Étapes de l'océan; Louer un Real Beach Cottage -Stinson Beach, CA ~ ~

Cute and funky property. Very cozy. Well equipped. Literally steps from the beach! Pillows in bedroom are not clean and need replacing. Reported that bathroom light did not work but nobody ever came to fix it. Spacious and fenced in backyard. Bring your own wood for fireplace. Walking distance, along the beach, to town! Easy parking in front yard! Spices Ns cooking oil in kitchen! Would recommend!

Amazing location and a wonderful cottage with a delightful yard. So grateful for such a dog friendly and beautiful spot to escape to, steps from the beach. We walked to the beach 5 times each day. Love that it’s located so close to the dog friendly part of Stinson.

Location, location, location. We love being so close to the beach. Your cottage is adorable and we loved it again. As far as feedback, we have some. The backyard was a bit run down this time. The fence was broken I imagine from the rain storms . It also looks as though the gardener left piles which were needed to be recycled into the green bin. Last time the back yard was pristine. The bed was also a bit soft this time. Everything breaks down eventually. Just feedback for you. On the whole, everything else was great. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is clean, colorful, and well appointed. The backyard was bigger than expected and looks like a great place to relax when it’s not raining (it was raining). Very close to the beach just a few steps down the street. Very close to downtown as well with the market and restaurants just a couple minute drive or an easy walk. Great place!

We loved the first impression of the property. By the time we unloaded all of our stuff for the house, we added an electric blanket on the bed. It wasn’t till later that we realized it was going to get cold, and we couldn’t figure out where the wood was or whether we could even use that stove I don’t know if I missed that in the overall or not, plus the damper does not move in and out at all so our wood burnt up very quickly. If we had a fire the first night we would have not froze to death but that was our main goal. The next day was to find heat. I went into town and bought Wood was fine and when I got home, I found the wood alongside the back of the property, but I needed the Botwood to get the wood to burn. The kitchen equipment was very well stocked. We had a wonderful time grilling in the backyard. We had to clean the grill. It was pretty bad, but Jim spent the time doing that in the sun in the backyard. Four people moving around the house during the day is fine. I was glad to see them go when it was time for them to go also the front door I was very careful not to open that top door as you said, for some reason just before I left, it came undone and I spent 15 or 20 minutes trying to get that fixed before I left the house. having to move the garbage cans Tuesday the night before I thought was a bit much to ask of us we’re old I don’t even move my own garbage cans out and trying to roll. Those in the wet sand were very difficult but I tried and I just couldn’t do it.

If you are looking for some beach time - this is the place. Great access to the beach. If the evenings/nights are chilly there is only 1 space heater so use accordingly. The sofa bed is lumpy but serviceable. The TV is in the bedroom and we could not get it to work. The owner offered suggestions but they did not work. The cottage has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The back deck needs a little repair. The back yard is great for morning or evening gatherings. Great outside shower to rinse off the beach.

Pros:-Excellent access to a great beach (Upton Beach).-Bed was comfortable, although seemed small for a queen.-Cottage was clean, but did have a musty smell.-Good communication.Cons:-Very cold with only space heaters provided, which we weren't comfortable running while we slept. One could only be plugged into a specific outlet and barely put out any heat. -Outside light does not work and it is VERY dark when arriving at night. Dangerous, especially those of us with mobility issues.-Most rentals provide coffee; we found a small baggie in the freezer. Would be a nice touch to have coffee and tea available.-Pictures of the backyard make it look like you're at the beach (sandy, clean, uncluttered). In reality, it is overgrown and cluttered. We expected to sit out there quite a bit of our time, but did not at all. Needs a good cleaning or update the pictures to reflect how it really looks.Overall, it's a decent place, so I'm giving it a good review, even though I don't know that I'd stay again.

Booked for 3 nights and ended up only staying for one. Upon arrival, the outdoor light was not on, making it hard to see. Once inside we were able to confirm the bulb was burnt out. The house was like an ice box and the only sources of heat were a fireplace and no firewood provided. That left us with an oil space heater that even at the highest setting barely emitted any heat and could only be plugged into one outlet. We located two additional space heaters which started to heat the place a little more but were not sufficient only to then trip the main breaker turning off the power to the entire house. Thankfully we were able to locate the main box outside of the home. Certainly not an ideal location/home during the winter months as clearly the home also is not well insulated. We had also requested for the sofa bed be made up for my mother and when we arrived it was not. Once the property manager got back to via text, he told me to buy firewood, and he would reimburse me. Unfortunately, the store was already closed (as most people who are familiar with Stinson know). He also told me to make the bed up with spare sheets. Unfortunately, there were no pillowcases. The mattress was squeaky and uncomfortable, and the sheets had stains all over them. The kitchen was dirty, the refrigerator and freezer smelled old and musty. The home itself smelt old and musty. A single night’s stay and less than 24 hours ended up costing us over 600. I would not stay here again nor recommend it.

This is the perfect little house for two! Love the living space, shower with skylight, cozy bedroom. Outdoor shower is a bonus. Sheltered deck is great to get out of the wind.

Love, love, love this place! So quaint and cozy. Our dog loved the backyard and you can’t beat a two minute walk down a private path to the beach. The two plug-in heaters came in handy for a chilly rainy weekend stay

Cute and funky property. Very cozy. Well equipped. Literally steps from the beach! Pillows in bedroom are not clean and need replacing. Reported that bathroom light did not work but nobody ever came to fix it. Spacious and fenced in backyard. Bring your own wood for fireplace. Walking distance, along the beach, to town! Easy parking in front yard! Spices Ns cooking oil in kitchen! Would recommend!

The property was cute, well stocked and just a few steps to the beach. The location was perfect. A quick walk to restaurants or trailheads and just a minute walk down to the beach. Property was overall clean, but kitchen could use some deep cleaning. Great backyard with plenty of outdoor space. There was no real eating area besides the tiny island in the kitchen. An outdoor patio table would be a nice addition, so that there is a proper table, there is plenty of room. My reservation process was rocky. After making an initial reservation I requested a change in checkout dates. VRBO did have a technical issue the first time that I requested, not a big deal. However, it took me several more emails to the host over the course of month to get my date changed and a refund for one night. He then never changed the date in the actual VRBO reservation calendar, so he was messaging me after I had checked out, thinking I was still there. I am also a VRBO host and understand the process of changing reservation details, it’s a simple process on the host’s end. There was a technical glitch the first time I requested the change, but VRBO resolved the issue shortly after.

Clean cute cottage in a great location & excellent communication. It’s so special to find a small place at Stinson Beach that doesn’t require a full week. This weekend is my third time at this particular place so that says a lot

Cottage was not cleaned before our check-in time and used towels and linens were piled on kitchen floor. We had to wait two hours to check in after our check-in time. Noticed there were no coffee filters and no designated firewood. I could not operate the tv but that was not necessary for us. Everything else was good.

Cute, clean, convenient to the beach!

I loved the location, the cabin itself, and the cleanliness of the place. The pictures online were absolutely what I saw, sometimes that is not the case. I hope to return very soon to the property. Thank you.

Pros:-Excellent access to a great beach (Upton Beach).-Bed was comfortable, although seemed small for a queen.-Cottage was clean, but did have a musty smell.-Good communication.Cons:-Very cold with only space heaters provided, which we weren't comfortable running while we slept. One could only be plugged into a specific outlet and barely put out any heat. -Outside light does not work and it is VERY dark when arriving at night. Dangerous, especially those of us with mobility issues.-Most rentals provide coffee; we found a small baggie in the freezer. Would be a nice touch to have coffee and tea available.-Pictures of the backyard make it look like you're at the beach (sandy, clean, uncluttered). In reality, it is overgrown and cluttered. We expected to sit out there quite a bit of our time, but did not at all. Needs a good cleaning or update the pictures to reflect how it really looks.Overall, it's a decent place, so I'm giving it a good review, even though I don't know that I'd stay again.

The location of this place is super convenient and the house is beautiful. We loved being able to walk right over to the beach and come back whenever we wanted and having an overall awesome trip. The house felt clean and had great character.

Booked for 3 nights and ended up only staying for one. Upon arrival, the outdoor light was not on, making it hard to see. Once inside we were able to confirm the bulb was burnt out. The house was like an ice box and the only sources of heat were a fireplace and no firewood provided. That left us with an oil space heater that even at the highest setting barely emitted any heat and could only be plugged into one outlet. We located two additional space heaters which started to heat the place a little more but were not sufficient only to then trip the main breaker turning off the power to the entire house. Thankfully we were able to locate the main box outside of the home. Certainly not an ideal location/home during the winter months as clearly the home also is not well insulated. We had also requested for the sofa bed be made up for my mother and when we arrived it was not. Once the property manager got back to via text, he told me to buy firewood, and he would reimburse me. Unfortunately, the store was already closed (as most people who are familiar with Stinson know). He also told me to make the bed up with spare sheets. Unfortunately, there were no pillowcases. The mattress was squeaky and uncomfortable, and the sheets had stains all over them. The kitchen was dirty, the refrigerator and freezer smelled old and musty. The home itself smelt old and musty. A single night’s stay and less than 24 hours ended up costing us over 600. I would not stay here again nor recommend it.

Highly recommend this wonderful cottage. Extremely clean, well stocked (kitchen) and just adorable. A little slice of paradise from the rat race.

Location to the beach was great! We did not realize the house was heated by portable space heaters. But they worked fine for the size of the cottage.

Overall, it was a great stay! The location is fantastic. A few small suggestions that could make it even better: adding outdoor lighting in the back for nighttime use, some umbrellas and maybe a table for outdoor dining, and more towels would be helpful. The Wi-Fi could be improved, and a few updated photos might better reflect the space. Thanks for the great stay!

Had a great time, lots of room for dogs. Some hot water issues and internet. But would like to go again

Responsive host, cute accommodations in a great location, the cottage was well equipped and cozy. We did struggle with using the WiFi--my husband was trying to work and got dropped frequently and it could not accommodate more than one device. Other than that we were super pleased!

Very good stay, less some issues with wifi connectivity and strength. Overall, a great time was had by all...

If you are looking for some beach time - this is the place. Great access to the beach. If the evenings/nights are chilly there is only 1 space heater so use accordingly. The sofa bed is lumpy but serviceable. The TV is in the bedroom and we could not get it to work. The owner offered suggestions but they did not work. The cottage has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The back deck needs a little repair. The back yard is great for morning or evening gatherings. Great outside shower to rinse off the beach.

Two technicians attempted to fix the TV. The TV was never made to work. It's a good thing the bed was comfortable. We read quite a bit of the time. A little beach. A little restaurants. Quite a bit disappointment.

Pros:-Excellent access to a great beach (Upton Beach).-Bed was comfortable, although seemed small for a queen.-Cottage was clean, but did have a musty smell.-Good communication.Cons:-Very cold with only space heaters provided, which we weren't comfortable running while we slept. One could only be plugged into a specific outlet and barely put out any heat. -Outside light does not work and it is VERY dark when arriving at night. Dangerous, especially those of us with mobility issues.-Most rentals provide coffee; we found a small baggie in the freezer. Would be a nice touch to have coffee and tea available.-Pictures of the backyard make it look like you're at the beach (sandy, clean, uncluttered). In reality, it is overgrown and cluttered. We expected to sit out there quite a bit of our time, but did not at all. Needs a good cleaning or update the pictures to reflect how it really looks.Overall, it's a decent place, so I'm giving it a good review, even though I don't know that I'd stay again.

Booked for 3 nights and ended up only staying for one. Upon arrival, the outdoor light was not on, making it hard to see. Once inside we were able to confirm the bulb was burnt out. The house was like an ice box and the only sources of heat were a fireplace and no firewood provided. That left us with an oil space heater that even at the highest setting barely emitted any heat and could only be plugged into one outlet. We located two additional space heaters which started to heat the place a little more but were not sufficient only to then trip the main breaker turning off the power to the entire house. Thankfully we were able to locate the main box outside of the home. Certainly not an ideal location/home during the winter months as clearly the home also is not well insulated. We had also requested for the sofa bed be made up for my mother and when we arrived it was not. Once the property manager got back to via text, he told me to buy firewood, and he would reimburse me. Unfortunately, the store was already closed (as most people who are familiar with Stinson know). He also told me to make the bed up with spare sheets. Unfortunately, there were no pillowcases. The mattress was squeaky and uncomfortable, and the sheets had stains all over them. The kitchen was dirty, the refrigerator and freezer smelled old and musty. The home itself smelt old and musty. A single night’s stay and less than 24 hours ended up costing us over 600. I would not stay here again nor recommend it.

This property is so adorable. Has everything you need- clean, well taken care of, nice yard, hose for showering off the pup after a day in the sand. I had to work remotely and was concerned about the internet but it was not a problem at all. This is my second time renting this house and I will be back !

The property was cute, well stocked and just a few steps to the beach. The location was perfect. A quick walk to restaurants or trailheads and just a minute walk down to the beach. Property was overall clean, but kitchen could use some deep cleaning. Great backyard with plenty of outdoor space. There was no real eating area besides the tiny island in the kitchen. An outdoor patio table would be a nice addition, so that there is a proper table, there is plenty of room. My reservation process was rocky. After making an initial reservation I requested a change in checkout dates. VRBO did have a technical issue the first time that I requested, not a big deal. However, it took me several more emails to the host over the course of month to get my date changed and a refund for one night. He then never changed the date in the actual VRBO reservation calendar, so he was messaging me after I had checked out, thinking I was still there. I am also a VRBO host and understand the process of changing reservation details, it’s a simple process on the host’s end. There was a technical glitch the first time I requested the change, but VRBO resolved the issue shortly after.

Everything about this cottage and the Stinson Beach community was wonderful. We stayed in three other places on our trip and this place was the best. Everything was exactly as described and Colby, the host was helpful and attentive. Great experience.

Clean cute cottage in a great location & excellent communication. It’s so special to find a small place at Stinson Beach that doesn’t require a full week. This weekend is my third time at this particular place so that says a lot

Communication was an issue. Some of the amenities were not as described. Heating mainly. All in all the casita itself is charming.

Cottage was not cleaned before our check-in time and used towels and linens were piled on kitchen floor. We had to wait two hours to check in after our check-in time. Noticed there were no coffee filters and no designated firewood. I could not operate the tv but that was not necessary for us. Everything else was good.

Responsive host, cute accommodations in a great location, the cottage was well equipped and cozy. We did struggle with using the WiFi--my husband was trying to work and got dropped frequently and it could not accommodate more than one device. Other than that we were super pleased!

This is a great location being a very short walk to the beach. It’s also walking distance to town. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed to cook at ‘home’ and the bed was very comfortable. Check in and check out were very easy.I would recommend this as a nice getaway!

Stinson beach was wonderful and our stay at the cottage was perfect, thank you for making our trip fun and the checkin process a breeze. We will be back next year!

Booked for 3 nights and ended up only staying for one. Upon arrival, the outdoor light was not on, making it hard to see. Once inside we were able to confirm the bulb was burnt out. The house was like an ice box and the only sources of heat were a fireplace and no firewood provided. That left us with an oil space heater that even at the highest setting barely emitted any heat and could only be plugged into one outlet. We located two additional space heaters which started to heat the place a little more but were not sufficient only to then trip the main breaker turning off the power to the entire house. Thankfully we were able to locate the main box outside of the home. Certainly not an ideal location/home during the winter months as clearly the home also is not well insulated. We had also requested for the sofa bed be made up for my mother and when we arrived it was not. Once the property manager got back to via text, he told me to buy firewood, and he would reimburse me. Unfortunately, the store was already closed (as most people who are familiar with Stinson know). He also told me to make the bed up with spare sheets. Unfortunately, there were no pillowcases. The mattress was squeaky and uncomfortable, and the sheets had stains all over them. The kitchen was dirty, the refrigerator and freezer smelled old and musty. The home itself smelt old and musty. A single night’s stay and less than 24 hours ended up costing us over 600. I would not stay here again nor recommend it.

Great stay at the cute oceanside cottage. We had everything we needed and Colby made sure we were well informed. Loved information on the checkin website. Great stay close to Muir Woods, panoramic highway, and the best oysters on up the coast to Tomatoes Bay! Highly recommended for a couple of any age.

Great location within walking distance to downtown area of Stinson Beach. Cozy cottage, with very comfortable garden and deck. Very short walk to the beach. Everything was perfect!

Amazing location and a wonderful cottage with a delightful yard. So grateful for such a dog friendly and beautiful spot to escape to, steps from the beach. We walked to the beach 5 times each day. Love that it’s located so close to the dog friendly part of Stinson.

I didn't realize that there was another rental on the same property and it was just too close. The other renters sat outside right next to the fence the majority of the time and talked nonstop. So privacy and quiet was non-existent.It was also very close to the main road so very noisy in the mornings.It was fine but I would not stay there again.

Steps from the beach. Away from the State Beach portion, yet only a short walk short walk

Beautiful house with everything we needed. Small touches and attention to detail are evident throughout- plenty of outlets, hooks, and a teapot! Well equipped cookware. So nice to be able to be on beach. Felt like home but better…vacation! We ate at Parkside cafe and Breakers. Both excellent and super close. We plan to come back.

The “Mouse Hole” was as advertised. Located near the beach, restaurants, and a grocery store, it's the perfect getaway! The house was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked. It's also close to Bolinas and hiking trails. We will stay here again!

Cozy cottage with lovely private yard, just steps to beach.Great base for western Marin hiking and exploring the little towns.

We loved our stay at the Mouse Hole! It is just a few steps from the beach down a short path, but even better is the close proximity to the shops and restaurants in town. We really enjoyed being able to park our car for the duration of our stay and walk on the beach to get to town for a snack or dinner. But yet far enough away that the beach wasn’t crowded with day trippers. We also really appreciated all of the hanging storage in the cottage, so that we could keep our belongings organized and off of the ground. We look forward to returning soon!

This is a great location being a very short walk to the beach. It’s also walking distance to town. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed to cook at ‘home’ and the bed was very comfortable. Check in and check out were very easy.I would recommend this as a nice getaway!

Wonderful ‘back to basics’ cabin, 4 houses away from a sandy beach access. Fabulous cafe 6 blocks away with early morning croissants daily. Super friendly community. A great base for local trail hiking.