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Bolinas Victorian Garden Cottage

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Entry and garden
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bolinas, CA
  • Bolinas Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bolinas Lagoon
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stinson Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Sausalito, CA (JMC-Commodore Center Heliport)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bolinas Victorian Garden Cottage


We welcome you to stay at the Bolinas Victorian Garden Cottage.

Set in the heart of the quaint village of Bolinas, this property was originally constructed in the late 1800's when San Franciscans came for weekends or whole summers via schooner. The most notable schooner was The Owl which shipped local butter, cheese, hogs, produce, duck eggs and more to the markets of San Francisco, then returned to Bolinas with mail. The home once was a milliners shop! Without losing its historical charm the home has been lovingly modernized and features clean, mid-century interior décor.

Privacy is created with a gated lovely garden in front and multiple seating areas around the property toLocated in the heart of downtown Bolinas, without loss of its vintage historical charm this 2 brm/ 2 ba home features mid-century interior décor. Relax and enjoy the Marin coastal air in the privacy of a gated garden with multiple seating areas. The house is just a few minutes’ walk to the beach and tennis courts and is around the corner from restaurants and shops. There is a 60" flat screen TV, Youtube and Apple TV, DVD player (with a DVD library), SONOS, and Wi-Fi. There is a large outdoor deck just off the kitchen with a long dining table and gas grill. There is also an outdoor shower. Two off street parking spots.

There is never a dull moment in Bolinas! Watch the sunrise on Bolinas Beach and the Sunset at Agate Beach.
Walk to the Bolinas Museum which is known for its excellent art, photography and history exhibitions.
The home is a short walk to play tennis, surf, fish, beach comb, build sandcastles.
The Bolinas Mesa is ringed by Duxbury reef and out at Agate Beach s around the full moon is the best time to explore the abundant marine life in the tide pools.
The Coast Cafe is the one restaurant in town and across the street is Smiley's Schooner Saloon which features live music, wine, beer....and Kombucha on tap.
Fresh produce can be bought at the 24 hr Farm Stand or at the Bolinas Peoples' Store. The Bolinas Grocery Store has a great meat counter with grass-fed beef and pork along with fresh caught fish.

Property manager

Terry Donohue

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Cancellations 60 days or more will refund all but $75 cancellation and $50 booking fee.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bolinas

Located in Bolinas, this cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Point Reyes National Seashore and Muir Woods National Monument. Stinson Beach Books and Doodlebug are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Bolinas, CA

What's nearby

  • Bolinas Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bolinas Lagoon - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Stinson Beach - 24 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 28 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Upton Beach - 31 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 49 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Home Inn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Breakers Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coast Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Parkside Snack Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolinas Victorian Garden Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bolinas Victorian Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bolinas Victorian Garden Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bolinas Victorian Garden Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Bolinas, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bolinas Museum and Bolinas Beach. Bolinas Lagoon and Adubon Canyon Ranch are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

laura f.

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

LOVING BOLINAS

Beautifully decorated and has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K., Oakland, California

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

Beautiful spot for a Bay Area getaway

Wonderful place for our family of four to get out of Oakland and have a bit of an outdoor adventure - the little blue cottage was perfect for a home base. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H., Los Alamitos, CA

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

The Heart of Bolinas

This is a great house in a perfect location. The beds are fantastic. The house is adorable. The yard is large and lovely. The house is a few steps away from the shops in downtown Bolinas and a short walk to the beach We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

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

Fantastic Stay!

This house is beyond charming and the location cannot be beat. Bolinas is such a great town and we loved the house. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

emily r.

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

Beautiful garden!

We had a lively time in Bolinas. The cottage was so comfortable and the location was great. The best part of the property is the lovely garden. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne Z.

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

Sweet House

Adorable, comfortable, fully equipped, great location. Wonderful spot. .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

COURTNEY B., Menlo Park

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

Lovely Bolinas beach house in town

Wonderful gem of a lovely home in town walking distance to the beach and town. We absolutely loved our time here with our boys, was just the getaway we needed and can't wait to return. The property manager and owner have set up a wonderful, thoughtful, restful experience for guests to enjoy their stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

One of our favorite places to stay!

This is one of our favorite places to stay. We've stayed at this property 3 times and already are looking forward to going back. Clean, cozy, beautiful garden, terrific set up, and easy check in and check out process. For anyone that gets a chance to stay here enjoy enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

We love this place

Second time we've stayed here. We love this place. Great set up both inside the house and in the yard. Terry is terrific and responsive for check in and any questions. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana G.

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

Excellent and highly recommended. Beautiful beach house.

Was wonderful and would love to go back. So peaceful and charming.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Little Blue Dream

Our stay was perfect! The location was idea, we walked to surf everyday. In the evenings we'd walk over to town to grab fresh food for meals and BBQ in the yard. The house feels much more spacious inside, it's very well appointed and clean. The manager of the property, Terry was super helpful and very responsive to any inquiries we had. We loved it and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Gem in the heart of Bolinas

We loved everything about this stylish little light-filled house in the heart of Bolinas! It was very comfortable for two couples, with easy access to town, the beach, and hiking trails. We also just loved sitting in the garden. Terry, the property manager, gave us a warm welcome and we look forward staying in the same house again - hopefully soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Perry M., Palo Alto

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

Beach cottage get away

Wonderful home, great location. We loved everything about the home, super comfy beds, great style, amazing garden, great light, cute town, near the beach. The property manager was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Cute place, right in middle of Bolinas

Great beach house — nicely appointed, but not fussy. Ideal location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kathryn L.

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

Fabulous

This is the second time we've stayed at this house. It's wonderful - clean, modern, great location. We will definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Perfect Stay

We loved our time there. The house is perfect and everything was made very easy for us by the host! Thank you, we look forward to staying again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Meta O.

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

Amazing Spot

Booked this house for the weekend. It was the perfect weekend getaway for me and some friends. Close to the beach as well as some nice hikes!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy f.

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

Great getaway

We had a wonderful weekend in Bolinas. The house is clean, airy, well stocked and has great art and books and comfortable beds. We enjoyed the full moon and king tide too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

It was great

Our family thoroughly enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Peaceful getaway in town, walk to the beach!

I love Bolinas and this cottage was the perfect vacation share with my parents, with two full bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms we had separate spaces for privacy and were able to cook dinner and eat together in the beautiful kitchen/dining areas!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Wonderful house in great location

Such a lovely house! My family loved staying at this property. This historic house is near downtown, privately tucked behind gate, surrounded by a garden and brick patios. Inside is spacious, updated, and beautifully decorated. We especially loved the contemporary Bay Area art collection. The house is a very short walk to the beach. Terry, the property manager, was great to work with. A perfect Bolinas experience. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Perfect place in Bolinas!

We loved this place! Right on the main strip so easy access to town and beach, lovely big garden area which made for sipping a cocktail in the evening paradise, super cozy interior with great living area, good sized bedrooms, big kitchen. We loved our stay. And Terry was super easy to get in contact with for check in and check out and any questions. Can' t wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zarah R.

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

Comfortable spot in great location

Comfortable and hip cottage within very easy walking distance of the beautiful beach and lagoon and all the amenities of downtown bolinas. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and bedding, nice outdoor spaces, and quiet location. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Meg O.

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

Beautiful, clean, centrally located

We had an amazing time at this home in Bolinas. Incredibly comfortable and clean. Beautifully decorated. Steps away from the beach. Terry was very easy to reach, communicate with, and accommodating. Thank you! We are already thinking of the next time we can come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

LAURA M.

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

Charming charmer

Loved everything about this lovely cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Terry Donohue

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Languages:

English