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Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views

Indulge in ocean views while relaxing on your private deck or snuggle up by the gas range in this seaside retreat.

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Private kitchen
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
1 bedroom, WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

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

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

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

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)

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Policies

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

Map
Stinson Beach, California

What's nearby

  • Stinson Beach Books - 3 min walk
  • Stinson Beach - 5 min walk
  • Mount Tamalpais State Park - 5 min walk
  • Upton Beach - 7 min walk
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 38 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Le Marais Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mamahuhu - ‬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 within a 5-minute walk of Stinson Beach Books, Stinson Beach, and Mount Tamalpais State Park. Upton Beach and Mickey's Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hillside Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen

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

8/10 Good

Arianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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

Kate M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle K.

Great location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love staying here - however couch is looking dirty and outdoor furniture needs power washing. The TV goes on/off and flips what is on the screen randomly. This happens throughout day and night. Rental company tried to fix but was unsuccessful so we unplugged it.
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6/10 Okay

Jeanne S.

Incredible Views
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was very convenient with expansive views of the ocean and the hills. For the cost I would have expected a little more on the inside. The sofa and sofa pillows were dirty/stained and in need of cleaning. The sofa bed was awful. The deck furniture was dirty/stained and in desperate need of cleaning. The deck could use a powerwash. Many of the dishes were sticky from the open shelving and not having been washed. There were no extra blankets for the sofa bed. The bed in the bedroom could use an update as well. It just seemed that everything needed an update. Kathy in the rental office was wonderful. When the nano doors didn't quite work she had Pine Tree, the handyman come and take a look and he got them to open for us. The customer service was great.It was a great unit to sit on the deck and people watch for sure. The full time neighbors were awesome! We actually had a drink next door one night with them. Super kind and generous people.I'd love to stay again but would need the place to be in better shape.

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Great stay for a relaxing weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Kathleen H.

Lovely spot
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was exactly as depicted and very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay but the mattress was a problem for us. It's very soft so both of us had sore backs for a week (in one case longer) after our stay. We'd like to come again but only if they get a new mattress. Not being picky, this one was really bad. Very much appreciated the delicious sourdough loaf, thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well Equipped!
This place was perfect for two and still felt like you could entertain a crowd with all the kitchen equipment and the indoor/outdoor living (cool nano-wall!). Our only complaint is that there are no windows in the living area to keep open at night. It can get a little stuffy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Amanda A.

Great location, love the open air features
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I visited this property, for the 2nd time, for a friends hiking weekend. The space is perfect for 2, with maybe even the addition of a child. It is very easy to walk to the store, the hiking trails, and restaurants. I love that the whole front of the house basically opens-- with folding windows on a slider. There wers some lightbulbs out, and we needed to buy batteries for the battery-operated (very pretty!) candle. Though I am sure that they are very difficult to maintain in the ocean climate, I feel like the outdoor furniture and cushions could use some rehab. Overall, the location and comfort was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

A great stay!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The space was lovely and clean. We loved the opening glass panels leading to the big deck which we used daily! Thank you for the great vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis L.

A wonderful retreat, could use some updates
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, this is a wonderful, cozy place to stay. The place is cozy and yet has the feeling of space because of the nanodoors, which open up on to the front deck. Sharing with near by neighbors passing through to get to their rental was easy and unobtrusive. According to our 15 year old son,the foldout couch is pretty old and worn and could use updating. There are some quirks to the doors and locks, but they are easy to learn and adjust to. Perfect place for a couple, a little tight for 3-4 but doable!

4/10 Poor

Andrew C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
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
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10/10 Excellent

Melany M., Shafter, CA

Great anniversary getaway.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I wanted to explore a new area for an anniversary trip. This cottage was a perfect place for two! Wonderful restaurants, hiking trails and a beautiful beach all within walking distance. The place was just as described if not better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melany M., Shafter, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing Last Minute Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I decided last minute to getaway and Highway One was extremely responsive, and accommodating. They allowed me to check-in early and checkout late. The property was clean and the view is breathtaking. I would highly recommend booking a vacation here. What a great town!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, location, listing accuracy
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
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4/10 Poor

Michael K.

No Privacy
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You should disclose that Unit #6 has to walk next to and then across the deck in front of the big glass windows of our unit #5. It was a most unpleasant surprise while laying out sunbathing. Felt like I was living in a fish tank. YOU NEED TO DISCLOSE THIS, IT IS UNETHICAL NOT TO.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
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8/10 Good

Rainbow S.

Beautiful bungalow, great location!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the Stinson bungalow. It’s got a huge gorgeous deck with a view of the town and the ocean and gorgeous California sunsets. The location is perfect, just a block from the central market in Stinson and about two blocks from the beach - an easy walk down the hill. The bungalow itself has been redone so it’s lovely inside with white washed wooden beam ceilings and an airy feeling with the glass doors that open up onto the deck. The doors take up most of the west-facing wall so there’s a real indoor-outdoor feeling to the place. There were a couple minor downsides: the doors are very tricky to work. Even with the super-detailed instructions we were unable to successfully lock them from the outside so we ended up leaving them unlocked everyday when we’d go to the beach. Luckily Stinson seems to be pretty safe and nothing was stolen. Also the barbecue didn’t work, which was disappointing because we’d planned to grill one night. The other thing, and maybe this wouldn’t be an issue if you aren’t big cooks, was that the kitchen was missing some basic things, like kitchen towels and cooking utensils (such as a rubber spatula or even something simple like a wooden spoon). The only cooking utensils seemed to be for the barbecue, which, as I mentioned, didn’t seem to work. Also the sheets for the pullout couch weren’t with the other extra bedding (in the linen closet) so we didn’t end up finding the extra sheets till the last day (they were in a basket I’m the bedside table in the bedroom). Plus the lighting could have been warmer in all the rooms. But all in all it was a gorgeous rental with lots of light and charm, gorgeous views and a perfect location. Plus the staff at HWY One Properties was so nice and helpful. They gave us a fresh loaf of bread from the amazing Parkside Cafe when we arrived, which went great with the seafood stew we made that night! I highly recommend this rental.
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8/10 Good

James W.

65 Buena Vista #5 stay 7.12 to 7.20
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was a really nice place, the pictures we accurate to the size of the unit. Only issues we had is we had trouble lighting the grill so we didn't bother to use it. The bed was a little too small, no reason not to have a queen bed in the bed room as it would easily fit. The first night a group of 8 stayed in unit #6, they quite, and not a issue, I assume you approved.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019