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Small rustic cottage with garden

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Front porch
Terrace/patio
Room
Room
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Stinson Beach, CA
  • Stinson Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Red Rock Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Small rustic cottage with garden

Charming wooden cottage built in 1914. One of the first houses built on the hill above the town of Stinson Beach. There are two rooms: one bedroom with a queen size bed and an open plan kitchen, dining and living room area. Cozy and lovely with comfortable furniture. Single wall construction (meaning, not insulated ) with good forced air heating and a free standing fireplace in the bedroom.
Perfect for 2 people.
Fully equipped kitchen
Wifi and television w/Netflix, Hulu, & Arorn
Propane gas stove and heater
Wood burning stove and outdoor firepit
Outdoor garden dining area
Gas grill
Hot tub
Lovely veiw of the mountain from the front porch
Located in a neighborhood surrounded by parkland
Close to hiking trails
Ten minute walk to beach - down a steep hill
No washer/dryer

Near the Bolinas Lagoon, a bird watching paradise and site of nesting herons, egrets, and harbor seal pupping site. The area is known for its natuaral beauty. The town of Stinson is very small with a grocery store, a book shop, a surf shop that rents surf boards and wetsuits, a kayak rental business, a few boutiques, a gallery, three resturaunts and a library. Please be aware there are no gas stations for ten miles, so be sure to fill up before coming over the hill.

Property manager

Tess Felix Greene
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside in the garden is allowed

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Stinson Beach

Located in Stinson Beach, this cottage is in the mountains and near the beach. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Point Reyes National Seashore and Presidio of San Francisco. 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

  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stinson Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Red Rock Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bolinas Lagoon - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 19 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 59 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small rustic cottage with garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Small rustic cottage with garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small rustic cottage with garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Small rustic cottage with garden located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Mount Tamalpais State Park, Stinson Beach Books and Stinson Beach. Upton Beach and Mickey's Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 79 out of 81 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trina H.

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

Special little cozy cabin

We enjoyed our stay and had a beautiful experience on Stinson Beach. Tess was an amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Spacious cabin with lovely feline visitors

Has a great time in the cabin and the Stinson Beach and Bolinas area. Wonderful hot tub and wood stove for chilly evenings, comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

emily f.

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

perfect getaway

Tess's cottage is truly lovely in every way: enough space for two people, with a gorgeous yard and hot tub. The interior is cozy and covered in art, which makes it feel so homey and lived in (in a great way). Five minutes to the beach by foot, and to hikes just up the street. I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Stinson get-away treat

Beautifully decorated, sweet Stinson home with a hot tub that is at the perfect temperature. Easy to walk down to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

Great stay in beautiful location!

Really relaxing stay at this little cottage. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Short walk to beach

Nice place to stay. This place fits well into the Stinson beach lifestyle. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Wonderful stay, amazing host, incredible community

Just a beautiful place to wake up in the morning. Calm, peaceful, you can hear the waves in the distance. An easy walk into town. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Lovely getaway

Many thanks for a great spot to rest and recharge away from the hustle of SF
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

m c.

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

Sweet spot

We wanted for nothing. What a lovely get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah p.

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

Stinson Beach House

Perfect in all ways!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Artists Cottage

Enjoyed the stay with a friend... the cottage is so quaint, with interesting art and other touches that make the stay unique, and the garden area is beautiful. It is a short walk down the hill to the town of Stinson and wonderful Stinson beach. Tess was very communicative and helpful and we appreciate her sharing her place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

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

Idyllic cabin

Without doubt a most wonderful and beautiful place to stay. It exceeded my expectations and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Such a sweet home

Really lovely stay for a couple - charming home, comfy bedding, interesting art, great location for nearby hikes and the ocean, and well stocked with essentials. Tess was a great host, everything went seamlessly. Would be so happy to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Weekend at the Beach

Cottage was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hasti M.

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

Perfection!

We had the dreamiest stay. Comfortable, clean home with a beautiful garden. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Beautiful garden cottage

We found this light-filled cottage with its lovely courtyard garden and hot tub a relaxing and enchantung retreat. Great access to beach and trails and a convenient hub for jaunts into the city or up to Napa/Sonoma so long as you are good with driving the winding mountain roads.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Sweet artistic cottage in Stinson beach

This was our second stay at the cottage and we enjoyed it again. It is very comfortable and well appointed with an artist’s decor. The walk to Stinson is easy (though a hill) and we took many walks. It is a very peaceful place to stay and unwind. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Adorable getaway

Had a wonderful stay! Eclectic beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

sean s.

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

Artist Sanctuary

Our family throughly enjoyed our stay at Tess and Sean’s property. They are both warm and inviting individuals. The home had everything we needed and much more. We will be back again in the near future and highly recommended to others to share in the experience of all the pleasant surprises you will encounter at this family retreat. Thank you so much for hosting us and being such welcoming hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lahdan S., San Francisco

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Beautiful cottage! Perfect for a relaxing getaway at the beach. Very clean and easy walking distance to the downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect little cottage

We loved everyone about our stay. The house is beautifully decorated, the town and area is naturally beautiful and quirky. Tess was a sweet host and easily reached if needed. The hot tub is perfect as that fog rolls in. Honestly didn’t want to review because we want to keep it a secret.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Charming, comfortable cottage

Well stocked, charming cottage, lots of cute artistic touches. We feel very relaxed here - so much so we came back! Walkable to beach and dipsea and Matt Davis trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Cozy cabins

Very cute cabin. Amazing garden and fabulous deck. Easy walk to beach and town. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett B., Boston, MA

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

This place is magic.

Would love to go back to Stinson Beach and Tess’ place someday. It’s beautiful, clean and sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

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

Absolutely stunning property!

The decor and amenities were wonderful. Bed was super comfy, hot tub is perfect for two. It was an overall amazing experience and I would love to rebook here in the future. Very close to the beach. Fire pit outside and wood stove inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tess Felix Greene

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My name is Tess. I live in the cottage full time but I travel quite a bit and I want to be able to share my home with fellow travelers while I'm away.
I'm an artist and hair dresser for the performing arts.
I've lived in Stinson Beach for 28 years. I raised two children here. I love the ocean and mountains.

Why they chose this property

This sweet little home is welcoming and comfortable

What makes this property unique

Fireplace in the bedroom

Languages:

English

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