate M.

Beautiful view
Cute place with beautiful view conviniently located to all the Stinson ahops and restaurants. Could use a fan and/or insultation to help cool the place down. And the sofa bed mattress could be relaced. Otherwise lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019